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. Manuscript DS in Arabic, signed in English, “Howard Carter,” one page, 7 x 8.75, September 1902. Untranslated document related to a leave of absence by the Inspector of Dendera, signed below the Arabic portion by Carter. In fine condition, with two filing holes to the left edge, and skipping to the first stroke of his signature. At this time, Carter was serving as Chief Inspector of Antiquities for Upper Egypt; while supervising excavations in the Valley of the Kings in 1902, he discovered the tombs of Hatshepsut and Thutmose IV. About fifty miles north of Luxor, Dendera is home to perhaps the most well preserved temple complex in all of Egypt.Format: DS