secret writing introduction cryptograms ciphers de lysing henry (8 resultados)

Paperback or Softback. Condición: New. Secret Writing: An Introduction to Cryptograms, Ciphers and Codes. Book.

This book was written to give readers clues and examples to make their own original codes, as a hobby and game. Illustrations of symbols, tables, diagrams and techniques. -- Hardcover, ex-library copy with spine letters, pocket scars, 117 pages. Condition: good-only (library flaws as noted; spine torn and darkened; a few pages are torn in margins and taped). -- Complete, pages otherwise clean, binding tight.

Paperback. Condición: Brand New. 132 pages. 9.00x6.00x0.31 inches. In Stock.

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - If you enjoy solving brain teasers, here is the king of puzzles to test your mettle. Cryptograms, the deciphering of messages in code, are more fun-and more exciting-than solving cross word puzzles.Secret Writing is an authoritative popular work for the beginner as well as the advanced enthusiast, explaining the principles underlying the construction and deciphering of all types of cryptograms, ciphers and codes in use today. Numerous problems and teasers are presented, and the key to their solution suggested.More than a pastime book, the author relates the dramatic story behind many of the codes which are divulged. Cryptograms have long been used in peace and war. They are today in universal use in conveying secret intelligence.Here is a fascinating pastime, and one that is all at once leaping into popularity, which offers the puzzle enthusiast many hours of absorbing fun.Secret Writing was published in 1936. The author was a long-time editor and writer for pulp magazines and contributed a cryptography column to The Shadow magazine.

Hardcover. Condición: Fine. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Very Good. Vincent Starrett (Association) Ilustrador. 1st Edition. First printing of the first edition. Association copy with mystery writer, Vincent Starrett's signature on the upper right corner of the half-title page and Starrett's personalized bookplate laid-in on the front pastedown. A shallow small moister ghost to upper edge of front cover, toning to pastedowns (primarily along hinge), and light toning to page margins, else book in fine condition; dust jacket with toning to spine/cover margins, paper loss to corners and spine ends, primarily foot of spine, tape to verso of spine folds, and light moister ghosts to lower mid spine, else fine. A solid copy. Signed by Author(s).

hardcover. Condición: Good. This is a used book in good condition and may show some signs of use or wear . This is a used book in good condition and may show some signs of use or wear .

8vo Hardcover. Condición: Good. 117p. Text is unmarked with a mild patina and scattered foxing. Red cloth boards with black lettering are deeply toned on upper edges and spine. Binding is sound with hinges fully attached. Lacks a dust jacket.

Condición: Good. NY 1936 first edition. David Kemp. Hardcover thin sm octavo. Orange cloth with black lettering. 117p. text drawings. No wear but light uneven toning on end papers. No owner marks. near Good dj, worn but intact; a few short closed tears and a few small chips on dj. DJ covered in removeable protective glassine jacket. Subtitled: "How to Code and decode". A Classic work on this topic. Pictures available on request.