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Dictionaries
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1874-5 Shakespeare-LexiconLondon: 1874-75The first edition of this comprehensive lexicon of words and phrases used in the works of famed playwright and poet William Shakespeare. -
c1853 The Imperial Lexicon of the English LanguageEdinburgh, London and Glasgow: c1853An illustrated two volume lexicon of the English language by the Reverend John Boag, illustrated with numerous full page plates. -
1878-80 2vol Dictionnaire du Tapissier: Crique et HistoriqueParis: 1878-80An informative French reference work, which contains information on various types of upholstery, presented in two volumes with one volume containing over one hundred and twenty colour plates. -
1681 2Vol Glossarium ad Scriptores Mediae et Infimae LatinitatisFrankfurt: 1681The very scarce first Frankfurt edition of Charles du Fresne's significant study of the development of the Latin language. Volumes I and II only are present here. -
1844 2vol in 1 A New Dictionary of the English LanguageLondon: 1844A scarce leather-bound copy of Charles Richard's 'New Dictionary of the English Language', boud in a half-calf binding on marbled boards. -
1911 Chambers's Biographical DictionaryLondon: 1911A sweeping biographical dictionary based from articles in Chambers's Encyclopaedia. -
1968 The Oxford Dictionary of QuotationsLondon: 1968A lovely later impression of this dictionary of quotations, complete with its unclipped dust wrapper. -
1846 A Concise Glossary of the Terms Used in Grecian Roman Italian and Gothic ArchitectureLondon: 1846The fourth edition, abridged of this glossary of architectural terms by John Henry Parker. -
1865 Dictionnaire Des Antiquites ChretiennesParis: 1865A handsomely bound, first edition copy of this comprehensive illustrated dictionary of essential Christian terms and concepts. -
c1890 New Dictionary Anglais-Francais French-EnglishParis: c1890A new edition of the large Clifton and Grimaux dictionaries of the English and French languages, from French to English and from English to French. -
1990 A Dictionary of the English LanguageLondon: 1755 [1990]A stunning facsimile of the first edition of Samuel Johnson's immensely influential dictionary of the English language, complete in two uniform volumes housed in the original slipcase. -
1989 Botanical Latin: History, Grammar, Syntax, Terminology, and VocabularyLondon: 1983A comprehensive guide to Botanical Latin, with explanations of grammar, syntax, and abbreviations, as well as illustrations throughout text. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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).