A Comprehensive Pronouncing And Explanatory Dictionary Of The English Language, With Pronouncing Vocabularies Of Classical And Scripture Proper Names.
by Worcester, J. E
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- very good
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Very Good
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Bath, Maine, United States
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About This Item
Boston: Hilliard, Gray, Little And Wilkins, 1830 Brown Calf W/Gilt Bands Spine, Black Title Plate. Rubbed At Corners, Boards Tight. Clean, No Markings. Key. Remarks. Explanation Of Abbreviations, Ect. Preface. Xix A List Of The Principal Lexicographers And Orthoepists Whose Names Are Cited As Athors In This Dictionary. 400 Pgs. A Fine Copy Of Scarce First Edtion.. 12mo - over 6¾ - 7¾" tall. 1st Edition. Full-Leather. Very Good.
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- Open Door Books
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- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 287441
- Title
- A Comprehensive Pronouncing And Explanatory Dictionary Of The English Language, With Pronouncing Vocabularies Of Classical And Scripture Proper Names.
- Author
- Worcester, J. E
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Publisher
- Hilliard, Gray, Little And Wilkins
- Place of Publication
- Boston
- Date Published
- 1830
- Size
- 12mo - over 6¾ - 7¾
- Keywords
- WORDS LANGUAGE DICTIONARY DICTIONARIES LEXICOGRAPHERS ORTHOEPISTS
- Bookseller catalogs
- Collectable; Language;
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Open Door Books
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Bath, Maine
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Established in 2000 we are open year round, 10-5ish in downtown Bath Maine. About 25,000 books, ephemera, some art and old maps. Maine books a speciality along with a nice selection of maritime/sailing/travel. Do stop in or drop us a line opendoor@gwi.net
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