Stewart s Dictionary of the English Language

Sheridan, Walker, Johnson

Published by Stewart, 1794

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Stewart s Dictionary of the English Language, 1794 A Dictionary of the English Language, both with regard to sound and meaning…. To which is prefixed a prosodial grammar. Carefully selected from Sheridan, Walker, Johnson, &c. Published by printed for W. Stewart, No. 194, Picadilly; and may be had of all booksellers in Town and Country, London, 1794. Only edition, small 8vo, pp. 39, [1], [398]; lexicon in double column; contemporary full calf, gilt-decorated spine; spine label worn; front cover a bit loose but still sound. Some offsetting to title page, previous owner s name on front free endpaper. Overall, a good or better copy. Scarce! Principally intended for the youth of both sexes at boarding-schools" (preface). Alston V, 340; ESTC locates only 6 copies worldwide, just Princeton and Indiana State in the U.S.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Stewart s Dictionary of the English Language
• Publisher: Stewart
• Publication Date: 1794
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: Good
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