English Egyptologist (1853-1942) and a pioneer of systematic methodology in archaeology. ALS signed “W. M. Flinders Petrie,” two pages on two adjoining sheets, 4.5 x 7, no date. Letter of thanks to an unidentified gentleman. In part: “I am very much obliged to you for your kindness in sending the information about Mediterranean cowrys [shells used as money in the ancient world]. With the examples of 214 & 130 grains…it seems now that the matter can only be taken further by getting…information in Greece …” In fine condition. RRAuction COA.
