Rev Thomas Richards (3 results)

Hardcover. Condition: Good. 3rd Edition. Third edition, greatly improved, of Thomas Richards's Antiquae Linguae Britannicae Thesaurus, printed and published by R. Jones at the Gomerian Press, Dolgelley, in 1815. An extensive early nineteenth-century Welsh-English dictionary, incorporating a comprehensive Welsh grammar, a botanical glossary, a collection of Welsh proverbs, and supplementary material concerning Welsh authors, poets and manuscripts. The volume concludes on page 476 with the original decorative FINIS engraving and printer's imprint. Bound in contemporary dark brown full leather, with gilt decorative motifs to the spine and an early handwritten paper label identifying the author, edition and date. The boards show considerable rubbing, surface wear and scuffing, with wear to the corners and extremities and a small narrow streak of white paint on the front cover, as shown. The leather covering the spine is split horizontally, and the upper section, previously detached, has been reattached using adhesive. The underlying spine structure remains firm, both boards are securely attached, and the text block is sound. All pages are present, with no loose leaves or tears. Internally, the pages exhibit occasional foxing, scattered spotting and light age-related discolouration, with the most conspicuous staining by far occurring on page 57, as illustrated in the accompanying photograph. The remainder of the volume is generally much cleaner, with the text throughout clearly legible. An early handwritten ownership inscription is present. A complete, structurally sound copy retaining its contemporary binding. Originally published in 1753, Richards's dictionary occupies an important position in the history of Welsh lexicography. Drawing upon earlier authorities, including the work of Edward Lhuyd and John Davies, Richards assembled an extensive vocabulary incorporating historical usages, literary references and explanations of Welsh terminology. The accompanying grammar provides an account of Welsh pronunciation and grammatical construction, while the supplementary sections preserve material relating to Welsh literature, proverbial expressions and traditional botanical nomenclature. The work offers a substantial record of the Welsh language as understood and documented during the eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries.…

3rd Ed. xvi + 78pp. + [xii] + 476pp. Some browning and staining, with an incription by and the signature of 'Robt. Harris Carnarvon', with an inscription by 'R R Parry', bound by Edward Roberts of Caernarvon in half leather with marbled boards, some surface wear to boards, extremties rubbed, gilt motifs and gilt lettering to spine. From the Library of Glyn Tegai Hughes (19232017) Welsh scholar, writer and literary critic. He was a Liberal Party politician and Welsh nationalist. From 1964 to 1989 he was warden of the Gregynog Centre, University of Wales. In 2000 he was made a fellow of the University of Wales Aberystwyth. In 2004 he was made an honorary fellow of the University of Wales Bangor. US$111.…

Leather. Condition: Very Good. The third edition of this Welsh-English dictionary by the Rev Thomas Richards of Coychurch. The third edition of this work, originally published in 1753. Uncommon in all editions.Featuring an exhaustive and complete Welsh-English dictionary, also with a compendious Welsh grammar with all rules in English and Welsh proverbs. No half title as issued. This was used by Dr Samuel Johnson in compiling 'A Dictionary of the English Language' in 1755.No advertising leaf to rear as called for in this edition.Compiled by the Rev Thomas Richards of Coychurch, Welsh curate from Coychurch in the 18th century. This is his most well-known work. In full calf binding, titles in gilt to red calf spine label. Externally sound with light loss to tail of spine, boards lightly marked and rubbed, light rubbing to spine. Griffith Griffith inscription to front free endpaper, dated 1818. Minor closed tear to front free endpaper, not affecting text. Internally, firmly bound. Light spotting to odd leaf, pages otherwise generally very clean throughout. Very Good. None (illustrator). book.…