The Edwin Smith surgical papyrus : published in facsimile and hieroglyphic transliteration with translation and commentary in two volumes / by James Henry Breasted.

Other author Breasted, James Henry, 1865-1935.
Other author New-York Historical Society. Library.
Format Book
Publication InfoChicago, Ill. : University of Chicago Press, 1930.
Description2 volumes : illustrations, facsimiles ; 31-41 cm.
Subjects

Uniform titleEdwin Smith surgical papyrus.
SeriesUniversity of Chicago Oriental Institute publications ; v. 3 - 4
University of Chicago Oriental Institute publications v. 3 - 4. ^A285048
Contents v. 1. Hieroglyphic transliteration, translation and commentary.--v. 2. Facsimile plates and line for line hieroglyphic transliteration.
General note"Printed in Great Britain."
General noteThe papyrus is named after Edwin Smith, who purchased the document in January 1862 during his stay at Thebes. After his death in 1906 it was presented to the New York Historical Society. cf. General introduction.
General noteErrata slip inserted between p. 596 and plate I of v. 1.
Bibliography note"List of abbreviated book titles": v. 1, p. [592]
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
Acquisitions source Laupus- Karel B. Absolon History of Medicine Library
LCCN 31007595

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Library Location Call Number Status Item Actions
Laupus History Collection - Oversize - Does not circulate WZ 290 E24 1930 V. 1 ✔ Available
Laupus History Collection - Oversize - Does not circulate WZ 290 E24 1930 V.2 ✔ Available