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Dictionaries
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1914 Encyclopaedia BiblicaLondon: 1914A smart new edition of this encyclopaedia and critical dictionary of the Bible, complete in one volume. -
1884-1887 4vol The Illustrated Dictionary of GardeningLondon: 1884-1887A four volume set of this important nineteenth century encyclopaedia of horticulture, illustrated throughout. With a letter from the editor. -
1807 A Key to the Classical Pronunciation of Greek, Latin, and Scripture Proper NamesLondon: 1807The third edition of this pronunciation guide to Greek and Latin, from English lexicographer John Walker. -
1884 A Smaller Classical Dictionary of Biography, Mythology, and GeographyLondon: 1884A smartly bound twentieth edition of this abridged version of Smith's Dictionary of Greek and Roman Biography and Mythology. -
1808 A New Latin-English Dictionary; Containing All the Words Proper for Reading the Classic WritersLondon: 1808The eleventh edition of this new Latin-English dictionary, in full tree calf binding. -
1845 A Greek-English Lexicon Based on the German Work of Francis PassowOxford: 1845An early edition of this monumental Greek-English Lexicon from Henry Liddell and Robert Scott. -
1870 A Copious and Critical English-Latin DictionaryLondon: 1870A first edition of this very scarce Victorian Latin-English dictionary from English lexicographer, William Smith, bound in smart half calf. -
1870 On the Popular Names of British PlantsLondon, Edinburgh: 1870The scarce second edition of this fascinating work concerning British botanical etymologies by R. C. A. Prior. -
1865 Lexicon Cornu-Britannicum: Dictionary of the Ancient Celtic Language of CornwallLlandovery: 1865The first edition of this exceptionally scarce dictionary of the ancient Celtic language of Cornwall, compiled by the Rev. Robert Williams. -
1749 An Universal Etymological English DictionaryLondon: 1749The thirteenth edition of Nathaniel Bailey's important, universal English dictionary, bound in full diced calf. -
1818 A Dictionary of the English LanguageLondon: 1818The first H. J. Todd edition of Johnson's 'Dictionary', an expanded edition of this important work. -
1862-1867 5vols The Royal Dictionary-Cyclopaedia for Universal ReferenceLondon: 1862-1867A complete five-volume set of Thomas Wright's encyclopaedia of universal reference, complete with folding maps. -
1832-1834 Dictionnaire des Monogrammes, Marques Figurees, Lettres Initiales, Noms Abreges etc.Munich: 1832-1834All three volumes of the 1830s expanded new edition of Francois Brulliot's dictionary of monograms, figurative marks and initial letters, bound in a single volume. -
1926-1934 7vols Dictionary of Anonymous and Pseudonymous English LiteratureEdinburgh; London: 1926-1934Seven volumes of the new and enlarged edition of the dictionary of anonymous and pseudonymous English literature, with the original dust wrappers. -
1886 A Dictionary of the Isle of Wight Dialect, And of Provincialisms used in the IslandLondon: 1886A first edition copy of this charming Isle of Wight dialect study, accompanied with a traditional Christmas play and songs. -
c1847 The Little Lexicon; or, Multum in Parvo of the English LanguageLondon: c1847A scarce copy of this comprehensive miniature dictionary from Samuel Maunder. -
1759 Iconologie Tirée De Divers Auteurs: Tome SecondParme : 1759An exceptionally scarce, first edition of the second volume of Jean-Baptiste Boudard's iconographic dictionary, an excellent copy, profusely illustrated throughout. -
1787 Chambaud's Dictionary: French and English and English and FrenchLondon: 1787An abridged edition of Louis Chambaud's essential French and English dictionary, bound in full calf. -
1990 A Dictionary of the English LanguageLondon: 1990A bright facsimile of the first edition of Johnson's 'Dictionary', a brilliant example of this important work. -
1981-90 The Dictionary of National Biography 1961-85Oxford: 1981-90Three volumes of reference works on notable British figures throughout history, all in their original unclipped dust wrappers. -
1996 Hobson-Jobson: The Anglo-Indian DictionaryLondon: 1996Yule and Burnell's famous Anglo-Indian dictionary of words and terms which came into use during the British rule of India, unusually bound in a leather binding. -
1813 A Dictionary of Music, Theoretical and PracticalLondon: 1813A fourth edition of this detailed musical dictionary from English composer Thomas Busby. -
1940 6vol Grove's Dictionary of Music and MusiciansLondon: 1940A smart fourth edition set of this illustrated dictionary of music with the supplementary volume. -
1912 Jamieson's Dictionary of the Scottish LanguagePaisley: 1912A smart revised and enlarged copy of Jamieson's Dictionary of the Scottish Language with a supplement. -
1849 Johnson's Dictionary: Extended and ImprovedLondon: 1849A smart pocket-sized copy of Dr. Johnson's Dictionary of the English Language. -
1840 The Dublin Spelling Book: The Third PartDublin: 1840A very scarce mid nineteenth century Irish spelling guide for children. -
1974 The Oxford Dictionary of the Christian ChurchOxford: 1974A smart second edition of this reference volume on Christianity. -
1832 A French Grammar; Or, Plain Instructions For the Learning of FrenchNew York: 1832The very scarce first US edition of William Cobbett's French grammar. -
1825 Cobb's Spelling Book, Being a Just Standard for Pronouncing the English LanguageBrattleborough, Vt. : [1825]A revised edition of this exceedingly scarce spelling book, compiled by Lyman Cobb, containing a helpful scheme for learning to read and pronunciate. -
1892 A Biographical Dictionary (Bohn's Reference Library)London: 1892A very smart two-volume set containing the biographical dictionary from notable compiler of reference, Thompson Cooper, both in full calf prize binding. -
1949-50 Rudimentary Dictionary of TermsLondon: 1849-50The first edition of this dictionary of terms relating to architecture, engineering, fine art and much more, bound in quarter crushed morocco. -
1962 A Dictionary of Egyptian CivilizationLondon: 1962A delightful copy of this prolific Egyptian history in the form of a dictionary, with an array of colour illustrations throughout. -
1831 Ornithological Dictionary of British BirdsLondon: 1831The second edition of this influential ornithological dictionary by English naturalist George Montagu, bound in half crushed morocco. -
1802 A New Biographical DictionaryLondon: 1802A very smart early nineteenth century biographical pocket dictionary. -
1929 The Revised Latin PrimerLondon: 1929Famed science-fiction author Brian Aldiss's own childhood Latin Primer. -
1797 Grammatica Italiana, e FranceseRoma [Rome]: 1797An attractive late eighteenth century edition of Lodovico Goudar's guide to the Italian and French languages.