Hermes: Or, A Philosophical Inquiry Concerning Language and Universal Grammar
by J. H. [James Harris]
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- first
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London: H. Woodfall, 1751. First Edition. Hardcover. Good+. Contemporary morocco; 8vo; pp. xix, [1], 426, [28] (blank, index, errata and ad). Spine somewhat dry, tips perished; joints cracked, but holding; waterstain along edges of boards, also affecting pp. [i]-xix, [1]-15. Bookplate of Rev. Dr. William R. Colburn, Theological Seminary of Virginia, with rules for the book's circulation, otherwise no library markings.
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- D10986
- Title
- Hermes: Or, A Philosophical Inquiry Concerning Language and Universal Grammar
- Author
- J. H. [James Harris]
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Good+
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Edition
- Publisher
- H. Woodfall
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1751
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