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Sale 492: Fine & Rare Books (#492) 11/08/2012 11:00 AM PST Closed

Starts Ending 11/08/2012 11:00 AM PST

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Lot #18 Barclay's Complete and universal English dictionary: Including not only, 1. An explanation of difficult words and technical terms, in all faculties and professions...But also, 2. A pronouncing dictionary...3. The origin of each word; with its different meanings...4. The differences pointed out between words esteemed synonymous. 5. An epitome of the history of England;...6. A description of the various states, provinces, and chief towns, of the known world. 7. A statement of the sects and divisions in the Christian Church; together with a brief history of the prophets and apostles. 8. An account of the counties, cities, and market-towns, in Great Britain...: To which are prefixed, A free inquiry into the origin and antiquity of letters, An essay on the origin and antiquity of the English tongue: and to the whole is added a chronological series of remarkable events, from the Creation to the present period: together with a list of the Grecian, Roman, and English classics

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Lot closed - Sold For (Includes Buyers Premium):$187.50
Estimate: $300 - $500

 

  • Barclay's Complete and universal English dictionary: Including not only, 1. An explanation of difficult words and technical terms, in all faculties and professions...But also, 2. A pronouncing dictionary...3. The origin of each word; with its different me