Isbn: 9780747547570 - Alphabet: the Story of One of Civilization's Greatest Inventions (8 results)

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. The Alphabet Abecedarium This book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering. The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. This book has clearly been well maintained and looked after thus far. Money back guarantee if you are not satisfied. See all our books here, order more than 1 book and get discounted shipping. .…

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. If you think you know your alphabet, think again. Drawing from mythology, cosmology, history, the Bible and literature, this book takes the reader on a tour of each of the 26 letters of the Roman alphabet. It shows the history and development of each letter and how its shape evolved. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.…

Paperback. Condition: Fair. If you think you know your alphabet, think again. Drawing from mythology, cosmology, history, the Bible and literature, this book takes the reader on a tour of each of the 26 letters of the Roman alphabet. It shows the history and development of each letter and how its shape evolved. A readable copy of the book which may include some defects such as highlighting and notes. Cover and pages may be creased and show discolouration.…

Condition: Very Good. Shipped within 24 hours from our UK warehouse. Clean, undamaged book with no damage to pages and minimal wear to the cover. Spine still tight, in very good condition. Remember if you are not happy, you are covered by our 100% money back guarantee.

First Edition. Near fine cloth copy in a very good if slightly edge-nicked and dust-dulled dust-wrapper, now mylar-sleeved. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Provenance: Bookplate of John A. Ashby. Physical description: xi, 307 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm. Notes: Originally published: Boston, Mass. : D.R. Godine, 1993. Subjects:Alphabet History; Alphabets; Printing History; Lettering History; Printing Technique Type design; Words Depictions. 1 Kg.…

First Edition. Near fine cloth copy in a very good if slightly edge-nicked and dust-dulled dust-wrapper, now mylar-sleeved. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Provenance: Bookplate of John A. Ashby. Physical description: xi, 307 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm. Notes: Originally published: Boston, Mass. : D.R. Godine, 1993. Subjects:Alphabet History; Alphabets; Printing History; Lettering History; Printing Technique Type design; Words Depictions. 1 Kg.…

hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Includes dust jacket. NEW EU 3 EURO CHARGE FOR IMPORTS IS INCLUDED IN OUR SHIPPING PRICE. ALL ITEMS ARE DISPATCHED FROM THE UK, ALL OVERSEAS ORDERS SENT BY TRACKABLE AIR MAIL. IF YOU ARE LOCATED OUTSIDE THE UK PLEASE ASK US FOR A POSTAGE QUOTE FOR MULTI VOLUME SETS BEFORE ORDERING.…

Original publisher's black paper-covered boards, silver title spine, pictorial dustjacket, 1st English edition [1993], 8vo: frontispiece, illustration title-page,xij, 308pp., richly illustrated with characters, foreword, dictionary A - Z and & sign, bibliography, index, table of contents. Dustjacket some wear of use. Fine copy.…