First Edition (1993), not directly stated, but First Printing indicated by a

First Edition (1993), not directly stated, but First Printing indicated by a complete numerical sequence, according to University of Chicago Press's customary practice at the time of publication. Near Fine in Near Fine DJ: The Book shows a former owner's address label and a circled number in ink at the upper front free endpaper; else flawless; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of underlining, hi-lighting, notations, or marginalia. A handsome, nearly-new copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing a single flaw. Bright and Clean. Corners sharp. Very close to 'As New'. After more than twenty-five years, still has that pleasant "New Book' scent. The DJ shows some sunning to the rich yellow tone of the rear panel at the outside edge and again closer to the rear hinge, blanching to a lemon yellow tone; else flawless; unclipped. Very close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. Oblong 8vo. (8.8 x 8.9 c 0.65 inches). xi, 169 pages. Translated by Paul Larsen. Illustrated throughout with duotone photographs of specimens and tables and figures. Complete scholarly apparatus. Language: English. Weight: 1 pound, 8 ounces. Hardback with DJ. Archaic Bookkeeping brings together the most current scholarship on the earliest true writing systems in human history.