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Best.-Nr. 1992Trades Professions & the Arts: Paris Impremerie de C.L.F.Pancoucke 1820-1829. Copper engravings 2 on 1 plate showing the trades of carpenter with a sawyer and joiner from the second volume of "Etat Moderne" of the "Description de l'Egypte" 2nd Edition; black & white; verso blank. Blind stamp of the publisher Panckoucke to margin. Good dark impression; some light spotting to extreme left margin; remains of glue and tissue guard to right margin. "Description de l'Egypte ou Recueil des observations et des recherches qui ont été faites en Egypte pendant l'expédition de l'armée française." When Napoleon Bonaparte invaded Egypt in 1798 he brought with him an entourage of more than 160 scholars and scientists. Known as the French Commission on the Sciences and Arts of Egypt these experts undertook an extensive survey of the country's archeology topography and natural history. . For four years more than 150 artists engineers linguists and scientists traveled throughout the country examining almost every aspect of ancient and contemporary Egypt. They recorded and measured in meticulous detail Egypt's topography flora and fauna and its ancient and contemporary architecture. A soldier who was part of the expedition found the famous Rosetta Stone which the French linguist and scholar Jean-François Champollion 1790-1832 later used to unlock many of the mysteries that long had surrounded the language of ancient Egypt. The Egyptian expedition ended with a total military failure. The French left Egypt in 1801 with the honors of war but defeated; yet military failure remains a significant event in the history of knowledge because it is the first time a military expedition was accompanied by a scientific expedition. In 1802 Napoleon authorized the publication of the commission's findings in a monumental multi-volume work that included plates maps scholarly essays and a detailed index. Publication of the original Imperial edition began in 1809 and continued to 1822 sold by subscription. It proved so popular that a second edition was published under the post-Napoleonic Bourbon Restoration. The "Royal edition" published in Paris by C.L.F. Panckoucke from 1820-1830. The Second edition consists of 11 or 12 volumes of plates in folio and 24 of text bound as 26 8vo. Brunet:II 617; Blackmer/Navari: 476 1st edition Trades Professions & the Arts Egypt Carpenter Sawyer Joiner Paris Impremerie de C.L.F.Pancoucke 1820-1829 unknown
Best.-Nr. 1995Trades Professions & the Arts: Paris Impremerie de C.L.F.Pancoucke 1820-1829. Copper engravings 2 on 1 plate showing the trades of coppersmith and blacksmith from the second volume of "Etat Moderne" of the "Description de l'Egypte" 2nd Edition; black & white; verso blank. Blind stamp of the publisher Panckoucke to margin. The images show the coppersmith's workshop as he makes a bowl and the interior of the blacksmith's forge. Good dark impression; some spotting to margins; remains of glue and tissue guard to right margin. "Description de l'Egypte ou Recueil des observations et des recherches qui ont été faites en Egypte pendant l'expédition de l'armée française." When Napoleon Bonaparte invaded Egypt in 1798 he brought with him an entourage of more than 160 scholars and scientists. Known as the French Commission on the Sciences and Arts of Egypt these experts undertook an extensive survey of the country's archeology topography and natural history. . For four years more than 150 artists engineers linguists and scientists traveled throughout the country examining almost every aspect of ancient and contemporary Egypt. They recorded and measured in meticulous detail Egypt's topography flora and fauna and its ancient and contemporary architecture. A soldier who was part of the expedition found the famous Rosetta Stone which the French linguist and scholar Jean-François Champollion 1790-1832 later used to unlock many of the mysteries that long had surrounded the language of ancient Egypt. The Egyptian expedition ended with a total military failure. The French left Egypt in 1801 with the honors of war but defeated; yet military failure remains a significant event in the history of knowledge because it is the first time a military expedition was accompanied by a scientific expedition. In 1802 Napoleon authorized the publication of the commission's findings in a monumental multi-volume work that included plates maps scholarly essays and a detailed index. Publication of the original Imperial edition began in 1809 and continued to 1822 sold by subscription. It proved so popular that a second edition was published under the post-Napoleonic Bourbon Restoration. The "Royal edition" published in Paris by C.L.F. Panckoucke from 1820-1830. The Second edition consists of 11 or 12 volumes of plates in folio and 24 of text bound as 26 8vo. Brunet:II 617; Blackmer/Navari: 476 1st edition Trades Professions & the Arts Egypt Coppersmith Blacksmith Paris Impremerie de C.L.F.Pancoucke 1820-1829 unknown
Best.-Nr. 1993Trades Professions & the Arts: Paris Impremerie de C.L.F.Pancoucke 1820-1829. Copper engravings 2 on 1 plate showing the trades of dyer & rope maker from the second volume of "Etat Moderne" of the "Description de l'Egypte" 2nd Edition; black & white; verso blank. Blind stamp of the publisher Panckoucke to margin. Good dark impression; a few spots to extreme margins; remains of glue and tissue guard to right margin. "Description de l'Egypte ou Recueil des observations et des recherches qui ont été faites en Egypte pendant l'expédition de l'armée française." When Napoleon Bonaparte invaded Egypt in 1798 he brought with him an entourage of more than 160 scholars and scientists. Known as the French Commission on the Sciences and Arts of Egypt these experts undertook an extensive survey of the country's archeology topography and natural history. . For four years more than 150 artists engineers linguists and scientists traveled throughout the country examining almost every aspect of ancient and contemporary Egypt. They recorded and measured in meticulous detail Egypt's topography flora and fauna and its ancient and contemporary architecture. A soldier who was part of the expedition found the famous Rosetta Stone which the French linguist and scholar Jean-François Champollion 1790-1832 later used to unlock many of the mysteries that long had surrounded the language of ancient Egypt. The Egyptian expedition ended with a total military failure. The French left Egypt in 1801 with the honors of war but defeated; yet military failure remains a significant event in the history of knowledge because it is the first time a military expedition was accompanied by a scientific expedition. In 1802 Napoleon authorized the publication of the commission's findings in a monumental multi-volume work that included plates maps scholarly essays and a detailed index. Publication of the original Imperial edition began in 1809 and continued to 1822 sold by subscription. It proved so popular that a second edition was published under the post-Napoleonic Bourbon Restoration. The "Royal edition" published in Paris by C.L.F. Panckoucke from 1820-1830. The Second edition consists of 11 or 12 volumes of plates in folio and 24 of text bound as 26 8vo. Brunet:II 617; Blackmer/Navari: 476 1st edition Trades Professions & the Arts Egypt Dyer Rope Maker Paris Impremerie de C.L.F.Pancoucke 1820-1829 unknown
Best.-Nr. 1994Trades Professions & the Arts: Paris Impremerie de C.L.F.Pancoucke 1820-1829. Copper engravings 2 on 1 plate showing the trades of embroiderer & the felt maker from the second volume of "Etat Moderne" of the "Description de l'Egypte" 2nd Edition; black & white; verso blank. Blind stamp of the publisher Panckoucke to margin. Good dark impression; spotting to margins; remains of glue and tissue guard to right margin. "Description de l'Egypte ou Recueil des observations et des recherches qui ont été faites en Egypte pendant l'expédition de l'armée française." When Napoleon Bonaparte invaded Egypt in 1798 he brought with him an entourage of more than 160 scholars and scientists. Known as the French Commission on the Sciences and Arts of Egypt these experts undertook an extensive survey of the country's archeology topography and natural history. . For four years more than 150 artists engineers linguists and scientists traveled throughout the country examining almost every aspect of ancient and contemporary Egypt. They recorded and measured in meticulous detail Egypt's topography flora and fauna and its ancient and contemporary architecture. A soldier who was part of the expedition found the famous Rosetta Stone which the French linguist and scholar Jean-François Champollion 1790-1832 later used to unlock many of the mysteries that long had surrounded the language of ancient Egypt. The Egyptian expedition ended with a total military failure. The French left Egypt in 1801 with the honors of war but defeated; yet military failure remains a significant event in the history of knowledge because it is the first time a military expedition was accompanied by a scientific expedition. In 1802 Napoleon authorized the publication of the commission's findings in a monumental multi-volume work that included plates maps scholarly essays and a detailed index. Publication of the original Imperial edition began in 1809 and continued to 1822 sold by subscription. It proved so popular that a second edition was published under the post-Napoleonic Bourbon Restoration. The "Royal edition" published in Paris by C.L.F. Panckoucke from 1820-1830. The Second edition consists of 11 or 12 volumes of plates in folio and 24 of text bound as 26 8vo. Brunet:II 617; Blackmer/Navari: 476 1st edition Trades Professions & the Arts Egypt Embroiderer Felt Maker Paris Impremerie de C.L.F.Pancoucke 1820-1829 unknown
Best.-Nr. 1987Trades Professions & the Arts: Paris Impremerie de C.L.F.Pancoucke 1820-1829. Copper engravings 4 on 1 plate showing the trades of lacemaker cord maker wool weaver and belt maker from the second volume of "Etat Moderne" of the "Description de l'Egypte" 2nd Edition; black & white; verso blank. Blind stamp of the publisher Panckoucke to margin. The images show the workshops of the various trades: all the trades use a kind of loom. Good dark impression; generally clean; some spotting to margins; remains of glue and tissue guard to upper margin. "Description de l'Egypte ou Recueil des observations et des recherches qui ont été faites en Egypte pendant l'expédition de l'armée française." When Napoleon Bonaparte invaded Egypt in 1798 he brought with him an entourage of more than 160 scholars and scientists. Known as the French Commission on the Sciences and Arts of Egypt these experts undertook an extensive survey of the country's archeology topography and natural history. . For four years more than 150 artists engineers linguists and scientists traveled throughout the country examining almost every aspect of ancient and contemporary Egypt. They recorded and measured in meticulous detail Egypt's topography flora and fauna and its ancient and contemporary architecture. A soldier who was part of the expedition found the famous Rosetta Stone which the French linguist and scholar Jean-François Champollion 1790-1832 later used to unlock many of the mysteries that long had surrounded the language of ancient Egypt. The Egyptian expedition ended with a total military failure. The French left Egypt in 1801 with the honors of war but defeated; yet military failure remains a significant event in the history of knowledge because it is the first time a military expedition was accompanied by a scientific expedition. In 1802 Napoleon authorized the publication of the commission's findings in a monumental multi-volume work that included plates maps scholarly essays and a detailed index. Publication of the original Imperial edition began in 1809 and continued to 1822 sold by subscription. It proved so popular that a second edition was published under the post-Napoleonic Bourbon Restoration. The "Royal edition" published in Paris by C.L.F. Panckoucke from 1820-1830. The Second edition consists of 11 or 12 volumes of plates in folio and 24 of text bound as 26 8vo. Brunet:II 617; Blackmer/Navari: 476 1st edition Trades Professions & the Arts Egypt Lacemaker Weaver of wool Cordmaker beltmaker Paris Impremerie de C.L.F.Pancoucke 1820-1829 unknown
Best.-Nr. 1991Trades Professions & the Arts: Paris Impremerie de C.L.F.Pancoucke 1820-1829. Copper engravings 2 on 1 plate showing the trades of builder and roofer from the second volume of "Etat Moderne" of the "Description de l'Egypte" 2nd Edition; black & white; verso blank. Blind stamp of the publisher Panckoucke to margin. Good dark impression; some light spotting to extreme left margin; remains of glue and tissue guard to right margin. "Description de l'Egypte ou Recueil des observations et des recherches qui ont été faites en Egypte pendant l'expédition de l'armée française." When Napoleon Bonaparte invaded Egypt in 1798 he brought with him an entourage of more than 160 scholars and scientists. Known as the French Commission on the Sciences and Arts of Egypt these experts undertook an extensive survey of the country's archeology topography and natural history. . For four years more than 150 artists engineers linguists and scientists traveled throughout the country examining almost every aspect of ancient and contemporary Egypt. They recorded and measured in meticulous detail Egypt's topography flora and fauna and its ancient and contemporary architecture. A soldier who was part of the expedition found the famous Rosetta Stone which the French linguist and scholar Jean-François Champollion 1790-1832 later used to unlock many of the mysteries that long had surrounded the language of ancient Egypt. The Egyptian expedition ended with a total military failure. The French left Egypt in 1801 with the honors of war but defeated; yet military failure remains a significant event in the history of knowledge because it is the first time a military expedition was accompanied by a scientific expedition. In 1802 Napoleon authorized the publication of the commission's findings in a monumental multi-volume work that included plates maps scholarly essays and a detailed index. Publication of the original Imperial edition began in 1809 and continued to 1822 sold by subscription. It proved so popular that a second edition was published under the post-Napoleonic Bourbon Restoration. The "Royal edition" published in Paris by C.L.F. Panckoucke from 1820-1830. The Second edition consists of 11 or 12 volumes of plates in folio and 24 of text bound as 26 8vo. Brunet:II 617; Blackmer/Navari: 476 1st edition Trades Professions & the Arts Egypt Builder Mason Roofer Paris Impremerie de C.L.F.Pancoucke 1820-1829 unknown
Best.-Nr. 1985Trades Professions & the Arts: Paris Impremerie de C.L.F.Pancoucke 1820-1829. Copper engravings 4 on 1 plate showing the trades of miller baker pastry chef & confectioner from the second volume of "Etat Moderne" of the "Description de l'Egypte" 2nd Edition; black & white; verso blank. Blind stamp of the publisher Panckoucke to margin. The images show the workshops of the various trades: the miller grinding flour; the Baker placing loaves in the oven; the confectioner cutting and pulling sugar; the pastry chef baking above a fire. Good dark impression; generally clean; some spotting to margins; remains of glue and tissue guard to upper margin. "Description de l'Egypte ou Recueil des observations et des recherches qui ont été faites en Egypte pendant l'expédition de l'armée française." When Napoleon Bonaparte invaded Egypt in 1798 he brought with him an entourage of more than 160 scholars and scientists. Known as the French Commission on the Sciences and Arts of Egypt these experts undertook an extensive survey of the country's archeology topography and natural history. . For four years more than 150 artists engineers linguists and scientists traveled throughout the country examining almost every aspect of ancient and contemporary Egypt. They recorded and measured in meticulous detail Egypt's topography flora and fauna and its ancient and contemporary architecture. A soldier who was part of the expedition found the famous Rosetta Stone which the French linguist and scholar Jean-François Champollion 1790-1832 later used to unlock many of the mysteries that long had surrounded the language of ancient Egypt. The Egyptian expedition ended with a total military failure. The French left Egypt in 1801 with the honors of war but defeated; yet military failure remains a significant event in the history of knowledge because it is the first time a military expedition was accompanied by a scientific expedition. In 1802 Napoleon authorized the publication of the commission's findings in a monumental multi-volume work that included plates maps scholarly essays and a detailed index. Publication of the original Imperial edition began in 1809 and continued to 1822 sold by subscription. It proved so popular that a second edition was published under the post-Napoleonic Bourbon Restoration. The "Royal edition" published in Paris by C.L.F. Panckoucke from 1820-1830. The Second edition consists of 11 or 12 volumes of plates in folio and 24 of text bound as 26 8vo. Brunet:II 617; Blackmer/Navari: 476 1st edition Trades Professions & the Arts Egypt Baker Miller Confectioner Pastry Chef Paris Impremerie de C.L.F.Pancoucke 1820-1829 unknown
Best.-Nr. 1990Trades Professions & the Arts: Paris Impremerie de C.L.F.Pancoucke 1820-1829. Copper engraving showing the interior of an Olive press or mill from the second volume of "Etat Moderne" of the "Description de l'Egypte" 2nd Edition; black & white; verso blank. Blind stamp of the publisher Panckoucke to margin. Good dark impression; some light spotting to margins; remains of glue and tissue guard to upper margin. "Description de l'Egypte ou Recueil des observations et des recherches qui ont été faites en Egypte pendant l'expédition de l'armée française." When Napoleon Bonaparte invaded Egypt in 1798 he brought with him an entourage of more than 160 scholars and scientists. Known as the French Commission on the Sciences and Arts of Egypt these experts undertook an extensive survey of the country's archeology topography and natural history. . For four years more than 150 artists engineers linguists and scientists traveled throughout the country examining almost every aspect of ancient and contemporary Egypt. They recorded and measured in meticulous detail Egypt's topography flora and fauna and its ancient and contemporary architecture. A soldier who was part of the expedition found the famous Rosetta Stone which the French linguist and scholar Jean-François Champollion 1790-1832 later used to unlock many of the mysteries that long had surrounded the language of ancient Egypt. The Egyptian expedition ended with a total military failure. The French left Egypt in 1801 with the honors of war but defeated; yet military failure remains a significant event in the history of knowledge because it is the first time a military expedition was accompanied by a scientific expedition. In 1802 Napoleon authorized the publication of the commission's findings in a monumental multi-volume work that included plates maps scholarly essays and a detailed index. Publication of the original Imperial edition began in 1809 and continued to 1822 sold by subscription. It proved so popular that a second edition was published under the post-Napoleonic Bourbon Restoration. The "Royal edition" published in Paris by C.L.F. Panckoucke from 1820-1830. The Second edition consists of 11 or 12 volumes of plates in folio and 24 of text bound as 26 8vo. Brunet:II 617; Blackmer/Navari: 476 1st edition Trades Professions & the Arts Egypt Olive press Paris Impremerie de C.L.F.Pancoucke 1820-1829 unknown
Best.-Nr. 1989Trades Professions & the Arts: Paris Impremerie de C.L.F.Pancoucke 1820-1829. Copper engraving showing the interior of a potter's workshop from the second volume of "Etat Moderne" of the "Description de l'Egypte" 2nd Edition; black & white; verso blank. Blind stamp of the publisher Panckoucke to margin. The image shows the workshop with the potter at his wheel. Good dark impression; some light spotting to margins; remains of glue and tissue guard to upper margin. "Description de l'Egypte ou Recueil des observations et des recherches qui ont été faites en Egypte pendant l'expédition de l'armée française." When Napoleon Bonaparte invaded Egypt in 1798 he brought with him an entourage of more than 160 scholars and scientists. Known as the French Commission on the Sciences and Arts of Egypt these experts undertook an extensive survey of the country's archeology topography and natural history. . For four years more than 150 artists engineers linguists and scientists traveled throughout the country examining almost every aspect of ancient and contemporary Egypt. They recorded and measured in meticulous detail Egypt's topography flora and fauna and its ancient and contemporary architecture. A soldier who was part of the expedition found the famous Rosetta Stone which the French linguist and scholar Jean-François Champollion 1790-1832 later used to unlock many of the mysteries that long had surrounded the language of ancient Egypt. The Egyptian expedition ended with a total military failure. The French left Egypt in 1801 with the honors of war but defeated; yet military failure remains a significant event in the history of knowledge because it is the first time a military expedition was accompanied by a scientific expedition. In 1802 Napoleon authorized the publication of the commission's findings in a monumental multi-volume work that included plates maps scholarly essays and a detailed index. Publication of the original Imperial edition began in 1809 and continued to 1822 sold by subscription. It proved so popular that a second edition was published under the post-Napoleonic Bourbon Restoration. The "Royal edition" published in Paris by C.L.F. Panckoucke from 1820-1830. The Second edition consists of 11 or 12 volumes of plates in folio and 24 of text bound as 26 8vo. Brunet:II 617; Blackmer/Navari: 476 1st edition Trades Professions & the Arts Egypt Pottery Paris Impremerie de C.L.F.Pancoucke 1820-1829 unknown
Best.-Nr. 1996Trades Professions & the Arts: Paris Impremerie de C.L.F.Pancoucke 1820-1829. Copper engravings 2 on 1 plate showing the trades of reed mat and basket weaving from the second volume of "Etat Moderne" of the "Description de l'Egypte" 2nd Edition; black & white; verso blank. Blind stamp of the publisher Panckoucke to margin. The images show the mat maker weaving the reed and the basket weaver stitching the basket . Good dark impression; some spotting to margins; remains of glue and tissue guard to right margin. "Description de l'Egypte ou Recueil des observations et des recherches qui ont été faites en Egypte pendant l'expédition de l'armée française." When Napoleon Bonaparte invaded Egypt in 1798 he brought with him an entourage of more than 160 scholars and scientists. Known as the French Commission on the Sciences and Arts of Egypt these experts undertook an extensive survey of the country's archeology topography and natural history. . For four years more than 150 artists engineers linguists and scientists traveled throughout the country examining almost every aspect of ancient and contemporary Egypt. They recorded and measured in meticulous detail Egypt's topography flora and fauna and its ancient and contemporary architecture. A soldier who was part of the expedition found the famous Rosetta Stone which the French linguist and scholar Jean-François Champollion 1790-1832 later used to unlock many of the mysteries that long had surrounded the language of ancient Egypt. The Egyptian expedition ended with a total military failure. The French left Egypt in 1801 with the honors of war but defeated; yet military failure remains a significant event in the history of knowledge because it is the first time a military expedition was accompanied by a scientific expedition. In 1802 Napoleon authorized the publication of the commission's findings in a monumental multi-volume work that included plates maps scholarly essays and a detailed index. Publication of the original Imperial edition began in 1809 and continued to 1822 sold by subscription. It proved so popular that a second edition was published under the post-Napoleonic Bourbon Restoration. The "Royal edition" published in Paris by C.L.F. Panckoucke from 1820-1830. The Second edition consists of 11 or 12 volumes of plates in folio and 24 of text bound as 26 8vo. Brunet:II 617; Blackmer/Navari: 476 1st edition Trades Professions & the Arts Egypt Reed mat maker Basket weaver Paris Impremerie de C.L.F.Pancoucke 1820-1829 unknown
Best.-Nr. 1986Trades Professions & the Arts: Paris Impremerie de C.L.F.Pancoucke 1820-1829. Copper engravings 4 on 1 plate showing the trades of toolmaker plaster grinder tanner or currier and coffee roaster from the second volume of "Etat Moderne" of the "Description de l'Egypte" 2nd Edition; black & white; verso blank. Blind stamp of the publisher Panckoucke to margin. The images show the workshops of the various trades: the toolmaker forging a pickhead; the miller of plaster with his mill powered by an ox; the coffee roaster stirring the beans over a fire and the naked curriers/tanners stretching the skins to make Marocco leather. Good dark impression; generally clean; some spotting to margins; remains of glue and tissue guard to upper margin. "Description de l'Egypte ou Recueil des observations et des recherches qui ont été faites en Egypte pendant l'expédition de l'armée française." When Napoleon Bonaparte invaded Egypt in 1798 he brought with him an entourage of more than 160 scholars and scientists. Known as the French Commission on the Sciences and Arts of Egypt these experts undertook an extensive survey of the country's archeology topography and natural history. . For four years more than 150 artists engineers linguists and scientists traveled throughout the country examining almost every aspect of ancient and contemporary Egypt. They recorded and measured in meticulous detail Egypt's topography flora and fauna and its ancient and contemporary architecture. A soldier who was part of the expedition found the famous Rosetta Stone which the French linguist and scholar Jean-François Champollion 1790-1832 later used to unlock many of the mysteries that long had surrounded the language of ancient Egypt. The Egyptian expedition ended with a total military failure. The French left Egypt in 1801 with the honors of war but defeated; yet military failure remains a significant event in the history of knowledge because it is the first time a military expedition was accompanied by a scientific expedition. In 1802 Napoleon authorized the publication of the commission's findings in a monumental multi-volume work that included plates maps scholarly essays and a detailed index. Publication of the original Imperial edition began in 1809 and continued to 1822 sold by subscription. It proved so popular that a second edition was published under the post-Napoleonic Bourbon Restoration. The "Royal edition" published in Paris by C.L.F. Panckoucke from 1820-1830. The Second edition consists of 11 or 12 volumes of plates in folio and 24 of text bound as 26 8vo. Brunet:II 617; Blackmer/Navari: 476 1st edition Trades Professions & the Arts Egypt Toolmaker Plaster Miller Coffee Roaster Tanner/ Currier Paris Impremerie de C.L.F.Pancoucke 1820-1829 hardcover
Best.-Nr. 1988Trades Professions & the Arts: Paris Impremerie de C.L.F.Pancoucke 1820-1829. Copper engraving showing the interior of a weaver's workshop from the second volume of "Etat Moderne" of the "Description de l'Egypte" 2nd Edition; black & white; verso blank. Blind stamp of the publisher Panckoucke to margin. The image shows the workshop with two weavers at their looms whilst apprentices spin threads. Good dark impression; foxing & spotting to margins; remains of glue and tissue guard to upper margin. "Description de l'Egypte ou Recueil des observations et des recherches qui ont été faites en Egypte pendant l'expédition de l'armée française." When Napoleon Bonaparte invaded Egypt in 1798 he brought with him an entourage of more than 160 scholars and scientists. Known as the French Commission on the Sciences and Arts of Egypt these experts undertook an extensive survey of the country's archeology topography and natural history. . For four years more than 150 artists engineers linguists and scientists traveled throughout the country examining almost every aspect of ancient and contemporary Egypt. They recorded and measured in meticulous detail Egypt's topography flora and fauna and its ancient and contemporary architecture. A soldier who was part of the expedition found the famous Rosetta Stone which the French linguist and scholar Jean-François Champollion 1790-1832 later used to unlock many of the mysteries that long had surrounded the language of ancient Egypt. The Egyptian expedition ended with a total military failure. The French left Egypt in 1801 with the honors of war but defeated; yet military failure remains a significant event in the history of knowledge because it is the first time a military expedition was accompanied by a scientific expedition. In 1802 Napoleon authorized the publication of the commission's findings in a monumental multi-volume work that included plates maps scholarly essays and a detailed index. Publication of the original Imperial edition began in 1809 and continued to 1822 sold by subscription. It proved so popular that a second edition was published under the post-Napoleonic Bourbon Restoration. The "Royal edition" published in Paris by C.L.F. Panckoucke from 1820-1830. The Second edition consists of 11 or 12 volumes of plates in folio and 24 of text bound as 26 8vo. Brunet:II 617; Blackmer/Navari: 476 1st edition Trades Professions & the Arts Egypt Weaving Paris Impremerie de C.L.F.Pancoucke 1820-1829 unknown
1755Best.-Nr. 24021755. : 75 . 1 Blank pages / 1 Blank pages / 1 Blank pages / 403 Pages / 5 NNP / 3 Blank pages Binding: Contemporary Full Leather Sextodecimo 16mo Height cm: 17 CM Width cm: 10 CM Thickness cm: 27 CM hardcover
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1820Best.-Nr. 014021London: Printed for W. Baynes & Son 1820. Book measures 22.5x14.5.cm. xvi 3831pp. Bound in half calf calf corners marble boards raised bands. Binding heavily worn. Internally occasional library mark or stamp. Pages in good condition. A good copy. . Half Calf. Good Plus. 8vo. Printed for W. Baynes & Son Hardcover
