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HISTORY] CHAMPOLLION THE YOUNGER (Jean-François)] Egyptian Grammar, or General Principles of Sacred Egyptian Writing Applied to the Representation of the Spoken Language. Paris, Firmin Didot frères Press, 1836 One paperback volume, cover printed with: half-title, title page, (4), VIII pages of preface, XXIIJ pages of introduction, (1), 555 pages. First edition of this study, published posthumously (Champollion died in 1832) by the historian’s brother, Jacques-Joseph Champollion. Numerous hieroglyphs, printed in red and black using a combination of typography and lithography. Spine split in several places. Inscriptions on the spine and cover blackened with a pen. Marginal notes and comments in pencil within the text. Cover detached.
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About the sale ANTIQUE AND MODERN BOOKS
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Auction time 09/12/2026 at 2:15 PM
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