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Egypt in Words and Pictures - Rare Illustrated Book by Georg Ebers - 1879-1880

1879-1880

$886.63
£660.04
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CHF 705.31
MX$16,437.08
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SEK 8,447.86
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Egypt in words and pictures is an original rare book written by Georg Ebers between 1879 and 1880. Two volumes. Eduard Hallberger publisher, bound editions, moldy and dirty spots, pages with cracks. A marvellous edition of hundres of illustration depicting ancient Egypt and scene of ordinary life in late 19th Century. Georg Moritz Ebers (1837-1898) was a German Egyptologist and writer. With his historical novels and popular science books he contributed to the great popularity of Egyptology in the late 19th century.
  • Creator:
    Georg Ebers
  • Creation Year:
    1879-1880
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 14.77 in (37.5 cm)Width: 10.44 in (26.5 cm)Depth: 0.04 in (1 mm)
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  • Condition:
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  • Gallery Location:
    Roma, IT
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: T-1257161stDibs: LU65039183132

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