Greek manuscript, 2nd century A.D.

Summary

Creator:

Unknown

Date:

2nd century A.D.

Extent:

0.1 Linear Feet (1 item in vault)

Language:

Greek, Ancient (to 1453)

Preferred citation:

Greek manuscript, 2nd century A. D. MS 1347. Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.

Background

Scope and content:

The collection consists of one Greek manuscript, probably papyrus, origin unknown, from the early 2nd century A. D. It measures 6.2 X 7 cm with a 2 cm margin at the lefthand side. It is a small fragment of a private letter written in a fair upright script to be compared with W. Schubart, Tabula 22. Only the beginning of seven lines is preserved and the document is difficult to read. "A son Herm[ ]" or "a son of Herm[ ]" is mentioned in 1.2. The word "grapes" occurs in 1.3.

Indexed terms

Subjects:

Manuscripts.
Manuscripts, Greek.
Letters -- Early works to 1800.
Manuscripts, Greek (Papyri).
Papyri (manuscripts)

Preferred citation:

Greek manuscript, 2nd century A. D. MS 1347. Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.