The Tertimony of the Spade.
New York: Knopf, 1971. Illustrated in black & white. x + 414pp. Wide 8vo, red boards, sunned d.w. (chipped at spine). New York: Knopf, (1971). Third printing. A near fine copy in a very good(-) dust wrapper. More
New York: Knopf, 1971. Illustrated in black & white. x + 414pp. Wide 8vo, red boards, sunned d.w. (chipped at spine). New York: Knopf, (1971). Third printing. A near fine copy in a very good(-) dust wrapper. More
Buffalo, NY: American Polytechnic Company, 1887. Color lithograph. Image measures 19" x 12". Sheet measures 21" x 27 1/4". Plate XXX. This fascinating color lithograph contains a depiction of a funeral ritual from what is commonly referred to as the "Book of the Dead," a papyrus roll of prayers and incantations which the Egyptians buried with their mummies. Published in 1887, the print accurately portrays a real copy of this scroll, held in the collection of the Museum of Leiden..... More
Buffalo, NY: American Polytechnic Company, 1887. Color lithograph. Image measures 15 5/16" x 12". Sheet measures 21" x 27 1/4". Plate XXVI. This color lithograph features a mummy from the Greco-Egyptian period and its decorated case. Published in 1887, the print is highly detailed in its rendering of the case's hieroglyphics, painted decoration, and wear. This print is from a limited edition of Binion's "Ancient Egypt or Mizraim," Vol. II, which is considered a landmark of American chromolithography. This print..... More
Buffalo, NY: American Polytechnic Company, 1887. Color lithograph. Image measures 12" x 18". Sheet measures 21" x 27 1/4". Plate XII. This color lithograph depicts the Ethiopian pyramids located on the western side of Mount Barkal. Published in 1887, the scene clearly demonstrates the vast difference in architectural style between these Ethiopian pyramids and their more famous Egyptian brethren, the former being taller, narrower, and steeper in slope than the latter. A hazy green sky floats above the small pyramids..... More
Buffalo, NY: American Polytechnic Company, 1887. Lithograph. Image measures 12 1/8" x 18 5/16". Sheet measures 21" x 27 1/4". Plate X. Rather than a typical three-quarter view, this somewhat bizarre lithograph depicts the Sphinx from an almost full-frontal perspective. Published in 1887, the print dramatically highlights the monument's features with white in order to indicate the extent of the damage they have sustained over time. This print is from a limited edition of Binion's "Ancient Egypt or Mizraim," Vol..... More
Buffalo, NY: American Polytechnic Company, 1887. Color lithograph. Image measures 12" x 18". Sheet measures 21" x 27 1/4". Plate IV. This beautiful color lithograph provides a southern view of the Great Pyramids in Gizeh. Published in 1887, the image situates the three largest monuments along the horizon line such that they divide the orange desert landscape from the hazy green sky. A gathering of three cloaked shepherds to the right of the composition echoes the pyramids' iconic triangular form..... More
Buffalo, NY: American Polytechnic Company, 1887. Color lithograph. Image measures 12" x 18". Sheet measures 21" x 27 1/4". Sheet measures 21" x 27 1/4". Plate XV. This graphic color lithograph depicts a portion of the tomb of Prince Merab, or Merhat, the son of the builder of the Great Pyramid, King Khufu. Published in 1887, the print represents in detail the sculptural and painted images and hieroglyphics adorning the walls of the tomb, which is now housed in the..... More
Buffalo, NY: American Polytechnic Company, 1887. Color lithograph. Image measures 12" x 18". Sheet measures 21" x 27 1/4". Plate XXXVII. This color lithograph presents a view of the Temple of Luxor at Thebes from the perspective of an island facing the ruins. It is from a limited edition of Binion's "Ancient Egypt or Mizraim," Vol. II, published in 1887 and considered a landmark of American chromolithography. The print is in excellent condition and vividly colored. Samuel Augustus Binion (1853-1914)..... More
Buffalo, NY: American Polytechnic Company, 1887. Color lithograph. Image measures 12" x 18". Sheet measures 21" x 27 1/4". Plate XXVIII. This unusual color lithograph depicts the face and profile of the head of a male mummy. Published in 1887, the print is more artfully than scientifically rendered, depicting in soft grays and browns the effects of time on the man's face. This print is from a limited edition of Binion's "Ancient Egypt or Mizraim," Vol. II, which is considered..... More
Buffalo, NY: American Polytechnic Company, 1887. Color lithograph. Image measures 12" x 18". Sheet measures 21" x 27 1/4". Plate XXVIII. This unusual color lithograph depicts the face and profile of the head of a female mummy. Published in 1887, the print is more artfully than scientifically rendered, depicting in soft grays and browns the effects of time on the woman's face. This print is from a limited edition of Binion's "Ancient Egypt or Mizraim," Vol. II, which is considered..... More
Buffalo, NY: American Polytechnic Company, 1887. Color lithograph. Image measures 12" x 18". Sheet measures 21" x 27 1/4". Plate XVIII. This expansive desert landscape depicts the Tombs, or "Gates," of the Kings, a large necropolis where Egyptian monarchs were buried. Published in 1887, the print accurately portrays the secluded nature of the cemetery, which was accessible only via two paths This print is from a limited edition of Binion's "Ancient Egypt or Mizraim," Vol. II, considered a landmark of..... More
Buffalo, NY: American Polytechnic Company, 1887. Color lithograph. Image measures 12" x 18". Sheet measures 21" x 27 1/4". Plate XIX. This color lithograph depicts an elaborately decorated Egyptian tomb, guarded by two sculptures of women and surrounded by jars and plates containing the provisions the Egyptians believed necessary for the journey to the afterlife. Published in 1887, the print illustrates the intricate designwork executed on the tomb's facade. This print is from a limited edition of Binion's "Ancient Egypt..... More
London: British Museum Press, 2016. More than 200 illustrations. 288 pages, 4to, glossy pictorial wrappers. London: The British Museum Press, (2016). A near fine copy. More
New York: Brooklyn Museum, 1969. Illustrated in black and white. 11 pages. Very thin 8vo, off white paper wrappers. New York: Brooklyn Museum, 1969. Lightly toned covers, otherwise fine. An offprint from The Brooklyn Museum Annual X, 1968-1969. More
Brussels: Musees Royaux d'Art et d'Histoire, 1983. Text in French and English. Black & white illustrations. 177 pages. Slim 4to, dark blue cloth with gilt lettering. Brussels: Musees Royaux d'Art et d'Histoire, 1983. First edition. A near fine copy. The Arts of Egypt: Studies in Honor; Written by Collegiate Friends, Students. More
Brussels: Musees Royaux d'Art et d'Histoire, 1983. Text in French and English. Many black & white illustrations. 177 pages, 4to, gilt-lettered tan leather. Brussels: Musees Royaux d'Art et d'Histoire, 1983. First edition. A fine copy. The Arts of Egypt: Studies in Honor of Bernard Bothmer, written by collegiate friends, & students. More
New York: Macmillan, 1906. Frontispiece and a handful of b/w illustrations throughout. 396 pages. 8vo, green boards. New York: Macmillan, 1906. A very good copy with light rubbing along edges, slight spotting to rear cloth, several dog-eared pages. More
New York: Harcourt, 1972. Illustrated throughout, a few in color. 279pp. Small 4to, brown cloth, edgeworn d.w. New York: Harcourt, 1972. A very good(+) copy in a very good d.w. More
Leiden: E.J. Brill, 1978. 275 pages. Tall 8vo, maroon cloth. Leiden: E.J. Brill, 1978. A very good(-) solid copy--light staining to fore-edge, some soiling to front and rear cloth, ex-libris ink stamp on dedication page. More
New York: Museum of Natural History, 1979. Profusely illustrated, plus an original engraving by Arthur Secunda. xiii + 305pp., 4to, full leather, a.e.g, 1/4 slipcase. New York: Museum of Natural History with Kent: Volair Limited, 1979. First edition. A fine copy. Deluxe edition, one of 2950 copies, signed by the author. More
New York: Brooklyn Museum, 1972. Chapters by several authors. 200 illustrations, 11 in color. 160 pages, 4to, cloth. New York: The Brooklyn Museum, 1972. A very good(+) copy. With ownership signature of Bernard Bothmer, Egyptologist and curator at the Brooklyn Museum. More
Whitefish: Kessinger. lxxiii + 382 pages. 4to, glossy yellow printed wrappers. Whitefish: Kessinger Publishing, (print-on-demand edition). A fine copy. Facsimile reproduction of the London: Chatto & Windus, 1907 edition. More
Holland: Verlag, 1962. Illustrated with tipped in color plates. 249 pages, wide 8vo, burgundy cloth (some very light wear), pictorial slipcase. Holland: Verlag, (1962). A very good copy. From the Art of the World series. More
New York: Asia House Gallery, 1970. Illustrated throughout in b/w and color. 185 pages. Small 4to, pictorial wrappers. New York: Asia House Gallery, (1970). First edition. A near fine copy. More
Cambridge: Harvard University Press, 1996. Illustrated in black and white. x, 713 pages. Thick 8vo, black cloth, d.w. Cambridge: Harvard University Press, 1996. First Harvard University edition. Press materials inserted. Near fine in a near fine dust wrapper. More
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