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Studies of the Great Pyramid
Studies of the Great Pyramid
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Heading: (Pyramids)
Author: Smyth, Charles Piazzi
Title: 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
Place Published: Edinburgh
Publisher:Edmonston & Douglas
Date Published: 1867
Description:


3 volumes. viii, [2], 563; xi, [5], 470; xii, [4], 620 pp. With 38 lithographed plates of maps, plans, sketches, diagrams, etc., many double-page; a few woodcuts in the text. 21.6x13.5 cm. (8½x5¼"), original gilt-decorated cloth, top edges gilt. First Edition.



Account of significant researches by Charles Piazzi Smyth (1819-1900),  Astronomer Royal for Scotland from 1846 to 1888, well known for many innovations in astronomy as well as for his pyramidological and metrological studies of the Great Pyramid of Giza.

Condition
Spines faded, joints and ends rubbed, cloth split along rear joing of Vol. III; some hinges cracking, traces from removed bookplates, a few leaves in Vol. III loose; very good overall, rare in the original cloth.
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