The etymological compendium, or portfolio of origins and inventions.containing a particular account of London and its public buildings

Pulleyn, William

Published by Thomas Tegg, London, 1828

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First edition, 8vo, pp. xv, [1], 356; contemporary half black morocco over marbled boards, gilt-decorated spine in 6 compartments, gilt-lettered direct in 2, t.e.g.; upper joint cracked, lower joint rubbed; all else very good. Bookplate of Robert Murdoch Lawrance. Pullyan seeks to uncover the origin of language, literature, and government; architecture and sculpture; music, painting and engraving; discoveries and inventions; commerce and the use of money; articles of dress and luxuries; names, trades, and professions; titles, dignities, Parliament, laws and plots; universities and religious sects; epithets and phrases; remarkable customs, games, field sports, seasons, months and days of the week; etymons of words and terms, seas, islands, cities, towns, colleges, corporations, and boroughs, with a particular account of London and its public buildings, its wards and companies, inns of court and churches, streets and localities, public house signs and coffee house appellations.

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• Title: The etymological compendium, or portfolio of origins and inventions.containing a particular account of London and its public buildings
• Publisher: Thomas Tegg, London
• Publication Date: 1828
• Edition: 1st Edition
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