RARE FIRST EDITION of Arabic language grammar, which contains Albert Socin`s edition of Petermann`s `Elementary Grammar of Classical Arabic` (second edition 1876), with paradigms, glossary and chrestomathy all provided by the renowned Swiss orientalist. This book. 175x130mm. [XVI+102] + [191] pages (altogether 309 pages). Quarter-leather maroon Hardcover. Gilt ribbed spine. Cover corners bumped and peeling. Spine edges peeling. Spine rubbed and somewhat worn. Spine front hinge upper part cracked. Inner cover and extreme pages slightly age-stained. Pages slightly yellowing. [SUMMARY]: This extremely rare first edition of a classic Arabic language manual is in good condition.