Bates George L Latimer (1 results)

Hardcover. 176 pages. Orthography, phonetics and vocabulary of the native African language first published in London, 1904. Many leaves printed one-side only. Written by the American naturalist who spent over 30 years in West Africa collecting plant and animal specimens, and sending them primarily to the Natural History Museum in London, which still holds his extensive collection. This revised edition was published in the West African country by the newly-established Presbyterian-run press for use in the missions. Scarce African imprint. Revised edition. Very good with stamped titling on cover; creased cloth on covers, probably from a binding flaw. Some loss to endpapers. Heavy discoloration to some pages, but text readable. Edge-crease to fold-out table, else near fine.…