Lot 547

The Book of the Dead, British Museum 1899 Edition

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The Book of the Dead, British Museum 1899 Edition

Estimate: $700 - $1,050

Starting Bid: $350

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June 12, 2026 9:00 AM MDT
Live Auction
Louisville, CO, US

Description:

Printed by Order of the Trustees. Sold at the British Museum. 1899, 1899. Title page: The Book of the Dead - Facsimiles of the Papyri of Hunefer, Anhai, Kerasher and Netchemet with Supplementary Text from the Papyrus of NU. With Transcripts, Translations, Etc. By E. A. Wallis Budge, M. A. Lidd.D., D.LIT. Keeper of the Egyptian and Assyrian Antiquities. Hardbound book, with 63 color and black and white plates, 64 pgs. Of text. Together with a group of 50 black & white book plates, prints and pages relating to ancient art, and 15 large color book plates, relating to ancient Egyptian art, printed by Leroux Paris, ca. 1900. Size: 23.5”L x 15”W (59.7 x 38.1cm).

Provenance: Ex. Ye Olde Curiosity Shoppe, NJ., Dr. Arnold Saslow.

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Item # 71535

  • Condition: Original covers and binding, which are worn and tattered, with staining and discoloration to the covers. All with minor imperfections.

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