This book is intended to serve as an introduction to the study of runes in general and of English runic inscriptions in particular.
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Seller: Zubal-Books, Since 1961, Cleveland, OH, U.S.A.
Condition: Very Good. 1971 printing (same isbn) hardcover, a bookplate to front free endpaper, faint wear to cover edges else very good (lacks dust jacket). - If you are reading this, this item is actually (physically) in our stock and ready for shipment once ordered. We are not bookjackers. Buyer is responsible for any additional duties, taxes, or fees required by recipient's country. Seller Inventory # ZB1346914
Seller: Occultique, Northampton, NORTH, United Kingdom
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. An Introduction, Contents: Preface; The Origin of Runic Writing; The Common German Futhark; The Runes in Scandinavia; Runic Writing in England; The Names of the Runes; The Uses of Runes; Some English Runic Inscriptions: Coins; Weapons; Sepulchral Stones; Cross Fragments; The Ruthwell Cross; The Franks Casket; Bibliography, Index. Reprinted. Manchester University Press, Manchester, UK 1971. illus xvi + 124pp + xxiv plates hb dw clipped, clear protective cover taped on leaving marks on dw & eps, previous owner's signature in runic writing, runic design dw, gilt green cloth, vg. Seller Inventory # 039120
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