The Smallest English Dictionary in the World. Comprising, Besides the Ordinary and Newest Words in the Language Short Explanations of a Large Number of Scientific, Philosophical, Literary and Technical terms.

MINIATURE - BRYCE, David (printer)

Published by David Bryce, Glasgow, 1893

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[MINIATURE - BRYCE, David (printer)]. The Smallest English Dictionary in the World. Comprising, Besides the Ordinary and Newest Words in the Language Short Explanations of a Large Number of Scientific, Philosophical, Literary and Technical terms. Glasgow: Published by David Bryce and Son, n.d. [c.1893].

Leather-bound miniature, contained in a plain metal case with circular magnifying glass-window, book size: 27 x 18 x 7 mm., case size: 34 x 28 x 10 mm., pp. 384. English text. Bound in publisher's original red leather with "Bryce's English Dictionary" on front cover and (vertically) "Pears" on the rear cover, yellow page edges and endpapers, half-title, engraved portrait of Johnson as frontispiece. Condition: VERY GOOD. A well-preserved example. Scarce.

Notes: Bryce published six of these charming miniatures in the 1890s, all contained in a metal box.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Smallest English Dictionary in the World. Comprising, Besides the Ordinary and Newest Words in the Language Short Explanations of a Large Number of Scientific, Philosophical, Literary and Technical terms.
• Publisher: David Bryce, Glasgow
• Publication Date: 1893
• Language: English
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: Very Good
• Dimensions: 28W x 34H x 10D millimeters 28 millimeters width by 34 millimeters height by 10 millimeters depth
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