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Archives from Erech, Time of Nebuchadrezzar and Nabonidus [Goucher College Cuneiform Inscriptions, Vol. I]

Dougherty, Raymond Philip

New Haven: Published for Goucher College by Yale University Press, 1923. First edition. Hardcover. Quarto (11 1/2 x 8 3/4"). 67, [3]pp (Text), 56 leaves (Plates). 3/4 dark blue cloth over tan paper covered boards, with gold lettering to spine.

The 420 texts of this volume belong to the reigns of Nebuchadrezzar and Nabonidus, 262 to the reign of Nebuchadrezzar (604-561 B. C.) and 158 to the reign of Nabonidus (555-538 B. C.).

These two kings together reigned a total of 60 years of the 87 years years representing the Neo-Babylonian period, from the first year of Nabopolassar (625 B. C.) to the capture of Babylon by Cyrus (538 B. C.).

Of noteworthy importance, there are 19 seal impressions. 13 are records of wine received by Gimillu, the son of Ardia, for goldsmiths, coppersmiths, blacksmiths, weavers, shoemakers, farmers, cattlemen and sheep shearers (See Nos. 76, 99, 100, 101, 102, 103, 104, 107, 136, 138, 171, 182, 183). Five tablets are records of flour and barley received by Ina-silli- Nergal for similar workmen (See Nos. 105, 106, 137, 147, 150). The most common symbol of these seals is the figure of a worshipper with hand outstretched to a star or crescent, or both.

Minor shelf wear, with slight and sporadic rubbing along edges of binding. Ex-library copy with bookplate on inside of front cover, typed information on inside of back cover, and stamp at top and bottom edges. Binding in overall good+, interior in very good condition. g to vg. Item #45571

Price: $100.00