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Catalogue of the Egyptological Library and Other Books From the Collection of the Late Charles Edwin Wilbour

Catalogue of the Egyptological Library and Other Books From the Collection of the Late Charles Edwin Wilbour

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Art HistoryGeneral ReferenceAncient Egypt

ISBN10: 1025488040
ISBN13: 9781025488042
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 804
Weight: 2.85
Height: 1.69 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Catalogue of the Egyptological Library and Other Books From the Collection of the Late Charles Edwin Wilbour is a comprehensive bibliographic reference documenting the extensive personal library of Charles Edwin Wilbour, a pioneering American Egyptologist. Compiled by the Brooklyn Museum and edited by William Burt Cook, this catalog serves as a vital resource for scholars and enthusiasts of ancient Egyptian history, art, and language. The collection represents one of the most significant gatherings of Egyptological literature from the nineteenth century, reflecting Wilbour's lifelong dedication to the study of the Nile Valley.

The work meticulously lists thousands of volumes, including rare archaeological reports, linguistic studies, and historical treatises. It provides a detailed overview of the primary and secondary sources that shaped the early academic discipline of Egyptology. For researchers and bibliophiles, this catalog offers a glimpse into the intellectual foundations of early American archaeology and the development of the Brooklyn Museum's renowned Egyptian department. Its scholarly value lies in its systematic organization and the breadth of the specialized subjects it covers, making it an indispensable guide for identifying key texts in the field of ancient Near Eastern studies.

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