1842 Antique Leather Book: "English Synonymes" by George Crabb, M.A.

Published by Harper & Brothers, New York (Enlarged Edition)  book needs a little TLC.

Up for auction/sale is a genuine 1842 American printing of George Crabb’s classic reference work, English Synonymes, with Copious Illustrations and Explanations, Drawn from the Best Writers. Published by Harper & Brothers at 82 Cliff Street, New York. 

A wonderful early 19th-century volume featuring fascinating historical provenance—a period handwritten purchase inscription on the front endpaper reads: "$2.25 Bought of E.R. Williams 1844". 

Key Features & Details:

Author: George Crabb, M.A. 

Publisher: Harper & Brothers, New York (1842) 

Edition: "A New Edition Enlarged" 

Binding: Period full-leather binding 

Provenance: Includes authentic 1844 handwritten purchase note ($2.25) 

Content: Detailed linguistic breakdowns and comparative analysis of English synonyms illustrated with classical literary quotes (Milton, Dryden, Johnson, Shakespeare, etc.) 

Condition Notes:

Binding: Intact leather covers showing significant historical wear, surface scuffing, and leather loss across the boards and along the spine/edges. 

Pages: Complete and tight text block. Pages exhibit typical age-appropriate foxing and spot-staining throughout, characteristic of mid-19th-century American paper. 

Provenance: Handwritten period ink inscription on the front pastedown as noted. 

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