The Origin and Progress of Writing, as Hieroglyphic as Elementary, Illustrated by Engravings Taken from Marbles, Manuscripts and Charters, Ancient and Modern. Also Some Account of the Origin and Progress of Printing

  • 31 engraved full-page or fold-out plates, some with contemporary coloring. [viii], xxiv, 240 pp. 1 vols. 4to
  • London: Printed by T. Bensley, Bolt Court, for J. White, at Horace's Head, 1803
By Astle, Thomas
London: Printed by T. Bensley, Bolt Court, for J. White, at Horace's Head, 1803. Second and best edition, with additions. 31 engraved full-page or fold-out plates, some with contemporary coloring. [viii], xxiv, 240 pp. 1 vols. 4to. Bound in contemporary calf, rebacked, some foxing to text, plates toned. Bookplate. Second and best edition, with additions. 31 engraved full-page or fold-out plates, some with contemporary coloring. [viii], xxiv, 240 pp. 1 vols. 4to.

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