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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. -
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. -
1940 6vol Grove's Dictionary of Music and MusiciansLondon: 1940A smart fourth edition set of this illustrated dictionary of music with the supplementary volume. -
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. -
1902 Dictionnaire Complet IllustreParis : 1902A pleasingly illustrated French dictionary from grammarian and encyclopaedist, Pierre Larousse. -
1902 Chamber's English Dictionary: Pronouncing, Explanatory, EtymologicalLondon: 1902A very smart copy of this remarkably popular English dictionary, with additional explanations, etymology and technical terms. -
1824 English Synonymes Explained, in Alphabetical Order; with Copious Illustrations and ExamplesLondon: 1824A smart third edition of this popular reference work explaining English synonyms, bound in the publisher's original cloth. -
1864 A Lexicon Abridged From Liddell and Scott's Greek-English LexiconOxford : 1864An extensive Greek-English lexicon, bound in full calf. -
1904 Kelly & Walsh's Hand-Book of the Japanese LanguageYokohama, Shanghai, Hong Kong, Singapore: 1904An early twentieth-century guide to using conversational Japanese, for tourists and residents. -
1778 Nouveau Dictionnaire François-Anglois, & Anglois-FrançoisLondon: 1778The new edition of Louis Chambaud's two-volume English and French dictionary, bound in full calf. -
1918 Vocabulary of German Military TermsNot Stated: 1918A very scarce dictionary of German military terms and abbreviations, as issued by the General Staff's Intelligence department. -
1856 2vol A New Dictionary of the English LanguageLondon: 1856A smart complete two volume set of the new edition of Richardson's dictionary of the English language. -
1878 Haydn's Dictionary of Dates and Universal Information Relating to All Ages and NationsLondon: 1878The sixteenth edition of this popular dictionary of dates regarding all manner of things, customs and events from across the globe. -
1879 2vol El Toreo: Gran Diccionario TauromaquicoMadrid: 1879A smart complete two volume set of this dictionary of bullfighting terms, in the original Spanish. -
c1910 A Complete Concordance to the Old and New TestamentLondon: C1910A smart copy of the third edition of this Bible concordance from Scottish author Alexander Cruden. -
1959 Origins A Short Etymological DictionaryLondon : 1959The second edition of Eric Partridge's etymological dictionary, in the very scarce unclipped dust wrapper. -
c1860 A Copious and Critical Latin-English Lexicon[London]: c1860Ethan Allan Andrews' popular and extensive Latin-English Lexicon, bound in half calf. -
1857 Johnson's Dictionary of the English LanguageLondon : 1857A very scarce miniature copy of an improved edition of Johnson's Dictionary, alongside pronunciations by John Walker. -
1881 A Dictionary of British Birds Being a Reprint of Montagu's Ornithological DictionaryLondon: 1881A smart copy of this vast ornithological dictionary from Montagu's work on British birds. -
1818 A Dictionary of the English LanguageLondon: 1818The first H. J. Todd edition of Johnson's 'Dictionary' an expanded edition of this important work. -
1906 Pannell's Reference Book For Home and OfficeLondon: 1906An extensive reference book featuring an English dictionary, a medical dictionary and much more. -
1825 A Dictionary of the English Language Compiled From Dr. JohnsonLondon: 1825A new edition of this concise English dictionary with many additions. -
1936 The New Enlarged German-English English-German Compact DictionaryLondon: 1936A smart fifth edition of this compact language dictionary for English and German speakers. -
1964-86 The Cat in the Hat French and English DictionariesLondon: 1964-86Two vibrant Dr Seuss 'Cat in the Hat' dictionaries in French and English . -
1831 Ornithological Dictionary of British BirdsLondon: 1831The second edition of this illustrated ornithological dictionary by Colonel G. Montagu. -
1775 2vol Dictionnaire Historique et Geographique Portatif De L'ItalieParis: 1775A scarce two volume set of this historical and geographical dictionary of Italy, in the original French language. -
1766-1767 2vol Dictionnaire du Vieux Langage FrancoisParis: 1766-1767A smart set of this scarce dictionary of the Old French language, in the original French. Previously held in the library of Reverend Francis Hutcheson. -
1818 The Guide of the French ConversationParis: 1818A very scarce third edition of this guide to the French language with tips on studying vocabulary.