The Synonymous, Etymological, and Pronouncing English Dictionary; In which Words are Deduced from their Originals, their Part of Speech Distinguished, their Pronunciation Pointed Out, and their Synonyma Collected, which are Occasionally Illustrated in their Different Significations, by Examples from the Best Writers; Extracted form the Labours of the Late Dr. Samuel Johnson. To which is Printed an English Grammar by William Perry.
Published by John Walker, etc. London, 1805
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Seller: ROBIN RARE BOOKS at the Midtown Scholar, Harrisburg, PA, U.S.A.ROBIN RARE BOOKS at the Midtown Scholar
AbeBooks seller since November 21, 2006
Condition: Used - Poor
US$ 300.00
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The Synonymous, Etymological, and Pronouncing English Dictionary; In which Words are Deduced from their Originals, their Part of Speech Distinguished, their Pronunciation Pointed Out, and their Synonyma Collected, which are Occasionally Illustrated in their Different Significations, by Examples from the Best Writers; Extracted form the Labours of the Late Dr. Samuel Johnson. To which is Printed an English Grammar by William Perry. Printed in London by John Walker, et. al. 1805. 9.5 x 6. 8vo. Hardcover full leather. As-is, with front board detached. Half title partially loose. Scuffing to boards, along with some chipping to leather down spine. Text block itself remains in good condition. Light markings. General age-related toning to pages, along with periodic foxing and wear. Please see photographs and ask any questions prior to purchasing. A scarce British dictionary, having been taken from the original by Samuel Johnson and enhanced by William Perry, a Royal Navy surgeon and author of multiple dictionaries. A wonderful piece for restoration and research.…
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- Title
- The Synonymous, Etymological, and Pronouncing English Dictionary; In which Words are Deduced from their Originals, their Part of Speech Distinguished, their Pronunciation Pointed Out, and their Synonyma Collected, which are Occasionally Illustrated in their Different Significations, by Examples from the Best Writers; Extracted form the Labours of the Late Dr. Samuel Johnson. To which is Printed an English Grammar by William Perry.
- Author
- Perry, William
- Publisher
- John Walker, etc. London
- Publication year
- 1805
- Condition
- Poor
- Dust jacket
- No Jacket
- Binding
- Hardcover
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ROBIN RARE BOOKS at the Midtown Scholar
Harrisburg, PA, U.S.A.
AbeBooks seller since November 21, 2006
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Robin Rare Books is the RARE BOOKS DIVISION of the Midtown Scholar Bookstore. Established in 2001, we are the LARGEST ACADEMIC USED BOOKSTORE between New York and Chicago, with more than TWO MILLION second-hand and out-of-print SCHOLARLY BOOKS IN ALL FIELDS. Our Harrisburg shop has been named the region's Best Independent Bookstore.
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The Midtown Scholar Bookstore, Inc. (Rare Books Division)
3401 North Sixth Street
Harrisburg, PA U.S.A. 17110
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Chosen as Publishers Weekly's 2023 Bookstore of the Year! Robin Rare Books is the RARE BOOKS DIVISION of the Midtown Scholar Bookstore. Established in 2001, we are the LARGEST ACADEMIC USED BOOKSTORE between New York and Chicago, with more than TWO MILLION second-hand and out-of-print SCHOLARLY BOOKS IN ALL FIELDS. Our Harrisburg shop has been named the region's Best Independent Bookstore. ... A buyer is eligible to receive a full refund if a book is not in the condition described.
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