Title based on entry in BM, vol. 89, col. 76.

Copperplate engravings accompanied by two pamphlets: An essay towards explaining the hieroglyphical figures, on the coffin of the ancient mummy belonging to Capt. William Lethieullier. London : Printed for the author, 1737; and, An essay towards explaining the antient hieroglyphical figures, on the Egyptian mummy, in the museum of Doctor Mead, physician in ordinary to His Majesty. London : Printed for the author, 1737.

The plates are after Gordon's drawings and are engraved by Gordon, Gerard Van Der Gucht, W. Morgan, G. King, Bernard Baron, George Vertue, and James Smith.

"The two preceding essays being design'd to explain three of the twenty-five copper-plates already deliver'd to subscribers, an explanation of the remaining prints will come forth with all convenient speed"--Advertisement to the reader. No more published.

Includes bibliographical references.

Plate captions in Latin; pamphlets in English.

Sloan candidate lp Tier 3

Bound in marbled paper-covered boards; leather spine; blind stamping on spine; red goatskin label with gilt title on spine. Rear free endpapers display pencil sketches of military subjects executed in the early 19th century.