About this title: Runes are quite frequently mentioned in modern writings, usually imprecisely as a source of mystic knowledge, power or insight. This book sets the record straight. It shows runes working as a practical script for a variety of purposes in early English times, among both indigenous Anglo-Saxons and incoming Vikings. In a scholarly yet readable way it examines the introduction of the runic alphabet (the futhorc) to England in the fifth and sixth centuries, the forms and values of its letters, and the ways in which it developed, up until its decline at the end of the Anglo-Saxon period. It ...
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Binding: Softcover
Publisher: Boydell Pr
Date Published: 2006-05-18
ISBN-13:9780851159461ISBN:085115946X
Description: NEW. Softcover. From an inventory that is 100% brand-new, 100% direct from the publishers' distribution channel. We carry NO pre-owned, NO remaindered. We pack in CARDBOARD to ensure the pristine quality is maintained. (Bubble-wrap alone is NOT sufficient to protect from USPS equipment. ) Guaranteed brand-NEW, protected with CARDBOARD, your satisfaction is guaranteed. BKLUVID: 9780851159461. read more
Edition: First Edition
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Methuen & Co Ltd, UK
Date Published: 1973
ISBN-13:9780416662306ISBN:0416662307
Description: Very Good/Very Good. 0416662307 Used Cover has minor wear, small amount of creasing and is a little faded. Pages clean, bright and tight. read more
Description: New. Runes are quite frequently mentioned in modern writings, usually imprecisely as a source of mystic knowledge, power or insight. This book sets the record straight. It shows runes working as a practical script for a variety of purposes in early English... read more
Description: New. Runes are quite frequently mentioned in modern writings, usually imprecisely as a source of mystic knowledge, power or insight. This book sets the record straight. It shows runes working as a practical script for a variety of purposes in early Englis... read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Methuen young books
Date Published: 1973
ISBN-13:9780416662306ISBN:0416662307
Description: Acceptable. No DJ Red cloth The Books are shipped from Bodmin, Cornwall, UK. Any book can be returned for full credit, for any reason within 10 days of receipt. Cover worn, but a complete book with pages tight. read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Methuen young books
Date Published: 1973
ISBN-13:9780416662306ISBN:0416662307
Description: Hardcover, ex-library, with usual stamps and markings, in fair all round condition, suitable as a reading copy. Ships within 24 hours. pp., 500grams, ISBN: 0416662307. read more
Edition: Second Edition
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Boydell & Brewer, Suffolk, UK & Rochester, NY
Date Published: 1999
ISBN-13:9780851157689ISBN:0851157688
Description: As New in As New dust jacket. 0851157688. 1.06 x 9.58 x 6.42 Inches; 249 pages; The second edition is substantially updated and expanded from the 1973 edition. read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Methuen young books, London
Date Published: 13 Sep 1973
ISBN-13:9780416662306ISBN:0416662307
Description: Very Good. Ships from friendly & experienced UK bookseller. £0.25 donated to charity. Ex-library, but in very good condition. light. pp. 256. 21 cm. read more
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