Study Writing by Gelb (30 results)
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Seller: World of Books (was SecondSale), Montgomery, IL, U.S.A.World of Books (was SecondSale)
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Seller: ThriftBooks-Atlanta, AUSTELL, GA, U.S.A.ThriftBooks-Atlanta
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Seller: ThriftBooks-Dallas, Dallas, TX, U.S.A.ThriftBooks-Dallas
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Paperback. Condition: Fair. No Jacket. Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.
Language: English
Published by University Of Chicago Press, Chicago, Il, 1965
- Softcover
Seller: Foxtrot Books, Yankton, SD, U.S.A.Foxtrot Books
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- Softcover
Seller: Better World Books: West, Reno, NV, U.S.A.Better World Books: West
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Seller: Better World Books, Mishawaka, IN, U.S.A.Better World Books
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Condition: Good. Good condition. A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains.
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Seller: HPB-Emerald, Dallas, TX, U.S.A.HPB-Emerald
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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority.
Language: English
Published by University of Chicago, Chicago, 1965
- Softcover
Seller: MacBooks, watsonville, CA, U.S.A.MacBooks
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Seller: Bulrushed Books, Moscow, ID, U.S.A.Bulrushed Books
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Condition: Good. SHIPS FAST. RESCUED + RENEWED. Clean pages, light wear, and a strong binding make this a reliable, quality Good+ copy, kept in circulation through our Book Sustainability Program. No access codes or CDs.
Published by phoenix, chicago, 1963
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Seller: broken wing books, blaine, MN, U.S.A.broken wing books
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Add to basketSoft cover. Condition: Very Good. Clean no marks ,slight edge wear.
Published by University of Chicago Press, Chicago, 1965
- Softcover
Seller: Chequamegon Books, Washburn, WI, U.S.A.Chequamegon Books
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Add to basketpaperback. Condition: Very Good-. 319 pages; 5 1/4 x 8" A discussion of the general principles governing the use and evolution of writing. Light rubbing and wear to spine and cover edges and corners; light smudges to long page edge. Revised Edition (Second edition, second impression).
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- Softcover
Seller: Southampton Books, Sag Harbor, NY, U.S.A.Southampton Books
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Add to basketPaperback. Condition: Very Good. FIRST THUS. First Edition Thus, Later Printing. Not price-clipped. Published by the University of Chicago Press, 1963. Octavo. Paperback. Book is very good with light shelf wear. 100% positive feedback. 30 day money back guarantee. NEXT DAY SHIPPING! Excellent customer service. Please email with…any questions. All books packed carefully and ship with free delivery confirmation/tracking. All books come with free bookmarks. Ships from Sag Harbor, New York.
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Seller: Southampton Books, Sag Harbor, NY, U.S.A.Southampton Books
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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. FIRST THUS. First Edition Thus, 8th Printing. Published by Univ of Chicago Pr, 1963. Octavo. Paperback. Book is very good with shelf/edgewear.
Published by University of Chicago Press, 1965
- Softcover
Seller: Windows Booksellers, Eugene, OR, U.S.A.Windows Booksellers
Contact seller5-star sellerPaperback. Creased and slightly sunned wrappers. Good otherwise. 319 pp.
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Published by The University Of Chicago Press, Chicago, Illinois, 1963
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- First Edition
Seller: Jackie's Books, Pocatello, ID, U.S.A.Jackie's Books
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Add to basketSoft cover. Condition: Near Fine. No Jacket. 1st Edition. Ex-Library With The Usual Library Markings Such As Pocket, Bar Codes, Stamps, Stickers On Spine, Etc. There Are No Other Markings Or Tears Inside The Book. Binding Is Tight With Very Little Wear On Cover.
Language: English
Published by University of Chicago Press / Phoenix, Chicago, 1963
- Softcover
Seller: June Samaras, STREETSVILLE, ON, CanadaJune Samaras
Contact seller3-star sellerSoft cover. Condition: Fair > Good. First Thus. Covering the theoretical and practical dimensions of writing as a medium of communications, with specific records on aspects of the history of writing in early civilizations across the world. Content:(c.1) writing as a system of signs, (c.2) forerunners of writing, (c.3) word-sylla…bic systems, (c.4) syllabic writings, (c.5) the alphabet, (c.6) evaluation of writing, (c.7) modern writing among primitives, (c.8) monogenesis or polygenesis of writing, (c.9) writing and civilization, and (c.10) future of writing. This book clearly explains the different dimensions of the history of writing using intriguing anecdotes and copious black and white drawn illustrations. 319p. bibliography, notes, index. Vintage copy based on the 2nd editio.n Text neat and complete in shabbly paper covers.
Published by University of Chicago Press
- Softcover
Seller: ThriftBooks-Dallas, Dallas, TX, U.S.A.ThriftBooks-Dallas
Contact seller5-star sellerPaperback. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.
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- Hardcover
Seller: Moe's Books, Berkeley, CA, U.S.A.Moe's Books
Contact seller4-star sellerHard cover. Condition: Good. No jacket. Second Edition. Ex lib with associated markings. Spine is worn and shaken, but secure. Cover is worn, particularly along edges. Text block is foxed. Paste-down front end paper has ex-libris bookplate. Back end papers have evidence of stickers that have been removed. Inside is clean and unm…arked.
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Seller: SPHINX LIBRARY, CHONBURI, ThailandSPHINX LIBRARY
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Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. Revised Edition. Book Condition: top edge light foxing otherwise Very Good. Phoenix Softcover Edition, later printing. A SYSTEMATIC HISTORY AND EVOLUTION OF WRITING. It narrates theoretical and practical dimensions of writing as a medium of communications, with specific records on aspects of the… history of writing in early civilizations across the world. Content:(c.1) writing as a system of signs, (c.2) forerunners of writing, (c.3) word-syllabic systems, (c.4) syllabic writings, (c.5) the alphabet, (c.6) evaluation of writing, (c.7) modern writing among primitives, (c.8) monogenesis or polygenesis of writing, (c.9) writing and civilization, and (c.10) future of writing. This book clearly explains the different dimensions of the history of writing using intriguing anecdotes and copious black and white drawn illustrations.
- Hardcover
Seller: Fables Books, Goshen, IN, U.S.A.Fables Books
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Condition: good. A former university library book with all the expected stamps, stickers and markings. Some shelf, storage or usage wear present. The binding is tight and all pages are present. Missing dustjacket. Missing dustjacket, as pictured. The pages appear unmarked. Pictures available upon request. Individually inspected…by Scott. Thanks for supporting an independent bookseller.
Published by The University of Chicago Press, 1965
- Hardcover
Seller: Asano Bookshop, Nagoya, AICHI, JapanAsano Bookshop
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Add to basketCondition: Good. Hardcover, dust jacket, light tan, fade on spine, stains on pages and edge of book, good condition, 319pp.
Published by University of Chicago, 1952
- Hardcover
- First Edition
Seller: Jay W. Nelson, Bookseller, IOBA, Austin, MN, U.S.A.Jay W. Nelson, Bookseller, IOBA
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Condition: Used - Very good
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Add to basketHardcover. Condition: Very Good+. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. First Edition. Hardcover in jacket. Edgewear to jacket. Previous owner inscription.
Published by Routledge and Kegan Paul, 1952
- Hardcover
Seller: Book Grocer, Tullamarine, VIC, AustraliaBook Grocer
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Hardback. I. J. Gelb, Routledge and Kegan Paul. Edition: 1st ed.,Condition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: Wear and tearPages: Good , price clippedMarkings: No markingsThis seminal work, A Study Of Writing: The Foundations Of Grammatology, chronicles the intricate evolution of written communication across diverse cultures and millenn…ia. It uncovers the fundamental principles underlying various writing systems, from ancient pictographs to modern alphabets. The text presents a rigorous academic analysis, detailing the societal and cognitive impacts of humanity's greatest invention. Gelb argues for a comprehensive understanding of grammatology, illustrating how writing shaped human thought and civilization. This authoritative volume offers profound insights into the very structure of language and its visual representation. Hardback.
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Seller: Aleph Books, Utrecht, NetherlandsAleph Books
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Add to basketChicago, UCP, 1965 ( 2nd ed,). 319 pp., 8vo, cloth.
Language: English
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Seller: S N Books World, Delhi, IndiaS N Books World
Contact seller5-star sellerLeatherbound. Condition: NEW. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. Leatherbound edition. Condition: New. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. Pages: 356. A perfect gift… for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1963 edition. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Language: English Pages: 356.
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Seller: Gyan Books Pvt. Ltd., Delhi, IndiaGyan Books Pvt. Ltd.
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Add to basketLeather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. Language: English. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine l…ends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2025, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1963. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Pages:- 356, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 356 356.
