Solé, Robert / Valbelle, Dominique.

The Rosetta Stone. The Story of the Decoding of Hieroglyphics.

New York, Four Walls Eight Windows, 2002. 14.5 cm x 22 cm. 184 Pages. Original Hardcover with illustrated dustjacket in protective Mylar. Excellent condition with only very minor signs of external wear.

Includes for example the following essays: Fort Julien / The Thirty-First Session / Sacred Signs and Symbols / With the Point of a Compass / The Spoils of War / King George’s Gift / Description, for Want of Something Better / Akerblad’s ‘Alphabet’ / Champollion Goes to Work / Three Related Scripts / Ideas and Sounds / etc.

• Keywords: Africa – Rare · Travel & Expedition – Rare · Travel Africa – Rare
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1 56858 226 9
• Inventory Number: 73136AB

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