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<dl><dd>x, 187 pages, [49] leaves of plates : 27 cm</dd>
<dd>Removal of the Alexandrian obelisk, "Cleopatra's needle," to New York. -- The archæology of the New York obelisk. -- Removal of the Luxor obelisk to Paris. -- Removal of the fallen obelisk of Alexandria to London. -- Re-erection of the Vatican obelisk. -- Record of all Egyptian obelisks. -- Notes on the ancient methods of quarrying, transporting, and erecting obelisks. -- Analysis of the materials and metals found with the obelisk at Alexandria</dd>
<dd>Includes bibliographical references and index</dd></dl><br>Subjects: Obelisks; Obelisks; Egypt -- Antiquities</div>
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Gorringe, Henry H. (Henry Honeychurch), 1841-1885, author</div>
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