Entstehung und Struktur der “Neuhochdeutschen Schriftsprache”

Schmitt, Ludwig Erich. Entstehung und Struktur der “Neuhochdeutschen Schriftsprache” Köln Graz: Böhlau, 1966. First edition. Quarto. xlviii, 686pp., 42 maps, 4 diagrams. Original Gray cloth with blue lettering on cover and spine. Inquiry into the emergence and structure of the “New High German Literary Language. Vol. 1: history of the language spoken in Thuringia-Upper Saxony in the late Middle Ages. The business language from 1300-1500. In-depth study of the development of the language probing numerous business and religious chancelleries. Illustrated with 42 maps and 4 folding pedigrees in pocket at rear. Text in German. Binding rubbed with light soiling and slight discoloration along edges. Book block lightly age-toned. Binding in overall good-, interior in good+ condition. g. Hardcover. (35492) $75