GREENHILL, THOMAS. Nekrokedeia: or the Art of Embalming; wherein is shewn the Right of Burial, the Funeral Ceremonies especially that of Preserving Bodies after the Egyptain Method together with an Account of Egyptian Mummies, Pyramids, Subterranean Vaults and Lamps... Part I. London: Printed for the Author, 1705. Engraved folding map and 14 engraved plates (including one folding plate). Volume I (all published), 4to, contemporary calf, spine and edges worn; lacking frontispiece and explanatory leaf, 2 plates with clean tear (repaired). FIRST EDITION.

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GREENHILL, THOMAS. Nekrokedeia: or the Art of Embalming; wherein is shewn the Right of Burial, the Funeral Ceremonies especially that of Preserving Bodies after the Egyptain Method together with an Account of Egyptian Mummies, Pyramids, Subterranean Vaults and Lamps... Part I. London: Printed for the Author, 1705. Engraved folding map and 14 engraved plates (including one folding plate). Volume I (all published), 4to, contemporary calf, spine and edges worn; lacking frontispiece and explanatory leaf, 2 plates with clean tear (repaired). FIRST EDITION.

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