Shelfmark
MS 318
Author
Title
Catalogue of Egyptian antiquities.
Varying form of title
Other title: W. J. M's catalogue of Egyptian antiquities
Publication, distribution, etc.
Cairo, 1887.
Physical description
1 v.
Note
Title from front endpaper.
Note
With two 1934 autograph letters from W. J. Myers' brother to Mr Vaughan about the catalogue.
Note
A catalogue, written by Myers, of his collection of Egyptian antiquities later bequeathed to Eton College.
Note
In a black leather notebook blocked in gilt ; marbled edges.
Note
Some pages are loose.
Note
Manuscript title label: "W. J. M's Catalogue of his Egyptian antiquities. Cairo 1887" is loose.
Provenance
William Joseph Myers (1858-1899) was an army officer and collector of antiquities. He attended Eton College and donated generously to the College after he left. His most important collection was of Egyptian antiquities, purchased during service in Egypt and on private visits there. Myers bequeathed his collection to Eton College to form part of Eton's education and to inspire future generations.
Provenance
Inscription on front endpaper: "W. J. Myers, Cairo, Nov 11 1887".
Provenance
Eton College Library stamp on front endpaper and loose pages.
Subject
Subject
Egypt Antiquities.
Genre/Form
Manuscripts.
Identifier
B37847