Algonquin Dialects Comparative Vocabulary 1887 Indigenous Linguistics Booklet

(Old Books, 19th Century Books, Americana, Linguistics, Algonquin, Indigenous Languages, Comparative Vocabulary). Comparative Vocabulary of Algonquin Dialects from Heckewlder's Manuscripts in the Collections of the American Philosophical Society, Philadelphia. Published 1887, Cambridge, Massachusetts by John Wilson and Son.7 pages plus wrappers. Text in English & Algonquin. Publisher's paper wrappers. Booklet is physically old and shows some signs of handling and time. Book is not new or in "new" condition. Binding gently age worn, edge chipping to covers, mostly light or inoffensive signs of handling and time but nothing severe or unsightly, book remains overall attractive as an object. Paper is gently toned, still clean, tight, sound internally. Still attractive on the shelf. The booklet displays a pleasing and unique age patina and is in overall nice antiquarian condition, any age flaws which may be present seem easy to overlook or forgive. Please review photos for more detail showing how this booklet survives. The asking price reflects the condition based on our examination and 35+ years full time exposure to antiquarian books, maps and printed ephemera of all types and genres. Flaws seen and/ or described have been taken into account. Book Measures c. 10 3/4" H x 8 1/2" W.[B12042].