South America Tschudi, Johann Jakob von The Kechua language. Vol. I-II: Linguistic theory and language samples. (and) Volume III: Dictionary (together in 2 vols.). Vienna, Braumüller, 1853 (at the expense of the Akad. d. Wiss.). IV, 268 p., 1 leaf, VI, 110 p., 1 leaf, VIII, 508 p., 1 leaf. (somewhat stained, name and no. on front cover, vols. 1 and II separated in book block, vol. III covers loose, book block somewhat cracked). In mod. Pp. box. First edition. - Zaunmüller 224 - Palau 341.927 - ADB 38, pp. 749-52 - The Swiss naturalist and linguist Johann Jakob von Tschudi (1818-1889) was a pioneer in the study of Quechua, an indigenous language still spoken today. This work, one of the results of his first trip to Peru from 1838-1842, is considered a fundamental work of early Peruvian studies. This lot is subject to tax. The hammer price is subject to a 24.95% buyer's premium and the final invoice amount is subject to 7% (books, art) or 19% VAT (manuscripts, silkscreens, offset prints, photographs) in the European Union. This work is subject to the regular margin scheme. There is a 24.95% buyer's premium on the hammer price and 7% (Books and Art) or 19% VAT (Manuscripts, Screenprints, Offsetprints and Photographs) on the final invoice amount in the European Union.