superscription
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The earlier theory started from the superscription of one of his works, Ἥρωνος Κτησιβίου βελοποιϊκά, from which it was inferred that Hero was a pupil of Ctesibius.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 13, Slice 4 "Hero" to "Hindu Chronology" by Various
"Margaret Van Eyck," was the reply: for they naturally thought the contents were by the same hand as the superscription.
From The Cloister and the Hearth A Tale of the Middle Ages by Reade, Charles
As he removed it from its resting place he observed that the poor ink of the superscription had run, and the letters of the address were faded and fast disappearing.
From Ralph of the Roundhouse by Chapman, Allen
He glanced at the superscription and gave it back.
From The Truants by Mason, A. E. W. (Alfred Edward Woodley)
It enclosed a second letter superscribed to Mr. George Kelly, and prayed the banker to add to the superscription Mr. Kelly's address.
From Parson Kelly by Lang, Andrew
