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The Instruction of Ptah-Hotep... by Battescombe Gunn ➤ John Murray, London, 1918 2nd Edition
The Instruction of Ptah-Hotep... by Battescombe Gunn John Murray, London, 1918 2nd Edition 2nd Printing
Title: The Instruction of Ptah-Hotep and the Instruction of Ke-Gemni : The oldest books in the world
Author: Battescombe Gunn
Format: Hardcover
Publisher: John Murray, London, 1918
Edition: 2nd Edition 2nd Printing
Size: 5 X 6.5 * 75 pages
Synopsis: AI Overview: The Instruction of Ptah-Hotep and The Instruction of Ke-Gemni are ancient Egyptian wisdom texts, considered among the oldest in the world, that offer moral and practical guidance for living a virtuous and orderly life. Ptah-Hotep's teachings, given to his son, focus on ethical conduct, humility, respect for authority, truthfulness, and the importance of silence and good speech. Ke-Gemni's counsel, also for his son, emphasizes restraint, moderation, and self-control, especially at social gatherings, and advises against greed and arrogance.
Overall Condition: Good + It has very minimal wear to the cover including a small tear top of spine. The dust jacket, if there was one, is not included. The binding has minimal wear. The pages are undamaged with no creasing or tearing, no highlighting of text, and no writing in the margins but with occasional light vertical pencil lines in the margins alongside certain passages. There are no missing pages; see images.
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Just about all the books are USED books. Some have been used more gently than others. Some have been in libraries and have typical library extras. Some are so old and/or interesting that they are being offered for the sake of preservation regardless of the condition they are in. If the condition of the book is very important to you, please feel free to click the 'Ask seller a question' link and I will tell you more.
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Title: The Instruction of Ptah-Hotep and the Instruction of Ke-Gemni : The oldest books in the world
Author: Battescombe Gunn
Format: Hardcover
Publisher: John Murray, London, 1918
Edition: 2nd Edition 2nd Printing
Size: 5 X 6.5 * 75 pages
Synopsis: AI Overview: The Instruction of Ptah-Hotep and The Instruction of Ke-Gemni are ancient Egyptian wisdom texts, considered among the oldest in the world, that offer moral and practical guidance for living a virtuous and orderly life. Ptah-Hotep's teachings, given to his son, focus on ethical conduct, humility, respect for authority, truthfulness, and the importance of silence and good speech. Ke-Gemni's counsel, also for his son, emphasizes restraint, moderation, and self-control, especially at social gatherings, and advises against greed and arrogance.
Overall Condition: Good + It has very minimal wear to the cover including a small tear top of spine. The dust jacket, if there was one, is not included. The binding has minimal wear. The pages are undamaged with no creasing or tearing, no highlighting of text, and no writing in the margins but with occasional light vertical pencil lines in the margins alongside certain passages. There are no missing pages; see images.
Secure shipping bubble-wrapped in a new box.
2026--U.S. shipping for this (One Pound Media Mail) is $4.39 with tracking.
Multiple items will be combined for the lowest shipping price.
International Shipping cost is based on the destination so inquire before buying. Mobile users must scroll to the bottom and click on 'use desktop site' to bring up the Ask a Question link which sends me an email.
(PLEASE CONTACT ME BEFORE MAKING ANY PAYMENT FROM OUTSIDE THE U.S.)
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Just about all the books are USED books. Some have been used more gently than others. Some have been in libraries and have typical library extras. Some are so old and/or interesting that they are being offered for the sake of preservation regardless of the condition they are in. If the condition of the book is very important to you, please feel free to click the 'Ask seller a question' link and I will tell you more.
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