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Mysteries of the Alphabet by Marc-Alain Ouaknin (1999) HC/DJ 1ST ED/1ST PRINTING
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A book that has been read but is in excellent condition. No obvious damage to the cover, with the dust jacket included for hard covers. No missing or damaged pages, no creases or tears, and no underlining/highlighting of text or writing in the margins. May be very minimal identifying marks on the inside cover. Very minimal wear and tear.
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Item specifics
- Condition
- Very Good
- Seller Notes
- Subject Area
- Writing
- Educational Level
- All ages
- Subject
- History of Written Language
- Level
- All ages
- ISBN
- 9780789205230
- EAN
- 9780789205230
About this product
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Abbeville Press, Incorporated
ISBN-10
0789205238
ISBN-13
9780789205230
eBay Product ID (ePID)
991868
Product Key Features
Number of Pages
381 Pages
Publication Name
Mysteries of the Alphabet
Language
English
Subject
Alphabets & Writing Systems
Publication Year
1999
Type
Textbook
Subject Area
Language Arts & Disciplines
Format
Hardcover
Dimensions
Item Height
1.8 in
Item Weight
27.9 Oz
Item Length
8.8 in
Item Width
6.4 in
Additional Product Features
LCCN
98-044840
Dewey Edition
21
Illustrated
Yes
Dewey Decimal
411
Synopsis
Why is A the first letter of the alphabet? Why is O round? This work tells how Protosinaic pictograms - derived from Egyptian heiroglyphics and discovered in the Sinai only at the beginning of the 20th century - changed throughout the millennia and left their trace on our alphabet., tells how Protosinaic pictograms -- derived from Egyptian heiroglyphics and discovered in the Sinai only at the beginning of the twentieth century -- changed through the millennia and left their traces on our alphabet.
LC Classification Number
P211.O913 1999
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- n***r (228)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseThe book is in great condition, well-packaged, and arrived safely!
- e***n (673)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseVery happy with this book, thanks!Tamba Pottery : The Timeless Art of a Japanese Village by D. Rhodes 1982 PBK 1ST (#363869897985)
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