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Dictionaries
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1681 2Vol Glossarium ad Scriptores Mediae et Infimae LatinitatisFrankfurt: 1681The very scarce first Frankfurt edition of Charles du Fresne's significant study of the development of the Latin language. Volumes I and II only are present here. -
1844 2vol in 1 A New Dictionary of the English LanguageLondon: 1844A scarce leather-bound copy of Charles Richardson's 'New Dictionary of the English Language', bound in a half-calf binding on marbled boards. -
1911 Chambers's Biographical DictionaryLondon: 1911A sweeping biographical dictionary based from articles in Chambers's Encyclopaedia. -
1968 The Oxford Dictionary of QuotationsLondon: 1968A lovely later impression of this dictionary of quotations, complete with its unclipped dust wrapper. -
1865 Dictionnaire Des Antiquites ChretiennesParis: 1865A handsomely bound, first edition copy of this comprehensive illustrated dictionary of essential Christian terms and concepts. -
1989 Botanical Latin: History, Grammar, Syntax, Terminology, and VocabularyLondon: 1983A comprehensive guide to Botanical Latin, with explanations of grammar, syntax, and abbreviations, as well as illustrations throughout text. -
1838 Dictionnaire Francais-Allemand Allemand-FrancaisParis: 1838A nineteenth century pocket-sized French to German and German to French dictionary by Jacob Venedey, the 'Diamond Edition.' -
c1888-1901 5Vol The Illustrated Dictionary of GardeningLondon: c1888-1901An impressive and important nineteenth century encyclopaedia of horticulture, illustrated throughout. -
1973 Illustrated Glossary of Snow and IceCambridge: 1973A fascinating and uncommon glossary of words issued by the Scott Polar Research Institute, illustrated with photographic plates. -
1924-30 Meyer's LexikonLeipzig: 1924-30A smart and complete collection of Meyer's Lexikon, an important German encyclopaedia, being the seventh edition, richly illustrated with colour plates, in-text illustrations and maps in colour. -
1728 An Universal Etymological English DictionaryLondon: 1728An uncommon fourth edition of Nathan Bailey's popular eighteenth century dictionary. -
1922 An Elementary and Practical Grammar of the Galla or Oromo LanguageLondon: 1922A scarce first edition educational work detailing the language of the Oromo people of Ethiopia, constructed by two civil servants based in Ethiopia. -
1814 A Theoretical and Practical Grammar of the French TongueLondon: 1814An attractive and handy little guide to the French language, complete with a vocabulary and tables to assist the learner. -
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1994 The Dictionary of 20th Century British Book IllustratorsSuffolk: 1994A comprehensive reference book to the most notable British illustrators of the 20th century, including the dust wrapper and signed by the author. -
1694 The Great Historical Geographical and Poetical DictionaryLondon: 1694A smart copy of this comprehensive reference work. A highly specialised work, as nearly all the entries are on geographical and historical subjects. -
1814 A New French Dictionary in Two PartsLondon: 1814The fifth edition of this two-part French-English dictionary, bound in the contemporary leather. -
1830 2Vol A Complete Dictionary of the English and German LanguagesLeipsic: 1830The very scarce first edition of this important two volume English to German dictionary. -
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c1900 2Vol Dizionario di Cultura UniversaleMilan: c1900An illustrated Italian encyclopedia of culture and language from the turn of the century. -
1950 Russian-Japanese Dictionary With a summary of Essays on Modern Japanese GrammarMoscow: 1950Russian-Japanese Dictionary by A. E. Gluskin and S. F. Zarubin. Edited by N. I. Conrad. With a summary of essays on Modern Japanese Grammar compiled by N. Feldman. -
1956-1969 5Vol The Royal Horticultural Society Dictionary of GardeningOxford: 1956-1969A comprehensive and detailed horticultural dictionary, complete with illustrations and the additional supplemental volume. -
1880 Dictionnaire Universel Des Sciences Des Lettres et Des ArtsParis: 1880Two volumes of this reference work by Jean-Henri-Nicolas Bouillet. -
c1900 French-English DictionaryNot Stated: c1900A beautifully bound French English dictionary, a pocket-sized volume in a navy crushed morocco binding. -
1788 Dictionnaire de Synonymes FrancoisParis: 1788An insightful referential text listing the synonyms of words within the French language. -
1746 2Vol Thesaurus Linguae Latinae CompendiariusLondon: 1741A scarce mid-eighteenth century 'Dictionary of the Latin Tongue', from a leading scholar of the day. -
1891 Dictionary for the Pocket French-English and English-FrenchLondon: 1891A charming and useful pocket-sized dictionary for French-English, the scarce second edition. -
1831 A Topographical Dictionary of London and its EnvironsLondon: 1831An informative first edition account of the buildings of London, from a noted architect of the day. -
1740 Magnum Dictionarium Latinum et Gallicum, ad Pleniorem Planioremque Scriptorium Latinorum IntelligentiamLyon: 1740A scarce early edition of Magnum Dictionarium Latinum et Gallicum, ad Pleniorem Planioremque Scriptorium Latinorum Intelligentiam by Pierre Danet (c1650 - 1709). -
1720 Dictionaire Historique et CritiqueRotterdam: 1720The most important work by Protestant philosopher Pierre Bayle. A historical and critical dictionary often noted as a forerunner of the Encyclopedists. -
1975 Le Dictionnaire de la Marine a VoileParis: 1975An uncommon French dictionary of sailing and navy terminology, complete with plates. -
c1880 Nouveau Dictionnaire UniverselParis: c1880A charming, illustrated two volume French dictionary bound in half calf. -
1913 Nouveau Dictionnaire Francais-Anglais et Anglais-FrancaisLondon: 1913A charming French-English dictionary, complete in two volumes. -
c1829 Biblia Sacra Polyglotta: Textus Archetypos Versionesque Praecipuas Ab Ecclesia Antiquitus ReceptasLondon: c1829A very scarce edition of this polyglott bible containing the Old and New Testament in over six languages. -
1966 8vol Dictionnaire Critique et Documentaire des Peintres, Sculpteurs, Dessinateurs et GraveursFrance: 1966A lovely new, revised edition of this thorough dictionary of painters, sculptors, designers and engravers from all over the world. Complete in eight volumes and copiously illustrated. -
1826 Etymons of English WordsEdinburgh: 1826The first edition of John Thomson's study into the etymology of English words, tracing their history. -
1824 A Dictionary of the English LanguageLondon: 1824A marvellous and scarce edition of this standard dictionary of the English language.