Author: J. Ellett Brogden
Title: Provincial Words and Expressions Current in Lincolnshire
Description: London, Robert Hardwicke, 1866. First edition. Cloth. A scarce first edition study on the local dialect of Lincolnshire, inscribed by the author's son. The first edition of this scarce work, exploring the local dialect of Lincolnshire. An interesting linguistic work detailing the common words and expressions used by those native to Lincolnshire, a charming look at regional language. Presentation copy from the author's son, Thomas John Harrowsmith Brogden, inscribed by him to an E. R. Farre to the recto of the front endpaper, dated February 4th 1879. Pencil notes to the margins, copied from a copy owned by antiquarian Edward Peacock, as noted by the prior owner to the recto of the front endpaper.Six pages of adverts to the rear.Bookplate and bookseller's labe to the front paste down. In the original publisher's cloth binding. Externally, smart. Light bumping to the head and tail of the spine and to the extremities. Small tear to the tail of the front joint. Light rubbing and a few minor marks to the cloth. Hinges are strained. Prior seller's pencil notes to the front paste down and to the recto of the front endpaper. Bookplate and bookseller's labe to the front paste down. Internally, generally firmly bound. Pages are lightly age-toned and generally clean with scattered spots. Pencil notes to the margins. Good . Ill.: None. Good .

Keywords: Provincial Words and Expressions Current in Lincolnshire lincolnshire topography j. ellett brogden lincolnshire None


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