Item #M14675 Memoranda, illustrative of the tombs and sepulchral decorations of the Egyptians. With a key to the Egyptian tomb now exhibiting in Piccadilly. Also, remarks on mummies, and observations on the process of embalming, by Edward Upham [BOUND WITH:] Illustrations of Egyptian antiquities. Containing a complete description of mummies. The ancient methods of embalming, sculpture, and painting. With ample tables of the Isiac deities, and the best authenticated hieroglyphics, by an anonymous author. UPHAM Edward and Anonymous.[newline]M14675-00.jpeg
Memoranda, illustrative of the tombs and sepulchral decorations of the Egyptians. With a key to the Egyptian tomb now exhibiting in Piccadilly. Also, remarks on mummies, and observations on the process of embalming, by Edward Upham [BOUND WITH:] Illustrations of Egyptian antiquities. Containing a complete description of mummies. The ancient methods of embalming, sculpture, and painting. With ample tables of the Isiac deities, and the best authenticated hieroglyphics, by an anonymous author.[newline]M14675-01.jpeg
Memoranda, illustrative of the tombs and sepulchral decorations of the Egyptians. With a key to the Egyptian tomb now exhibiting in Piccadilly. Also, remarks on mummies, and observations on the process of embalming, by Edward Upham [BOUND WITH:] Illustrations of Egyptian antiquities. Containing a complete description of mummies. The ancient methods of embalming, sculpture, and painting. With ample tables of the Isiac deities, and the best authenticated hieroglyphics, by an anonymous author.[newline]M14675-02.jpeg
Memoranda, illustrative of the tombs and sepulchral decorations of the Egyptians. With a key to the Egyptian tomb now exhibiting in Piccadilly. Also, remarks on mummies, and observations on the process of embalming, by Edward Upham [BOUND WITH:] Illustrations of Egyptian antiquities. Containing a complete description of mummies. The ancient methods of embalming, sculpture, and painting. With ample tables of the Isiac deities, and the best authenticated hieroglyphics, by an anonymous author.[newline]M14675-03.jpeg
Memoranda, illustrative of the tombs and sepulchral decorations of the Egyptians. With a key to the Egyptian tomb now exhibiting in Piccadilly. Also, remarks on mummies, and observations on the process of embalming, by Edward Upham [BOUND WITH:] Illustrations of Egyptian antiquities. Containing a complete description of mummies. The ancient methods of embalming, sculpture, and painting. With ample tables of the Isiac deities, and the best authenticated hieroglyphics, by an anonymous author.[newline]M14675-04.jpeg
Memoranda, illustrative of the tombs and sepulchral decorations of the Egyptians. With a key to the Egyptian tomb now exhibiting in Piccadilly. Also, remarks on mummies, and observations on the process of embalming, by Edward Upham [BOUND WITH:] Illustrations of Egyptian antiquities. Containing a complete description of mummies. The ancient methods of embalming, sculpture, and painting. With ample tables of the Isiac deities, and the best authenticated hieroglyphics, by an anonymous author.[newline]M14675-05.jpeg
Memoranda, illustrative of the tombs and sepulchral decorations of the Egyptians. With a key to the Egyptian tomb now exhibiting in Piccadilly. Also, remarks on mummies, and observations on the process of embalming, by Edward Upham [BOUND WITH:] Illustrations of Egyptian antiquities. Containing a complete description of mummies. The ancient methods of embalming, sculpture, and painting. With ample tables of the Isiac deities, and the best authenticated hieroglyphics, by an anonymous author.[newline]M14675-06.jpeg
Memoranda, illustrative of the tombs and sepulchral decorations of the Egyptians. With a key to the Egyptian tomb now exhibiting in Piccadilly. Also, remarks on mummies, and observations on the process of embalming, by Edward Upham [BOUND WITH:] Illustrations of Egyptian antiquities. Containing a complete description of mummies. The ancient methods of embalming, sculpture, and painting. With ample tables of the Isiac deities, and the best authenticated hieroglyphics, by an anonymous author.[newline]M14675-07.jpeg
Memoranda, illustrative of the tombs and sepulchral decorations of the Egyptians. With a key to the Egyptian tomb now exhibiting in Piccadilly. Also, remarks on mummies, and observations on the process of embalming, by Edward Upham [BOUND WITH:] Illustrations of Egyptian antiquities. Containing a complete description of mummies. The ancient methods of embalming, sculpture, and painting. With ample tables of the Isiac deities, and the best authenticated hieroglyphics, by an anonymous author.[newline]M14675-08.jpeg
Memoranda, illustrative of the tombs and sepulchral decorations of the Egyptians. With a key to the Egyptian tomb now exhibiting in Piccadilly. Also, remarks on mummies, and observations on the process of embalming, by Edward Upham [BOUND WITH:] Illustrations of Egyptian antiquities. Containing a complete description of mummies. The ancient methods of embalming, sculpture, and painting. With ample tables of the Isiac deities, and the best authenticated hieroglyphics, by an anonymous author.[newline]M14675-09.jpeg
Memoranda, illustrative of the tombs and sepulchral decorations of the Egyptians. With a key to the Egyptian tomb now exhibiting in Piccadilly. Also, remarks on mummies, and observations on the process of embalming, by Edward Upham [BOUND WITH:] Illustrations of Egyptian antiquities. Containing a complete description of mummies. The ancient methods of embalming, sculpture, and painting. With ample tables of the Isiac deities, and the best authenticated hieroglyphics, by an anonymous author.[newline]M14675-10.jpeg
Memoranda, illustrative of the tombs and sepulchral decorations of the Egyptians. With a key to the Egyptian tomb now exhibiting in Piccadilly. Also, remarks on mummies, and observations on the process of embalming, by Edward Upham [BOUND WITH:] Illustrations of Egyptian antiquities. Containing a complete description of mummies. The ancient methods of embalming, sculpture, and painting. With ample tables of the Isiac deities, and the best authenticated hieroglyphics, by an anonymous author.[newline]M14675-11.jpeg
Memoranda, illustrative of the tombs and sepulchral decorations of the Egyptians. With a key to the Egyptian tomb now exhibiting in Piccadilly. Also, remarks on mummies, and observations on the process of embalming, by Edward Upham [BOUND WITH:] Illustrations of Egyptian antiquities. Containing a complete description of mummies. The ancient methods of embalming, sculpture, and painting. With ample tables of the Isiac deities, and the best authenticated hieroglyphics, by an anonymous author.[newline]M14675-12.jpeg
Memoranda, illustrative of the tombs and sepulchral decorations of the Egyptians. With a key to the Egyptian tomb now exhibiting in Piccadilly. Also, remarks on mummies, and observations on the process of embalming, by Edward Upham [BOUND WITH:] Illustrations of Egyptian antiquities. Containing a complete description of mummies. The ancient methods of embalming, sculpture, and painting. With ample tables of the Isiac deities, and the best authenticated hieroglyphics, by an anonymous author.[newline]M14675-13.jpeg
Memoranda, illustrative of the tombs and sepulchral decorations of the Egyptians. With a key to the Egyptian tomb now exhibiting in Piccadilly. Also, remarks on mummies, and observations on the process of embalming, by Edward Upham [BOUND WITH:] Illustrations of Egyptian antiquities. Containing a complete description of mummies. The ancient methods of embalming, sculpture, and painting. With ample tables of the Isiac deities, and the best authenticated hieroglyphics, by an anonymous author.[newline]M14675-14.jpeg
Memoranda, illustrative of the tombs and sepulchral decorations of the Egyptians. With a key to the Egyptian tomb now exhibiting in Piccadilly. Also, remarks on mummies, and observations on the process of embalming, by Edward Upham [BOUND WITH:] Illustrations of Egyptian antiquities. Containing a complete description of mummies. The ancient methods of embalming, sculpture, and painting. With ample tables of the Isiac deities, and the best authenticated hieroglyphics, by an anonymous author.[newline]M14675-15.jpeg

Memoranda, illustrative of the tombs and sepulchral decorations of the Egyptians. With a key to the Egyptian tomb now exhibiting in Piccadilly. Also, remarks on mummies, and observations on the process of embalming, by Edward Upham [BOUND WITH:] Illustrations of Egyptian antiquities. Containing a complete description of mummies. The ancient methods of embalming, sculpture, and painting. With ample tables of the Isiac deities, and the best authenticated hieroglyphics, by an anonymous author.

Item #M14675

Extremely rare set of 2 volumes bound in one. Thomas Boys & Wood, Cunningham & Smith, London, 1822. First edition. In-8. Two works as follows: 1. Memoranda, illustrative. by Edward Upham. A work on Egyptian tombs, including tomb discoveries, contents found inside including art and mummies, and a discussion on embalming. Collated and complete: v, [1, blank], 89, [1, blank]. Engraved frontispiece. 2. Illustrations of Egyptian Antiquities.Author unknown. Discussion on mummies, papyrus, Egyptian gods, sacred animals and objects, hieroglyphics and art. Collated and complete: [iv], 47, [1] blank [2] plate description and the errata slip. Fold-out plate. Bound in later Bayntun-Rivière 1/2 polished brown calf: two spine bands and gilt spine lettering, top edge gilt, marbled endpapers. Exterior and binding: firm hinges and joints, tight pages, sharp corners. Calf is glossy and fresh. A few areas of rubbing to joints, corners and spine. Gilt work in excellent shape. Interior: Pages are clean and bright and gently toned. No writing, ex libris marks or bookplates. Toning of plates. Foxing on second work's fold-out plate and adjacent pages. Offsetting from this plate. Minimal signs of handling. All in all, a book in superior collectible condition. Language: English. Relevant subjects: Egypt: Catalogue.

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