An Introduction to the Most Useful European Languages, Consisting of Select Passages, from the Most Celebrated English, French, Italian, and Spanish authors. With translations as close as possible; so disposed, in columns, as to give in one view the manner of expressing the same sentence in each language. Intended for the use of foreigners, merchants, and gentlemen who make the knowledge of those languages their study.
London: Printed for T. Davies; and T. Cadell, 1772. First edition. Text in two columns, to demonstrate how two different language versions of a work compare. Half-title bound after title-page. Some light foxing, early owner’s signature on title-page. A very good copy. Contemporary tree calf, neatly rebacked, with gilt morocco.....