Newspaper cutting, 'King Tut the 1st', the brief article features one stamp (mask) from the Special Stamp Issue 'Tutankhamun', produced by Royal Mail in collaboration with the Griffith Institute, to mark the centenary of the discovery of Tutankhamun's tomb, issued on 24 November 2022.
Anonymous (ed.) 2022. A postcard from..: Royal Mail special stamps 2022. Royal Mail Yearbook 39. London: Royal Mail Group Ltd. ISBN: 9780946165773. 24.4 x 25.7 cm; 64 p., [117] figs [ills (mostly colour)] (OEB 307243).
The publication contains every stamp and miniature sheet issued by Royal Mail in 2022, with a chapter devoted to every Special Stamp issue. An expert in their field has written each dedicated chapter for each stamp issue. The subjects include The Rolling Stones, Her Majesty The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee and the discovery of Tutankhamun’s Tomb.
Contains the chapter 'Tutankhamun' and discusses the extraordinary period during which Tutankhamun lived, the significance of his burial and its site in the Valley of the Kings.
Also contains the Special Stamp Issue 'Tutankhamun', produced by Royal Mail in collaboration with the Griffith Institute, to mark the centenary of the discovery of Tutankhamun's tomb.
The main set of eight colour stamps, each featuring an object from Tutankhamun's tomb, images supplied by Araldo De Luca.
Mini stamp sheet of four stamps featuring black and white photographs, including three Harry Burton photographs supplied by the Griffith Institute.
Two identical sets of thirteen postcards featuring reproductions of all twelve Special Stamps (the mini-sheet stamps are represented twice, once as the complete mini-sheet design of four stamps as well as individually), all issued on 24 November 2022, part of the Special Stamp Issue 'Tutankhamun', produced by Royal Mail in collaboration with the Griffith Institute, to mark the centenary of the discovery of Tutankhamun's tomb.
Two copies (identical) of the coin cover, 'The Burial of a King: Tutankhamun', produced by Royal Mail in partnership with the Royal Mint, marking the 100th anniversary of the discovery of Tutankhamun’s tomb. Special Stamp Issue 'Tutankhamun', produced by Royal Mail in collaboration with the Griffith Institute, to mark the centenary of the discovery of Tutankhamun's tomb. Royal Mail Group Ltd commissioned the Griffith Institute to act as consultants supplying all the text and required images for all the Special Stamp products.
Unmounted stamps from the Special Stamp Issue 'Tutankhamun', produced by Royal Mail in collaboration with the Griffith Institute, to mark the centenary of the discovery of Tutankhamun's tomb. Royal Mail Group Ltd commissioned the Griffith Institute to act as consultants supplying all the text and required images for all the Special Stamp products.
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Two copies of the set of eight colour stamps.
Main set of eight colour stamps, each featuring an object from Tutankhamun's tomb. Araldo De Luca supplied these images.
Two copies of the Prestige Stamp Book, 'Tutankhamun: Finding a Pharaoh', issued on 12 December 2022 as part of the Special Stamp Issue 'Tutankhamun', produced by Royal Mail in collaboration with the Griffith Institute, to mark the centenary of the discovery of Tutankhamun's tomb.
Presentation Pack, issued on 24 November 2022, part of the Special Stamp Issue 'Tutankhamun', produced by Royal Mail in collaboration with the Griffith Institute, to mark the centenary of the discovery of Tutankhamun's tomb.
An illustrated fold-out carrier card, 'Tutankhamun', with the main set of eight colour stamps, each featuring an object from Tutankhamun's tomb, images supplied by Araldo De Luca. Carrier card with text on the tomb's discovery on one side and a commentary for each of the objects featured in the main set of stamps on the other
Carrier card with the mini-set of four stamps 'Discovering Tutankhamun's Tomb', featuring black and white photographs, including three Harry Burton photographs supplied by the Griffith Institute, Carrier card text on the recording and conservation of the tomb's objects by Howard Carter and the excavation team.
Four First Day Covers, all issued on 24 November 2022, part of the Special Stamp Issue 'Tutankhamun', produced by Royal Mail in collaboration with the Griffith Institute, to mark the centenary of the discovery of Tutankhamun's tomb. The insert is the same for all four items, and the card's text briefly describes the tomb's discovery.
First Day Cover for the main set of eight colour stamps, each featuring an object from Tutankhamun's tomb, images supplied by Araldo De Luca, hand-stamped with Tutankhamun's cartouches, comprises one envelope with eight stamps affixed containing one insert with text and images
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First Day Cover for the main set of eight colour stamps, each featuring an object from Tutankhamun's tomb, images supplied by Araldo De Luca, hand-stamped with one of the Theban necropolis seal impressions, comprises one envelope with eight stamps affixed containing one insert with text and images
TAA iii.51.3.1.3
First Day Cover for the mini-set of four stamps featuring black and white photographs, including three Harry Burton photographs supplied by the Griffith Institute, hand-stamped with Tutankhamun's cartouches, comprises one envelope with mini stamp sheet of four stamps affixed containing one insert with text and images
TAA iii.51.3.1.4
First Day Cover for the mini-set of four stamps featuring black and white photographs, including three Harry Burton photographs supplied by the Griffith Institute, with one of the Theban necropolis seal impressions, comprises one envelope with mini stamp sheet of four stamps affixed containing one insert with text and images
Special Stamp Issue 'Tutankhamun', produced by Royal Mail in collaboration with the Griffith Institute, to mark the centenary of the discovery of Tutankhamun's tomb. Royal Mail Group Ltd commissioned the Griffith Institute to act as consultants supplying all the text and required images for all the Special Stamp products.
Cigarette card issued by Churchman's Cigarettes from the set titled 'World Wonders: Old and New: A Series of 50' (c. 1955).
No. 11: 'Tutankhamen’s Tomb, Egypt'.
Painted version based on an unidentified media photograph. The original photograph was taken on 27 December 1922.
View of Howard Carter (lighter coloured hat with black band) watching Arthur Mace (dark hat) and an Egyptian colleague transporting Tutankhamun's painted box from the King's tomb to the nearby 'laboratory' (KV15, tomb of Sethos II).
Cigarette card issued by Wills's Cigarettes from the set titled: 'Wonders of the Past: A Series of 50' (1926).
No. 11: 'Statue of Tutankhamen'.
Painted version based on Harry Burton photograph P0321.
View of the guardian statue (22) of Tutankhamun, still wrapped in the remains of a linen shawl. The statue was found in the King's Antechamber, on the right side of the intact doorway leading to the Burial chamber.
Cigarette card (2 copies) issued by Churchman's Cigarettes from the set titled: 'Treasure Trove: A Series of 50' (1937).
No. 28: 'The Gold Coffin of Tut-Ankh-Amen'.
Painted version based on Harry Burton photograph P0770.
Howard Carter and an Egyptian team member examine the lid of Tutankhamun's innermost coffin (255). This coffin was made of solid gold, with incised decoration inlaid with coloured glass and semi-precious stones.
Family papers relating to the donation of Howard Carter's papers to Oxford University.
Antiquities returned to Egypt following Howard Carter's death.
Objects presented to the Ashmolean Museum, Oxford.
Family portraits: Samuel Carter (Howard Carter's father); Howard Carter; Amy Walker (née Carter, Howard Carter's sister); and Phyllis Walker (Howard Carter's niece).
Photocopy of P. E. Newberry's copy of The tomb of Tut-ankh-amen: statement with documents, as to the events which occurred in Egypt in the Winter of 1923-24 leading to the ultimate break with the Egyptian Government.
Letters sent to Howard Carter at the time of the discovery of the tomb of Tutankhamun. These letters were almost immediately passed on by Carter to A. C. Mace to deal with.
Complete set of three volumes of Howard Carter's popular account of the discovery and excavation of Tutankhamun's tomb, all first editions, no dust jackets:
Carter, Howard and Mace, A. C. 1923. The Tomb of Tut.ankh.Amen Volume 1 [discovery, Antechamber and opening of the Burial chamber]
Carter, Howard 1927. The Tomb of Tut.ankh.Amen Volume 2 [Burial chamber, opening the sarcophagus, the state chariots, opening of the three coffins and examination of Tutankhamun's mummy]
Carter, Howard 1933. The Tomb of Tut.ankh.Amen Volume 3 [Treasury and Annexe]
P. E. Newberry's copy of The Tomb of Tut-ankh-amen: Statement with documents, as to the events which occurred in Egypt in the Winter of 1923-24 leading to the ultimate break with the Egyptian Government.
"Published for private circulation only by Cassell and Company, London, etc. 1924."
Incorporates Howard Carter's original documentation, see TAA ii.21.
Tutankhamun Excavation. Howard Carter's notes on various subjects.
i. General note on tomb robbery.
ii. Jewellery. References to pectoral (261P(2)), docket from box (267), etc.
iii. Three pages of manuscript notes on 'The last and final season's work in the Tomb of Tutankhamun', including references to the sarcophagus, shrines, etc.
iv. A note on the contents of rooms and disturbance by ancient robbers.
v. Two handwritten notes concerning tomb plan development in the New Kingdom.
Howard Carter's "autopsy" drawings, recording objects in situ on Tutankhamun's body and within the body wrappings.
18 annotated pencil drawings of groups of objects found in the body wrappings and on the body of Tutankhamun, recorded during the autopsy of the King's body, 11-19 November 1925
Chariots. Howard Carter's collected notes for the intended scientific publication of Tutankhamun's tomb.
Includes Carter's drawings with reconstructions of the chariots and harnesses, comparisons with chariots from other tombs and depictions of chariots from temple and tomb wall scenes.
An essay on Tutankhamun's chariots (TAA i.3.8.10-17), based on Howard Carter's notes, probably edited by Mrs Jane Waley in 1946-1947. Mrs Waley worked for the Griffith Institute and created the first catalogue for the Tutankhamun records.
Canopic equipment. Howard Carter's collected notes for the intended scientific publication of Tutankhamun's tomb.
Carter's eight annotated typewritten pages with a description of the equipment and two scale drawings:
Carter's typewritten report on the canopic equipment;
Carter's typescript notes on the miniature gold coffin from the north-east receptacle;
Carter's drawing, the canopic canopy (266), shrine (266a), and chest (266b), plan with orientation, position of the goddess statues, scenes on shrine noting goddesses and genii, etc.;
Carter's drawing, section showing the canopic canopy (266), shrine (266a), and chest (266b).
Textiles. Howard Carter's collected notes for the intended scientific publication of Tutankhamun's tomb.
i. Carter's manuscript notes on scarves from Tutankhamun's tomb. Carter suggests they are the forerunners of the Eucharistic vestment called the maniple.
ii. Copy of The Metropolitan Museum of Art Bulletin, 1932, with an article by Herbert E. Winlock on sem-priests' costumes.
