The origin and progess of writing, . as well hieroglyphic as elementary, illustrated by engravings taken from marbles, manuscripts and charters, ancient and modern: and some account of the origin and progress of printing. Second edition, with additions. By Thomas Astle, ...
Thomas Astle (1735-1803)
Category
Books
Date
1803
Materials
Place of origin
England
Collection
Osterley Park and House, London
NT 3053897
Summary
Bibliographic description
[8],xxiv,240p., frontis., plates . ill.: port., facsims. . fol... Not indigenous.. Provenance: Bequeathed to the National Trust by Norman Norris (1917-1991).. Binding: Nineteenth-century(?) half calf binding; marbled boards; black spine label "Astle's Origin of writing"; sewn on five raised bands; paper edges marbled.
Makers and roles
Thomas Astle (1735-1803)