Gaston Maspero writes here with authenticity and style on a very significant aspect of ancient Egypt. Written for the expert and the interstate general public, the author was keen to convey to people's notice significant pieces of Egyptian art, some in museums and some as they emerged from the ground.
This is the 1912 version, which is hidden away on one of the shelves at Dominican University. It's in pretty good condition and a great read for Egyptologists who like to read and see what the general consensus was in the field's early stage of thought.