Une Chapelle De SéSostris Ier à Karnak. Tome Ii: Planches Lacau Pierre - Chevrier Henri Egypt,Series

Extremely rare. Publications du Service des antiquités de l'Egypte et de l'IFAO. SAE, Le Caire, 1969. First edition. Folio. Loose plates in a portfolio with printed paper covers, tan cloth backstrips and cloth ties at the edges, numbered as follows: 1-6 and 8-42 for the architecture and reliefs of the chapelle (plate 7 was never published), I-XXXVII for the epigraphy. Some stains on front of portfolio, otherwise in fine condition. The White Chapel of Sesostris I is a unique monument which contains some of the finest limestone reliefs and hieroglyphs ever carved. It is particularly important for its list of nomes and for the precision of its hieroglyphs, which has enabled the identification of many individual signs. A fine set. Language: French. This set ships from Europe, shipping costs will be updated accordingly (BPF). Relevant subjects: Egypt: Middle Kingdom & 2nd IP, Pyramids, Tombs, Temples & Towns.