James Baikie - Egyptian Papyri and Papyrus-Hunting - 1925

Egyptian Papyri and Papyrus-Hunting: Contains both descriptions and illustrations of papyrus from Ancient Egypt as well as fragments from the Greek period with fragments of, among others, Sappho and Pindar. A clear, concise survey with religious, legal, prose and poetry texts and texts for the afterlife.
First edition, 324 pp. + 32 plates of which 4 in color - blue linen binding.

Condition: Binding neat, hinges on the exterior good. Hinges on the interior reinforced. The top right and top left corners show a slight crease. Minimal scattered rust. Inscription 'Francoforte' on the first endpaper. Scentless copy.

Contents:
2 Books:
Book I - Ancient Papyri
Papyrus as writing material, Use of papyri in ancient Egypt, First papyrus-hunters, Ancient Egyptian papyri in modern times, Historical and legal, Poetry, Fiction, Funerary papyri.
Book II - Graeco-Roman papyri
Modern papyrus-hunters, Theological and literary texts, Official, legal and personal documents and letters.
List of 32 illustrations.
Index

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