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Leaf from a Guide to Tounges by John Minsheu, 1617

 Item — Box: 2, Folder: 44
Identifier: Item 44

Scope and Contents

This leaf is from a Guide to "Tounges by John Minsheu", and is said to be the first Comparative Linguistic Dictionary, brought out in England and apparently the first book ever sold by subscription in advance. This dictionary is compiled of eleven languages. It was printed at the charges of the author for John Browne, "Bibliopola", ie, Bookseller, London, 1617. The recto side of this leaflet is page 21; the verso side is page 22.

Dates

  • created: 1617

Conditions Governing Access

WMU Special Collections. Non-circulating. Contact department for access.

Extent

From the Collection: 4 boxes

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Dimensions

10 x 15.4 in. (25.4 x 39 cm)

Repository Details

Part of the Western Michigan University Special Collections Repository

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