Elements Of Hieroglyphics and Egyptian Antiquities by Marquis Spineto - First Edition 1829 (Book 1)

A handsomely bound first edition of Lectures on the Elements of Hieroglyphics and Egyptian Antiquities by the Marquis Spineto, published in London in 1829 by C. J. G. & F. Rivington.

Produced 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.

This 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.

The 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.

Bibliographic Details

Author: Marquis Spineto

Title: Lectures on the Elements of Hieroglyphics and Egyptian Antiquities

Publisher: C. J. G. & F. Rivington

Printer: R. Gilbert, London

Place of publication: London

Publication date: 1829

Edition: First edition

Language: English

Illustrations: Complete with all eleven folding lithographic plates

Binding: Later red half-leather binding with marbled boards and gilt decoration

Condition

The 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.

A 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.