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Beautifully bound in leather with gold leaf on cover and spine. These two volumes were reprinted from the original nearly-lost books due to degradation. These reference books examine the holdings of the British Museum before Britain colonized Egypt in 1882. Fascinating! A stunning and…
Continue reading → - Item Number: R-1195 & R-1196
- Provenance/Origin: 2019 Reprints of 1840s originals
- Composition: Paper and leather
- Dimensions: 9" x 6" wide x ~1.5" thick
- Weight: 3.5 pounds for both
- Price: $ 105.00 USD (both volumes)
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Ashurbanipal was the last great king of the Neo-Assyrian Empire (668 to 627 B.C.E). He was as bloodthirsty as Genghis, as prolific empire builder as Alexander and as much a scholar as Alfred . . so that is what he would tell you if he…
Continue reading → - Item Number: S-6932
- Provenance/Origin: Age unknown
- Composition: Composite material
- Dimensions: 8" tall x 6" wide x 1" thick
- Weight: 2 pounds
- Price: $ 67.00 USD
