LIBRARY OF THE WELLCOME RESEARCH LABORATORIES, GORDON COLLEGE, KHARTOUM.

Design for the Bookplate of the Library, Wellcome Research Laboratories, Gordon College, Khartoum KEY TO THE ABOVE DESIGN In the centre is the famous Zodiac of Denderah depicting the various signs, planets, constellations and decani, together with the genii of the months and days.

Above is the winged disk, symbol of Horbehutet, a solar deity, which was believed to ward off evil and protect the buildings over which it was placed from destruction.

On the right is Thoth, one of the earliest known Egyptian deities associated with medicine. He was believed to be the inventor of all the sciences, letters and arts. He wrote the sacred books and was a great magician. In one hand he holds a stylus or pen, and in the other the notched palm branch.

On the left is Ptah, the most ancient of the gods, who is called the “ Father of the mighty fathers, Father of the beginnings,” ‘‘ He who created the Sun egg and the Moon egg.” In his hands he holds a sceptre which terminates in the signs for power, life and stability.

Below is a roll of papyrus, on which are inscribed the ancient Egyptian symbols for the world, life, goodness, the sun, the moon, barley, water, fire, science, medicine, geometry, astronomy and magic. '