A History of English Rhythms - Volume 1

1838. Former library book. Rebound by the Cornell University Press with green cloth cover and simple gilt lettering. Sun-toned spine and board edges; small scuff at base of front board. Library catalog markings. Bookplate on inner cover: "The Anthon Library - Collected by Charles Anthon, Professor of Greek and Latin in Columbia College. Purchased by Cornell University, 1868." 5 1/2" x 9"; 318pp with an additional 19 pages of publisher advertisements in the back, along with an index. First 20 pages are heavily foxed, less so through the rest of the book. Otherwise, pages are tanned, smooth, and unmarked. Binding is tight and strong. Study of rhythmical succession of sounds in the English language. Please see all images.