Philologie

Kitab-i lehcet ül-maâni.= A lexicon English and Turkish; shewing in Turkish, the literal, incidental, figurative, colloquial, and technical significations of the English terms, indicating their pronunciation in a new and systematic manner; and preceded by a sketch of English etymology, to facilitate to Turkish students the acquisition of the English language. Gift of William Wheelwright Esq., of Newburyport U.S.A., to the American mission at Constantinople.

Good English Original 1/4 leather bound with five compartments at spine, half-title on second. Four pages was damaged, so used support transparent and special papers to repair by a skillful binder. Roy. 8vo. (23 x 17 cm). In English and Turkish with Arabic letters. [ii], [13], [4], 827 p. Rare Second Edition. Özege: 10950. This second edition no in Özege. Kitab-i lehcet ül-maâni.= A lexicon English and Turkish; shewing in Turkish, the literal, incidental, figurative, colloquial, and technical significations of the English terms, indicating their pronunciation in a new and systematic manner; and preceded by a sketch of English etymology, to facilitate to Turkish students the acquisition of the English language. Gift of William Wheelwright Esq., of Newburyport U.S.A., to the American mission at Constantinople.