{"product_id":"egyptology-book","title":"Egyptology: Search for the Tomb of Osiris by Emily Sands, Ologie Series (Vintage Book)","description":"\u003cp\u003eEgyptology: Search for the Tomb of Osiris\u003cbr\u003eby Emily Sands\u003cbr\u003eRare collectable vintage book.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith a stunning gold foiled and embossed cover featuring three 'jewels', and with its creation overseen by TGH James, ex-keeper of Egyptian Antiquities at the British Museum, Egyptology is Emily Sands' lavish 1926 scrapbook journal of a lost expedition. Full of novelties and recreations, such as a piece of mummy cloth, a booklet on hieroglyphs and a working board game, the book brims with beautiful art and fascinating facts about Ancient Egypt, and has a final magnificent novelty in the back case.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiscover the wonders of ancient Egypt through a fascinating journal from a lost expedition -- a treasure trove of fact and fantasy featuring a novelty element on every spread.\u003cbr\u003eWho can resist the allure of ancient Egypt -- and the thrill of uncovering mysteries that have lain hidden for thousands of years? Not the feisty Miss Emily Sands, who in 1926, four years after the discovery of King Tut's tomb, led an expedition up the Nile in search of the tomb of the god Osiris. Alas, Miss Sands and crew soon vanished into the desert, never to be seen again. But luckily, her keen observations live on in the form of a lovingly kept journal, full of drawings, photographs, booklets, foldout maps, postcards, and many other intriguing samples. Here are just a few of Egyptology's special features:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-- an extravagantly gilded cover, featuring a raised Horus hawk pendant with three encrusted gems\u003cbr\u003e-- a playable game of Senet -- ancient Egyptian checkers -- including board, pieces, original-style dice, and rules\u003cbr\u003e-- a souvenir booklet showing how to read simple hieroglyphs\u003cbr\u003e-- a scrap of textured \"mummy cloth\"\u003cbr\u003e-- a large, jeweled Eye of Re \"amulet\" embedded in the last page of the book\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRich with information about life in ancient Egypt and peppered with Miss Sands's lively narration, Egyptology concludes with a letter from the former Keeper of Antiquities at the British Museum, explaining which parts of this unique tale may be accepted as fact, which are guided by legend, and which reflect the author's delightful sense of fancy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDimensions: 26.34 x 2.26 x 30.78 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e🔮 A charming gift for Egypt, Mythology enthusiasts.\u003cbr\u003e🌕 These special items have been carefully selected from various vintage and new treasures, just for you!\u003cbr\u003e🌟 Please check my shop for more books \u0026amp; tarot cards: https:\/\/lunatecha.myshopify.com\/\u003cbr\u003e🌑 Instagram: @lunatheca_books\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lunatecha Books","offers":[{"title":"NEW \/ 20th Year Edition","offer_id":55387051065681,"sku":null,"price":29.9,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"VINTAGE \/ Good Condition","offer_id":55387051098449,"sku":null,"price":39.9,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1083\/8530\/4913\/files\/IMG_5392.jpg?v=1791066802","url":"https:\/\/lunatecha.myshopify.com\/products\/egyptology-book","provider":"Lunatecha Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}