Published by Elliot Stock, London, 1893
Seller: Thomas J. Joyce And Company, Chicago, IL, U.S.A.
First Edition
Hardcover. Condition: Good plus. First Edition. Duodecimo; xii+, 143 pages, grey cloth, deckle-edged; x-library with markings Mrs. Cope studied parish registers from her youth and became a recognized paleographer and amateur historian. This, her first book, continues as an important text (currently available by the title HOW TO READ OLD DOCUMENTS). With 11 plates, of which the last is a comparative table of various manuscript alphabets. In Mr. Martin's Introduction he relates mulitple examples of faulty readings made by less-equipped readers, and their consequences. .
Published by Elliot Stock, 1893
Seller: Forest Books, ABA-ILAB, Grantham, LINCS, United Kingdom
Manuscript / Paper Collectible First Edition
US$ 25.85
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Add to basketFirst Edition, 11 illustrs., orig. decorated cloth, a little stained, uncut.
Published by London : E. Stock, 1893
Seller: MW Books, New York, NY, U.S.A.
First Edition
First Edition. Bookplate on front paste-down. Very good copy in the original gilt-blocked cloth. Spine bands and panel edges slightly dust-toned and rubbed as with age. Remains particularly well-preserved overall. Series: The Key to the Family Dead Chest. Physical description: 143p. ; 21cm. Subjects: Paleography -- Handbooks, treatises, etc. Diplomatics -- Great Britain. 3 Kg.
Published by London : E. Stock, 1893
Seller: MW Books Ltd., Galway, Ireland
First Edition
First Edition. Bookplate on front paste-down. Very good copy in the original gilt-blocked cloth. Spine bands and panel edges slightly dust-toned and rubbed as with age. Remains particularly well-preserved overall. Series: The Key to the Family Dead Chest. Physical description: 143p. ; 21cm. Subjects: Paleography -- Handbooks, treatises, etc. Diplomatics -- Great Britain. 1 Kg.