Former Metropolitan Museum of Art director Hoving recounts Howard Carter's search for Tut's tomb, and the international confrontations that followed, as Carter kept other archeologists away from his find, Carter's partner died shortly after the discovery thereby starting rumors of a curse, and the Egyptian government fought to keep the treasure in their country.
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Former Metropolitan Museum of Art director Hoving recounts Howard Carter's search for Tut's tomb, and the international confrontations that followed, as Carter kept other archeologists away from his find, Carter's partner died shortly after the discovery thereby starting rumors of a curse, and the Egyptian government fought to keep the treasure in their country.
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Add this copy of Tutankhamun: the Untold Story to cart. $14.54, good condition, Sold by Anybook rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Lincoln, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1979 by Hamish Hamilton.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. In good all round condition. No dust jacket. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 850grams, ISBN: 0241101131.
Add this copy of Tutankhamun: the Untold Story to cart. $19.45, good condition, Sold by Anybook rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Lincoln, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1979 by Hamish Hamilton.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. In good all round condition. Dust jacket in good condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 900grams, ISBN: 0241101131.
Add this copy of Tutankhamun: the Untold Story to cart. $20.26, fair condition, Sold by The Guru Bookshop rated 3.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Hereford, WALES, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1979 by Hamish Hamilton.
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Fair. Perfectly readable FIRST EDITION with dust jacket but dog chewed at base of spine damaging covers and jacket-rare and collectable-will send out 1 st class post within 12 hours of receipt of order.
Add this copy of Tutankhamun: the Untold Story to cart. $22.30, very good condition, Sold by Marlowes Books rated 2.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Ferny Hills, Brisbane, QLD, AUSTRALIA, published 1979 by Hamish Hamilton.
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Very Good in Very Good jacket. 384 pages. Book and Jacket are both in Very good condition throughout. The Uncovering Of The Tomb Of The Mysterious Boy King Of Egypt, Tutankhamun, On November 26, 1922. Was The Most Important And Splendid Discovery In The History Of Modern Archaeology.
Add this copy of Tutankhamun: the Untold Story to cart. $28.90, like new condition, Sold by Marlowes Books rated 2.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Ferny Hills, Brisbane, QLD, AUSTRALIA, published 1979 by Hamish Hamilton.
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Fine in Fine jacket. 384 pages. Book and Jacket appear to have hardly been read and are both in Fine condition throughout. The Uncovering Of The Tomb Of The Mysterious Boy King Of Egypt, Tutankhamun, On November 26, 1922. Was The Most Important And Splendid Discovery In The History Of Modern Archaeology.
If you enjoy knowing the stories behind the headlines, this is a book for you!
Thomas Hoving's skilled narrative transports us back to the discovery and opening of Tutankhamun's tomb. As though we were eyewitnesses, we feel the heady rush of disbelief and wonder as untold treasures come to light. Moreover, as the disposition of those artifacts is decided, we are party to the complex angling and interrelationships among the key players in that fascinating drama.
This is a book to bring along on your next vacation. - A great reading adventure, and a fine historical reference!
