The Egyptian Book of the Dead: The Book of Going Forth by Day; Being the Papyrus of Ani (Royal Scribe of the Divine Offerings) written and illustrated circa 1250 B.C.E., by scribes and artists unknown. Including the Balance of Chapters of the Books of the Dead known as the Theban Recension, compiled from Ancient Texts, dating back to the roots of Egyptian Civilization.
San Francisco CA: Chronicle Books, 1998. Second Revised Edition. Softcover. Folio. 176 pp. Original glossy card wrappers with French flaps. Numerous b&w, and color illustrations, fold-out charts, bibliography and glossary. The book comprises essays plus superb full colour images of the complete Papyrus of Ani juxtaposed with what is generally acknowledged as the best modern English language translation of the text. SIGNED by James (Jim) Wasserman (1948-2020) on the title page. Wasserman was an American author, publisher, occultist, and longtime stalwart of the O.T.O. who in addition to his studies of the occult and Templarism was fascinated by the ancient Middle & Near East. It was Wasserman's idea to produce the book, and he also contributed a Foreword. A hint of shelf rubbing to the wrappers and one tiny tear to the bottom of the title-page, otherwise like new and that a fresh, tight and clean near-Fine copy. An oversized publication so additional shipping may be necessary depending upon the destination. Item #74373
ISBN: 9780811864893
Price: $30.00