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Dictionaries
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1838 Dictionnaire Francais-Allemand Allemand-FrancaisParis: 1838A nineteenth century pocket-sized French to German and German to French dictionary by Jacob Venedey, the 'Diamond Edition.' -
1908 Dictionnaire Universel d'Histoire et de GeographieParis: 1908A French dictionary of history and geography from the library of the Romanian Royal Family. -
1881 Dictionnaire Encyclopedique d'Histoire De Biographie De Mythologie et De GeographieParis: 1881A very comprehensive and extensive late 19th century encyclopaedia, dictionary, and biography compilation of Greek mythology and geography, in full morocco binding. -
1810 A Dictionary of Painters from the Revival of Art to the Present PeriodLondon: 1810A new edition of Pilkington's dictionary of painters. A revised edition by Henry Fuseli. -
c1888-1901 5Vol The Illustrated Dictionary of GardeningLondon: c1888-1901An impressive and important nineteenth century encyclopaedia of horticulture, illustrated throughout. -
1973 Illustrated Glossary of Snow and IceCambridge: 1973A fascinating and uncommon glossary of words issued by the Scott Polar Research Institute, illustrated with photographic plates. -
1860 Chambers's EncyclopaediaLondon: 1860-8A complete collection of ten volumes of the first edition of this important and extensive encyclopaedia. -
1934 The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Current EnglishOxford: 1934A finely bound edition of the Fowler's 'Concise Oxford Dictionary', a striking work from the library of Audrey Pleydell-Bouverie. -
1924-30 Meyer's LexikonLeipzig: 1924-30A smart and complete collection of Meyer's Lexikon, an important German encyclopaedia, being the seventh edition, richly illustrated with colour plates, in-text illustrations and maps in colour. -
1728 An Universal Etymological English DictionaryLondon: 1728An uncommon fourth edition of Nathan Bailey's popular eighteenth century dictionary. -
1922 An Elementary and Practical Grammar of the Galla or Oromo LanguageLondon: 1922A scarce first edition educational work detailing the language of the Oromo people of Ethiopia, constructed by two civil servants based in Ethiopia. -
1905 English-Arabic Vocabulary for the Use of Officials in the Anglo-Egyptian SudanCairo: 1905A vocabulary of the Arabic language intended for use for officials in Sudan, from the library of an Arctic explorer. -
1814 A Theoretical and Practical Grammar of the French TongueLondon: 1814An attractive and handy little guide to the French language, complete with a vocabulary and tables to assist the learner. -
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1994 The Dictionary of 20th Century British Book IllustratorsSuffolk: 1994A comprehensive reference book to the most notable British illustrators of the 20th century, including the dust wrapper and signed by the author. -
1694 The Great Historical Geographical and Poetical DictionaryLondon: 1694A smart copy of this comprehensive reference work. A highly specialised work, as nearly all the entries are on geographical and historical subjects. -
1814 A New French Dictionary in Two PartsLondon: 1814The fifth edition of this two-part French-English dictionary, bound in the contemporary leather. -
1830 2Vol A Complete Dictionary of the English and German LanguagesLeipsic: 1830The very scarce first edition of this important two volume English to German dictionary. -
1971 A Dictionary of Modern Written ArabicLondon and Wiesbaden: 1971A third printing of this smart dictionary of written Arabic, still the most widely used Arabic-English dictionary. -
1956-1969 5Vol The Royal Horticultural Society Dictionary of GardeningOxford: 1956-1969A comprehensive and detailed horticultural dictionary, complete with illustrations and the additional supplemental volume. -
1881 The Book of ScotsmenPaisley: 1881A first edition of this dictionary of notable Scottish figures throughout history. -
c1900 French-English DictionaryNot Stated: c1900A beautifully bound French English dictionary, a pocket-sized volume in a navy crushed morocco binding. -
1857 Dictionnaire Universel de la Langue Francaise, avec le Latin et l'EtymologieParis: 1857The fourth edition of Boiste's important French dictionary, an immense work of language study, in a prize binding from the University College London.. -
1835 Calmet's Dictionary of the Holy BibleLondon: 1835The fifth edition of Charles Taylor's illustrated revision of Calmet's important dictionary of the Holy Bible, illustrated with folding maps. -
1786 Dictionnaire de l'Academie Francaise Nouvelle EditionA Nismes et a Liege: 1786A French dictionary dating from the late eighteenth century, complete in two volumes. -
1746 2Vol Thesaurus Linguae Latinae CompendiariusLondon: 1741A scarce mid-eighteenth century 'Dictionary of the Latin Tongue', from a leading scholar of the day. -
1891 Dictionary for the Pocket French-English and English-FrenchLondon: 1891A charming and useful pocket-sized dictionary for French-English, the scarce second edition. -
1903 The Concise DictionaryLondon: 1903A new and enlarged edition of Charles Annandale's immense literary, scientific, and technical English dictionary. -
1831 A Topographical Dictionary of London and its EnvironsLondon: 1831An informative first edition account of the buildings of London, from a noted architect of the day. -
1962 Oxford Illustrated DictionaryOxford: 1962A Hatchards bound illustrated edition of the Oxford dictionary and encyclopaedia, a beautifully bound work replete with in-text illustrations. -
1740 Magnum Dictionarium Latinum et Gallicum, ad Pleniorem Planioremque Scriptorium Latinorum IntelligentiamLyon: 1740A scarce early edition of Magnum Dictionarium Latinum et Gallicum, ad Pleniorem Planioremque Scriptorium Latinorum Intelligentiam by Pierre Danet (c1650 - 1709). -
1720 Dictionaire Historique et CritiqueRotterdam: 1720The most important work by Protestant philosopher Pierre Bayle. A historical and critical dictionary often noted as a forerunner of the Encyclopedists. -
1820 Manuel du Libraire et de l'Amateur de LivresLondon: 1820A set complete in four volumes of Jacques Brunet's bibliographical dictionary, recognised as the first work of his kind in Europe. The third edition. -
1875-6 Cyclopaedia of English Literature and Chambers' English DictionaryLondon and Edinburgh: 1875-6A beautiful three volume collection compiling the important reference works by Robert Chambers, in a fine binding for Kings College, London. -
1975 Le Dictionnaire de la Marine a VoileParis: 1975An uncommon French dictionary of sailing and navy terminology, complete with plates. -
c1880 Nouveau Dictionnaire UniverselParis: c1880A charming, illustrated two volume French dictionary bound in half calf. -
1913 Nouveau Dictionnaire Francais-Anglais et Anglais-FrancaisLondon: 1913A charming French-English dictionary, complete in two volumes.