The (Gilded) Egyptian Book of the Dead

The (Gilded) Egyptian Book of the Dead by Sir Ernest Alfred Thompson Wallis Budge

This luxurious hardback edition of The Egyptian Book of the Dead features gold-gilded page edges and patterned endpapers. A powerful and enigmatic collection of spells, prayers, and incantations, it was designed to guide the deceased through the underworld and ensure eternal life. Originally placed in sarcophagi as part of ancient Egyptian funeral rites, these scrolls offer deep insights into Egyptian culture. Translated by renowned Egyptologist E.A. Wallis Budge, this striking gift edition includes hieroglyphic text with gold cover embossing and ivory paper, making it a splendid collectible for enthusiasts.

Publisher: ARCTURUS PUBLISHING
Dimensions: 3 x 18.3 x 22.8 cm
Format: Hardcover
Release date: 20 February 2025
ISBN: 9781398839960
Page count: 304