grammar dictionary dakota language collected de riggs (5 résultats)

Hardcover. Etat : Good. 30.5 x 23.5 cm. xi 64, 338pp. Bound into plain black boards. Orthography, etymology, syntax followed by a dictionary of Dakota words withdefinitions in Englishs. Wear to covers. Stain to the top of the first dozen or so pages, does not reach text. Tape repair/reinforcement to title page.

Paper Boards. Etat : Fair. No Jacket. First Edition. Book has tape repaired spine and worn marbilized boards thus the fair rating. Interior has marginal wear to some pages and rates nea very good, ex lib. Size: Folio - over 12" - 15" tall. Ex-Library.

LeatherBound. Etat : New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. Leatherbound edition. Condition: New. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. Pages: 430. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1852 edition. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Language: English Pages: 430.

Large 4to. Pp. xii, 64; (ii), 338. Red pebbled boards, lettered in gilt. Occasionally some light staining. First edition of this comprehensive work. Includes an interesting introduction about the history and language of the Sioux Indians, or Dakotas, as they call themselves. Zaunmüller p. 46 (1890 ed.).

Edited by Rev. S. R. Riggs, A.M., Missionary of the Am. Board of Com. for Foreign Missions under the patronage of the Historical Society of Minnesota. Smithsonian Contributions to Knowledge, Vol. IV. Washington: Smithsonian Institution, 1851 Contemporary half calf, Roy.4to. xx,338pp. biblio. The Reverend Stephen Return Riggs (1812-1883) was a missionary and linguist who worked with the Dakota tribe; he translated the New Testament into the Dakota language. Volume IV of the Anthropological Papers of the Smithsonian Contributions encased in a contemporary tan half calf with red and black spine labels; covers a little rubbed, a very good copy of the first edition from the library of the famous archaeologist Lieut-General Fox Lane Pitt-Rivers with his bookplate. We have been selling antiquarian books on Africa, Oceania, archaeology, anthropology, travel and the ancient world for over forty years. All our books are carefully catalogued and they are in excellent condition unless stated in the description. All shipments are fully insured at our expense. All books are carefully packaged in new packaging material and despatched by registered or recorded mail, or by a courier service; the customer is always able to track their shipment. All sales are accompanied by a VAT invoice. Photographs may be supplied if requested.[ ].