PARROT (André) MARI. Photographic Documentation of the Mari - Lot 247

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PARROT (André) MARI. Photographic Documentation of the Mari - Lot 247
PARROT (André) MARI. Photographic Documentation of the Mari Archaeological Mission. Neuchâtel and Paris, Éditions Ides et Calendes, 1953. In-4 (approx. 29 cm), publisher’s cardboard binding with original photographic dust jacket, illustrated on both covers with the famous statue of the “Steward Ebih-Il.” “Les Ides photographiques” series, no. 7. Text by André Parrot, then chief curator of the National Museums of France, accompanied by photographic documentation from the Mari Archaeological Mission. FIRST EDITION. The volume comprises [6] pp. of text, 132 photographic plates, and 3 fold-out maps. The texts and captions are in French, English, and German. This collation is confirmed by several specialized bibliographies. A beautiful album devoted to the discoveries made at Mari (Tell Hariri) in Syria during the excavation campaigns led by André Parrot. The volume brings together photographic documentation of the utmost importance on one of the major sites of ancient Mesopotamia: statuary, architecture, palaces, temples, archaeological objects, and views of the excavations. As early as 1954, *Syria* highlighted the significance of this publication, which brought together the major finds unearthed during eight excavation campaigns. The quality and scope of the documentation give the volume genuine archaeological significance, beyond that of a mere illustrated book: it continues to be cited as a reference for certain artifacts from Mari in contemporary museum publications. A very complete copy with its original photographic dust jacket. The dust jacket shows some scuffing, minor peeling, and small tears along the edges, particularly at the top and corners; the board binding and interior appear well-preserved.
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