The Syllabic Inscriptions from Byblos

Mendenhall, George E. The Syllabic Inscriptions from Byblos. American University of Beirut, 1985. First edition. Quarto. xiv,179pp. Original textured cream buckram with brown lettering on spine in original dustjacket. “The French Expedition to the ancient Phoenician city of Byblos, modern Jebel, from 1928 to 1932 discovered a group of nine texts carved in stone or stamped on copper plates. The present volume presents a decipherment of eight of those texts, together with philological treatment of the language, and places the language into the context of ancient historical and social processes.” Dustjacket with light wear along edges. Binding with minor wear. Very good condition. Hardcover. (50819) $95