A Dictionary of Derivations; or, an Introduction to Etymology: On a New Plan. - To Which are Appended, Exercises on Orthography, Orthoepy, and Verbal Distinctions; for the Use of Classical Schools and Domestic Education.

Sullivan, Robert

Published by John Cumming, Dublin, 1834

About this Item

vi, 198 pages. 190x115mm. Original decorative fine linen covered boards, with lettered gilt leather label on spine. Printed by Thomas L. White, 65 Fleet Street, Dublin. Published in association with Whittaker, Treacher, and Co., London. Bound in at the start of this volume is a 12 page 'List of Latin, Greek, French, Italian, English Classical and Elementary School and College Books, Published by John Cumming , 16, Lower Ormond-Quay, Dublin. This is the rare first edition of a work that became a staple educational text during the Victorian era. Slight chipping to delicate binding at head and tail of spine otherwise a very good copy without any library stamps, inscriptions or other markings.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: A Dictionary of Derivations; or, an Introduction to Etymology: On a New Plan. - To Which are Appended, Exercises on Orthography, Orthoepy, and Verbal Distinctions; for the Use of Classical Schools and Domestic Education.
• Publisher: John Cumming, Dublin
• Publication Date: 1834
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: Very Good