Howard CARTER and A. C. MACE. The Tomb of Tut-Ankh-Amen,... Lot 19

Howard CARTER and A. C. MACE. The Tomb of Tut-Ankh-Amen, Discovered By the Late Earl of Carnarvon and Howard Carter. London, Cassell and Company, 1923-1927. 2 volumes (of 3), publisher's decorated percaline. 200/300 Chahine, 808 /// I. XXIII-231 / II. XXXIV-277. First edition of the first two volumes of the account of one of the most important archaeological discoveries. They are illustrated with 2 frontispieces, a plan and 167 photographic reproductions on 125 hors-texte plates, 41 of which are double-sided. The edition is completed by a third volume published in 1933, unfortunately missing here. Copy with enclosed prospectus. Percaline slightly stained, one plate detached.