RARE second edition of a once popular Portuguese textbook for study of Latin grammar, and by analogy - the Portuguese grammar. The book is divided in four parts: Etymology (Morphology), Syntax, Prosody (Phonology) and Orthography. 200x120mm. VIII+271 pages. Black leather Hardcover. Gilt lettering and decoration on spine. Cover and spine bumped, worn and peeling. Wormholes on cover and spine. Few wormholes on most page edges - NO damage to text. Cover corners and edges bumped and peeling. Front cover coming loose from binding. Ink stains on several page shoulders. Pages yellowing and wavy. [SUMMARY]: In spite of the damage to cover, this important 19th century compendium of Latin grammar for Portuguese students is still in good reading condition.