Papers probably relating to journeys in the Eastern Desert
MS. Wilkinson dep. c. 9
Bodleian Libraries, University of Oxford
Description
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Title
Papers probably relating to journeys in the Eastern Desert
Shelfmark
MS. Wilkinson dep. c. 9
Summary
Loose papers, c.1823-7, probably relating to journeys in the Eastern Desert, comprising notes (mainly in pencil), ink and pencil sketches, surveying calculations, diagrams and drawings, site plans, and copies of hieroglyphic, Greek, Latin and Arabic inscriptions, with:
(fols. 47v-49v, 149-50) verses
(fol. 181) draft letter, 1831.
Date
c.1823-7
Language
English
Physical extent
198 Leaves
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Collection contents
Archive of Sir John Gardner Wilkinson
Foreign travel papers
Papers probably relating to journeys in the Eastern Desert
