The Development of Writing
Published by Portfolio, illustrations, facsimiles, 23 x 36 cm, Jackdaw Publications, Jonathan Cape, London, (1967)
- First Edition
- Softcover
- Used
Seller: Collinge & Clark, London, United KingdomCollinge & Clark
AbeBooks seller since August 16, 2000
Condition: Used - Fine
US$ 41.37
Quantity: 1 available
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Facsimiles on various paper stocks within a pictorial folder. A fine copy. 1. Map showing areas where different scripts arose. 2. Sumerian 'Medical' tablet. 3a. The Rosetta Stone. 3b. Detail from the tomb of Thethi. 4. Greek letter written on papyrus. 5. Malpas Diploma. 6. Page from Luttrell Psalter. 7a. Page from The Pen's Excellencie: or The Secretaries Delight, 1618. 7b. Page from Webb's Useful Penmanship, 1796. 7c. page from A New Copy Book of the Small Italian Hand, 1727. 7d. Page from Copy Book, 1840. 8. Seven broadsheets.
Seller Inventory # 16815
Bibliographic details
- Title
- The Development of Writing
- Author
- Donoughue (Carol, Compiler)
- Publisher
- Portfolio, illustrations, facsimiles, 23 x 36 cm, Jackdaw Publications, Jonathan Cape, London, (1967)
- Condition
- Fine
- Binding
- Soft cover
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Item weight
- 0.5 kilograms
- Seller catalogs
- Palaeography
Collinge & Clark
London, United Kingdom
AbeBooks seller since August 16, 2000
Shipping rates from United Kingdom to U.S.A.
| Item | 45 to 60 business days | 5 to 10 business days |
|---|---|---|
| First item | US$ 20.95 | US$ 35.48 |
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Established 1989. Individual books and collections valued, bought and sold. Shop opening hours are 11.00 to 6.30 Monday to Friday.
Specialty
Callligraphy, Illustrated books, Typography, Private presses, Book CollectingSeller's business information
Collinge & Clark
United Kingdom
Terms of sale
All items listed are offered at nett sterling prices for cash upon receipt. Postage and insurance for books in transit are extra, and new customers may be requested to pay against pro forma invoices. Cheques should be made payable to "Collinge & Clark". With respect to condition, every effort has been made to collate and describe the books accurately, but satisfaction is of course guaranteed. This means that any any book may be returned if it does not come up to expectations. The conditions being that any return must be made within a reasonable time after the receipt of the book or books, and that in such a case responsibility for safe return will rest with the customer. Unless otherwise requested, overseas orders will be sent by "Printed Papers Air Mail" or "Small Packet Air Mail" and postage duly charged. Payment may be made by personal cheque in sterling (£), or by Access, Visa, Mastercard or American Express.
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