A deluxe gift edition of The Egyptian Book of the Dead, beautifully presented with delicate gold embossing and gilded page edges.

This ancient funerary text contains a collection of spells, prayers and incantations designed to guide the departed through the perils of the underworld. Written to ensure eternal life, these scrolls were often left in the sarcophagus of the deceased and now offer fascinating insight into Egyptian culture.

This beautifully illustrated edition contains images from the exquisite Papyrus of Ani, an ancient Egyptian scroll narrating the journey of Theban scribe Ani through the underworld. Its accompanying hieroglyphic text has been translated by acclaimed Egyptologist E.A Wallis Budge, and includes spells addressed to ferryman, gods and kings to aid Ani on his way to the afterlife.

This compact gilded hardback edition makes a wonderful gift.

ABOUT THE SERIES: Arcturus Ornate Classics are beautifully bound gift editions of iconic literary works from across history. These pocket-sized, foil-embossed hardbacks are printed using deluxe ivory paper and custom endpapers.

This deluxe hardback edition of The Egyptian Book of the Dead is exquisitely presented with opulent silk binding, full-colour illustrations and a decorative slipcase.

The Egyptian Book of the Dead is an ancient collection of spells, prayers and incantations designed to guide the departed through the perils of the underworld, ultimately ensuring eternal life. Written as part of funeral rites, these scrolls were often left in the sarcophagus of the deceased and now offer fascinating insight into Egyptian culture.

This beautifully illustrated edition contains images from the exquisite Papyrus of Ani, an ancient Egyptian scroll narrating the journey of Theban scribe Ani through the underworld. Its accompanying hieroglyphic text has been translated by acclaimed Egyptologist E.A Wallis Budge, and includes spells addressed to ferryman, gods and kings to aid Ani on his way to the afterlife.

This silk-bound hardback contains magnificent illustrations from Persian manuscripts that complement the text and bring out its timeless beauty.

ABOUT THE SERIES: The Arcturus Silkbound Classics series brings together deluxe gift editions of literary classics, presented with luxurious silk binding, striking embossed cover designs and full-color illustrations.

Deliver me from the Watchers who bear slaughtering knives, and who have cruel fingers.

This luxurious silkbound edition presents the classic funerary text, The Egyptian Book of the Dead. This ancient collection of spells, prayers and incantations was used to guide departed souls through the perils of the underworld, ultimately ensuring eternal life. Written as part of funeral rites, these scrolls were often left in the sarcophagus of the deceased and now offer fascinating insight into Egyptian culture.

This beautifully illustrated edition contains full-color images from the exquisite Papyrus of Ani, an ancient Egyptian scroll narrating the journey of Theban scribe Ani through the underworld. Its accompanying hieroglyphic text has been translated by acclaimed Egyptologist E.A Wallis Budge, and includes spells addressed to ferryman, gods and kings to aid Ani on his way to the afterlife.

ABOUT THE SERIES: The Arcturus Silkbound Classics series brings together deluxe gift editions of literary classics, presented with luxurious silk binding, striking embossed cover designs and full-color illustrations.

This luxurious hardback edition presents the classic ancient text, The Egyptian Book of the Dead, featuring gold gilded page edges and patterned endpapers.

Mysterious, powerful and moving, The Egyptian Book of the Dead is an ancient collection of spells, prayers and incantations designed to guide the departed through the perils of the underworld. Written as part of funeral rites to ensure eternal life, these scrolls were often left in the sarcophagus of the deceased and now offer fascinating insight into Egyptian culture.

This striking gift edition includes the classic hieroglyphic text has been translated by acclaimed Egyptologist E.A Wallis Budge, and includes spells addressed to ferryman, gods and kings to aid Ani on his way to the afterlife. Featuring gold cover embossing, gilded page edges, ivory paper, and patterned endpapers, it makes a wonderful collectible for any enthusiast.

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This hardback gift edition presents the classic text, The Egyptian Book of the Dead, presented with original full-color illustrations and stenciled page edges.

The Egyptian Book of the Dead is an ancient collection of spells, prayers and incantations designed to guide the departed through the perils of the underworld, ultimately ensuring eternal life. Written as part of funeral rites, these scrolls were often left in the sarcophagus of the deceased and now offer fascinating insight into Egyptian culture.

This beautifully illustrated edition contains images from the exquisite Papyrus of Ani, an ancient Egyptian scroll narrating the journey of Theban scribe Ani through the underworld. Its accompanying hieroglyphic text has been translated by acclaimed Egyptologist E.A Wallis Budge, and includes spells addressed to ferryman, gods and kings to aid Ani on his way to the afterlife.

This edition contains magnificent illustrations from Persian manuscripts that complement the text and bring out its timeless beauty.

ABOUT THE SERIES The Arcturus Luxury Classic series brings together deluxe gold-embossed hardcover editions with stencilled edges, making for wonderful gift editions of these classic texts. Each contains the complete English translation, along with the text in its original language and a range of authentic full-color illustrations.

This luxurious edition contains a range of fascinating stories from the world of Ancient Egyptian mythology.

Egyptian mythology is rife with intrigue, wonder and excitement as the gods. Telling of creation, divine struggles between Osiris, Isis, Horus and Set, the journey of the sun as day passes turns to night and the nature of the afterlife and the underworld, these legends were woven through the civilization known for the pharaohs and the pyramids.

This collection includes such tales as:
- The creation of the world by the sun god Ra
- The murder of Osiris by his brother Set
- Anubis and the Underworld

Written in accessible style, for everyone to enjoy, this gift edition with gold foil accents, stenciled page edges and beautifully illustrated endpapers will be a welcome gift for anyone interested in Egyptian mythology.

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Explore the magic, rituals and spiritual beliefs of Ancient Egypt in this fascinating guide, written by renowned Victorian Egyptologist, Sir E. A. Wallis Budge.

For ancient Egyptians, religion and magic were interconnected in a profound way. Spells, amulets, charms, magical names and potions were all ways that they connected with and honored their gods, practiced by everyone from peasants to priests. This classic work outlines the magical practices of the Egyptian people, including sections on magical ceremonies, dreams, ghosts, astrology and words of power.

This illuminating study offers wonderful insight into spirituality and magic in the ancient Egyptian world.

This handsome hardback edition presents the classic text, The Egyptian of the Dead, featuring striking full-color illustrations taken from the 'Papyrus of Ani'.

Mysterious, powerful, and moving, The Egyptian Book of the Dead is one of the oldest and most influential texts in all history. It is made up of a combination of prayers, spells, and speeches that the ancient Egyptians buried with their dead, intended to aid the deceased on their journey into the afterlife.

This attractive gift edition contains images from the exquisite 'Papyrus of Ani' - an ancient Egyptian scroll - in its entirety. Meticulously inscribed with hieroglyphics and illustrations of the rituals of the afterlife, the papyrus is shown alongside the translation by acclaimed Egyptologist E. A. Wallis Budge.

ABOUT THE SERIES: The Ancient Wisdom Library series brings together classic works on ancient philosophy and spirituality, each imparting timeless wisdom which continues to resonate in the modern world. These compact hardback editions with full-color illustrations are perfect for scholars and enthusiasts alike.