716 - Linguistics - Paulinus a S. Bartholomaeo. *Sidharubam seu Grammatica Samscrdamica*. Accompanied by a historical-critical dissertation on the Sanskrit language, commonly known as Samscret, in which the existence, origin, excellence, antiquity, scope, and native status of this language are demonstrated, along with a critical examination of certain works written in it... Rome, Typographia Sacrae Congregationis de Propaganda Fide, 1790. 188 pp. - Bound together with: The same author. Centum Adagia Malabarica cum textu originali et versione latina. Rome, Fulgoni, 1791. 12 pp. - 25.5 x 18.5 cm. Contemporary half-leather binding (slightly rubbed).

Linguistics - Paulinus a S. Bartholomaeo. *Sidharubam seu Grammatica Samscrdamica*. Accompanied by a historical-critical dissertation on the Sanskrit language, commonly known as Samscret, in which the existence, origin, excellence, antiquity, scope, and native status of this language are demonstrated, along with a critical examination of certain works written in it... Rome, Typographia Sacrae Congregationis de Propaganda Fide, 1790. 188 pp. - Bound together with: The same author. Centum Adagia Malabarica cum textu originali et versione latina. Rome, Fulgoni, 1791. 12 pp. - 25.5 x 18.5 cm. Contemporary half-leather binding (slightly rubbed). First edition. - Streit VI, p. 188: “Through his numerous scholarly works, he has earned a reputation as an outstanding Orientalist.” - The author, whose real name was Philipp Wesdin or Werdin from Lower Austria, served as a Discalced Carmelite in India from 1776 to 1789. - Title page partially detached and with a tear in the lower corner; minimally stained.