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Ex-libris Hardwicke Knight, with his ex-libris bookplate on the front endpaper. The last couple of index leaves at the advertisement leaves at the rear are buckled with creasing, as they have been folded over at some point. Otherwise a very good, and original copy. Slight fraying to cloth at top of spine. Tiny 3/8"long split to gutter at rear hinge. Some dust stains. ; Fifth edition. xv, [1], 586 pages + 32 pages advertisements. Original blind-stamped brown cloth boards. Page dimensions: 223 x 140mm."Whenever I have been engaged in examining Homer somewhat more critically than usual, an observation has always forced itself upon me, that with regard to the explanation of his language more remained to be done, and might be done, than is generally supposed"- from the author's Preface. Text in English, translated from the German. Buttman was a Professor at the University of Berlin. [Seller ref: KnightCol]; 8vo
Phili Buttmann: Lexilogus; or A Critical Examination of the Meaning and Etymology of numerous Greek Words and Passages, intended principally for Homer and Hesiod.
Author
Phili Buttmann
Title
Lexilogus; or A Critical Examination of the Meaning and Etymology of numerous Greek Words and Passages, intended principally for Homer and Hesiod.
Publisher name
John Murray, London
Shipping time
2 - 5 days
Publication year
1861
Edition
First edition
Binding type
Hard cover
Listing condition
Used
Item condition
Good
Vendor name
Renaissance Books
Vendor rating
Key words
Literature
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