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The Oxford handbook of papyrology / edited by Roger S. Bagnall.

p. cm.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN 978–0–19–517838–8 (hardcover); 978–0–19–984369–5 (paperback)

1. Manuscripts (Papyri). 2. Paleography. 3. History, Ancient—Historiography.

4. Middle East—Historiography. I. Bagnall, Roger S. II. Title: Handbook of papyrology.

Z110.P36O98 2009

091—dc22 2008031679

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