A Dictionary of Ancient Geography, explaining the Local Appellations in Sacred, Grecian, and Roman History; exhibiting The Extent of Kingdoms, and Situations of Cities, &c. and illustrating The Allusions and Epithets in the Greek and Roman Poets. The Whole established by proper Authorities, and designed for the Use of Schools.

MacBean, Alexander.

Published by London: printed for G. Robinson, in Pater Noster-Row; and T. Cadell, in the Strand, 1773.

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Octavo. Unpaginated. iv, [712]pp. Signature of final leaf Llll2. Contemporary calf, upper hinge cracked. Gilt fillet on covers. Red title label. Corners bumped. With the armorial bookplate of Lord Walsingham, with the motto 'Excitari Non Hebescere' on front pastedown. ESTC T31838; Alston, XI.118. With the preface by Samuel Johnson, who mentored MacBean in his career as a lexicographer.

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• Title: A Dictionary of Ancient Geography, explaining the Local Appellations in Sacred, Grecian, and Roman History; exhibiting The Extent of Kingdoms, and Situations of Cities, &c. and illustrating The Allusions and Epithets in the Greek and Roman Poets. The Whole established by proper Authorities, and designed for the Use of Schools.
• Publisher: London: printed for G. Robinson, in Pater Noster-Row; and T. Cadell, in the Strand, 1773.
• Language: English
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Very Good