A Grammar of the Malay Tongue 1800
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Beskrivning
(HOWISON, JAMES). A Grammar of the Malay tongue, as spoken in the Pensinsula of Malacca, the Islands of Sumatra, Java, Borneo, Pulo Pinang, &c. &c. Compiled from Bowrey's Dictionary, and other authentic Documents, manuscript and printed. London (Printed at the Arabic and Persian Press, by S. Rousseau) 1800.
4:o (284x223 mm.). 1(3), iv, (1), 6-37, (1 blank), (1), 40 pp. Double-page engraved map ("A Map shewing the Countries wherein the Malaya Language is spoken", foxed, mostly in lower margin, two library blindstampes in lowe margin of "Library of the Peabody Institute").
Uncut in contemporary paper boards, very worn, damaged corners of covers, loose, defective spine. A few pages browned. Title with the same blindstamp as the map.
From the library of Swedish antiquarian bookdealer Björn Löwendahl (1941-2013).
Auktionsnummer:
6171
Datum:
2015-06-16