Description : Belzoni G., Narrative of the operations and recent discoveries in Egypt and Nubia and of a journey to the coast of the Red Sea in search of the Ancient Berenice, London, 1822. 3rd edition of a famous travel account and of one of most spectacular discoveries. Beautiful, half calf over boards, contemporary binding, spine richly gilt, edges marbled. Complete in 2 volumes. pp.436+418. Complete with engraved frontispiece of Belzoni and a folded map. Belzoni was in Egypt from 1815 to 1819 where he succeeded to explore one of the two famous Giza Pyramids as well as several other tombs in the Valley of the Kings. He later travelled to the coast of the Red Sea and discovered the ancient Greek city of Bereniki. Atabey 96 (second edition), Blackmer 117.
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About the lot N° 6218 Title : Belzoni G., Period : 1822 Karamitsos, auctioneer, Athens, GRIt's free to register now to view! Sale title : Rare Maps, Books, Prints, Photography & Documents Sale date : 06 Oct 2018It's free to register now to view! Sale Reference : Live Sale
