1869 The Dialect of the West of England. Particularly Somersetshire; with a glossary of words now in use there; also with poems and other pieces exemplifying the dialect
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Early Edition
The second edition of this uncommon work in the publisher's original cloth binding, with gilt detailing to the spine.
Library sticker to the spine. Previous owner's bookplate to the front paste down. Library bookplate of Greenock Library, dated 1871, to the front paste down.
A delightful study of the dialect of the West of England, particularly the Somerset dialect. The second edition of this work, revised, corrected and enlarged, with two dissertations on the Anglo-Saxon pronouns by James Knight Jennings.
This fascinating work includes observations, poems, and a glossary of words commonly used in Somerset in the mid-nineteenth century.
A fifty-six page publisher's catalogue to the rear of the work.
Condition
In the publisher's original cloth binding. Externally, smart. Slightly faded to the spine. Light shelf wear to the joints and extremities. Front hinge is strained but remains firmly held by cords. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are generally bright and clean with the occasional spot.
Very Good
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