Description

Large format hardcover in boldly illustrated pictorial laminated boards and matching dust-jacket. 168 pages. Profusely illustrated throughout with color photographs, diagrams and line drawings. Fourth printing by this publisher. An excellent single volume survey covering the history of the necropolis from the 18th through the 20th Dynasty. Siliotti not only includes specific details about the tombs’ decorations, cartouches, and structural evolution, but provides ” … three-dimensional isometric plans of tomb layouts, which are particularly helpful for navigating the subterranean corridors of the New Kingdom pharaohs.” No previous ownership marks. Dust-jacket reassembled with clear tape on both verso and recto of rear panel and is complete (see scan provided). An as new copy in a visually good dust-jacket which due to the large tear we are rating as poor. Fine in a poor dust-jacket.