Author: GERTH VAN WIJK, D.
Title: Spraakleer der Maleische taal. [WITH]: Praktische Oefeningen behoorende bij de Spraakleer der Maleische Taal. [Tweede druk; Second edition].
Description: Batavia, Kolff & Co., 1893. 2 parts in 1. Original qtr. clothbacked marbled boards gilded title on spine. Hftitles(versos blank). (xi), 303, (iv); [1] (preface to part II0, 96pp. Footnotes, references and occasional text in arabic script (not romanized), 1 leave in arabic script (not romanized), errata, table of contents. Dutch language grammar of common indonesian malay which includes text in arabic script (Not romanized) which includes a section with excercises (conversation, sentences and unusual phrases) at rear end. Good copy. Scarce. (binding skilfully restored, inner hinges reinforcedblank verso of front cover, first blank and first french title with traces of worming and a bit soiled, corners a bit bumped, contents clean).

Keywords: grammar common malay arabic script education language linguistics exercise phrases conversation training colonialism indonesia southeastasia nineteenth century 19thc