Collections for a Handbook of the Nyamwezi Language

Edward Steere

Published by Society for Promoting Christian Knowledge, London, 1885

The scarce first edition of this language study from the mid eighteenth century by the English colonial translator. First edition of Collections for a Handbook of the Nyamwezi Language by Edward Steere in the original publisher's cloth binding.A scarce edition with only three copies held in libraries. Undated, dated through the Jisc and the copy held by the British Library.Edward Steer was an English colonial bishop and translator in the nineteenth century. He published works on several East African languages and dialects.Prior owner's ink inscription from 1949 to the first free endpaper. In the original publisher's cloth binding. Externally, fair. There is some significant loss to the spine. The hinges are held by cords only. The first free endpaper is loose. There is some bumping to the extremities and light marks to the boards. Internally, generally firmly bound. The pages are bright and clean with the odd spot and light age toning. Good Only. Seller Inventory # 844W35

Bibliographic Details

Title: Collections for a Handbook of the Nyamwezi ...
Publisher: Society for Promoting Christian Knowledge, London
Publication Date: 1885
Binding: Cloth
Illustrator: None
Condition: Good Only
Edition: First edition.
Book Type: book