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A Critical Pronouncing Dictionary and Expositor of the English Language: In Which Not Only the Meaning of Every Word is Explained and the Sound of Every Syllable Distinctly Shown, but where Words are Subject to Different Pronunciations, the Authorities of our Best Pronouncing Dictionaries are Fully Exhibited
de John Walker
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BATH, Somerset, United Kingdom
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London: T. Cadell, Longman & Co., J. Cuthell et al., 1827. Leather. Very Good. 8.5" by 5.5". None. A handsomely bound copy of Walker's Critical Pronouncing Dictionary. 29th edition. Containing "principles of English pronunciation, in which the sounds of letters, syllables and words, are critically investigated and systematically arranged", "likewise, rules to be observed by the natives of Scotland, Ireland, and London, for avoiding their respective peculiarities, and directions to foreigners, for acquiring a knowledge of the use of this dictionary." "The whole interspersed with observations, etymological, critical, and grammatical." With the ownership stamp of Major A. H. Wilkie to front pastedown. In a full calf binding. Externally, smart with just a few small scuffs and marks to boards and some wear to backstrip and extremities. Front hinge cracked but firm. Internally, firmly bound. Pages bright and clean throughout. Contemporary ink inscription to head of title page. Very Good
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- Librería
- Rooke Books
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- Inventario del vendedor #
- LTH27-F-5
- Título
- A Critical Pronouncing Dictionary and Expositor of the English Language: In Which Not Only the Meaning of Every Word is Explained and the Sound of Every Syllable Distinctly Shown, but where Words are Subject to Different Pronunciations, the Authorities of our Best Pronouncing Dictionaries are Fully Exhibited
- Autor
- John Walker
- Ilustrador
- None
- Formato/Encuadernación
- Leather
- Estado del libro
- Usado - Very Good
- Cantidad disponible
- 1
- Encuadernación
- Tapa dura
- Editorial
- T. Cadell, Longman & Co., J. Cuthell et al.
- Lugar de publicación
- London
- Fecha de publicación
- 1827
- Tamaño
- 8.5" by 5.5"
- Palabras clave
- Dictionary John Walker Leather A. H. Wilkie John Walker Language
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Rooke Books
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We are a small team dedicated to bringing you very scarce books at reasonable prices. We specialise in rare and hard to come by works on all subjects over the last 500 years, together with modern first editions and decorative sets and bindings. Our library has something for every interest and specialism. We deliver worldwide using a fully tracked and insured courier delivery service.
Where are We?
Based in the literary city of Bath, our offices are housed in the Eastern Dispensary. Built in 1845, the building originally existed as a charitable institution providing medical care. The building now houses our collection of over twenty thousand books and has five full time members of staff.
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- Hinge
- The portion of the book closest to the spine that allows the book to be opened and closed.
- Title Page
- A page at the front of a book which may contain the title of the book, any subtitles, the authors, contributors, editors, the...
