Catalogue Number: 1107 The debate about colour naming in 19th C German Philology Category: Book Sub-Category: Hewett collection Editor: SAUNDERS Barbara (Translated by Ida-Theresia Marth) Year Of Publication/Manufacture: 2007 Time Period: 21st C Place Of Publication/Manufacture: Leuven, Belgium Publisher/Manufacturer: Leuven Universal Press Description Of Item: Paperback, 199 pages. Introduction by B Saunders. 11 Chapters being translations from German of papers published in journals and books between 1877 to 1883 Historical Significance: The book provides source material originally published in German in the 19thC dealing with evolutiion of colour naming in literate and non-literate societies. The Greeks despite their high level of civilisation had a limited vocabulary for colours. How Acquired: Purchased by Kett Museum ( Abe Books Approx $60) Date Acquired: 2009 Condition: Excellent Location: Nathan Library. Hewett collection |