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Library of Congress Subject Headings · S85003819 · Descriptor revision 73bac0195c3452e9

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Works on systems of symbols that represent the sounds and/or meanings of a language are entered under [Writing systems.] Works on written languages as a form of communication or discourse are entered under [Written communication.] Works on the process or result of recording language in the form of conventionalized visible marks or graphic signs on a surface are entered under [Writing.] Works on the writing of a particular language are entered under the name of the language with subdivisions [Alphabet] and [Writing,] e.g. [Greek language--Alphabet; Egyptian language--Writing.] Works on systems of writing used by several peoples are entered under [Writing,] followed by the name of the system, e.g. [Writing, Arabic.] Works on variations in the style of writing in the past, and especially with ancient and medieval handwriting, are entered under [Paleography.] Here are entered general and comparative works dealing with the Semitic alphabet and its ancient and modern derivatives.

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Names and connections

Latin alphabet; Letters of the alphabet; Roman alphabet

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Numeric address and provenance

Morton address: 9547785141657944576 · morton4x16-v1

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