LOT 14 BEAUZÉE, Nicolas
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BEAUZÉE, NicolasGeneral Grammar, or Reasoned Exposition of the Necessary Elements of Language, to Serve as a Basis for the Study of all Languages. Paris, J. Barbou, 1767. 2 volumes in-8(180 x 116 mm) of 1 f.n.ch., XLVIII, 619 pp. for volume I ; 2 f.n.ch., 664 pp., 2 f.n.ch. Marbled calf, spine with ornamented nerves, red edges (contemporary binding). First edition of the work which earned its author a gold medal from Maria Theresa of Austria and the post of professor at the royal military school of Paris."Beauzée applies a rigorous spirit to the linguistics of his time and accentuates the logical character which has been manifested in it since Port-Royal.It is undoubtedly with Beauzée that one can find the most complete synthesis and the most complete sum of the achievements of the various "general grammars" of his time" (universalis). Nice copy of this great classic.Grammaire générale, ou Exposition raisonnée des éléments nécessaires du langage, pour servir de fondement à l'étude de toutes les langues. Paris, J. Barbou, 1767. 2 volumes in-8(180 x 116 mm) de 1 f.n.ch., XLVIII, 619 pp. pour le volume I ; 2 ff.n.ch., 664 pp., 2 ff.n.ch. Veau marbré, dos à nerfs orné, tranches rouges (reliure de l' époque).Édition originale de l'ouvrage qui valut à son auteur d'être décoré d'une médaille d'or par Marie-Thérèse d'Autriche et le poste de professeur à l'école royale militaire de Paris.«Beauzée applique un esprit rigoureux à la linguistique de son temps et accentue le caractère logique qui s'y manifeste depuis Port-Royal.C'est sans doute chez Beauzée que l'on peut trouver la synthèse la plus achevée et la somme la plus complète de l'acquis des diverses “ grammaires générales” de son temps» (universalis).Bel exemplaire de ce grand classique. Artist or Maker BEAUZÉE, Nicolas Notes 77-livres anciens et modernes;203-Livres & Manuscrits
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