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First edition, limited to 1000 copies Asaf 139 . Designed by Norman Ives. Features the Mayas beautiful alphabets on 87 objects such as pottery, statuery, stone panels, boxes, shells, jewelry and documents. Illustrated throughout, some in color. 160 pages. cloth.. oblong small folio.