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Published by Th. Knaur Nach F. ; Berlin 0
Seller: MW Books, New York, NY, U.S.A.
Reprint. 473 pages; Egypt History - To 332 B. C. Fiction. Iran History - To 640 Fiction. 1 Kg.
Published by Th. Knaur Nach F. ; Berlin 0
Seller: MW Books Ltd., Galway, Ireland
Reprint. 473 pages; Egypt History - To 332 B. C. Fiction. Iran History - To 640 Fiction. 1 Kg.
Published by 15 September Tutzing Bavaria, 1883
Manuscript / Paper Collectible
2pp, 16mo. Twenty-eight lines of text, in purple ink. With contemporary English translation on both sides of a separate 16mo leaf. Both items in fair condition, on aged paper, with slight damage to corners from mounts. Trust the translation, the letter is addressed to a 'Dear friend', and begins: 'My friend Graf [i.e. the antiquities dealer Theodor von Graf] arrived yesterday from Venice and brought many most interesting antiquities - His visit prevented my writing to you - but then I hope to show you some of his treasures, next time we meet. He came early and stayed late. Today Winnels dines with us. (He is a Specialist M.D. for ladies, recently called to Munich) - and the publishers hurry me - but nevertheless I must send you a greeting and tell you - we are coming to town on Saturday.' The rest of the letter discusses travel plans, with reference to 'Paul and Hans' and 'the Exhibition'. Note: "Born in Engerda (present-day Germany) in 1840, Otto Theodor Graf became one of the most important Egyptian antiquities dealers of the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. He was among the earliest antiquarians to search for antiquities dating from the late Roman, Byzantine, and early Islamic periods. The owner of a carpet business in Vienna with a branch in Cairo, Graf counted major museums in Europe and America among his clientele, as well as individuals such as Sigmund Freud."[Exhibition Notes, "Buried Finds", at The Met].
Published by London, Paris & New York : Cassell [ca. 1880], 1880
Seller: MW Books Ltd., Galway, Ireland
First Edition
First Edition. Professionally rebound with the original cloth spines and panels, over bevelled boards. Very impressively finished. Gilt titles with colour decorative borders to the front panels. Some light dulling and rubbing to the panel edges, with bumped corners. Internally, pages are very clean with some light dust-toning around the prelims. Minor tape repairs to the top of pages iii-vi of prelims. Previous owner's bookplate to the front pastedown of each volume. Remains a particularly well-preserved set overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Further scans, images etc. and additional bibliographical material available on request. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 0 pages; Physical description: 2 v : ill. , front. , plates, col. Fold. Map ; 34cm. Subjects: Egypt - Description and travel. Egypt - Antiquities. Egypt - History. Travel literature -- 19th century. Translation of: Aegypten in Bild und Wort. 4 Kg.
Published by London, Paris & New York : Cassell [ca. 1880], 1880
Seller: MW Books, New York, NY, U.S.A.
First Edition
First Edition. Professionally rebound with the original cloth spines and panels, over bevelled boards. Very impressively finished. Gilt titles with colour decorative borders to the front panels. Some light dulling and rubbing to the panel edges, with bumped corners. Internally, pages are very clean with some light dust-toning around the prelims. Minor tape repairs to the top of pages iii-vi of prelims. Previous owner's bookplate to the front pastedown of each volume. Remains a particularly well-preserved set overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Further scans, images etc. and additional bibliographical material available on request. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 0 pages; Physical description: 2 v : ill. , front. , plates, col. Fold. Map ; 34cm. Subjects: Egypt - Description and travel. Egypt - Antiquities. Egypt - History. Travel literature -- 19th century. Translation of: Aegypten in Bild und Wort. 4 Kg.