Linguistics.- Webb (John) An Historical Essay endeavoring a Probability that the Language of the Empire of China is the Primitive Language, first edition, title in red and black, with the errata leaf and final blank at end but lacking the folding engraved map (as often), title browned and lightly soiled, book-label of "Henry Massingberd, Gunby 1781" (paste-down leaf detached), contemporary calf, rubbed, a little stained, spine repaired at head, split to foot of upper joint, corners worn, [Alston III 781; Wing W1202], 8vo, for Nath. Brook, 1669. ⁂ Treatise on the supposed original language spoken by Adam and Eve, by the architect John Webb a pupil of Inigo Jones
Linguistics.- Webb (John) An Historical Essay endeavoring a Probability that the Language of the Empire of China is the Primitive Language, first edition, title in red and black, with the errata leaf and final blank at end but lacking the folding engraved map (as often), title browned and lightly soiled, book-label of "Henry Massingberd, Gunby 1781" (paste-down leaf detached), contemporary calf, rubbed, a little stained, spine repaired at head, split to foot of upper joint, corners worn, [Alston III 781; Wing W1202], 8vo, for Nath. Brook, 1669. ⁂ Treatise on the supposed original language spoken by Adam and Eve, by the architect John Webb a pupil of Inigo Jones
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