Lost Languages. The Enigma of the World's Undeciphered Scripts.
London: BCA, 2002. First paperback edition. Softcover. Small quarto. 352pp. b&w illustrations, bibliography, index. From the publisher: "Undeciphered scripts have long tantalized the public, whether it’s the possibility of hearing the voices of ancient peoples or the puzzle solver’s taste for the challenges posed by breaking codes. Here, Andrew Robinson investigates the most famous examples, beginning with the stories of three great decipherments: Egyptian hieroglyphs, Maya glyphs, and the Minoan Linear B clay tablets. He then covers the important scripts that have yet to be cracked, such as the Etruscan alphabet and Rongorongo from Easter Island." Although not marked as such, this volume is from the collection of occult scholar and author, Stephen Skinner. Corners bumped, covers lightly rubbed, pencilled gift inscription inside front cover - otherwise a tight, clean better than VG copy. Item #57626
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