Background
Parker, Richard Anthony was born on December 10, 1905 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Thomas Frank and Emma Ursula (Heldman) Parker.
(This is the 2nd volume in the 4 volume set of Egytpian As...)
This is the 2nd volume in the 4 volume set of Egytpian Astronomical Texts. These books are hard to find individually and in sets. This particular volume is in great condition and it consists of 78 pages and 67 plates many of which fold out to two or three times the size of the books pages. This is a large book measuring roughly 15"x11" (Stock images a displayed. Only Volume II is available and there have never been labels on the volume as in the stock images)
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Parker, Richard Anthony was born on December 10, 1905 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Thomas Frank and Emma Ursula (Heldman) Parker.
Bachelor of Arts, Dartmouth College, 1930; Doctor of Philosophy, University Chicago, 1938.
Research assistant, Oriental Institute, University of Chicago, 1938-1942; research associate, Oriental Institute, University of Chicago, 1942-1946; assistant professor of Egyptology, Oriental Institute, University of Chicago, 1946-1948; Wilbour professor Egyptology, Brown U., 1948-1972; professor emeritus, Brown U., since 1972; epigrapher, epigraphic and architectural survey, Luxor, Egypt, 1938-1940; assistant field director, epigraphic and architectural survey, 1946-1947; field director, 1947-1949. Trustee American Research Center Egypt, 1948-1974. Member visiting committee department Middle Eastern civilizations Harvard, 1950-1961, department Egyptian art Boston Museum Fine Arts, since 1950.
(This is the 2nd volume in the 4 volume set of Egytpian As...)
(Folio sized hardcover, brown cloth with gilt lettering. 6...)
Corresponding fellow British Academy. Member Oriental Society, Egypt Exploration Society, Société Française d'Egyptologie, Deutsches Archaologisches Institut, Phi Beta Kappa, Theta Chi.
Married Gladys Anne Burns, February 10, 1934. Children: Michael (deceased), Beatrice Annual.