This deluxe hardback gift edition showcases "The Egyptian Book of the Dead," adorned with original full-color illustrations and stenciled page edges. Comprising ancient spells and prayers, this text served to guide the departed through the afterlife's perils toward eternal existence. Originally part of funeral rites, these scrolls offer profound insights into Egyptian culture. Featuring images from the exquisite Papyrus of Ani and hieroglyphic text translated by renowned Egyptologist E.A. Wallis Budge, this edition is a captivating collectible. Part of the Arcturus Luxury Classics series, celebrated for its opulent presentation of timeless literary works.