A Critical Pronouncing Dictionary, and Expositor of the English Language

A contemporary full-calf edition of this significant "Pronouncing" dictionary from eminent lexicographer John Walker. The twenty-fifth edition. In a contemporary full-calf binding. The significant "Pronouncing" English dictionary from the stage actor, philologist and lexicographer John Walker, best remembered for the present work as well as for his earlier Rhyming Dictionary. For each entry in this work, Walker provides a resourceful arrangement for easy and correct pronounciation, accompanied by notes on accent and relevant etymological, critical and grammatical observations. In a contemporary full-calf binding. Previous ownership stamps of J. H. Squire to the boards, once towards the top edge of the front board, plus a second, much fainter, stamp to the centre, and a thirs stamp towards the top edge of the rear. Externally, moderate to significant shelf wear, leading to general loss of leather, more significant to the edges and joints, which are also beginning to show signs of cracking. Internally, generally firmly bound. Front free endpapers and first two pages creased with a small closed tear to the top edge. Heavy spotting to the endpapers, first six pages and last two pages, with only more occasional spotting throughout the text. Good.…