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Griffith, F. Li and Herbert Thompson, editors.

The Leyden Papers: An Egyptian Magical Book.

New York: Dover Publications, 1974 (1904). Reprint. Wraps. irst complete translation of crucial 3rd-century A.D. manuscript of Egyptian magic, medicine. 15-foot roll of papyrus reveals spells, incantations, aphrodisiacs, invoking various gods. Probably compilation of practicing Egyptian sorcerer. Transliteration of demotic included. Very Good+. Discoloration, toning, rubbing, else tight, bright, and unmarred. Color pictorial wrappers, 205pp. Item #11406

Price: $40.00