Egyptologist and novelist (1837–1898) who discovered one of the most important ancient Egyptian medical papyri. Original 4.25 x 6.5 cabinet photo by Georg Brokesch of Leipzig, signed in the lower border in blue ink, and signed on the reverse with two lines of German, most likely a couplet from a poem. In fine condition, some light rubbing to the lower border and an ink notation to the reverse. RR Auction COA.
