Auction Date:2010 May 20 @ 05:00 (UTC-07:00 : PDT/MST)
Location:11901 Santa Monica Blvd. #555, Los Angeles, California, 90025, United States
Autograph letter signed from English archaeologist and Egyptologist, noted as a primary discoverer of the tomb of Tutankhamun, Howard Carter. Datelined ''Deri Moes / 5th March 1892,'' Carter writes to his mentor, Lord Amherst, during his early excavations at the Temple of the Sun. Letter reads in full, ''The Temple of the Sun is not so rich as expected, but I have a good many blocks of inscribed stone from it, with the cartouges [sic] often King and queen and Sun. I have only got through half of it as yet so that there is still a chance of good luck. I got two very interesting blocks of stone yesterday, on which a sculpture has been practicing upon; had several small pieces. It seems to be a sculpture's house that I have come upon. I am still getting a small supply of beds [sic] pendants and one or two glaze rings &c: We have been obliged to stop work today, for Mr. Petrie has had his only two hammers stolen yesterday; I fear it is the only means of getting them back, and as it is pay day we stand a good chance. Hoping all are well, with kind regards. I remain, Truly yours / Howard Carter.'' On 16 February 1923, at 4pm Carter opened the burial chamber and first saw the sarcophagus of Tutankhamun. It was the sensation of the 20th Century. Tutankhamun mania swept the world and Carter was immortalized. This lot gives a fascinating insight into Carter’s early travails. Near fine condition. Accompanied by COA from PSA/DNA.
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11901 Santa Monica Blvd. #555, Los Angeles, California, 90025, United States
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