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WILKINSON, J.G. Manners and Customs of the Ancient Egyptians, Including Their Private Life, Government, Laws, Arts, Manufactures, Religion, and Early History; Derived from a Comparison of The Paintings, Sculptures, and Monuments Still Existing, With the Accounts of Their Ancient Authors. Illustrated by Drawings of Those Subjects. London: John Murray, 1837. In three volumes. First edition. Tall 8vo., orig. brown cloth with pictorial gilt decoration on the spines and upper covers, (xxxiv), 406; xxxiv, 446; xxiv, 404, (2), 8pp.ads dated "January 1838." Bookplates, each volume has been professionally rebacked with the original spine laid down, some wear to corners but certainly a better than very good set. Wilkinson divides his work into ten large sections; ther first contains remarks on the early state of Egypt; the second chapter covers the history of Egypt from the accession of the first king Menes to the conquest of Egypt by Alexander; the third chapter is a general discussion of the state of Egypt and the division and subdivision of the four classes; the fourth chapter treats the members of the second class; the fifth contains the houses, gardens, villas, etc; the sixth contains and account of furnishings and activities; the seventh contains information for serving andpreparation of dinner, games, exercises, the eighth contains information on hunting; the ninth treats the arts of the Egyptians; and the final chapter the style of art is covered.
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WYLDE, A.B.
'83 To '87 In The Soudan. With An Account of Sir William Hewetts Mission to King John of Abyssinia.
London: Remington & Co., 1888. Volume two states "Second edition" on titlepage.
Tall 8vo., orig. brown cloth, (348); 314pp. Some minor rubbing o/w a fine copy.
'83 To '87 In The Soudan. With An Account of Sir William Hewetts Mission to King John of Abyssinia.
London: Remington & Co., 1888. Volume two states "Second edition" on titlepage.
Tall 8vo., orig. brown cloth, (348); 314pp. Some minor rubbing o/w a fine copy.
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WYNN, Walter. The Sphinx Unveiled. London: Williams & Norgate, (1928). First edition. 8vo., orig. yellow cloth, (190)pp. Some light soiling o/w a near fine copy.
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ZIEGLER, Philip. Omdurman. London: Collins, 1973. First edition. Tall 8vo., cloth, 240pp. Fine in d/w. The story of General Kitchener and the Battle of Omdurman, avenging the death of General Gordon 14 years earlier.
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