Lempriere's Classical Dictionary of Proper Names Occurring in the Ancient Classics

J. Lempriere; Professor Anthon; E. H. Barker; J. A. Giles

Published by Whittaker & Co., London, 1843

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The fourth edition, corrected and enlarged, of J. Lempriere's classical dictionary, bound in full calf. The fourth edition.Dated using Jisc from copies of the work held at the British Library.Bound in full calf. First published in 1788, this important dictionary long remained a key reference work in mythology and classical history. Lempriere wrote this work with the aim to give the most accurate account of all proper names which occur in the Classics, hoping to use historical facts and anecdotes to provide an entertaining and informative view of ancient times. Written by John Lempriere, an English classical scholar, lexicographer, theologian, teacher and headmaster. Corrected and enlarged by Professor Anthon and E. H. Barker. Further adapted to the present state by the Rev. J. A. Giles, late fellow of Corpus Christi College, Oxford. With the bookplate of James F. N. Lawrence and an ink inscription from William Charles Wilks, dated 1847. Bound in full calf. Externally, generally smart, with rubbing to extremities and joints, with light marks to the boards. Hinges have been reinforced internally. Spine has darkened. Bookplate and ink inscription to front paste down, with offsetting to front endpaper. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean. Very Good. Seller Inventory # 927Q8

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Title: Lempriere's Classical Dictionary of Proper ...

Publisher: Whittaker & Co., London

Publication Date: 1843

Binding: Leather

Illustrator: None

Condition: Very Good

Book Type: book