A Dictionary of English and Maráthí Compiled for the Government of Bombay. Planned and Commenced by J.T. Molesworth and Continued and Completed by T. Candy. Second Edition Revised and Enlarged by T. Candy. Published in Bombay by the Proprietor Atmaram Kanoba. 1873, 974 pp, 8.5x11'', 8vo, hardcover binding.
In good condition. Covers and spine have age-related wear. Pages have age-related toning and foxing. Some pen and pencil inscriptions on the title page. Hinges are in good condition and pages are well-supported throughout. Bottom of spine and corners of covers have more age-related wear. Please see photographs and ask any questions prior to purchasing.
Maráthí is an Indo-European language spoken by the Maráthi people. It is the 14th most commonly spoken language in the world with, as of 2001, 72 million speakers. It is the third-largest language in India after Hindu and Telegu. J.T. Molesworth was an officer for the East India Company and a lexicographers of the Maráthí language. This dictionary began when Molesmorth, alongside Thomas Candy, found himself stationed at Solapur.
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