Maya Hieroglyphic Writing: Introduction

Thompson, J. Eric S.

Edité par Carnegie Institution of Washington, Washington DC, 1950

A propos de cet article

Very Good+. Comprehensive introductory study of Mayan hieroglyphics: sources of texts; principles of glyphic writing; cycle of 260 days; year of 365 days; methods of recording numbers; long count; distance numbers; anniversaries and katun count; ritualistic and astronomical cycles; moon; soulless mechanisms and magical formulae; aids to decipherment. Bibliography, Index. Silk page ribbon. Dark green cloth with gilt titling on front and spine. Bruises to corners. Toning to ends; bruise to page corners at ends; moderate toning to pages; otherwise interior is clean, crisp, tight, unmarked. xvi, 347 pp. plus approx. 64 pp. b/w plates at rear. Approx. 9.25" x 12". A very nice copy. Carefully shipped in secure parcel. Ask all questions; glad to respond.

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Détails bibliographiques

• Titre: Maya Hieroglyphic Writing: Introduction
• Éditeur: Carnegie Institution of Washington, Washington DC
• Date de parution: 1950
• Reliure: Hardcover
• Édition: First edition
• État de l'article: Very Good +
• Catalogues du vendeur:
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