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DENON, Dominique Vivant, Baron (1746-1825). Voyage dans la basse et la haute Egypte... London, 1807.
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DENON, Dominique Vivant, Baron (1746-1825). Voyage dans la basse et la haute Egypte... London, 1807.
2 volumes 4o text, one atlas volume 2o. Profusion of plates. Contemporary half calf (broken).
Later edition. The engraved plates depict events during Napoleon's invasion of Egypt, views of the country, and some of the important discoveries made by the scholars who accompanied the expedition. These include the monuments of Luxor and Thebes, details of the mummies and accompanying grave goods, and reproductions of the engraved and painted texts found therein. (3)
2 volumes 4o text, one atlas volume 2o. Profusion of plates. Contemporary half calf (broken).
Later edition. The engraved plates depict events during Napoleon's invasion of Egypt, views of the country, and some of the important discoveries made by the scholars who accompanied the expedition. These include the monuments of Luxor and Thebes, details of the mummies and accompanying grave goods, and reproductions of the engraved and painted texts found therein. (3)