The Magic of Obelisks

Tompkins, Peter

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Explores the mystery of the obelisks of ancient Egypt, analyzing the significance and mystical powers of the obelisks, discussing the decipherment of the hieroglyphics, and describing their purpose and construction in ancient Egypt

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Title: The Magic of Obelisks
Publisher: Harper & Row Publishers, New York
Publication Date: 1984
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Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1981 B00k: Fine/+, (illustrator). 1st Edition. B00k: Fine/+, $76.43 0060148993 the MAGIC of OBELISKS TOMPKINS, Peter HARPER & ROW PUBLISHERS, INC 1981 1sT Edition, 1sT Printing Tall Wide Thick D/J + H/C. Light Blue Spine, With Title In Off White Letters, Dust Jacket: Very Good/Fine/, Shelf, Edge Stretching And Corner Wear. One Small Repaired Tear On Top Of Front Cover. Hard Cover B00k: Fine/+, Slightest Shelf, Edge And Corner Wear. 470 Numbered Pages Printed On Off White Paper, In Fine/As New/ Condition, That Appear To Lightly Viewed And Are Otherwise Clean and Tight To The Spine. No Other Tears. No Odors, No Writing, No Names, No Stains. Description Applies To This BooK, ONLY. This Book Has A Is Hard To Find, Will Be Packaged And Shipped Carefully, To Avoid Shipping Damage And Will Make It, An Excellent Addition To Your Own Personal Library Collection, Or As A Gift. WORLD WIDE SHIPPING, AVAILABLE. Seller Inventory # 011187

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