James Baikie - Egyptian Papyri and Papyrus-Hunting - 1925

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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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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

Shipping: registered and insured.

Details

Number of Books
1
Culture
Ancient Egyptian
Subject
Archaeology, History, Illustrated
Book Title
Egyptian Papyri and Papyrus-Hunting
Author/ Illustrator
James Baikie
Condition
Good
Publication year oldest item
1925
Height
22 cm
Edition
1st Edition
Width
14 cm
Language
English
Original language
Yes
Publisher
London, The Religious Tract Society
Binding/ Material
Hardback
Number of pages
324
The NetherlandsVerified
1333
Objects sold
100%
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