Verlag: The Egypt Exploration Society/University of Chicago Press
Zustand: Very Good. London: The Egypt Exploration Society and Chicago: The University of Chicago Press, 1933-1958. Printed in Great Britain by the Chiswick Press, London. 4 volumes. Elephant folio, 19"x24", 880oz. Beige cloth with gilt hieroglyphics to the front board. The four volumes contain brief introductions, notes, and 231 plates covering the seven chapels, Osiris complex, and second hypostyle hall of the Seti I Temple. Very Good set. No dust jackets, as issued. There is a tiny, pencil-eraser sized stain to the rear board of Volume I. Volume 3 is a bit bowed with a half-dollar sized scuff to the rear board. The interior is toned with foxing to the endpapers, and some additional, though very light, foxing to the remainder of the front matter. A very nice set! (Egypt, Abydos, Egyptian Temple, Temple of Seti I, Osiris Complex, Second Hypostyle, Antiquities) Inquire if you need further information. NOT AVAILABLE FOR SHIPMENT OUTSIDE OF THE UNITED STATES.
Verlag: London, Egypt Exploration Society; Chicago, University of Chicago Press, 1933
Anbieter: Librarium of The Hague, The Hague, Niederlande
Erstausgabe
Hardcover. Zustand: . ~ ~ NOTE: THE PRICE OF THIS BOOK IS CURRENTLY REDUCED! ~ ~ (illustrator). 1st Edition. Elephant folio. Pp. xi, plus 40 plates printed in various techniques, partly lithography, partly collotype, mostly double-page or folding, several in exquisite coloured collotype, including the frontispiece. HARDCOVER, bound in the original publisher's full cloth, large decoration embossed on cover in gilt, gilt spine; the shine of the cloth coating very superficially rubbed in places on cover. In excellent condition, mint interior. A splendid copy, seldom found in such condition. ~ FIRST EDITION. An outstanding production. Collotype is one of the most accurate and attractive methods of photomechanical tonal printing processes. Highly skilled and expensive process, it cannot produce more than a limited number of impressions. It has been used for single-sheet prints and luxury portfolios, and since the 1950s has been abandoned by all except a few small specialist firms. Coloured collotypes the size of the plates here (image size up to ca. 50x110 cm) are very rare indeed in book production, so much so in such superb quality. Sir Alan Henderson Gardiner (1879-1963); Amice Mary Calverley (1896-1959); Myrtle Florence Broome (1888-1978). Beinlich-Seeber 8402. FOLIO.
Verlag: The Egypt Exploration Society/University of Chicago Press, London/Chicago, 1958
Anbieter: ERIC CHAIM KLINE, BOOKSELLER (ABAA ILAB), Santa Monica, CA, USA
Erstausgabe
Hardcover. Zustand: g- to vg. First edition. Elephant Folios. Vol.1: (xi) 40 plates. Vol.2: (ix) 46 plates. Vol.3: (xi) 65 plates. Vol.4: (xviii) 80 plates. Vol.1 still retains its brown paper dust jacket. Tan cloth boards with gilt-stamped hieroglyphic illustrations on the front covers, and gilt lettering on the spines. This is the complete four volume visual survey from the site of the King Sethos' (Seti I) temple at Abydos. The acclaimed publication remains a key resource for the study of the temple and of Egyptology in general, to this day. The Temple (also known as The Great Temple of Abydos) is recognized as among the most significant structures in the area, as was primarily built as a memorial to King Seti I (father of Ramses II), and a place of reverence for the lineage of the past Pharoahs. The temple is well known for the "Abydos King List", a list of rulers of the principle dynasties, carved onto a wall. The site includes seven chapels dedicated to the worship of the pharaoh and the six gods Ptah, Re-Horakhty, Amun-Re, Osiris, Isis and Horus. These chapels provide an invaluable resource for the study of Ancient Egyptian religion as they contain the first complete form of the Daily Ritual, which was performed throughout Egypt during the the pharaonic period. The reliefs on the temple walls are acclaimed for their detail, technique and high artistic accomplishment. Originally conceived by the Egyptian Exploration Society as a purely photographic survey detailing the content of the of the temple, it soon became clear that Amice Calverley's work in reproducing the hieroglyphs, merited a much more substantial publication. An advanced multi-step process was utilized by Calverley, that included hand tracing of the hieroglyphs from original photographs by Herbert Felton, and then competing them on site. The resulting four volumes are a testament to the tireless work she undertook during 1928-1929. The set includes: Volume I: The Chapels of Osiris, Isis and Horus Volume II: The Chapels of Amen-Re', Re'-Harakhti, Ptah, and King Sethos Volume III: The Osiris Complex Volume IV: The Second Hypostyle Hall The publication includes a total of 231 plates, gorgeously printed in both b/w and colored photogravure (each measuring approximately 23x18.5") reproducing the hieroglyphs in detail, and of the architecture of the site itself. Other plates are illustrated reproductions of the hieroglyphics, printed lithographically. Also included are some detailed architectural plans providing insight into the spacial layout of the temple site. Many of the plates are double pages. Plate 11 of vol.2 is a large three page fold-out photographic reproduction in color, measuring approximately 19x44". The initial pages of each volume feature introductory text by renowned Egyptologist and linguist Sir Alan H. Gardiner. His work complements the visual work done, and gives historical, linguistic, spacial and technical context to each of the plates. This text is following by a detailed list of plates contained in each volume. Bindings with some light bumping to corners, some light smudges to covers and/or creasing to extremities. Ex-library. Library stickers or adhesive residue at the tails of spines and top left corners of the covers. Spines of vols. 1, 2 and 4 with light water stains. Binding of vol.3 cocked. The front cover of vol.2 with a 0.5" nick. Interiors with some minor smudges throughout and/or minor water spots to the endpapers. Library bookplates at interior front covers. Vol.2 with some additional light foxing to the half-title, title and table of contents. Starting at the frontispiece plate. Vol.3 with some additional foxing and water staining to the endpapers and half-title. Vol.4 with starting to plates 63, 69 and 75. There are light 2" diagonal creases to the top and bottom right corners of the plates. All images throughout unaffected. Book block tight overall. Bindings in good- to good+, interiors in good to very good condition overall.
Verlag: The Egypt Exploration Society/University of Chicago Press, London/Chicago, 1958
Anbieter: ERIC CHAIM KLINE, BOOKSELLER (ABAA ILAB), Santa Monica, CA, USA
Erstausgabe
Hardcover. Zustand: g- to vg+. First edition. Elephant Folios. Vol.1: (xi) 40 plates. Vol.2: (ix) 46 plates. Vol.3: (xi) 65 plates. Vol.4: (xviii) 80 plates. Vol.1 still retains its brown paper dust jacket. Tan cloth boards with gilt-stamped hieroglyphic illustrations on the front covers, and gilt lettering on the spines. This is the complete four volume visual survey from the site of the King Sethos' (Seti I) temple at Abydos. The acclaimed publication remains a key resource for the study of the temple and of Egyptology in general, to this day. The Temple (also known as The Great Temple of Abydos) is recognized as among the most significant structures in the area, as was primarily built as a memorial to King Seti I (father of Ramses II), and a place of reverence for the lineage of the past Pharoahs. The temple is well known for the "Abydos King List", a list of rulers of the principle dynasties, carved onto a wall. The site includes seven chapels dedicated to the worship of the pharaoh and the six gods Ptah, Re-Horakhty, Amun-Re, Osiris, Isis and Horus. These chapels provide an invaluable resource for the study of Ancient Egyptian religion as they contain the first complete form of the Daily Ritual, which was performed throughout Egypt during the the pharaonic period. The reliefs on the temple walls are acclaimed for their detail, technique and high artistic accomplishment. Originally conceived by the Egyptian Exploration Society as a purely photographic survey detailing the content of the of the temple, it soon became clear that Amice Calverley's work in reproducing the hieroglyphs, merited a much more substantial publication. An advanced multi-step process was utilized by Calverley, that included hand tracing of the hieroglyphs from original photographs by Herbert Felton, and then competing them on site. The resulting four volumes are a testament to the tireless work she undertook during 1928-1929. The set includes: Volume I: The Chapels of Osiris, Isis and Horus Volume II: The Chapels of Amen-Re', Re'-Harakhti, Ptah, and King Sethos Volume III: The Osiris Complex Volume IV: The Second Hypostyle Hall The publication includes a total of 231 plates, gorgeously printed in both b/w and colored photogravure (each measuring approximately 23x18.5") reproducing the hieroglyphs in detail, and of the architecture of the site itself. Other plates are illustrated reproductions of the hieroglyphics, printed lithographically. Also included are some detailed architectural plans providing insight into the spacial layout of the temple site. Many of the plates are double pages. Plate 11 of vol.2 is a large three page fold-out photographic reproduction in color, measuring approximately 19x44". The initial pages of each volume feature introductory text by renowned Egyptologist and linguist Sir Alan H. Gardiner. His work complements the visual work done, and gives historical, linguistic, spacial and technical context to each of the plates. This text is following by a detailed list of plates contained in each volume. Dust jacket of volume 1 with some closed tears, and with light rubbing and chipping to the extremities. Bindings of some volumes with some spotting, water staining, smudges, and/or scratches to the boards. Light bumping to some corners. Covers of vol.4 heavily water stained, with abrasions and some rubbing to the gilt-stamped illustrations. Some spotting to the edges of some book blocks. Interior with some sporadic light foxing throughout, mostly to the margins of the pages. Text, photographs, and illustrations mostly unaffected. Book blocks tight. Bindings in good- to very good. Interiors in good+ to very good+ condition overall.