The Dictionary of Distinctions, in Three Alphabets, Containing, I. Words the Same in Sound, But of Different Spelling and Signification; with Which are Classed Such as Have Any Similarity in Sound.
Murdoch, John
Published by C. Law, et al, London, 1811
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Publisher: C. Law, et al, London
Publication Date: 1811
Edition: First Edition.
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The dictionary of distinctions, in three alphabets, containing, I. Words the same in sound, but of different spelling and signification; with which are classed such as have any similarity in sound. II. Words that vary in pronounciation and meaning as accentuated or connected. III. The changes, in sound and sense, produced by the addition of the letter e . Occasionally interspersed with critical remarks, chiefly philological. With appendix . By John Murdoch 1811 [LeatherBound]
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Leatherbound. Condition: NEW. Leatherbound edition. Condition: New. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. Pages: 354. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1811 edition. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Language: English Pages: 354. Seller Inventory # LB100151497243
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The dictionary of distinctions, in three alphabets, containing, I. Words the same in sound, but of different spelling and signification; with which are classed such as have any similarity in sound. II. Words that vary in pronunciation and meaning as accentuated or connected. III. The changes, in sound and sense, produced by the addition of the letter e Occasionally interspersed with critical remarks, chiefly philological. With appendix
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First edition, 8vo, pp. [8], 12, plus 3 unpaginated lexicons in triple column, plus ad appendix of proper names from the New and Old Testaments in triple column, plus [2] ads for other books by Murdoch; original drab paper-covered boards, paper label on spine, but generally a very good, sound copy. Bookplate of Robert Washington Oates on front pastedown. A 5-p. list of subscribers lists 160 names, and the edition was likely small. Among the subscribers is the late lexicographer, John Walker, and Gilbert and Robert Burns, respectively brother and son of the poet. Murdoch, who was a close friend of Robert Burns the poet, is described on the title page as being a teacher of the French and English languages, author of a treatise on French pronunciation, and editor of the stereotyped edition of Walker's Pronouncing Dictionary. Kennedy 9887; Vancil, p. 169. Seller Inventory # 42869
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The dictionary of distinctions, in three alphabets, containing, I. Words the same in sound, but of different spelling and signification; with which are classed such as have any similarity in sound. II. Words that vary in pronunciation and meaning as accentuated or connected. III. The changes, in sound and sense, produced by the addition of the letter e Occasionally interspersed with critical remarks, chiefly philological. With appendix
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First edition, 8vo, pp. [8], 12, plus 3 unpaginated lexicons in triple column, plus ad appendix of proper names from the New and Old Testaments in triple column, plus [2] ads for other books by Murdoch; original drab paper-covered boards, paper label on spine a little rubbed, but generally a very good, sound copy. A 5-p. list of subscribers lists 160 names, and the edition was likely small. Among the subscribers is the late lexicographer, John Walker, and Gilbert and Robert Burns, respectively brother and son of the poet. Murdoch, who was a close friend of Robert Burns the poet, is described on the title page as being a teacher of the French and English languages, author of a treatise on French pronunciation, and editor of the stereotyped edition of Walker's Pronouncing Dictionary. Kennedy 9887; Vancil, p. 169. Seller Inventory # 64494
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