Simpson William Kelly (194 results)

Paperback. Condition: Good. A wealth of art and architectural treasures survive from Ancient Egypt--a civilization that endured from the fourth millennium B.C. to the conquest of Alexander the Great. In this book, Ancient Egyptian monuments, their decorations, and many other works of art are reproduced in more than four hundred beautiful illustrations. The Ancient Egyptians in their tombs attempted to recreate life for the dead in a naturalistic way, often against the background of the landscape in which they lived. This book shows the tombs at Thebes, including the treasure-filled burial place of Tutankhamen, the temples of Luxor and Karnak, and the palaces of Akhenaten at Tell el Amarna and of Amenhotep I at Thebes. It also presents many revealing portraits depicting a range of subjects from the kings and queens who built the pyramids at Giza and Saqqara to their own civil servants.…

paperback. Condition: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority.

Paperback. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Former library book; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Paperback. Condition: Fair. No Jacket. Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority.

Paperback. Condition: Fair. No Jacket. Former library book; Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Paperback. Condition: Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used textbooks may not include companion materials such as access codes, etc. May have some wear or writing/highlighting. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority.

Paperback. Condition: Good. A wealth of art and architectural treasures survive from Ancient Egypt--a civilization that endured from the fourth millennium B.C. to the conquest of Alexander the Great. In this book, Ancient Egyptian monuments, their decorations, and many other works of art are reproduced in more than four hundred beautiful illustrations. The Ancient Egyptians in their tombs attempted to recreate life for the dead in a naturalistic way, often against the background of the landscape in which they lived. This book shows the tombs at Thebes, including the treasure-filled burial place of Tutankhamen, the temples of Luxor and Karnak, and the palaces of Akhenaten at Tell el Amarna and of Amenhotep I at Thebes. It also presents many revealing portraits depicting a range of subjects from the kings and queens who built the pyramids at Giza and Saqqara to their own civil servants.…

Soft cover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Revised Edition. G/none, used, color illustrated stiff paper wraps, 501pp plus ads to rear. Interior clean no marks except former booksellers stamped price at the top fore-corner of the ffep, there are also 2 blind stamps on that same page. Binding tight. Shelf rubbingt to wraps, no chips or tears, paper rubbed along spine edges, corners square. …

Soft cover. Condition: Fair. No Jacket. 3rd Edition. Scarce. This soft cover book is in good condition. This unsurpassed survey of ancient Egyptian art and architecture is enhanced by revised text, an updated bibliography, and has over 400 black-and-white, and color illustrations. Our copy, however, has extensive highlighting. It is ideal for study. There is a crossed out signature. Photographs are available. "A wealth of art and architectural treasures survive from Ancient Egypt -- a civilization that endured from the fourth millennium B.C. to the conquest of Alexander the Great. In this book, Ancient Egyptian monuments, their decorations, and many other works of art are reproduced in over 400 beautiful illustrations.The Ancient Egyptians in their tombs attempted to recreate life for the dead in a naturalistic way, often against the background of the landscape in which they lived. This book shows the tombs at Thebes, including the treasure filled burial place of Tutankhamen; the temples of Luxor and Karnak; and the palaces of Akhenaten at Tell el Amarna and of Amenhotep III at Thebes. It also presents many revealing portraits depicting a range of subjects from the kings and queens who built the pyramids at Giza and Saqqara to their own civil servants". …

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority.

Softcover. Condition: Very Good. 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 501 pages.

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. 2nd Edition. Stiff color pictorial wraps. Moderate handling wear, corners rubbed, with one stress crease along firm, square binding. 501 pp., illus. 2nd (revised) edition, 3rd ptg.: 1984. Size: 8vo - over 7" - 9" tall. Book.

Soft cover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. 3rd Edition. Scarce. This soft cover book is in good condition. It is a withdrawn library title. This unsurpassed survey of ancient Egyptian art and architecture is enhanced by revised text, an updated bibliography, and has over 400 black-and-white, and color illustrations. The contents of our copy are clean, without any markings. The wraps show some wear. It is fine for study. Photographs are available. "A wealth of art and architectural treasures survive from Ancient Egypt -- a civilization that endured from the fourth millennium B.C. to the conquest of Alexander the Great. In this book, Ancient Egyptian monuments, their decorations, and many other works of art are reproduced in over 400 beautiful illustrations.The Ancient Egyptians in their tombs attempted to recreate life for the dead in a naturalistic way, often against the background of the landscape in which they lived. This book shows the tombs at Thebes, including the treasure filled burial place of Tutankhamen; the temples of Luxor and Karnak; and the palaces of Akhenaten at Tell el Amarna and of Amenhotep III at Thebes. It also presents many revealing portraits depicting a range of subjects from the kings and queens who built the pyramids at Giza and Saqqara to their own civil servants".…

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. New Edition of the 1892 Frankfurt a M. (60, 350, (4) pages. 203 x 131 mm. Four pages of plates at end.

Condition: Fine. Used book that is in almost brand-new condition. May contain a remainder mark. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Condition: Very Good. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Hardcover with dust jacket. VG/VG. Folio. 110, 31 pages. Heavy item, will require additional shipping fees. pp.

Trade Paperback. Condition: Good+. 1st Printing of 3rd Edition. Binding has some wear; tight, text clean. x, [2], 296 p., well illustrated [otob: 53] Size: Oversize.

Paperbound. Condition: In quite good condition. Demy folio, [27.75cm/11in], paperbound with pictorial covers, pp. 26-29.

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good.

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Black and white images inside. Book is clean and tight without inside markings. "Beauty is truth, truth beauty," says the poet, and the claim may well be valid for beauty. But the same claim cannot be made for history.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

hardcover. Condition: New. 1st.

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Lightly annotated. The Literature of Ancient Egypt: An Anthology of Stories, Instructions, and Poetry, edited by William Kelly Simpson, is a well-curated collection of key works from ancient Egyptian literature. This anthology brings together a variety of texts, including mythological stories, moral and philosophical instructions, and poetry, reflecting the culture, beliefs, and values of ancient Egyptian society. Among the included works are famous texts like The Story of Sinuhe, The Instruction of Ptahhotep, and various hymns and prayers. Through these selections, Simpson provides a window into the lives, thoughts, and spiritual life of ancient Egyptians, offering modern readers access to the literary legacy of one of the world's oldest civilizations. The anthology highlights themes of wisdom, justice, and the human condition, helping to reveal the depth and richness of Egyptian thought.…

paperback. Condition: Very Good. 2nd. No marks or highlighting in the book. Our copy is paperback showing shelf-wear.

HC. 174pp ISBN 0150040425 Part of EMPIRES: THEIR RISE AND FALL series. Through pictures and words, this book brings the reader face to face with one of the world's greatest empires. very good+ w/very good dustjacket (hardcover). over 300 color ill. (illustrator).

Paperback. Condition: VERY Good. Prompt Shipment, shipped in Boxes, Tracking PROVIDEDLiterary EssaysVERY Good.