Description: HERMANN VOLRATH HILPRECHT (1859-1925) SIGNED QUOTE, “H. V. Hilprecht”, on a card 4 x 2.25, by the German-American Assyriologist and archaeologist who in 1887 became the first curator of the Semitic department of the University of Pennsylvania and participated in the first campaign of excavations at Nippur, the ancient Sumerian city that was the special seat of the worship of the Sumerian god Enlil, the “Lord Wind”, ruler of the cosmos, subject to An alone. After discovery of the Temple Library of Nippur he became involved in a controversy with the former expedition director, John Punnett Peters, over who should get credit for the discovery. His one word quote: “Duty!” The card is dated, 1907, in another hand on the lower left. In fine condition, with minor age toning, and a light crease along bottom edge. #12502 Certificate of Authenticity This item has been authenticated and is accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity issued by our parent company, History Makers Autographs. We financially stand behind our COA. Our commitment to authenticity and customer satisfaction are the reasons why we've been able to stay in business for so long (since 1985)! Ask us about our PSA/DNA and JSA authentication guarantee. YES, WE DO OFFER A LAYAWAY PLAN THIS IS AN ORIGINAL HAND SIGNED AUTOGRAPH. We do not sell reprints or facsimile autographs. This isour 34th year in business. We closed our retail galleries and noware totally internet sales oriented. We are a long-time member of UACC #RD337,PADAH, and the Manuscript Society. Our collectibles make for fantastic additionsto long standing collections, great starting points for new collectors lookingfor trusted authentic material, and make for a truly unique gifts for thatspecial person in your life or corporate gift for a special client. If you have any questions feel free to contact us. Be sure to add us to your favorites list.Also take a look at the hundreds of other items we have in our eBay store. History Makers Autographs offers one of the strongestguarantees available by any dealer. Weunconditionally guarantee the authenticity of the document/artwork, withouttime limit, to the original purchaser. Every item we sell comes with a Certificate of Authenticity clearlystating this guarantee. International Buyers Please Note: Import duties,taxes and charges are not included in the item price or shipping charges. Thesecharges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country'scustoms office to determine what these additional costs will be prior tobidding/buying. These charges are normally collected by the delivering freight(shipping) company or when you pick the item up; do not confuse them foradditional shipping charges.
Price: 350 USD
Location: Nokomis, Florida
End Time: 2025-01-19T22:15:28.000Z
Shipping Cost: 8 USD
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