Three Years in the Libyan Desert. Travels, Discoveries, and Excavations of the Menas Expedition (Kaufmann Expedition)
Falls, J. C. Ewald
Published by T. Fisher Unwin, London, 1913
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Original gilt-titled cloth. Bumping, foxing, spine a bit softened. With 61 illustrations, including frontis. First English translation. ; Large 8vo 9" - 10" tall; 356 pages. Seller Inventory # 48998
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Title: Three Years in the Libyan Desert. Travels, ...
Publisher: T. Fisher Unwin, London
Publication Date: 1913
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Very Good
Edition: First Edition.
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Three Years in the Libyan Desert Travels, Discoveries, and Excavations of the Menas Expedition (Kaufmann Expedition) 1913 [Leather Bound]
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LeatherBound. Condition: New. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1913 edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. A perfect gift for your loved ones. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Pages: 471. Seller Inventory # LB990006808699
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Three years in the Libyan Desert, travels, discoveries, and excavations of the Menas expedition (Kaufmann expedition), by J.C. Ewald Falls, translated by Elizabeth Lee, with 61 illustrations 1913 [Leather Bound]
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Leatherbound. Condition: NEW. Leatherbound edition. Condition: New. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1913 edition. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Pages: 468 Language: English Pages: 468. Seller Inventory # LB100154777223
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Three Years in the Libyan Desert : Travels, Discoveries and Excavations of the Menas Expedition (Kaufmann Expedition )
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T. Fisher Unwin, London, 1913
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Seller: The Bookstore, Belfast, United Kingdom
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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Very good tight copy, occasional minor marks, a little light age spotting. Seller Inventory # 013720
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Three years in the Libyan Desert, travels, discoveries, and excavations of the Menas expedition (Kaufmann expedition), by J.C. Ewald Falls, translated by Elizabeth Lee, with 61 illustrations. 1913 [Leather Bound]
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Seller: Gyan Books Pvt. Ltd., Delhi, India
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Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. This book is available in 5 different Leather color without any extra cost. Explore More Options by Clicking on 'More Images' and Notify Us of Your Choice via Email within 24 hours of placing the order. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted by the prestigious organization "Rare Biblio" with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2024, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1913. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Pages: - 468, Print on Demand. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 468. Seller Inventory # LB1111014357963
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Three Years in the Libyan Desert. Travels, discoveries, and excavations of the Menas Expedition, (Kaufmann Expedition).
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Seller: Michael Graves-Johnston, ABA, ILAB, London, United Kingdom
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Translated by Elizabeth Lee. With 61 illustrations. London: T. Fisher Unwin, 1913 8vo. xii,356pp. 46 plates, index. With some contemporary relevant cuttings tipped-in. The Hartland Library copy with ink-stamp to endpaper and verso of title page. "Discovery of the National Sanctuary of Christian Egypt (an entrancing volume)" from a catalogue cutting tipped-in. A very nice copy of the first edition in the publisher's gilt decorated blue cloth. We have been selling antiquarian books on Africa, Oceania, archaeology, anthropology, travel and the ancient world for over forty years. All our books are carefully catalogued and they are in excellent condition unless stated in the description. All shipments are fully insured at our expense. All books are carefully packaged and despatched by registered or recorded mail, or by a courier service; the customer is always able to track their shipment. All sales are accompanied by a VAT invoice. [ ]. Seller Inventory # 20127
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Three Years in the Libyan Desert: Travels, Discoveries, and Excavations of the Menas Expedition (Kaufmann Expedition)
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B. Herder, St. Louis MO, 1913
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Seller: Between the Covers-Rare Books, Inc. ABAA, Gloucester City, NJ, U.S.A.
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Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. First American edition. Translated by Elizabeth Lee. Tiny owner name stamp on the front fly, some foxing in the text, else a bright, near fine copy. Seller Inventory # 87394
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Three Years in the Libyan Desert. Travels, discoveries, and excavations of the Menas expedition (Kaufmann expedition).
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London T. Fisher Unwin, 1913
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Seller: Shapero Rare Books, London, United Kingdom
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First English edition; 8vo (23 x 16); 61 photographic illustrations on 45 plates, blind stamp ('presentation copy') to title, newspaper clippings tipped to endpapers, pencil inscriptions and annotations; publisher's gilt pictorial cloth, top edge gilt, lower inner hinge weak, a near-fine copy; xii, 356pp. A bright copy of this personal account of an expedition undertaken by J. C. Ewald Falls (1885-) with his cousin, Kaufmann. The initial aim was to journey to Cyrenaïca, but due to many obstacles it was not possible, so the members of the team turned their attention towards rediscovering the tomb of St Menas in the Libyan desert. The copy of Dr. Neville H. Chittick (1924-1984) with his manuscript inscriptions, notations, and newspaper clippings in the text. Chittick was an archaeologist who specialised in historic cultures of Northeast Africa, who conducted his own expeditions to the Horn of Africa and wrote extensively on its ancient civilisations. Seller Inventory # 114479
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