The Temple Proper Part III (The University of Chicago Oriental Institute Publications Volume XCIII); Medinet Habu - Volume VII Plates 483-590

The scarce concluding volume to this epigraphic record of the Mortuary Temple of Ramesses III, facilitated in chief part by the Epigraphic Survey of the University of Chicago Oriental Institute. First edition. Large folio, measuring 19" by 15".A very scarce copy of the following volume published by the University of Chicago, being Volume XCIII of their 'Oriental Institute Publications'.Medinet Habu - Volume VII, comprising Plates 483-590.The Temple Proper - Part III: The Third Hypostyle Hall and All Rooms Accessible from It with Friezes of Scenes from the Roof Terraces and Exterior Walls of the Temple by the Epigraphic Survey.In the original cloth binding, with hieroglyphic illustration laid down to front board.This is the last part of 'The Temple Proper', which concluded the University's epigraphic record of the Mortuary Temple of Ramesses III, hailed "the greatest and most painstaking epigraphic project ever undertaken in Egypt" ina review by Hans Goedicke in theAmerican Journal of Archaeology 69, 1965.The excavation, recording and conservation of the temple has been overseen largely by the Architectural and Epigraphic Survey of the University's Oriental Institute almost continuously since 1924.With a preface written by one of the Field Directors, George R. Hughes, followed by sixteen figures and plates 483-590, recording the scope of findings through photographs and scaled drawings.Collated, complete.With key plans for the recording of the Temple that can be utilised for preceding volumes. In the original cloth binding, with hieroglyphic illustration laid down to front board.Externally, illustration is toned, with handling marks and spots to the cloth. Minor shelf wear. Internally, firmly bound with bright and clean pages. Very Good.…