Description
I am not a professional book seller. I will describe the book as best I can, but please reach out with questions if you need a fuller understanding of the condition. The book is an original volume with a copyright of 1884. The George Comfort German Course is a classic that is still in use. The full tile of the volume is: “A German Course; Adapted to use in Colleges, High Schools, and Academies.” The author is identified as a Professor of Modern Languages at Syracuse University in New York. There are 498 pages including an index. After the index is a short (8 page) description of other books in Comfort’s German course series. The volume is bound in what appears to be leather spine with a cloth hardcover. I consider the book to be in good condition. All pages are present and not torn; there is evidence of some former dog-earring (see photo). There is some leather wear along the spine; wear at corners and occasional cloth threads. A person’s name dated 2-9-‘85 (presumably meaning 1885) is written in red pen on the inside front cover. There are a couple of light pencil marks on the table of contents, but otherwise I have found no markings on the pages. There are occasional stains, bits of dust, but for the most part the volume is clean.
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This vintage German course by G.F. Comfort is a fascinating piece of language-learning history! The 1884 original edition holds up surprisingly well, with its thorough approach still relevant for students today. The 498-page volume offers a structured curriculum perfect for classrooms or self-study, blending grammar, vocabulary, and practical exercises. Though clearly aged, the book remains surprisingly usable - its durable binding has protected the contents remarkably well over 140 years. As someone who appreciates both language and antique books, I find this to be a wonderful bridge between historical teaching methods and modern language acquisition. The professor's academic background shines through in the thoughtful organization of material.