Reginald Engelbach HARAGEH 1923 Antique British Egyptology & Archaeo... Lot 3441

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LOT 3441Seller's Estimate: USD 100 - 250Title: HaragehAuthor: Reginald Engelbach - Reginald Engelbach (July 9, 1888 - February 26, 1946) was an English Egyptologist and engineer. He is mainly known for his works in the Egyptian Museum of Cairo, above all the compilation of a register of artifacts belonging of the museum. [Courtesy Wikipedia]Publisher: British School of Archaeology in EgyptCity: LondonYear: 1923Binding Style: HardcoverPagination: viii/40 pages plus 81 platesWidth: 10.25" Height: 12.5"Book Details: Harageh (also el-Harageh or Haraga) is a modern village in Egypt at the entrance to the river oasis of the Fayum, close to El-Lahun. In archaeology Harageh is mainly known for a series of cemeteries dating to several periods of Egyptian history. Reginald Engelbach excavated these cemeteries in 1913. The cemeteries belong to the Naqada-Period, to the First Intermediate Period, to the late Middle Kingdom and to the New Kingdom, a few Coptic stelae were discovered too. Especially the burials of the late Middle Kingdom belonged to wealthy people. Perhaps the people of El-Lahun were buried here. Engelbach found stelae, inscribed coffins, canopic boxes and jars and many statues. [Courtesy Wikipedia]Condition / Notes: This antique volume is bound in half-cloth with printed paper covers and blindstamped lettering on the spine.. There is moderate rubbing and scuffing, heaviest at the corners, edges, and gutters. The binding is solid. The bookplate of H. S. Smith is affixed to the front pastedown. The pages show mild age toning. This work is profusely illustrated with 81 photographic and diagrammatic plates, including several fold-out plates.For lots which include only books, our shipping charge applies to any address within the fifty United States. For lots which are not books, the stated shipping cost in this listing will apply only to addresses within the continental 48 states. Within those parameters, the shipping cost for this lot will be: $7.50Payment:The buyer is responsible for paying the seller directly after winning the item. Details on accepted payment methods and where to send payment are provided in an invoice from the seller.Additional payment details from the seller:Payment is due within ten days of auction close. Payments in excess of $3,000.00 must be made in secure funds (cash, cashier's check, bank transfer, etc.). Money orders, personal/business checks, bank transfers and cash are accepted for payments below $3,000.00, as may be Visa, Mastercard and Discover credit cards, which are processed directly through our gallery by calling us at . We reserve the right to insist upon secure payment (certified check, money order or bank wire) for any invoice, for any reason, at our sole discretion. All bank wires for amounts less than $500.00 must also include a $20.00 processing fee to cover the bank's charge. If we do not receive payment arrangements within ten days of the auction close, we reserve the right to bill the credit card placed on file when you registered for our auction. Paypal is welcome for qualified items (PLEASE NOTE: DOMESTIC AND INTERNATIONAL LAWS AND RESTRICTIONS APPLY FOR COUNTRIES SUCH AS CUBA, ETC., RESULTING IN OUR NOT BEING ABLE TO ACCEPT PAYPAL PAYMENTS FOR SOME LOTS CONTAINING ITEMS ORIGINATING IN SUCH COUNTRIES), please use the email address . Because of Paypal's secure payment policies, invoices which are paid via Paypal's online payment center must be shipped; orders paid by online Paypal payment cannot be picked up at our gallery. However, payment for pick-up orders can be made with a Paypal debit card, presented at time of pick-up. Checks are accepted, we reserve the right to hold shipment until check funds have cleared (time frames vary). Please mail checks or money orders to: National Book Auctions, 1429 Danby Road, Ithaca, New York 14850-6071. Note to international buyers: payments must be in the form of a money order or bank transfer in U.S. funds, or by Paypal. Che... read more

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