Lateinische Paläographie: 125 Tafeln in Lichtdruck (Latin Paleography: 125 Plates in Collotype)
Berlin, Leipzig: Walter de Gruyter & Co., 1929. Second expanded edition Ex Library. Hardcover. Elephant Folio. xl, 125 plates. Original half cloth portfolio over light brown boards with black lettering and ruling on green paper label on cover. With transcriptions and explanations as well as a systematic account of the development of the Latin script. Contains examples of the Latin script and the scripts derived from it in chronological order from the beginning up to the 18th century. It shows the development of the Latin script during the time of the Roman Empire and points to the characteristic forms of writing and forms of letters from each time period and country. The work is divided into three parts: from the new milenium to 800 A.D., from 800 to 1200, and from 1200 to the end of the 18th century in part three. Each chapter with separate title plate. Text in German and Latin. Library markings, bookplate, stickers and stamps. Portfolio with light wear along edges. Text part with light creasing at spine. Very good condition. Item #47078
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