Papers relating to Egyptology
MS. Eng. misc. c. 740
Bodleian Libraries, University of Oxford
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Title
Papers relating to Egyptology
Shelfmark
MS. Eng. misc. c. 740
Summary
Comprising:
(fols. 1-95) papers reflecting the Amhersts' interests in Egypt and the Middle East, 1885-1904, including material from their visit to the Middle East in 1894-1895
(fols. 96-126) lists of, and correspondence about, Lord Amherst's collection, mainly the Egyptian antiquities, 1890-1904 and n.d.
(fols. 127-140) two letters of P.E. Newberry, 1894-1895, listing Lord Amerst's collection of Egyptian (non-classical) papyri and discussing further acquisitions (see P.E. Newberry, The Amherst Papyri…Egyptian…, London, 1899).
Date
1885-1904
Language
English
Physical extent
140 Leaves
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