An Elementary Grammar; With Full Syllabary and Progressive Reading Book, of the Assyrian Language, In the Cuneiform Type

A scarce second edition copy of this guide to the Assyrian language by pioneer linguist Archibald Sayce. The scarce second edition of the work.Part of the Archaic Classics series.In the original brown cloth binding.A work by Archibald Sayce, a pioneer BritishAssyriologistandlinguist, who held a chair as Professor of Assyriology at theUniversity of Oxfordfrom 1891 to 1919.Sayce was able to write in at least twenty ancient and modern languages, and was known for his emphasis on the importance of archaeological and monumental evidence in linguistic research.This work provides a guide to the Assyrian language.Undated, dated from a copy held at the University of Manchester Library. In the original cloth binding. Externally, smart. Bumping to the head and tail of the spine, with rubbing to front joint causing cloth the split slightly. Faint marks to boards. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean. Offsetting to half title page. Ink inscription to title page. Pencil inscriptions to preface. Very Good.…