A Pronouncing Dictionary of the English Language.to which is Prefixed a Prosodial Grammar.[and] A Select Mythological Dictionary Containing the Names of the Fabulous Dieties, &c.

Johnson, Sheridan, Walker

Published by J. W. Myers, London, 1796

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London: J. W. Myers, 1796. First edition, 1796. Worn pocket size dictionary (about 5.5" x 4.25"), in full leather with dark red spine label, 20, 288, [24] pages. Heavily worn with chipping to extremities, hinges internally cracked but secure, text block sound, front free endpaper absent, pages age-toned but clean with occasional foxing, old handwritten names on rear free endpapers, modern name and address stamp in blue on front pastedown, short closed tear to bottom of final page which has been repaired with clear tape, some occasional light margin chipping and/or closed tears to the last several pages. In addition to the "Concise account of heathen deities" there is a list of the most usual Christian names for men and women and a list of the "cities, boroughs, market towns and remarkable villages of England and Wales, how far distant from London in measure miles, and the Days on which their Markets are held.". First Edition. Hard Cover. Fair. 24mo - 5" - 5¾" Tall.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: A Pronouncing Dictionary of the English Language.to which is Prefixed a Prosodial Grammar.[and] A Select Mythological Dictionary Containing the Names of the Fabulous Dieties, &c.
• Publisher: J. W. Myers, London
• Publication Date: 1796
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: First Edition.
• Condition: Fair
• Seller catalogs:
  • General Reference, Language