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Ralph W. V. Elliott. 
Runes: An Introduction.
Manchester U.P., 1971 reprint (original edition was 1959).
ISBN 0719001137.
Hardback, stitch bound.
147x219x16mm.
xvi,124pp inc. 2 text figures and 2 maps, plus 24 pages of plates, all monochrome. 
English.
Dustjacket rather grubby with a little wear to the edges; at least 14 pages have some marking in black ink, including some underlining; otherwise overall good condition. 

This item 20.00 
365g. 

Contents: Origin of runic writing; Common Germanic futhark; Runes in Scandinavia; Runic writing in England; Names of the runes; Uses of runes; Some English runic inscriptions - Coins,Weapons, Sepulchral stones, Cross fragments, Ruthwell Cross, Franks Casket. 

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