Development of the Canaanite Dialects. An Investigation in Linguistic History

Harris, Zellig S. Development of the Canaanite Dialects. An Investigation in Linguistic History. New Haven: American Oriental Society, 1939. First edition. Quarto. x, 108pp. 1 chart. Original green cloth with blind stamped ruling on cover and gilt lettering on spine.

“This investigation set out to utilize the Canaanite material for the purpose of general linguistic observations, to see what could be learned about the course of linguistic changes in Canaanite and about the breaking up of the area into dialects.” (preface) Historical and linguistic treatise on the Canaanite language. Includes Chart of Linguistic Changes in Canaanite by Place and Time at rear. Binding rubbed with light wear to spine. Gilt lettering on spine faded. Pencil notes on inside cover. Previous owner’s name inked to front endpaper. Book block lightly age-toned. Binding and interior in overall good condition. This is an ex-library copy, but only noted as such by a rubber stamps and library pocket on the rear pastedown.

American Oriental Series Volume 16. very good-. Hardcover. (52939) $65