A dictionary of modern slang, cant and vulgar words used in the present day in the street of London; .; preceded by a History of cant and vulgar language from the time of Henry VIII . / by A London Antiquary [i.e. John Camden Hotten]

Hotten, John Camden (1832-1873)

Published by London : John Camden Hotten, Antiquarian Bookseller, Piccadilly, 1859

About this Item

Very good copy in contemporary gilt-blocked, pebble-grained cloth. Sun-toning evident around spine cover panel edges. Spine bands and panel edges somewhat dulled and rubbed as with age. Bumped corners. Scattered foxing, mainly around prelims, with some marginal dust-toning also evident. There is a small uninked embossed bookseller's stamp to ffep. Remains quite well-preserved overall. Further scans, images etc. and additional bibliographical material available on request.; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 160 pages; Physical description: x, lxxxvi, 160p. : ill. ; 17cm. Subjects: English Language -- England -- Slang -- Dictionaries -- 19th century. Notes: With a 2-page catalogue after main text. Full title: A Dictionary of Modern Slang, Cant, and Vulgar Words, used at the present day in the streets of London; the universities of Oxford and Cambridge; the Houses of Parliament; the dens of St. Giles; and the palaces of St. James. Preceded by a history of cant and vulgar language from the time of Henry VIII . With glossaries of two secret languages, spoken by the wandering tribes of London, the costermongers and the patterers. By a London Antiquary. 1 Kg. Seller Inventory # 222456

Bibliographic Details

Title: A dictionary of modern slang, cant and ...

Publisher: London : John Camden Hotten, Antiquarian Bookseller, Piccadilly

Publication Date: 1859

Binding: Hardcover

Edition: First Edition.