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Dictionaries
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1807 A Key to the Classical Pronunciation of Greek, Latin, and Scripture Proper NamesLondon: 1807The third edition of this pronunciation guide to Greek and Latin, from English lexicographer John Walker. -
1845 A Greek-English Lexicon Based on the German Work of Francis PassowOxford: 1845An early edition of this monumental Greek-English Lexicon from Henry Liddell and Robert Scott. -
1870 On the Popular Names of British PlantsLondon, Edinburgh: 1870The scarce second edition of this fascinating work concerning British botanical etymologies by R. C. A. Prior. -
1865 Lexicon Cornu-Britannicum: Dictionary of the Ancient Celtic Language of CornwallLlandovery: 1865The first edition of this exceptionally scarce dictionary of the ancient Celtic language of Cornwall, compiled by the Rev. Robert Williams. -
1832-1834 Dictionnaire des Monogrammes, Marques Figurees, Lettres Initiales, Noms Abreges etc.Munich: 1832-1834All three volumes of the 1830s expanded new edition of Francois Brulliot's dictionary of monograms, figurative marks and initial letters, bound in a single volume. -
1926-1934 7vols Dictionary of Anonymous and Pseudonymous English LiteratureEdinburgh; London: 1926-1934Seven volumes of the new and enlarged edition of the dictionary of anonymous and pseudonymous English literature, with the original dust wrappers. -
1886 A Dictionary of the Isle of Wight Dialect, And of Provincialisms used in the IslandLondon: 1886A first edition copy of this charming Isle of Wight dialect study, accompanied with a traditional Christmas play and songs. -
c1847 The Little Lexicon; or, Multum in Parvo of the English LanguageLondon: c1847A scarce copy of this comprehensive miniature dictionary from Samuel Maunder. -
1759 Iconologie Tirée De Divers Auteurs: Tome SecondParme : 1759An exceptionally scarce, first edition of the second volume of Jean-Baptiste Boudard's iconographic dictionary, an excellent copy, profusely illustrated throughout. -
1787 Chambaud's Dictionary: French and English and English and FrenchLondon: 1787An abridged edition of Louis Chambaud's essential French and English dictionary, bound in full calf. -
1981-90 The Dictionary of National Biography 1961-85Oxford: 1981-90Three volumes of reference works on notable British figures throughout history, all in their original unclipped dust wrappers. -
1912 Jamieson's Dictionary of the Scottish LanguagePaisley: 1912A smart revised and enlarged copy of Jamieson's Dictionary of the Scottish Language with a supplement. -
1840 The Dublin Spelling Book: The Third PartDublin: 1840A very scarce mid nineteenth century Irish spelling guide for children. -
1974 The Oxford Dictionary of the Christian ChurchOxford: 1974A smart second edition of this reference volume on Christianity. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
1959 Origins A Short Etymological DictionaryLondon : 1959The second edition of Eric Partridge's etymological dictionary, in the very scarce unclipped dust wrapper. -
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. -
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 .