Author: Francois Alberti; Francesco Alberti di Villanova
Title: Nouveau Dictionnaire Francois-Italien, Compose Sur Les Dictionnaires de L&Apos;Academie de France Et de la Crusa, Enrichi de Tout Les Termes Propres Des Sciences Et Des Arts
Description: Paris; Marseille, Boudet; Durand; Le Jai; Delalain; Jean Mossy, 1771-72. First edition. Leather. The first edition of this important French-Italian dictionary compiled by the noted lexicographer Francesco Alberti de Villanova. The first edition.Complete in two volumes.An extensive French-Italian dictionary, an immensely detailed work compiled from the dictionaries of the Academie de France and the Crusca.This brilliant dictionary became the reference on the subject after publication, going through many editions in the following decades. Compiled by Francesco Alberti di Villanova, an Italian linguist and lexicographer. He was the first translator of Edward Young's 'Night Thoughts&apos.Volume I has a French title page, Volume II has two title pages, in French and Italian. This work was dedicated to His Royal Highness the Duke of Savoy.Bookplate to the front paste down, 'Rogers, Stanage, Radnorshire&apos. Edward Rogers was a Member of Parliament. In a full calf binding. Externally, generally smart. Rubbing to the spines and extremities. Some lighter rubbing to the boards and minor marks to the boards and spine. Minor bumping to the extremities. Spines are cracked and worn with loss of leather. Spines and joints are a little faded. Front joint of Volume I is cracked. Bookplate to the front paste downs. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean. Good . Ill.: None. Good .

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