Gally, Henry

A Dissertation against pronouncing the Greek Language according to accents.

London: A Millar, 1754. viii, 149p. Contemporary calf. The use of the Greek accents became quite a controversy in 18th century England. Some works in Greek were printed without accents. See Greek Studies in England 1700-1830 by Clarke. Henry Gally (1696-1769) was an English divine and classical scholar. Spine chipped at the headband and label missing. Some rubbing to the extremities. Occasional scattered foxing. Front hinge cracked but holding. From the Library of Robert A. Taylor MA with bookplate on the inside front board. Item #2469

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