GORDON-CUMMING, Constance F THE INVENTOR OF THE NUMERAL-TYPE FOR CHINA. 1899 GORDON-CUMMING, Constance F. THE INVENTOR OF THE NUMERAL-TYPE FOR CHINA. London: Downey & Co., 1899. 8vo. Yellow cloth. 189 pages, 24 plates. New edition, enlarged. The story of Rev. W.H. Murray who adapted the Braille Method to Chinese writi This was no mean feat as the Chinese have no alphabet and 408 separate sounds must be represented. Murray also started the first Chinese school for the blind. Covers are slightly rubbed. Price: USD 35.00 other currencies   order no. 1719    inquire

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