{"product_id":"philological-papers-j-a-picton-1st-edition","title":"Philological Papers, J. A. Picton — 1st Edition","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePublication\u003c\/b\u003e Liverpool, T. Brakell, 1864\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eFormatting\u003c\/b\u003e 8vo, pp. 112.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCondition Report\u003c\/b\u003e Good. The book remains structurally intact and highly readable, though it exhibits moderate signs of wear and use commensurate with its age. The original blind-stamped cloth boards are generally clean but show noticeable rubbing to the extremities, with minor fraying at the head and tail of the spine and slight bumping to the corners. The hinges remain structurally sound, though the spine cloth displays fading and wear along the joints. Internally, the pages are largely bright with only occasional, light age-toning and minor spotting. Crucially, the text block is completely free from major tears or significant foxing, preserving the crispness of the printing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCatalogue Note\u003c\/b\u003e This is a true first edition, printed solely for private distribution by the author. Unillustrated, the volume was primarily intended for circulation among members of the local literary and philosophical societies where these papers were originally read.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003eThis particular copy boasts notable provenance, bearing a contemporary ink presentation inscription on the title page: \"Jas Lister Esq with the author's kind regards.\" Authentic presentation copies of this privately printed work are exceptionally scarce on the open market, as the initial print run was severely limited and strictly non-commercial. As a local Liverpool imprint, it holds particular appeal for regional institutional archives and specialist collectors here in the North of the UK.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003eDelving into the intricate roots of language and the evolution of linguistic structures, \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"95\"\u003ePhilological Papers\u003c\/i\u003e offers a fascinating Victorian perspective on comparative philology. Compiled by J. A. Picton, the President of the Literary and Philosophical Society of Liverpool, this volume explores the nuances of the Ancient Gothic language, traces Sanskrit roots within English derivations, and uncovers the philological origins of architectural terminology. Dedicated to the esteemed Professor Max Müller, it stands as a testament to the rigorous 19th-century scholarship surrounding the modern science of language.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Broadhursts Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54362768015699,"sku":"4678","price":110.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/1469\/6787\/files\/20260717_183847.jpg?v=1784619187","url":"https:\/\/broadhurstsbooks.com\/products\/philological-papers-j-a-picton-1st-edition","provider":"Broadhursts Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}