A New Universal Etymological English Dictionary :
A$4,500 · Offered by Douglas Stewart Fine Books
containing not only explanations of the words in the English language, and the different senses in which they are used ; with authorities from the best writers, to support those which appear doubtful ; but also their etymologies from ancient and modern languages : and accents directing to their proper pronunciation ; shewing both the orthography and orthoepia of the English tongue : also, full and accurate explanations of the various terms made use of in the several arts, sciences, manufactures, and trades. Illustrated with copper-plates. Originally compiled by N. Bailey ; assisted in the mathematical part by G. Gordon ; in the botanical by P. Miller ; and in the etymological, c. by T. Lediard ; and now re-published with many corrections, additions, and literate improvements, by different hands. The etymology of all terms mentioned as derived from the Greek, Hebrew, Arabic, and other Asiatic languages, being revised and corrected by Joseph Nicol Scott .. London : Printed for T. Osborne in Gray s-Inn ; R. Baldwin, in Pater-noster Row ; J. Ward, in Cornhill ; W. Johnston, in Ludgate-Street ; and S. Crowder and Co. on London Bridge [circa 1760]. Folio, contemporary calf boards with gilt rule and gilt fillet edges (corners neatly repaired), expertly rebacked, the spine with raised bands, gilt ornament in seven compartments, black label and gilt lettering, marbled endpapers, front pastedown with armorial bookplate of Ethel Mary Portal and bookplate of T.N. Brushfield, marbled edge
- Binding: Hardcover
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