Thèbes. La Gloire d'un Grand Passé

Large quarto (measuring 10-1/2 by 13 inches), Original publisher's tan wrappers, now housed in a custom clamshell box. First edition of this study of the city of Thebes in Ancient Greece, written by accomplished Egyptologist Jean Capart, with the collaboration of Marcelle Werbrouck, with dozens of half-tones depicting Thebes, its major sites, and the archaeological work there. INSCRIBED by Jean Capart on the half title. Jean Capart (February 21, 1877 – June 16, 1947) was a Belgian Egyptologist who is often considered the "Father of Belgian Egyptology." This work discusses the archaeological wonders of Thebes. It was written as part of a series for the Fondation Égyptologique Reine Élisabeth, which was founded by the Belgian queen in response to the discovery of Tutankhamen's tomb. The queen chose to visit there to see the tomb in person, accompanied by Jean Capart. Jean Capart was a prominent Egyptologist who, among other accomplishments, directed the excavations at El-Kab. Upon assuming the position of director of the queen's new foundation, Capart immediately undertook a project to expand the Egyptology library at the Brussels Royal Museums of Art and History and to increase understanding of the ancient world in general. This work was among the best to be published for the foundation, due to its unique text and the depth of the research into the Ancient Greek city of Thebes. Text in French. A rare and exceptional presentation copy inscribed in the scarce wrappers.