Box 2: Detached leaves from early printed Bibles, liturgical, medical, thological and other scholarly books
File — Box: M084.0002
Identifier: M084.02.0002
Abstract
Box 2 contains leaves removed from antique Bibles and other works, both originals and facsimiles. These leaves and facsimile pages include: Dioscoridis, Pedacii; Mathioli, Pietro Andrea; Muhammad ibn Jarir, al-Tabari; Athenaeus; Athanasius, St., Patriarch of Alexandria; Bible, Dutch, 1624; Bible, Dutch, 1684; Bible, German, 1574; Catholic Church, Liturgy and ritual; Church of England, Book of Common Prayer.
Dates
- 16th century to circa 1940
Extent
1.5 Linear Feet : Custom box ; 21 in x 29.5 in x 2 in
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
A Coptic depiction of the biblical story, with text is in Ge'ez d a guide in English. Size approximately L 55" x H 25 7/8". Detached leaves are in multiple languages.
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections and Archives Repository