A dictionary of the Norman or Old French language … to which are added the laws of William the Conqueror, with notes and references

Kelham. Robert

Published by printed for Edward Brooke, successor to Mess. Worrall and Tovey, in Bell-Yard, near Temple-Bar, London, 1779

About this Item

First edition, 8vo, 2 vols. in 1, as issued; pp. viii, 259, [1], xii, 88; uncut; 20th century calf-backed marbled boards, red morocco label on spine; nice copy. Early ownership signatures on the title of Gulielini Chapple, 1779; Thomas Adams; and "B. Munkhouse, E Col. Reg., Oxon." Kelham (1717-1808) was a legal antiquary who concerned himself mostly with the translation of ancient records, which led to his compiling this dictionary. The part containing the laws of William the Conqueror has separate title page and separate pagination, and includes the text in Norman and the Latin translation of Dr. David Wilkins together with the English translation by Kelham (see DNB). This appears to be the first dictionary of Old French in English. Zaunmuller, 143; Vancil, p. 137. Seller Inventory # 61654

Bibliographic Details

Title: A dictionary of the Norman or Old French ...

Publisher: printed for Edward Brooke, successor to Mess. Worrall and Tovey, in Bell-Yard, near Temple-Bar, London

Publication Date: 1779

Binding: Hardcover

Edition: 1st Edition