Author: WALKER, JOHN
Title: A Critical Pronouncing Dictionary and Expositor of the English Language: To Which are Prefixed, Principles of English Pronunciation
Description: London, Cadell And Davies, Wilkie, Longman Hurst, Ress, Orme and Brown. 1825, 17-Th. Edition. Full Polished Tree-Calf, Large 8Vo. Book, IX-601 PP. + advertisent page. Stereoype (No Date) Edition. Finely printed in 2 columns.// 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.; A New Edition, [17-Th.) Carefully Revised and Corrected; A classic Victorian-era dictionary by Walker (1732-1807), an actor, philologist, and lexicographer. A fine copy in original full polished tree calf with red Morocco letterpiece. Some scuffmarks, lower hinge at foot of spine cracked. A desirable copy of an interesting dictionary, which is no longer common.. Fine/No Jacket.

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