‎Philology‎

‎RASK, R.K. (RASMUS).‎

‎Samlede tildels forhen utrykte Afhandlinger. Udgivne efter Forfatterens Død af H.K. Rask. (Med Bidrag til Forfatterens Levnet af N.M. Petersen - Tilligemed en fuldstændig Fortegnelse på alle Forfatterens Håndskrifter m.m.)1.-3. Del (3 Bd. komplet).‎

‎København, Poppske Bogtrykkeri, 1834-38. Lille 8vo. Indbundet i 3 senere velbevarede hldrbd. i brun oaseged. Her og der med nogle brunpletter.‎

‎Originaltrykket af forfatterens samlede udgave af de mindre afhandlinger, som i mange tilfælde er trykt her for første gang.‎

Bookseller reference : 39056

‎BJERRUM, MARIE & ANDERS.‎

‎Ordbog over Fjoldemålet 1-2. 2 bind.‎

‎Akademisk forlag 1974. Indbundet i 2 private halvlæderbind uden rygtitler. 344s, 347s pp.‎

Bookseller reference : 39358

‎CHAPMAN, KENNETH G.‎

‎Icelandic-Norwegian Linguistic Relationships.‎

‎Oslo, Universitetsforlagt, 1962. Orig. cloth in dust wrappers. 199 pp. Illustrated with maps.‎

‎Norsk tidsskrift for sprogvidenskab. Suppl. bind VII.‎

Bookseller reference : 39367

‎VIËTOR, WILHELM.‎

‎Elemente der Phonetik des Deutschen, Englischen und Französischen. Mit einem Titelbild und 35 Figuren im Text. 5. durchgesehene Aufl.‎

‎Leipzig, Reisland, 1904. Orig. full cloth. 386 pp. Name on flyleaf.‎

Bookseller reference : 39496

‎BAR-HILLEL, YEHOSHUA.‎

‎Aspects of Language. Essays and Lectures on Philosophy of Language, Linguistic Philosophy and Methodology of Linguistics.‎

‎Jerusalem: Magnes Press, Hebrew University, 1970. Orig. full cloth in dustwrapper. X, 381 pp.‎

‎First Edition.‎

Bookseller reference : 39514

‎KNUDSEN, GUNNAR (UDG.).‎

‎Sydrak efter Haandskriftet Ny Kgl. Saml. 236 4to. Udgivet for Universitetsjubilæets danske Samfund ved Gunnar Knudsen.‎

‎København, Thiele, 1921-32. Priv. halvshirt. XXV,192 pp.‎

Bookseller reference : 41270

‎DUPRE P.‎

‎Encyclopédie des citations.‎

‎Paris, Edition de Trévise, 1959. 4to. Orig. full cloth. 701 pp.‎

Bookseller reference : 41399

‎MÖLLER , J. G. P.‎

‎Tysk och swensk Ord-Bok. 2 dele. Andra Uplagan.‎

‎Upsala, Kongl. academiska Bokhandeln, 1801-02. Indbundet i 2 samtidige halvlæderbind, kapitæler slidte, rygge og permer med brugsspor. 1274,1462 spalter. Gulplettede.‎

Bookseller reference : 41939

‎HJORT, PEDER.‎

‎Den tydske Grammatik for ansktalende. Indrettet til Brug saavel i Skoler som ved fortsat eget Studium. Andet omarbeidede Oplag.‎

‎Kiøbenhavn, Gyldendal, 1827. Lille 8vo. Samtidigt helshirtbd. med blindtrykte dekorationer på permer. XIV,166,(2) pp.‎

Bookseller reference : 42250

‎PIPPING, HUGO.‎

‎Om Runinskrifterna på de nyfunna Ardre-Stenarna.‎

‎Uppsala, (1901). Privat marmoreret papbd. de orig. omslag medindbundet. Rygtitel i skind. 69,III pp. samt 9 plancher.‎

‎(Skrifter utg. af K. Hum. Vetenskaps-Samfundet i Uppsala. VII.3.).‎

Bookseller reference : 42548

‎"JAKOBSON, ROMAN.‎

‎Essais de linguistique générale **. Rapports internes et externes du langage. - [PRESENTATION-COPY FOR QUINE]‎

‎(Paris), Les Éditions de Minuit, (1973). 8vo. Original printed wrappers. Minor soiling to front wrapper, otherwise a very nice and clean copy. 317, (3) pp.‎

‎First edition of one of Jakobson's late works, in which he summarizes many of his fundamental theories and makes them accessible. The work is inscribed ""To Van from Roman"" and bears the ownership signature of ""W.V. Quine"" to the half-title. As such, the present copy constitutes a magnificent link between two of the greatest theoreticians of language of the 20th century, on the one hand Roman Jakobson, the pioneer of the structural analysis of language and the linguist who most profoundly altered the field in the 20th century, and Willard Orman Van Quine, the great philosopher of logic and language, who altered the way that all Anglo-American philosophy of language and logic is conducted. Roman Osipovich Jakobson (1896 - 1982) was a famous Russian linguist and literary critic, who became one of the most influential linguists of the 20th century. He is probably most famous as the pioneer of structural analysis of language and as the co-founder of structuralism.Jakobson was born into a Russian Jewish family. Early on, he showed a great interest in the theory of language, and already as a student he became a leading figure of the Moscow Linguistic Circle. He was very much influenced by Husserl's phenomenology and the work of Saussure, and he developed a deep interest in the question of how language, the human speech, functions and is possible.Due to political troubles in Russia, in 1920 Jakobsen moved to Prague, where he was to become even more influential. He here, in 1926, co-founded the Prague School of linguistic theory, together with the Copenhagen School, the most influential school of linguistics of its time and of decades to come. When the Second World War broke out, Jakobson moved to Scandinavia, where he met the Copenhagen School of linguistics and its main figure, Louis Hjelmslev. Later he fled to America, where he met Quine, Claude Lévi-Strauss, Bloomfeld and many other important thinkers within the field of language theory. There is no doubt that many of the thinkers that he met here, including Quine, were greatly influenced by the seminal thoughts of the man who had altered all linguistic thought and research. Jakobson's structuralist theories of language differentiate much from other parts of the structuralist movement in that he constantly bases them on knowledge from other sciences, from mathematics, philosophy, psychology etc., and as such, Jakobson's theories are among the most influential and wide-ranging in the history of linguistics, as they come to also affect and profoundly influence several other scientific fields.‎

Bookseller reference : 42792

‎"JAKOBSON, ROMAN.‎

‎Kindersprache, Aphasie und allgemeine Lautgesetze. - [THE RISE AND FALL OF LANGUAGES]‎

‎Uppsala, 1941. 8vo. Original printed wrappers. Minor loss to upper and lower capital (ab. 1,5 cm to top and 4mm to bottom), and a tear, no loss, to back hinge. All in all a very fine copy of this fragile publication. No markings or soiling. Uncut and internally very fresh and clean. Old owner's name to front wrapper. (2), 83 pp.‎

‎The very scarce first edition, off-print (Ur: Språvetenskapliga Sällskapets i Uppsala Förhandlingar 1940-1942.), of Jakobson's monumental work, ""Child Language, Aphasia and Phonological Universals"", in which the seminal linguist and founder of the Prague School presents a revolutionary theory about the underlying uniform structure of the world's languages. Roman Osipovich Jakobson (1896 - 1982) was a famous Russian linguist and literary critic, who became one of the most influential linguists of the 20th century. He is probably most famous as the pioneer of structural analysis of language and as the co-founder of structuralism.Jakobson was born into a Russian Jewish family. He early on showed a great interest in the theory of language, and already as a student he became a leading figure of the Moscow Linguistic Circle. He was very much influenced by Husserl's phenomenology and the work of Saussure, and he developed a deep interest in the question of how language, the human speech, functions and is possible.Due to political troubles in Russia, in 1920 Jakobsen moved to Prague, where he was to become even more influential. Here, in 1926, he co-founded the Prague School of linguistic theory, together with the Copenhagen School the most influential school of linguistics of its time and of decades to come. It is here that Jakobson develops his seminal ideas of phonology as well as the term structuralism and the contents of it.When the Second World War broke out, Jakobson moved to Scandinavia, where he met the Copenhagen School of linguistics and its main figure, Louis Hjelmslev. It is during his time in Scandinavia that he writes (in German) and published (in Uppsala, Sweden) his influential ""Kindersprache..."". Later he fled to America, where he met Claude Lévi-Strauss, Quine, Bloomfeld and many other important thinkers within the field of language theory.Jakobson's structuralist theories of language differentiate much from other parts of the structuralist movement in that he constantly bases them on knowledge from other sciences, from mathematics, philosophy, psychology etc.In the present work, Jakobson sets out to prove that child language and aphasia must be considered within comparative linguistics, because rules that govern these are the same as those that govern all human world languages. """"Die einzige Gelegenheit, die wir haben, die menschliche Sprache in statu nascendi zu beobachten bietet das Kind."" So schrieb vor kurzem Karl Bühler, und man könnte dementsprechend fortsetzen: ""Die einzige Gelegenheit, die wir haben, die menschliche Sprache im Abbau zu beobachten, bieten die pathologischen Sprachstörungen zentraler Natur."" Für den Linguisten, der sich mit dem Enfaltetsein des Sprachgebildes befasst, muss auch seine GEBURT und ABSTERBEN viel lehrreiches bieten. Diese drei Teilformen des sprachlichen Geschehens wurden trotzdem noch nicht einer systematischen vergleichenden Analyse unterzogen."" (p. (1)-2). (""""The only opportunity we have to observe the human language in statu nascendi is offered by the child."" So Karl Bühler wrote not long ago, and one could continue in the same manner: ""The only opportunity we have to observe the human language in disintegration is offered by the pathological language disturbances of central nature."" For the linguist, who is occupied with the turning out of the language formation, its BIRTH and DEATH must also contribute with something instructive. In spite of this, these three parts of the happening of language have not yet been subjected to a systematic comparative analysis."" -Own translation). Jakobson now formulated specific hypotheses about the order in which children acquire their native language and about the nature of language dissolution, creating an entirely new approach to the study of the world's languages. By linking observations about language typology, language acquisition and language pathology, Jakobson here presents an original, revolutionizing theory about the structure of the sound inventories that underlie the world languages. This approach to the study of the structure of sound and language was clearly ahead of its time, and phonology still did not have the sufficient empirical evidence or the sufficient instruments to properly verify it. Thus, only much later has Jakobsen's theories on the rise and fall of language been fully appreciated.‎

Bookseller reference : 43216

‎RAHBEK, K.L.‎

‎Om den danske Stiil, et Forsøg.‎

‎Kiøbenhavn, Schultz, 1802. Lille 8vo. Samtidigt beskedent hldrbd. VIII,111,(1) pp. Bogen har tilhørt familien Sibbern (H.S. Sibbern og Gabriel Sibbern, F.C.Sibberns søn).‎

‎Originaltrykket.‎

Bookseller reference : 43774

‎"[DAVY, CHARLES].‎

‎Conjectural Observations on the Origin and Progress of Alphabetic Writing. - [THE ORIGIN OF THE ALPHABET]‎

‎London, Printed by T. Wright, for T. Cadell and P. Elmsly, 1772. 8vo. Contemporary full mottled calf with gilt line-borders to boards, gilt lines and gilt title-label to spine. Spine and corners worn, and hinges weak. Somewhat worn. A bit of brownspotting. Book plate of James Barlow to inside of front board. Engraved title-vignette, large engraved weapon to dedication-leaf, woodcut vignettes, large engraved vignette at beginning of text, 3 engraved plates (two of which folded), large engraved end-vignette. Alphabetic character-illustrations in the text. (4), IX, (1), 126, (1 - Hymn to Isis) pp.‎

‎Scarce first edition of this interesting work on the origin of the alphabet, in which Davy proposes important and original theories that are still considered interesting and useful today. Davy proposes the so-called ""articulatory iconicity"" as the approach to the explanation of the origin and development of the alphabet and tries to prove how a system of ""visible speech"" can be at the root of it all, along the lines of William Jones, who never made the practical suggestions of explanation that Davy did. The illustrations for Davy's account of the articulatory formation of the alphabetic characters are used in other works pertaining to the same subject and are considered a noteworthy attempt to explain this frequent subject for research and speculation.The plates depict Greek, Hebrew, Samaritan, Syriac, Persian, Arabic, Coptic, Egyptian letters in comparison.‎

Bookseller reference : 44022

‎CURTIUS, GEORGIUS.‎

‎Grundzüge der Griechischen Etymologie. 2 Theile. - [FUNDAMENTAL WORK ON THE THEORY OF LANGUAGE]‎

‎Leipzig, 1858-62. 8vo. Bound in one nice contemporary half calf with gilt spine. A bit of wear to capitals and hinges, and front hinge slightly cracked at bottom, otherwise fine. Minor occassional brownspotting. A small stamp to title-page. XIV, 371, (1) pp. + 1 folded plate" XVI, 398, (1 - errata) pp.‎

‎The scarce first edition of Curtius' magnum opus, a work of immense importance to the theory of the Greek language and one of the most important, influential, and useful works on the theory of language in general. ""Nach den Ansichten Aller, auch der Gegner, gehören diese ""Grundzüge"" zu den werthvollsten und nützlichsten Werken der Sprachwissenschaft überhaupt"" (Ernst Windisch in: Sebeok, Portraits of Linguists, I: p. 332).The work took Curtius about a decade to write, and the two volumes appeared with four years in between them. It is very rare to find any of the two volumes in the first edition, and both volumes in the first edition are almost never seen together. The work became immensely popular, and five editions appeared between this first and 1879. Georg Curtius (1820-1885) is one of the leading German classicists of all times. His writings were fundamental to the study of the Greek language and are among the most profound, influential and thorough ever written.Within the theory of language, one can hardly point to a work more generally influential than the present, which also excels in stringently and eloquently pointing out the connection between etymology and phonetics and proving that only through phonetics has etymology become a science.‎

Bookseller reference : 44026

‎BADEN, JACOB.‎

‎Almeennyttig Alphabetisk Ordbog over de i danske Skrifter og i Omgangssproget meest brugelige, af fremmede Sprog laante, Ord, Talemaader og Konstudtryk...med hosføiet kortfattet Forklaring. Anden, forøgede og forbedrede udgave.‎

‎Kjøbenhavn, Schubart, 1820. Samtidigt hldrbd. Ryg og hjørner med brugsspor. XII,440 pp. Gl. ejernavne på titelbladet.‎

Bookseller reference : 44249

‎"RENAN, ERNEST.‎

‎Averroes et l'Averroïsme. Essai historique. - [DISCOVERING RENAISSANCE PHILOSOPHY]‎

‎Paris, Durand, 1852. 8vo. Contemporary half calf with of wear. Spine worn, lacking parts of capitals, and back hinge very weak. Usual brownspotting due to the paper quality. (4), XII, 367 pp.‎

‎First edition of Renan's first book, -the seminal work that placed the study of Renaissance philosophy on the philosophical map and earned Renan a doctorate of letters. This work constitutes the first proper monograph on the great Islamic philosopher, Ibn Rush, also called Averroes, who is considered the greatest commentator on the works of Aristotle, and it is principally because of this work that the great philosopher and scientist is seriously appreciated in Europe today. Besides dealing with Averroes himself, Renan studies the development and different branches of Averroism, focusing on the Jewish, Scholastic and Paduan ones. His focus on the Paduan Averroism (16th century) in this work has meant that Renaissance philosophy was finally given a role of its own in the history of philosophy, -it is with this work that the philosophy of the Renaissance is taken seriously in the study of philosophy.""Memoirs on semitic languages and on the study of Greek in the Middle Ages were crowned by the Académie in 1848 and 1849 but do not seem to have been published. Renan's first book, published in 1852, was, in fact, ""Averroes et l'Averroïsme"" which earned him a doctorate of letters."" (PMM 352). Renan has always been admired for his sharp mind, his great abilities and courage, but for the same reasons he was feared by many. ""Dés 1852 il signalait dans la préface de son Averroës comme le trait caractéristique du dix-neuvième siècle la substitution de la méthode historique dans toutes les études relatives à l'esprit humain. Cette substitution est légitime"" mais elle serait dangereuse si elle allait jusqu'à proscrire la théologie et la métaphysique... "" (N.B.G. (1862) 51:984). Ernest Renan (1823-1892) was a French philologist, philosopher and historian. His father died when he was aged five, and his mother wanted him to become a priest. Until he was about 16 years old, he was trained by the Church, but due to his investigative and truth-seeking nature as well as his studies (e.g. Hebrew), he was in doubt as to the historical truth of the Scriptures, and with the help of his sister he chose his own path in life. ""He studied intensively the languages of the Bible and filled a number of minor academic positions, frequently encountering difficulties because of the heterodoxy and outspokenness of his religious opinions."" (Printing and the Mind of Man 352). In 1840 he began studying philosophy and later philology, in 1847 he took his degree as Agrégé de Philosophie and became master at the Lycée of Vendome. After having returned from a mission to Italy in the year 1850 where he gathered material for his historical-philosophical masterpiece, ""Averroës et l'Averroisme"", he was offered employment at the ""Bibliothèque Nationale"" (at the manuscript department). In 1861 he was chosen to become professor of Hebrew at the Collège de France, but because the emperor refused to ratify the appointment (inspired by the Clerical party), he was not established in the chair untill 1870. In 1878 he was elected for the Academy. Renan is considered a scolar of the greatest excellence and an impressive writer.‎

Bookseller reference : 44909

‎BEKE, ÖDÖN (HRSG.).‎

‎Tscheremissische Texte zur Religion und Volkskunde. Oslo Etnografiske Museum Bulletin 4.‎

‎Oslo, 1931. 4to. Ohelshirtbd. med smudsomslag.‎

Bookseller reference : 23330

‎DILLMANN, AUGUST.‎

‎Grammatik der Äthiopischen Sprache. Zweite verb. und verm. Aufl. von Carl Bezold.‎

‎Leipzig, 1899. Lex8vo. Cont. hcalf. Back a little rubbed., top of spine worn. XIV,488 pp. and folded tables.‎

Bookseller reference : 24021

‎MEIER, HELMUTH.‎

‎Deutsche Sprachstatistik. Zweite erweiterte und verbesserte Auflage. 2 Bde.‎

‎Hildesheim, Georg Olm, 1967. Royal8vo. Orig. boards. 422, 150 pp.‎

Bookseller reference : 24263

‎KREUTEL, RICHARD F.‎

‎Osmanisch-Türkische Chrestomathie.‎

‎Wiesbaden, Harrossowitz, 1965. XXII,284 pp.‎

Bookseller reference : 29621

‎BUGGE, SOPHUS -‎

‎Uppsalastudier tillegnade Sophus Bugge på hans 60-Års Födelsedag den 5 Januari 1893.‎

‎Uppsala, Almqvist & Wiksell, 1892. Lex8vo. Privat hfableabd. (8),236 pp.‎

Bookseller reference : 34513

‎ULFILAS - STAMM, FR.LUDWIG.‎

‎Ulfilas oder die uns erhaltenen Denkmäler der Gotischen Sprache, neu hrsg. von Moritz Heyne und Ferdinand Wrede. Zehnte Aufl.‎

‎Paderborn, 1903. Cont. hcalf. XVI, 446 pp.‎

Bookseller reference : 4297

‎DANIELSEN, NIELS.‎

‎An Essay on Nomos and Human Language.‎

‎Copenhagen, 1976. 4to. 160 pp.‎

Bookseller reference : 23329

‎ZETTERHOLM, D.O.‎

‎Nordiska Ordgeografiska Studier. Benämningar på de unge Husdjuren.‎

‎Uppsala, (1937). Lex8vo. Orig. bogtrykt omslag. 168 pp. samt kort i lomme.‎

Bookseller reference : 34143