The origin and progress of letters. An essay, in two parts. The first shewing when, and by whom letters were invented ; the formation of the alphabets of various nations
Subtitle: their manner of writing, on what materials, and with what instruments men have written in different ages to the present time : wherein is considered the great utility of this art with regard to mankind : The second part consists of a compendious account of the most celebrated English penmen, with the titles and characters of the books they have published. Both from the rolling and letter press : interspersed with many interesting particulars by way of notes throughout the first part : and the second is a new species of biography never attempted before in English : the whole collected from undoubted authorities
By: by W. Massey
Publisher: Printed for J. Johnson
Published: 1763
Place of publication: London
Language: eng
Number of pages: 176
Subjects: Alphabet; Writing; Calligraphers; History
Notes: Includes index.

ESTC T99290.

Copy 1 Note: With bookplate of Hudson Gurney.