Anecdotes of the English language: chiefly regarding the local dialect of London and its environs; whence it will appear that the natives of the metropolis, and its vicinities, have not corrupted the language of their ancestors. To which is added, a supplement to Grose's "Provincial Glossary".Edited by the Rev. Henry Christmas

PEGGE, SAMUEL

Published by J. B. Nichols and Son, London, 1844

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Third edition, "enlarged and corrected," 8vo, pp. xx, 410 (the supplement comprising pp. 357-396; somewhat later half green morocco gilt and green cloth embossed with stylized vine and floral motifs; extremities somewhat rubbed and worn and the cloth a little scuffed, upper spine end chipped away, the front hinge cracking, a few light pencil underlinings in text, and scattered light foxing throughout; a sturdy, serviceable copy. The supplement to Grose was not included in the first Anecdotes of 1803, but was added to the second edition of 1814; it was also published separately the same year (see Kennedy 10637). Kennedy 391; Vancil, p. 189.

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• Title: Anecdotes of the English language: chiefly regarding the local dialect of London and its environs; whence it will appear that the natives of the metropolis, and its vicinities, have not corrupted the language of their ancestors. To which is added, a supplement to Grose's "Provincial Glossary".Edited by the Rev. Henry Christmas
• Publisher: J. B. Nichols and Son, London
• Publication Date: 1844
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