English Etymology; or A Derivative Dictionary of the English Language in Two Alphabets.: Tracing the Etymology of those English Words, that are derived: I. From the Greek, and Latin Languages; II. From the Saxon, and other Northern Tongues. The whole compiled from Vossius, Meric Casaubon, Spelman, Somner, Minshew, Junius, Skinner, Verstegan, Ray, Nugent, Upton, Cleland, and other Etymologists

George William Lemon

Published by G. Robinson, London, 1783

About this Item

First printing. Half vellum binding with paper covered boards. Red morocco title label to spine. Outer and lower page edges untrimmed. Marking and staining to vellum, rubbing and wear to front board. Chipping to edges of boards. Good solid binding. Patches of light foxing to text, otherwise clean throughout. Old paper repair to upper margin of final leaf of Index. Bookplate to front pastedown endpaper: Robert Peter Lauris, Conservative M.P. (1835-1905). ESTC: T147895. Overall condition is Good Plus. Size: 9.5 x 11.75 inches (24 x 30 cm). Hardback. Printed pages: 4to, [8], xlii, [636].

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: English Etymology; or A Derivative Dictionary of the English Language in Two Alphabets.: Tracing the Etymology of those English Words, that are derived: I. From the Greek, and Latin Languages; II. From the Saxon, and other Northern Tongues. The whole compiled from Vossius, Meric Casaubon, Spelman, Somner, Minshew, Junius, Skinner, Verstegan, Ray, Nugent, Upton, Cleland, and other Etymologists
• Publisher: G. Robinson, London
• Publication Date: 1783
• Language: English
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 1st Edition.
• Condition: Good Plus
• Weight: 2550 grams
• Seller catalogs:
  • Language & Linguistics