Conjectural observations on the origin and progress of alphabetic writing
Contributors: Wright, Thomas, fl. 1766-1797
Publisher: Printed by T. Wright, for T. Cadell and P. Elmsly, Strand; M. Hingeston, Temple-Bar; S. Leacroft, Charing-Cross; and G. Pearch, Cheapside
Published: 1772
Place of publication: London
Language: eng
Number of pages: 126
Subjects: Alphabet; Early works to 1800
Other titles: Observations upon alphabetic writing
Notes: Anonymous. By Charles Davy.

Title vignette. Coat of arms of Sir George Beaumont, to whom work is dedicated. Illustrative head- and tail-piece. The 3 plates bear alphabetic tables, and an Egyptian inscription with facing translation.

Signatures: A-I⁸. Leaf [A4] signed A3.

Errata, A8v.

Last p. blank.

Includes bibliographical references.

Binding: modern marbled paper, half calfskin.

Signature of J.R. Clawson, dated 7 July 1832.