The origin and progress of writing, [electronic resource] : As well 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. By Thomas Astle, Esq. F.R.S. F.S.A. and keeper of the records in the tower of London.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Astle, Thomas, 1735-1803.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Writing--History--Early works to 1800.

Writing.

Physical Description:

1 online resource ([2],vii,[1],xxv,[1],235,[1]p.,XXXI plates )

Other Title:

Origin and progress of writing,

Place of Publication:

London : Printed for the author; sold by T. Payne and Son, B. White, P. Elmsly, G. Nicol, and Leigh and Sotheby, MDCCLXXXIV. [1784]

Notes:

Printer's name from colophon.

With a half-title.

Reproduction of original from Trinity College Library Watkinson Collection.

Cited in:

Alston, III.850

English Short Title Catalog, T131273.

OCLC:

508884909