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Burmese Alphabet – Antique Comparative Chart in Dutch, “Het Birmansche Alphabet genaamd Kagye-Kagué”, c.1800 This elegant and rare antique linguistic … Read more Burmese Alphabet – Antique Comparative Chart in Dutch, “Het Birmansche Alphabet genaamd Kagye-Kagué”, c.1800 This elegant and rare antique linguistic chart presents the Burmese alphabet under the title 'Het Birmansche Alphabet, genaamd Kagye-Kagué', printed in Dutch around 1800. Closely related to the French version published in the account of Michael Symes’ 1795 embassy to the Burmese Empire, this edition serves as a fascinating example of early European efforts to transcribe and interpret Southeast Asian languages during the colonial and missionary era. See less
- Dimensions
- 8.66ʺW × 11.42ʺH
- Art Subjects
- Figure
- Country of Origin
- Netherlands
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Paper
- Condition
- Unknown, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Black
- Condition Notes
- Very Good — This vintage item has no defects, but it may show slight traces of use\. Condition: Good overall … moreVery Good — This vintage item has no defects, but it may show slight traces of use\. Condition: Good overall with crisp impression. Light age-toning and faint fold lines from original binding or storage. No tears or repairs. Margins intact. Strong contrast on clean laid paper. less
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