Description: Click here to see our other books! An Universal Etymological Dictionary Nathan Bailey c1742 Knapton, Hitch, Hodges, Rivington, Ward, Ware, and Longman : London 8" by 5" Unpaginated SUMMARY One of the most popular dictionaries ever published, Nathan Bailey's extensive reference work on the English language. Leather Binding Overall Condition: Good Only This book weighs 1.5 KG when packed UK Postage: £ 3.99 US Postage: £ 23.99 EU Postage: £ 18.99 European Postage: £ 19.99 Asia Postage: £ 31.99 Worldwide Postage: £ 32.99 DESCRIPTION An important dictionary compiled by Nathan Bailey.This work was first published in 1721, and proved to be so popular that it had reached its 30th edition by 1802. From its first publication it was the most popular English dictionary, until the publication of Johnson's formidable dictionary in 1755. Bailey's 'Dictionary' was one of the first English dictionaries to focus on defining words of common usage, as well as some lesser known, more obscure words. One leaf of adverts to the rear.Register runs as: A2-A4, a4, B-3I4, 3K1, 3K4-6A4. Bound without the title page, the first leaf being A2. Also bound without leaves 3K2 and 3K3. CONDITION In a full calf binding. Externally, front board is detached but present, rear board held by cords only. Loss of leather to the spine, and to the front board. Bumping to the extremities. Some rubbing and marks, and a little discolouration to the boards and spine. Surface cracks to the spine. Ink notes to the front paste down. Lacking the endpapers. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are lightly age-toned with the occasional spot and handling mark. Lacking the title page, and leaves 3K2 and 3K3. Small tide mark to the tail of the final few pages. Leaves a2 and a3 of the introduction are detaching. The occasional ink note to the text. Overall Condition: Good Only GLOSSARY OF TERMS Overall Condition (Dustwrapper condition rating is shown after that for the book itself, where a dustwrapper is present) Fine - Very well preserved copy showing very little wear Very Good Indeed - Only one or two minor faults, really a very attractive copy Very Good - Quite a wide term meaning no major faults but probably several smaller ones often expected given the age of the book, but still a respectable copy Good - Meaning not very good. Some more serious faults as will be described in the condition report under 'condition' Good Only - Meaning one or more faults that could really do with repair Fair - As with good only above but with other faults leaving a compromised copy even after repair Poor - Really bad and possibly seriously incomplete. We only sell books in this condition where their rarity or value makes them attractive none the less. Major defects will be described. GUARANTEE We offer a full money back guarantee on our descriptions. Please ask for details and conditions. We prefer PAYPAL. If you pay via PAYPAL we will post the item off the same or the next working day with the postage you have selected. Please note we cannot accept USD cheques
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Topic: Language Study
Publisher: Knapton, Hitch, Hodges, Rivington, Ward, Ware, and Longman
Author: Nathan Bailey
Binding: Leather
Subject: Dictionaries & Reference
Special Attributes: None
Original/Facsimile: Original
Language: English
Region: London
Illustrator: None
Signed: No
Place of Publication: London
Year Printed: 1742
Country/Region of Manufacture: London
