Adelung,J.C. U. J.S.Vater. Mithridates oder allgemeine Sprachenkunde mit dem Vat…
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Adelung,J.C. U. J.S.Vater.

Mithridates oder allgemeine Sprachenkunde mit dem Vater Unser als Sprachprobe in bey nahe fünfhundert Sprachen und Mundarten. 4 vols. in 4 vols. Bln., Voss 1806-17. d. ed. (joints damaged, vol. 3 without spine and book block broken). Graesse I, 20. first edition. - A.'s (1732-1806) linguistic works have a theoretical and practical side. In the former he strives to fulfill the highest demands of the science of the time; in the latter he strives for the right thing, for the right language, for the right style" (ADB). - Some spotting and faint waterstaining.

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Adelung,J.C. u. J.S.Vater.

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