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Versuch einer an der menschlichen Sprachen abgebildeten Vernunftlehre oder Philosophische und allgemeine Sprachlehre ..
by Meiner, Johann Werner
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- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
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About This Item
Leipzig: bey Johann Gottlob Immanuel Breitkopf, 1781. First edition of this uncommon German philosophical grammar by Johann Werner Meiner, written in opposition to the more rationalist grammars, such as the Port Royal. Meiner stressed the communicative rather than the logical and cognitive side of grammar, and saw the study of language and grammar as a study of human development itself. . Contemporary half tan sheep over paste-paper boards. Gilt spine with tan morocco label. . Octavo. Engraved title-page vignette, engraved head- and tail-pieces. Extremities lightly rubbed, foot of spine and label a bit chipped. Overall a very good copy. Meiner (1723-1789) was headmaster of the grammar school at Langensalza. His work was highly regarded in its day. Influential language scholar Johann Christoph Adelung (1732-1806) reviewed it favorably, and scholars continue to write articles about it. A reprint was issued in 1971.
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- Bookseller
- Michael R. Thompson, Booksellers, ABAA/ILAB
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- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 17484
- Title
- Versuch einer an der menschlichen Sprachen abgebildeten Vernunftlehre oder Philosophische und allgemeine Sprachlehre ..
- Author
- Meiner, Johann Werner
- Format/Binding
- Contemporary half tan sheep over paste-paper boards. Gilt spine with tan morocco label.
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First edition of this uncommon German philosophical grammar by J
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- bey Johann Gottlob Immanuel Breitkopf,
- Place of Publication
- Leipzig:
- Date Published
- 1781.
- Pages
- [7], pp. [iii]-xcvi, [2], 488 pp.
- Size
- Octavo
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
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About the Seller
Michael R. Thompson, Booksellers, ABAA/ILAB
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Los Angeles, California
About Michael R. Thompson, Booksellers, ABAA/ILAB
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