1. Papyrus 987
- Reference (shelfmark):
- Papyrus 987
- Title:
- Private Letter (SB XVIII 13588, P.Lond. III 987 descr., TM 32982)
- Scope & Content:
- Letter of Eumolpius to his mother Taibis with instructions and orders on private matters. The writer, who had repeatedly invited her, urges her to come on that day bringing a certain Paul with her.
- Collection Area:
- Western Manuscripts
- Languages:
- Greek, Ancient
- Date Range:
- 4th century
- Extent:
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Long and narrow papyrus sheet, imperfect at the bottom and complete on all other sides; with some surface damage throughout; written on one side along the fibres, the back being blank. On the front, there are 23 lines; upper and side margins are minimal, the lower margin is imperfect. The papyrus is mounted on cardboard in a glass frame.
