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DIEULAFOY, JANE: - A Suse Journal des Fouilles 1884-1886. Paris, Librairie Hachette, 1888.
. Large 4to. (34.5 x 26 cm). Pp. (vi), 366. Beautifully illustrated with many woodcut illustrations and one map. Occasionally some minor staining. Original decorated cloth with gilt printing, g.e., marbled endpapers. Some staining to covers. First edition of this important account of the excavations in the Susa region. This was the second mission to Persia led by Jane and her husband Marcel. They found numerous artefacts and friezes, some of which were shipped back to France. Several of the artefacts are housed at the Louvre. Jane was awarded the Legion of Honour for her explorations at Susa and her artefact contributions. The interesting illustrations are made after photographs taken during the expedition. An impressive work.
EUR 750.00 [Appr.: US$ 802.77 | £UK 644.5 | JP¥ 124337] Booknumber: 121188
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EUR 750.00 [Appr.: US$ 802.77 | £UK 644.5 | JP¥ 124337] Booknumber: 121188
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