A Dictionary of Quotations, in Most Frequent Use, Taken Chiefly From the Latin and French, But Comprising Many From the Greek, Spanish, and Italian Languages; Translated Into English

The fifth edition of this useful dictionary of quotes, containing popular quotes and sayings from all around the world. The fifth edition, revised and considerably enlarged.A useful reference work containing a plethora of quotes from many different languages, chiefly Latin and French, and translated here into English.Each quote is concisely explained in its context and origin, including the quote in both English and it's original language.Compiled here by D. E. MacDonnel.Bookplate of D. C. F. & C. E. from Chiltern's End to the recto to the front endpaper. In the original marbled paper covered boards, rebacked with cloth to the spine, originally a half calf binding with the spine now covered and the extremities worn and rubbed. Externally, with some rubbing to the boards and a little to the spine. Loss of leather to the extremities to the rear board. Front hinge is starting but firm. Bookplate to the recto to the front endpaper. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and generally clean with some spots. Good.…