Personal documents from the sands of Egypt. This is the first of two volumes offering a selection of Greek papyri related to private and public affairs. They cover a period from before 300 BC to the eighth century AD. Most were found in landfills or remains of ancient houses or tombs in Egypt. From these papyri, we draw much information about the administration and social and economic conditions in Egypt, as well as local, Greek, Roman, and Byzantine law, along with a taste of everyday life. This volume contains: Agreements, 71 examples involving marriage, divorce, adoption, apprenticeship, sales, leases, and employment of laborers. Receipts, 10. Wills, 6. Renunciation document. Personal letters from men and women, young and old, 82. Memos, 2. Invitations, 5. Payment orders, 2. Agendas, 2. Accounts and catalogs, 12. Oracular inquiries, 3. Christian prayers, 2. A gnostic whisper. Astrological charts, 2. The tri-syllabic edition of the Library of Ancient Classics "Select Papyri" also includes a volume of poetry.