Dictionary of the Hausa Language

R C Abraham

Published by University of London Press, London, 1968

Second edition, second impression. Hardback, rebound in blue leather with gilt titling and David Heathcote's name in gilt to the upper board. 22 × 14.5cm, xxvii + 992pp. From the library of British artist David Heathcote (b.1931), with his handwritten name to the ffep. He studied at the Canterbury College of Art before completing his training at the Slade School of Fine Art in London under Keith Vaughan and Claude Rogers. Heathcote is a multi-disciplinary artist, including paintings, prints, and sculpture. His artistic style has been shaped by the twenty years which he spent living in Zimbabwe and Nigeria at the beginning of his career (his first solo exhibition was held in Zimbabwe in 1961). Other notable exhibitions and galleries include the Young Contemporaries Exhibition at the RBA Gallery in London in 1958, the Ahmadu Bello University and British Council Galleries in Nigeria, the Beckel Odille Boïcos Gallery in Paris, and at GV Art in London. A dictionary of the Hausa language, from to Hausa to English. Hausa is a Chadic language spoken in Northern Nigeria and the surrounding countries. For example gizaka is a caterpillar whose hairs come out on being touched and cause irritation; farangaita is travel slowly from illness or fatigue, and ya rikida kura is he changed into a hyena. Condition: A reference copy only but in good readable condition. The blue leather binding is mottled and marked, and the pages edges are foxed and tanned. However, the main body of text is in better condition, with secure binding and clear text. **PLEASE NOTE: As this is a heavy book, postage may have to be increased for overseas (non-UK) buyers, or decreased where appropriate. Please see the COX AND BUDGE BOOKS website for full shipping details or drop us an email**. Seller Inventory # 014908

Bibliographic Details

Title: Dictionary of the Hausa Language
Publisher: University of London Press, London
Publication Date: 1968
Binding: Hardback
Condition: Fair
Signed: Signed by notable previous own
Edition: 2nd Edition