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Lot #168
Howard Carter: Letter from Ahmad Kirkar

Carter's Egyptian servant provides updates on his house and "Tomb 3 Tout Ankh Amon"

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Carter's Egyptian servant provides updates on his house and "Tomb 3 Tout Ankh Amon"

ALS signed “El Rais Ahmad Kircar,” one page, 5.25 x 8.25, May 12, 1930. Handwritten letter to Howard Carter from one of his Egyptian servants, addressing him as "Gentleman Kartar," written from Luxor and referencing the tomb of Tutankhamun. In full: "I hope you are well so much as I am. Sir the werehouse No. 15, Tomb 3 Tout Ankh Amon, the darkroom for the drawing, the werehouse No. 4…& your home all are too exactly. Remember me to the Lord's Family & your Friends. Abd El All and his companyes are remember you." In fine condition, with some light creasing.

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: Fine Autograph and Artifacts Featuring John F. Kennedy
  • Dates: #647 - Ended November 09, 2022