A Library of Curiosities - Part II
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Lot 77
SMYTHS, C. Piazzi, (Charles Piazzi), 1819-1900. Life and Work at the Great Pyramid.
Estimate: $600 - $900
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $10 |
| $200 | $25 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
| $200,000 | $50,000 |
| $1,000,000 | $100,000 |
SMYTHS, C. Piazzi, (Charles Piazzi), 1819-1900. Life and Work at the Great Pyramid during the months of January, February, March, and April, A.D. 1865; with a discussion of the facts ascertained. By C. Piazzi Smyth.
Spine title: The Great Pyramid
First Edition
Edinburgh, Edmonston and Douglas, 1867.
3 volumes. With 38 plates (some color, including frontispieces, map, plans, diagrams). Plates 1-10 (Vol. I); Plates 1-15 (Vol. II); Plates 1-13 (Vol. 3).
Bound in ¾ black leather over blue cloth, gilt spine panels, red leather spine label, gilt spine title, speckled edges.
H: 8 1/2 W: 6 in.
Condition
Good. Edges bumped and rubbed, Vol. III with front cover detached. With bookplate on front pastedown endpapers.
Overall Dimensions
Width: 6.00
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From the Estate of John A. Davidson, Jr. Proceeds to benefit the APL of Lorain County and the Dittrick Museum.
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