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A New Article on Carl Schmidt and the Antiquities Trade

Posted on December 23, 2024 by Brent Nongbri

The coptologist Carl Schmidt (1868-1938) was very active in the antiquities trade. His name is associated with the purchase of many well known manuscripts, including one I’ve discussed here. An important new article on Schmidt has appeared in a journal … Continue reading →

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