""Scarabs: An Introduction to the Study of Egyptian Seals and Signet Rings"" is a book written by Percy Edward Newberry and originally published in 1906. The book is a comprehensive guide to the study of scarabs, which are small, beetle-shaped amulets that were used in ancient Egypt as seals and signet rings. The book covers a wide range of topics related to scarabs, including their history, symbolism, and uses in ancient Egyptian society. It also includes detailed descriptions and illustrations of different types of scarabs, as well as information on how to identify and date them. The book is considered a classic in the field of Egyptology and is still widely used by scholars and enthusiasts today.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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