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Rooke Books PBFA, Bath, United Kingdom
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Two very smart first edition works on ancient Egyptian sites from Thames and Hudson, with illustrations throughout. Two volumes. First edition. This set contains. The Complete Valley of the Kings: Tombs and Treasures of Egypt's Greatest Pharaohs, 1996. With over five hundred illustrations, seventy-six of which are in colour. The definitive account of the Valley of the Kings, the burial place of the great New Kingdom pharaohs. Exploring some eighty tombs, dating back three thousand years ago, their chambers and the treasures found there. Written by Nicholas Reeves, a British Egyptologist, archaeologist and museum curator, and Richard H. Wilkinson, an American Egyptologist. The Complete Pyramids, 1997. With over five hundred and fifty illustrations, eighty-three of which are in colour. An extensive exploration into the pyramids of ancient Egypt, with commentary about theories of their origins, construction, and purpose. Examined in unprecedented scope, bringing together the practical aspects as well as the conceptual. Written by Mark Lehner, an American archaeologist with more than thirty years of experience excavating in Egypt. In the original full cloth binding. Externally, excellent. Original unclipped dust wrappers are also excellent. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are very bright and clean throughout. Fine. Seller Inventory # 919T40
Title: The Complete Valley of the Kings & The ...
Publisher: Thames and Hudson 1996-1997, London
Publication Date: 1996
Binding: Cloth
Illustrator: Not Stated
Condition: Fine
Dust Jacket Condition: Fine
Edition: First edition.
Book Type: book
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