A complete and universal English dictionary: including not only 1. An explanation of difficult words . but also 2. A pronouncing dictionary . to which are prefixed, a free enquiry into the origin and antiquity of letters . A new edition, corrected and improved by the addition of nearly 500 articles
Published by printed for G. G. & J. Robinson [et al.], London, 1799
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Seller: Rulon-Miller Books (ABAA / ILAB), St. Paul, MN, U.S.A.Rulon-Miller Books (ABAA / ILAB)
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8vo, pp. xlvii, [986]; lexicon in double column; contemporary full calf, red morocco label; fine copy. First published in 1774, the dictionary went through many editions over the following seventy-five years. The work is noted for its introduction into the world of lexicography synonymy, which prior to the first edition had not been treated in any English dictionary. Alston V, 287; the copy cited by ESTC notes that the price at the bottom of the title page reads: "Price Nine Shillings Bound." In the present copy the price is "Ten Shillings and Sixpence Bound.".
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- Title
- A complete and universal English dictionary: including not only 1. An explanation of difficult words . but also 2. A pronouncing dictionary . to which are prefixed, a free enquiry into the origin and antiquity of letters . A new edition, corrected and improved by the addition of nearly 500 articles
- Author
- Barclay, James, Rev
- Publisher
- printed for G. G. & J. Robinson [et al.], London
- Publication year
- 1799
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- Dictionaries, Language
Rulon-Miller Books (ABAA / ILAB)
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