The phonarthron. Or, natural system of the sounds of speech; a test of pronunciation for all languages: also, the phonarithmon, and the phonodion. To which is added, a practical application of the phonarthron to english and french pronunciation; and to the reading of hebrew &c.
London.
Published by J. G. F. & J. Rivington, 1840.
First edition.
Quarto.
ix, [3], 124pp. With a list of subscribers and a tipped-in errata slip. Partially unopened in original publisher's blue cloth. A trifle rubbed, surface loss to head of sunned spine, corners bumped. Very occasional creasing to leaves, foxed throughout.
The first edition of an intriguing work on linguistics and musicology.
£ 200.00
Antiquates Ref: 16704
