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(TUTANKHAMUN.)

Treasure of Tutankhamun.

A loan exhibition from the Department of Antiquities of the Arab Republic of Egypt to mark the fiftieth anniversary of the discovery of the tomb of Tutankhamun. Sponsored by the Trustees of the British Museum, The Times & The Sunday Times. Held at the British Museum 1972.

Publisher: London: The Trustees of the British Museum, 1972

Stock code: 66225

Price: £275 Currency Conversion

First edition, first impression of the companion book to the blockbuster Tutankuhman exhibition that began at the British Museum in 1972 and was shown around the world until 1979.

Quarto. Original red morocco, titles to spine, double line ruling to boards, and all edges gilt, white silk endpapers. In a red cloth slipcase. 16 colour plates and illustrations from photos throughout. Upper board slightly dulled. An excellent copy.

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