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Dictionaries
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1871 A New Dictionary of the Portuguese and English LanguagesLisboa [Lisbon]: 1871A smart copy of the scarce first edition of Jose de Lacerda's Portuguese-English dictionary. -
1809 A Dictionary of the Portuguese and English Languages, in Two PartsLondon: 1809A smart early nineteenth century edition of Anthony Vieyra's Portuguese-English dictionary. -
1756 2vols in 1 Dictionnaire Royal: François-Anglois et Anglois-FrançoisLondon: 1756A mid-18th century French and English dictionary in two parts, by well-known lexicographer Abel Boyer. -
1824 A Concise New Gazetteer of the World, For the Use of SchoolsLondon: 1824A vanishingly scarce first edition gazetteer of the world, an extensively detailed work complete with seven folding maps. -
c1810 Vocabulary in the English, Latin, German, French, Italian, Spanish & Portuguese LanguagesLondon: c1810A vanishingly scarce concie vocabulary by James Broadman, offering helpful translations of essential words in seven languages. -
c1870 2 vols in 1 The Book of the Household; or Family Dictionary of Everything connected with Housekeeping and Domestic MedicineLondon : c1870An extensive dictionary and reference work for household management, two volumes bound in one. -
1699 The Royal DictionaryLondon: 1699A scarce first edition dictionary by Abel Boyer, an instructive French-English dictionary published for the use of the Duke of Gloucester. -
1684 Linguae Latinae Liber Dictionarius QuadripartitusLondon: 1684An early edition of Adam Littleton's comprehensive Latin dictionary, in four parts. -
1895 A Dictionary of ArtistsLondon: 1895A new and enlarged edition of this historical documentation of artists in leather binding. -
1859 The Dictionary of Daily WantsLondon: [1859]A handbook of daily necessities useful for the household, compiled by Robert Kemp Philip. -
1825 A Hand-Book; or Concise Dictionary of Terms used in the Arts and SciencesLondon: 1825A scarce first edition of this pocket sized dictionary of the terms used in the arts and sciences. -
1778 Dictionary of the English and Italian LanguagesLondon: 1778Joseph Baretti's successful Italian to English dictionary, complete in two volumes and handsomely bound in full contemporary calf. -
1791 The London VocabularyLondon: 1791An early edition of this grammar book from the late eighteenth century with illustrations. -
1802 The London Vocabulary, English and LatinLondon: 1802An early nineteenth-century dictionary of London vocabulary, intended for juvenile use, illustrated throughout with numerous in-text engravings. -
1898 A Dictionary of Classical AntiquitiesLondon: 1898A smart new edition of this classic comprehensive dictionary of art, literature and mythology, from the German of Dr. Oskar Seyffert. -
1827 The Universal Biographical DictionaryLondon : 1827An extensive new edition of the Universal Biographical Dictionary, with a folding frontispiece. -
1922 Debrett's Peerage, Baronetage, Knightage, and CompanionageLondon: 1922Early edition of this reference book from the early twentieth century in full leather binding with illustrations. -
1786 A Dictionary of the English Language: In Which the Words are Deduced From TheirLondon: 1786A beautiful edition of Johnson's dictionary, a striking copy of the first edition complete in one volume. -
1856 7 vols A Gazetteer of the World, or Dictionary of Geographical Knowledge Compiled from the Most Recent AuthoritiesEdinburgh : 1856A complete seven volume set of the wonderful Gazetteer of the World, with maps and illustrations throughout. -
1788 Lexicon Novi Testamenti AlphabeticumLondini: 1788A very scarce eighth edition of this alphabetical lexicon of the New Testament in Latin from the eighteenth century in full calf binding. -
1831 A Topographical Dictionary of London and its EnvironsLondon: 1831A comprehensive topographical dictionary of nineteenth-century London, by the British architect, James Elmes. -
1822 The Man of the World's DictionaryLondon: 1822The second edition of this dictionary with witty definitions for the amusement of Georgian gentlemen. -
1885 Showell's Dictionary of BirminghamBirmingham: 1885A very scarce reference and topographical work on Birmingham, provided an extensive dictionary of the city. -
1868 Slater's (Late Pigot & Co.) Royal National Commercial Directory and Topography of the Counties of Gloucester, Hereford, Monmouth, Shropshire, and North and South Wales, and of the City of ChesterLondon: 1868An scarce and extensive topographical work of reference for numerous counties in England and Wales, including several folding maps in colour. -
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1825 [1824] A Glossary of North Country Words in UseNewcastle: 1825An annotated author's proof copy of John Trotter Brockett's glossary of northern dialect, with a letter from the author tipped in. -
1831 4 Vols A Topographical Dictionary of England Samuel LewisLondon : 1831A smart complete four volume set of A Topographical Dictionary of England, with folding maps. -
1911 Living Speech in Central and South AfricaOxford: 1911The first edition of British linguist A. C. Madan's comprehensive introductory account of the Bantu family of languages. -
1750 Cyclopaedia: or, An Universal Dictionary of Arts and SciencesLondon: 1750An early edition of this important and vast eighteenth-century encyclopaedic work by Ephraim Chambers, illustrated throughout. -
1849 A Topographical Dictionary of EnglandLondon: 1849Samuel Lewis's extensive topographical dictionary of England in four uniform, large paper volumes. -
1833 A Topographical Dictionary of WalesLondon: 1833A fascinating topographical dictionary of Wales, handsomely bound in quarter morocco, and illustrated with numerous engravings and folding maps. -
1790 A Museum for Young Gentlemen and LadiesLondon: 1790The very scarce twelfth edition of this fascinating educational guide for the 'little masters and misses' of the latter half of the eighteenth century. Covering a variety of subjects. -
1910 Cassell's Dictionary of Gardening An Illustrated Encyclopedia of Practical Horticulture for all ClassesLondon : 1910A richly illustrated two volume copy of Cassell's Dictionary of Gardening. -
1905 A Concise Glossary of the Terms Used in Grecian Roman Italian and Gothic ArchitectureLondon: 1905Eleventh edition of this glossary of architectural terms by John Henry Parker. -
1867 Cassell's Biographical DictionaryLondon: [1867-9]Cassell's sweeping biographical dictionary in two volumes, handsomely bound in uniform half calf. -
1818 A Critical Pronouncing DictionaryLondon: 1818An interesting dictionary to English pronunciation by John Walker, a later edition. -
c1880s 16 Vols The Imperial Dictionary of Universal Biography A Series of Original Memoirs of Distinguished Men, of All Ages and All NationsLondon, Glasgow, Edinburgh : c1880A rare complete sixteen volume set of The Imperial Dictionary of Universal Biography.