Scottish handwriting, 1150-1650 : an introduction to the reading of documents
Simpson, Grant G. (Grant Gray)1973
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Edinburgh : Bratton Publishing Ltd, 1973.
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viii,140p : facsims ; 27cm.
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Previous Control Number: 0859750027.Previous Locations: BIND, CSES, CU, ES, IN, INR, PM, REP.This study consists of facimile texts, each facing a detailed transcript and commentary. The historical background of handwriting usages is surveyed in the introduction with emphasis on the changing fashions. Guidance is also given on how to learn to read the scripts and how to deal with early language and abbreviations. Local historians, research students , geneologists, palaeographers, calligraphers and art students will all find this an interesting and useful book.Includes bibliographical references(p. 135-138).
ISBN:
0859750027 (hbk)
Dewey class:
417417.7652.1652.10941
LC class:
Z115.S/
Local class:
417.7
Language:
English
BRN:
1083092
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