This guide is an essential companion for anyone visiting the British Museum's exhibition galleries. It covers the museum's collections of printed books, manuscripts, prints and drawings, coins and medals, Egyptian and Assyrian antiquities, Greek and Roman antiquities, and British and medieval antiquities. Expertly written by museum curators, this guide provides valuable insights into the history and significance of each collection.

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