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The Curse of the Pharaohs (2 volumes), Isis, The Mysteries of the Great Pyramid (4-Volume Set)
by Naud, Yves; Montet, Pierre; Aziz, Philippe
- Used
- as new
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- As New/No Dust Jacket as Issued
- Seller
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Steelton, Pennsylvania, United States
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About This Item
Geneva, Switzerland: Editions Ferni, 1977. This beautiful set of four volumes dealing with ancient Egypt is in As New, Fine, unread condition. Each volume is bound in a uniform turquoise pseudo-leather, with elaborate ancient Egyptian designs showing a pharaoh and hieroglyphs on the front panel as well as an illustrated spine. The colors are die-stamped gilt, black and brown. (Click on photo.) Each volume features a sewn-in ribbon bookmark as well as beautifully illustrated color endpapers, as well as black-and-white illustrations throughout. Originally written in French, the volumes are all translated into their first English appearance. Combining scholarship with beauty, these volumes would make a beautiful gift for anyone interested in ancient Egypt or Egyptology.. First Edition Thus. Hard Cover. As New/No Dust Jacket as Issued. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall.
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- Bookseller
- Grimalkin Books
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 002293
- Title
- The Curse of the Pharaohs (2 volumes), Isis, The Mysteries of the Great Pyramid (4-Volume Set)
- Author
- Naud, Yves; Montet, Pierre; Aziz, Philippe
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- New As New
- Jacket Condition
- No Dust Jacket as Issued
- Edition
- First Edition Thus
- Publisher
- Editions Ferni
- Place of Publication
- Geneva, Switzerland
- Date Published
- 1977
- Keywords
- Egyptology, Ancient Egypt, Archaeology, Egyptian History, Egyptian Religion
- Bookseller catalogs
- Travel and Geography; World History; Religion and Theology;
- Size
- 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall
- Note
- May be a multi-volume set and require additional postage.
Terms of Sale
Grimalkin Books
Grimalkin Books is located in Steelton, Pennsylvania, the first town south of Harrisburg. We specialize in older, unusual books and sets, often literary, artistic, or historical. "Grimalkin" is old English for an old gray cat, mainly because the owner, Bob Amsel, is a cat lover. All books subject to prior sale. Payment must be received within 10 days of the order or item will be returned to stock. We accept money orders, bank checks, personal checks (allow time to clear), PayPal or MasterCard/Visa through Biblio's credit card processing service. International orders must be paid in US dollars and can be paid via PayPal, credit card (through ABE), or International Postal Money Order. Your purchase will be carefully packaged to protect it during shipping. Books may not be returned just because the buyer has changed his mind. Only books with actual defects that were not mentioned by the seller in the listing may be returned. Please insure returns for their full value.
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- 12mo
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