British archaeologist and Egyptologist (1874-1939) whose discovery of the tomb of Tutankhamun in Egypt's 'Valley of the Kings' proved to be one of the signal events in the history of archaeology. Scarce manuscript DS, signed "Howard Carter," on an off-white 7 x 9 sheet, dated September 1901. As Chief Inspector of the Egyptian Antiquities Service, Carter grants the Inspector of Dendera a one-month leave; the Inspector of Luxor is to fill in for his obligations during the period. Carter signs in the center of the sheet, which bears numerous other signatures and notations in French and Arabic. In fine condition, with notations overlapping portions of the signature. Accompanied by a partial translation of the French sections. About fifty miles north of Luxor, Dendera is home to perhaps the most well preserved temple complex in all of Egypt.
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