Egyptian Art & Archaeology - Most Books Are Single Copies!

by Cyril Aldred (Thames & Hudson 1994)

Aldred, formerly curator of the Metropolitan Museum’s Egyptian department, presents an authoritative and readable survey of nearly 3000 years of Egyptian architecture, painting and sculpture from 3100 BC through the Late Period, 320 BC. The book identifies political events, religious requirements and environmental forces that determined the forms of Egyptian art and explores its appeal throughout the ages.  Nearly 200 photos including 20 in color, from a wide range of sources.  Soft cover.  Single copy available.

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The Royal Women of Amarna

by Dorothea Arnold ( The Metropolitan Museum of Art 1996)

This vibrantly illustrated book describes the Metropolitan Museum of Art's exhibition "Queen Nefertiti and the Royal Women: Images of Beauty from Ancient Egypt".  This exhibition was inspired by the installation of art from the Amarna and Post-Amarna Periods in the Met, as well as the simultaneous reunification of the eastern and western German collections, and contributions from museums around the world.  With an emphasis on Queen Nefertiti and the workshop of the artist Thutmose, several ancient Egyptian women of royalty are portrayed in both art and biography.  Soft cover. 169 pages with 124 figures, almost entirely in color.  SINGLE BRAND NEW COPY AVAILABLE! 

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by Morris Bierbrier (British Museum, 1997)

The excavations at Deir el-Medina are unique in that they have provided an opportunity to reconstruct the daily life of the workmen who built the tombs of the pharaohs in the nearby Valley of the Kings. Dr. Bierbrier draws on the thousands of documents, letters, literary texts and drawings found at Deir el-Medina to present a fascinating view of everyday lives of ordinary people in ancient Egypt.  Soft cover with 159 pages.

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by Peter A Clayton (Thames and Hudson, 1994)

 
Documents the rulers and dynasties of ancient Egypt in chronological order.  Biographical portraits of 170 pharaohs build to a comprehensive history.  Excellent overview packed full of interesting facts.  Great reference and very enjoyable reading.  350 illustrations, 130 in color.  Highly recommended.  VF condition. Hardcover with dust jacket.  

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by Sue D'Auria et al. (MFA Boston 1993)

Exhibition focused on funerary arts and rituals as they affected the average ancient Egyptian drawing on the MFA's vast collection, much of which had never been publicly displayed. Many of the items are the result of George Reisner's excavations. Subsequently the exhibit was loaned to the Dallas Museum for a period of ten years and continues to be one of the most heavily attended exhibits in the Museum. Over 200 items photographed and discussed. Compiled by a team of experts, a wealth of fascinating information.  Limited new copies in new condition.  Soft cover.  Compare at: $85.

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By W.V. Davies, Keeper of Egyptian Antiquities at the British Museum  (Reading the Past Series, London 1997)

The author presents a brief introduction to the basic symbols and principles of ancient Egyptian hieroglyphs, its origin, development and use in antiquity and the subsequent development of hieratic and demotic scripts. Also provides an account of the decipherment by Champollion in 1822 and the role of the Rosetta Stone.  Soft cover with 64 pages.  As new.  Well illustrated.  Single copy available.

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Gifts of the Nile

by Florence Dunn Friedman (ed.) (Museum of Art, Rhode Island 1998)

This interpretive study presents over 200 beautiful faience objects from museums and collections in the United States and Europe in this exhibition catalog.  Illustrated essays by five leading scholars explore the meaning of faience within Egyptian culture, discussing its use, symbolism and technology.  Objects are lavishly illustrated in color with full description by themes including: early use of faience, faience in royal life, use for women, daily life and devotion, and materials and technology.  299 pages with 483 illustrations including 225 in color.  Single hardcover with dust jacket and single soft cover available. 

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By Andree Feghali Gorton

A topology of steatite, faience and paste scarabs from Punic and other Mediterranean sites. Important and scarce book from the Oxford University Committee for Archaeology.  Scarabs are very common finds on Punic sites around the Mediterranean - and they are commonly dismissed as Egyptian or Phoenician and simply undatable. Gorton's work sheds new light and provides a useful chronology for these scarabs. 190 pages. Richly illustrated with scarabs, scarab rings and maps.  As new.  Well illustrated.  Single copy available.

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By Manfred Lurker (Thames and Hudson, London, 1980)

Very handy and comprehensive illustrated dictionary of the gods and symbols of ancient Egypt -- their interpretation, their significance, and their cults. More than 300 entries. Originally published in 1974 in German, this is the 1980 English edition. Soft cover with 64 pages, 140+ pages wioth 114 illustrations. As new.  Single copy available.

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by the McKissick Museum (University of South Carolina 1988)

The catalogue of the exhibition, the first of its kind featuring the story of Egypt before the pharaohs.  The exhibition was organized to examine the social, economic, technological and environmental factors that led to the extraordinary civilization of pharaonic Egypt.  Topics include pottery (with in-depth analysis and evolution of form chart), ceremonial and utilitarian vessels and other ceremonial, decorative and utilitarian objects.  Over 130 items are illustrated from museums throughout North America.  Mainly black and white illustrations with 16 color plates.  Soft cover.  Out of Print.

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* The Valley of the Kings Rediscovered: The Victor Loret excavation journals (1898-1899) and other manuscripts

by Patrizia Piacentini and Christian Orsenigo (Milan 2004)

* English translation by Stephen Quirke (Milan 2005)

This must-have book draws from the observations, accounts and sketches of Victor Clement Georges Philippe Loret, Director General of the Egyptian Antiquities Service (1897-1899).  During his time as Director, Loret conducted several important excavations in the Valley of the Kings, following earlier work in Thebes.  This book has 334 pages lavishly illustrated with maps, diagrams and photographs from the 19th Century excavations as well as modern day color plates.  Exclusive to this American edition, a pamphlet of the complete English translation comes with the original Italian publication!  Brand new soft cover editions!  LIMITED QUANTITIES AVAILABLE!!!

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Egypt's Golden Age: The Art of Living in the New Kingdom 1558-1085 BC

by Museum of Fine Arts, Boston (MFA, 1982)

An essential title for any Egyptian collector. Chronicles the exhibition with its comprehensive picture of life in an affluent age when Egypt rules much of the ancient Near East. This exciting and lavishly illustrated catalog presents objects not only from royal tombs and temples, but from homes of average Egyptians.  400+ b/w photos. VF condition. A rare find at only $75.

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Egypt's Golden Age (A Picture Book) 

by Museum of Fine Arts, Boston (MFA, 1982)

A complementary guide the the comprehensive catalog of the Art of Living in the New Kingdom with 100+ objects from the above in color with abridged descriptions.  68 pages.

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by Alan Rowe (Chicago 2001/ Unchanged Reprint 1936)

This comprehensive catalogue  details the complete collection of Egyptian scarabs, scaraboids, seals and amulets in the Palestine Museum until 1934.  An excellent reference on scarabs with summaries, chronologies and indexes that make this catalog accessible to both amateurs and specialists alike.  Soft cover with 348 pages, 38 black and white plates each with several photos, plus several indexes, graphs, etc.  

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Eternal Egypt : Masterworks of Art from the British Museum

by Edna Russmann (London 2001)

With contributions by a premier team of experts on ancient Egypt , this exhibition catalogue contains a choice selection of 144 highly important and diverse objects including sculpture, relief, papyri, ostraca, jewelry, cosmetic objects and an informative article placing it into historical context.  Includes a history of the formation and growth of the British Museum ’s collection.  Thoroughly illustrated in color.  Hardcover with 288 pages.  Single copy available.

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by Gerry D. Scott III (Connecticut 1986)

This comprehensive study of Yale's collection includes characteristic material from every period of Egyptian culture, from the Stone Age to Coptic with a substantial number of acknowledged masterpieces.  161 entries with mainly black and white photos, and informative detailed descriptions.  Soft cover with 230 pages.  Out of Print and VERY Hard to Find.  Near new condition.

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Temple , Tomb and Dwelling: Egyptian Antiquities from the Harer Family Trust Collection

by Gerry D. Scott III (California 1992)

Fragments of Time is delighted to offer this exhibition catalogue which presents one of the most important private Egyptian collections in the United States today.  The collection is highly regarded for its depth and diversity, and reflects the broad range of interests of its two principal trustees.  Comprising of material from every period of Egyptian history (Predynastic to Coptic), the collection includes masterpieces of sculpture, works of historical importance and various objects that reflect daily life and religion in ancient Egypt..  Limited new copies available.  Soft cover with 207 pages and over 150 objects illustrated in color and black and white. 

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Tutankhamun Treasures

by the Smithsonian Institute (Washington, D.C. 1963)

Coinciding with the second tour through the United States, this catalog of the Tutankhamun treasures exhibited by the Department of Antiquities of the United Arab Republic celebrates the first time items of the renowned "Boy King" were loaned and exhibited within the United States.  The catalog begins with a look at the pharaoh's life, background and surrounding world.  34 objects from the Cairo Museum are illustrated in black and white with brief descriptions.  A historical look into the most famous of Egyptian Kings.  Soft cover.  Single copy available.

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by Mary Hamilton Swindler (Yale 1929) 

An examination of painting in the ancient world throughout various cultures using various mediums. From wall painting to vase-painting, focus is brought to the chief problems of painting from period to period emphasizing both the extreme differences and similarities from culture to culture. 489 pages plus 640 items illustrated in black and white. Wear to edges of dust jacket. Rare! Out of Print! Single copy available.

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by Laszlo Torok (L'ERMA, 1995)

The essential reference. Very difficult to locate this book has been especially imported from Italy and is the definitive guide on the subject of Hellenistic and Roman terracottas from Egypt. In depth study of subject, examining over 297 common and rare types in precise, flawless detail. Exceptionally illustrated with high quality color, and black and white plates.  Hardcover with 200 pages, 173 plates. Published at: $227!  SINGLE COPY AVAILABLE!  DON'T MISS THIS SPECIAL OPPORTUNITY TO BUY AT OUR LIMITED TIME PRICE...

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