Egyptian Language. Easy Lessons in Egyptian Hieroglyphics with Sign List.
New York NY: Dover Publications, 1983. Reprint. Softcover. Small octavo. x+ 246 pp + publisher's catalog. A facsimile reprint of this title, orginally from the "Books on Egypt and Chaldea" series by Routledge and Kegan Paul. One of the best known "teach yourself" type guides to Egyptian hieroglyphs. It contains a short account of the decipherment of the hieroglyphs, a sketch of the over all system, and the priniciples which underpin it, and the basics of Egyptian grammar, with extracts from hieroglyphic texts, transliteration, and translations. Covers a bit rubbed overall, edges lightly chafed, small original invoice affixed to front blank - otherwise a tight, internally bright & unmarked VG + copy. Item #58968
ISBN: 0486213943
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