{"product_id":"elements-of-hieroglyphics-and-egyptian-antiquities-by-marquis-spineto-first-edition-1829-book-1","title":"Elements Of Hieroglyphics and Egyptian Antiquities by Marquis Spineto - First Edition 1829 (Book 1)","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eA handsomely bound first edition of \u003ci\u003eLectures on the Elements of Hieroglyphics and Egyptian Antiquities\u003c\/i\u003e by the Marquis Spineto, published in London in 1829 by C. J. G. \u0026amp; F. Rivington.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eProduced during the formative years of modern Egyptology, this remarkable work examines ancient Egyptian hieroglyphics, language, history, religion and antiquities. Spineto’s study reflects the intense scholarly interest surrounding the early decipherment of Egyptian writing and provides a fascinating insight into nineteenth-century understanding of the ancient world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis copy is complete with all eleven original folding lithographic plates, depicting hieroglyphic alphabets, royal cartouches, inscriptions and scenes from Egyptian monuments. The plates are an especially striking feature of the work and retain strong, clearly printed imagery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe volume has been attractively rebound in red half leather over marbled boards, with raised spine bands, gilt lettering, decorative gilt tooling and complementary marbled endpapers. Its distinguished presentation makes it an impressive display piece as well as a work of considerable historical and scholarly interest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBibliographic Details\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eAuthor: Marquis Spineto\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eTitle: \u003ci\u003eLectures on the Elements of Hieroglyphics and Egyptian Antiquities\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003ePublisher: C. J. G. \u0026amp; F. Rivington\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003ePrinter: R. Gilbert, London\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003ePlace of publication: London\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003ePublication date: 1829\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eEdition: First edition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eLanguage: English\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eIllustrations: Complete with all eleven folding lithographic plates\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eBinding: Later red half-leather binding with marbled boards and gilt decoration\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe later binding is attractively presented, with only light signs of handling. The pages display general age-toning, scattered spotting and occasional marks consistent with a book published in 1829. The eleven folding plates are all present and show expected fold lines, light spotting and minor edge wear. Please examine all photographs carefully, as they form an important part of the condition description.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eA highly appealing first edition from the early history of Egyptology, complete with its full suite of eleven folding plates and presented in a fine decorative binding.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Galleria Antiquarian","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53685888418128,"sku":null,"price":950.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0941\/1284\/2064\/files\/IMG_8184.jpg?v=1790168770","url":"https:\/\/galleriaantiquarian.com\/products\/elements-of-hieroglyphics-and-egyptian-antiquities-by-marquis-spineto-first-edition-1829-book-1","provider":"Galleria Antiquarian","version":"1.0","type":"link"}