The Alphabet. An Account of the Origin and Development of Letters. Two volumes, complete

TAYLOR, Isaac

Published by Kegan Paul, Trench & Co., London, 1883

First Edition. octavo, brown cloth stamped in gilt. T.e.g. (xvi), (360), 38 pp. ads; (xvi), 398 pp. Kegan Paul, Trench & Co., Volume One: Semitic Alphabets. Volume Two: Aryan Alphabets. This two-part series attempts to compile a brief account of recent discoveries surrounding the origin and development of the alphabet. Volume II covers the Aryan alphabets, with chapters discussing the Greek alphabet, alphabets of Hellenic origin, the Iranian alphabets, and Indian alphabets. Also includes several tables depicting examples of alphabets discussed including the Greek, Cypriote, Lycian, Hittite, Coptic, Slavonic, Glagolitic, Cyrillic, Russian, Ogham, Iranian, Persian, Runic, Zend, Parsi, and other alphabets. Detailed illustrations are also contained within the volume. Illustrated. From the library and with the bookplate of children's books author and illustrator Esther Averill which is designed by her. Inner hinges solid with the exception of front inner hinge of Volume Two which is weak at the top half. General scuffing to edges of cloth, especially corners. Foxing to title page of Volume One. octavo, brown cloth stamped in gilt. T.e.g. Seller Inventory # 32769

Bibliographic Details

Title: The Alphabet. An Account of the Origin and ...
Publisher: Kegan Paul, Trench & Co., London
Publication Date: 1883
Binding: Hardcover
Edition: First Edition.