The Legacy of Ancient Egypt

Andromeda, Oxford, 1997. First Edition. Hardcover. Very Good Condition/Good. Illustrator: Photographic and Illustrations. introduction by author, glossary, Kings & Dynasties, acknowledgements, further reading and index. Illustrated endpapers, being a Starfish image reproduced multiple times in a light blue coloured ink. The text is illustrated with copious colour photographs and illustrations, and occasional black-and-white photographs and illustrations. Colour photographic dustwrapper with blue coloured titles to the front panel and backstrip. "This comprehensive and lavishly illustrated book unlatch the land shroud of history to reveal both Egypts: the real land of kings and queens, officials and craftsmen, archaeologists and tomb-Robert; and the Egypt of the imagination, which has had a hold on Western culture since its origins in classical Greece – a hold that shows no sign of diminishing." -- from the front fold over panel blurb. A previous owner has covered the book in plastic, and the tape used to hold the plastic has left residue on the top right-hand corner of the free front end paper and rear end paper. Gift inscription to the top left-hand corner of the verso of the free front end paper. Size: Folio (over 12" tall ). [5], 6-224 pages,. Text body is clean, and free from previous owner annotation, underlining and highlighting. Binding is tight, covers and spine fully intact. Dust Jacket is in very good condition, without tears or chips or other damage. All edges clean, neat and free of foxing. Book is in very good condition with minimal signs of age and wear.. Please refer to accompanying picture (s). Illustrator: Photographic and Illustrations. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: 1-2 kilos. Category: History; Egypt; Ancient (BC); Sociology & Culture. ISBN: 1861990081. ISBN/EAN: 9781861990082. Inventory No: 0117136. . 9781861990082