 William, the origin and progress of letters. An essay, in two parts. The first shewing when, and by whom letters were invented; the formation of the alphabets of various nations ; their manner of writing, on what materials, and with what instruments men...  Lackington, Allen, & Co's. Catalogue,: Volume the First, Michaelmas, 1796 ... - Page 9by Lackington, Allen and Co - 1796 - 518 pagesFull view - About this book
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...in Folio. 7 vols. 8vo. Paris, 1848-50 Massey W. The Origin and Progress of Letters, an Essay showing when and by whom Letters were invented, the Formation...Alphabets of various Nations, their Manner of Writing, and with what Instruments, and a compendious account of the most celebrated English Penmen. 8vo. London,... | |
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...Folio. 7 vols. 8vo. Paris, 1848-50 Massey "W. The Origin and Progress of Letters, an Essay showing when and by whom Letters were invented, the Formation...Alphabets of various Nations, their Manner of Writing, and with what Instruments, and a compendious account of the most celebrated English Penmen. Svo. London,... | |
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...Wandsworth, in Surrey, Eng, 6 Origin (The) and Progress of Letters. An Essay, in two parts. I. shewing when, and by whom Letters were invented ; the Formation...Manner of Writing, on what Materials, and with what Instruments ... II. A Compendious Account of the most celebrated English Penmen ... * * * [Plate.]... | |
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...pp. 3 pi. 763 Massey, W. The origin and progress of letters. An essay in two parts. The first showing when, and by whom letters were invented, the formation...manner of writing, on what materials and with what instruments men have written, etc. Lond. 1763. 2 v. in one. 8°. 772 Conjectural observations on the... | |
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