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A handsomely bound, early edition of this comprehensive encyclopaedia of names, a fantastic etymological resource. A comprehensive and extensive encyclopaedia of names, a pronouncing and etymological dictionary of names in geography, biography, mythology, ethnology, art, archaeology, fiction, and more. This encyclopaedia is an outgrowth ofThe Century Dictionary - it was originally intended as an appendix to this work, but as its size increased, it became clear that it required its own volume.An early edition of this work, originally published in 1894.Edited and compiled by Benjamin E. Smith, an American dictionary editor.Handsomely rebound in half morocco with cloth covered boards.Containing the ink signature of a previous owner to the verso of the front free-endpaper, dated 1905. Handsomely rebound in half morocco with cloth covered boards.Externally, sound, with some shelf wear and a few spots of light residue to the boards. Containing the ink signature of a previous owner to the verso of the front free-endpaper. Internally, hinges have been reinforced and binding is firm. A few spots to the first and last few pages, which are otherwise bright and clean. Very Good. Seller Inventory # 824J16
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