A New Dictionary of the English Language

Charles Richardson

Published by William Pickering, London, 1844

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A scarce leather-bound copy of Charles Richardson's 'New Dictionary of the English Language', bound in a half-calf binding on marbled boards. Scarce Second Edition.Two volumes in one, bound in a later half-calf binding with marbled boards.This is a nicely bound copy of Charles Richardson's 'New Dictionary of the English Language', first published from 1836 to 1837. This reference work was the first general dictionary which offered readers a 'full conspectus' of historical evidence, paving the way for the popular Oxford English Dictionary.Interestingly, Richardson believed in etymological meaning, but with little or no historical basis. He would use many quotations in place of definitions and nodded to different aspects of English cultures and traditions.Contents of this work include the prefaces to Parts I and II, supplementary notes, as well as an errata page and 'additions and corrections' to the rear of text.Charles Richardson (1775-1865) was an English teacher, lexicographer, and linguist.Undated due to lack of title page, dated using an identical copy with the same pagination from the Hathi Digital Trust Library. This particular edition's text is also displayed in double columns, unlike the triple columns of the earlier editions.Collated, bound without a title page. Bound in a later half-morocco binding with marbled boards. Externally, excellent, with fading to spine and minimal wear to head and tail of spine. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are very clean with age-toning to pages and the odd spot and handling mark. Prior owner's pencil inscription to top of preface page. Very Good Indeed. Seller Inventory # 817D10

Bibliographic Details

Title: A New Dictionary of the English Language

Publisher: William Pickering, London

Publication Date: 1844

Binding: Leather

Illustrator: None

Condition: Very Good Indeed

Book Type: book