Donoughue (Carol, Compiler) - The Development of Writing

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The Development of Writing. Compiled by Carol O'Donoughue. Portfolio, illustrations, facsimiles, 23 x 36 cm, Jackdaw Publications, Jonathan Cape, London, (1967)                                                         

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.

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