The Origin and Progress of Writing,: 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 Printingauthor; sold, 1784 - 235 pages |
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