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An Universal Etymological English Dictionary
Nathan Bailey
1728
J Darby : London
8" by 5"
Unpaginated
SUMMARY
An uncommon fourth edition of Nathan Bailey's popular eighteenth century dictionary.
Early Edition,Leather Binding
Overall Condition: Very Good Indeed
This book weighs 1.5 KG when packed
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DESCRIPTION
With the armorial bookplate of the 'Right Honourable the Lord Viscount Lymington' to the front pastedown. Viscount Lymington was the title held by John Wallop, the 2nd Earl of Portsmouth. In a contemporary panelled calf binding with a 'I' to the spine, implying that this work was once bound alongside the separate supplementary volume which was first issued in 1727. This volume is complete in itself.
ESTC reference no:
The ODNB notes that Bailey's English dictionaries gave prominence to etymology and to lexical comprehensiveness, including dialect terms, scientific terms, common words and even vulgar ones.
This dictionary was first published in 1721 and was the most popular English dictionary of its century running to its twentieth edition by 1763. Early editions are still rather uncommon.
CONDITION
In a full panelled calf binding. Externally, generally smart. Light rubbing to head and tail of spine as well as to the extremities. Minor bumping to the extremities. Bookplate to the front pastedown. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are generally bright. Occasional light spots to pages.
Overall Condition: Very Good Indeed
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Overall Condition
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Fine - Very well preserved copy showing very little wear
Very Good Indeed - Only one or two minor faults, really a very attractive copy
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often expected given the age of the book, but still a respectable copy
Good - Meaning not very good. Some more serious faults as will
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Good Only - Meaning one or more faults that could really do with repair
Fair - As with good only above but with other faults
leaving a compromised copy even after repair
Poor - Really bad and possibly seriously incomplete.
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