An Agta Grammar
first edition Softcover
1960 · Manila
by Healey, Phyllis M.
Manila: Bureau of Printing, 1960. First edition. Softcover. g. Octavo. vi, 103pp. Original light blue wrappers with black stamped seal and lettering on cover. "An Agta Grammar", in its complete and unabridged form, was presented to the University of Sydney for the degree of Master of Arts in December 1958. About thirty per cent of the original illustrative material has been deleted from this published form of the grammar." (Phyllis M. Healey). "The Approach utilizes Pitman's application of Hjelmslev's theory, relationship based on overt ligatures being basic, and classes of word bases being determined only by class and construction markers." (author). Wrappers rubbed with light discoloration along edges. Some foxing on endpapers and title page. Bumped and creased through page 30 at the right lower corner. Wrappers and interior in overall good condition. (Inventory #: 35329)