Description: Champollion Rosetta Stone Ancient Egypt 1842 France Royale rare book w/ plates (Old Books, 19th Century Books, Ancient World, Rosetta Stone, Ancient Egypt, Illustrated Books).Ancient Egypt- Jean- Francois Champollion & the Rosetta Stone- Egyptian Hieroglyphics decipher key officially documented in print.By the founder and father of modern Egyptology.Memoires de l'Institut Royal di France Academie des Inscriptions et Belles-Lettres, Tome Quinzieme [XV- premiere partie]. Published 1842, Paris by Imprimerie Royale. 423 pages. Original lettered paper spine title label (now chipped and rubbed).Important historical work, a landmark for the field.In the original "temporary" blue plain paper wraps as issued by the binder/ printer. Deckled edges, text block untrimmed, many folding text leaves still joined at top and unopened as issued, some pages loosened due to the manner of publisher's temporary binding.Book is now coming unbound, covers detached, several sections separating, plates loose/ detached. Poor physical condition although the binding was never intended to last and readily falls apart given the structure of how it was issued.Rare and important historical work officially documenting Champollion' s deciphering of ancient Egyptian hieroglyphics by the illustrious French Academy. Illustrated with 6 folding lithographed plates and 3 colored large folding lithographed plates depicting ancient Egyptian writing on papyrus.Light minor scattered foxing, dustiness and signs of age and handling. Any age flaws are easy to forgive or overlook in the context of the work's significance.Book measures: 11" H X 8 3/4" W.[B10082].
Price: 425 USD
Location: Dover, New Hampshire
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