MAC CURTIN, H. The elements of the Irish language, grammatically explained in English, in 14. chapters. 1728 M. Van Overbeke, 8vo, cont. sp. sheep (rubbed), gilt spine on 5 raised bands (loosening), gilt sides, red sp. edges, marbled endpapers,...
Estimation :
1200 / 1500
Adjudication :
2500 €
Description
[4]-158-[2] pp. (paper age-toned, some spotting). Very good copy.
Extr. rare Louvain ed. of an early grammar of Irish by H. Mac Curtin (1680-1755), printed for the use of Irish and English Catholics abroad. With an Irish Catechism by James Dowley. “In 2 parts, the 2nd in Irish, with a separate titlepage, but with continuous pagination and register” (ESTC). Engraving (alphabet) on p. 89.
Extr. rare Louvain ed. of an early grammar of Irish by H. Mac Curtin (1680-1755), printed for the use of Irish and English Catholics abroad. With an Irish Catechism by James Dowley. “In 2 parts, the 2nd in Irish, with a separate titlepage, but with continuous pagination and register” (ESTC). Engraving (alphabet) on p. 89.
