Myths & legends of ancient Egypt / by Lewis Spence ; with sixteen plates in colour by Evelyn Paul and thirty-two other illustrations
1915, First Edition. London : G.A. Harrap. Very good copy in the original gilt-blocked, pictorial cloth. Slight suggestion only of dust-dulling to the spine bands and panel edges. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Item #431299
Physical description; ix, 369 pages : illustrations (some color), plates. Notes; Includes bibliographical footnotes and index. Contents; 1. Introductory -- 2. Exploration, history, and customs -- 3. The priesthood : mysteries and temples -- 4. The cult of Osiris -- 5. The great gods -- 6. Egyptian literature -- 7. Magic -- 8. Foreign and animal gods : the late period -- Glossary and index. Subjects; Legends Egypt. Mythology, Egyptian. Folklore. Ancient. folklore (culture-related concept). Religion.
Price: €295.00