G. Biagioli, A. ROnna

Dictionnaire Francais-Italien Et Italien-Francais

London, Dulau et Comp, 1836 . Leather. A leather bound French and Italian dictionary. This is a French-Italian and Italian-French dictionary for the use of schools in both countries by G. Biagioli. With a catalogue of different language books and dictionaries to the rear. In full calf. Externally, very smart with light marks to the boards and spine. Internally, firmly bound with bright and clean pages. Very Good . Ill.: None. Very Good .

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Book number: 860B57

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Keywords: Dictionnaire Francais-Italien et Italien-Francais Dictionary French Italian Dictionary None

Rev. John Boag

The Imperial Lexicon of the English Language

Edinburgh, London and Glasgow, A. Fullarton & Co. c1853. Leather. An illustrated two volume lexicon of the English language by the Reverend John Boag, illustrated with numerous full page plates. A detailed and technical lexicon from the mid nineteenth century, bound in full calf. Complete in two volumes.Rev. John Boag (1775-1863) was a pastor and lexicographer best known for this work, with which he aimed to combine etymology, pronunciation and scientific explanation. It took Boag three years to complete it, and it sold very successfully.With a popular English grammar, detailing the history of the language and its use.Illustrated with eighty full page plates, being illustrations of scientific and technical terms, including anatomy, architecture.Plates X, XXXIV, and XXXV have been bound into Volume II instead of Volume I.Collated and complete. Containing the bookplate of Sir Arthur Osmond Williams (1849-1927), a Welsh Liberal politician, to the front pastedown. In full calf binding. Externally, smart, with shelf wear to the boards and rubbing to the head and tail of the spine and extremities. Bookplate of Sir Arthur Osmond Williams to the front pastedown of each volume. Internally, front hinges are tender. Remaining binding is firm. Plates X, XXXIV, and XXXV have been bound into Volume II instead of Volume I. A few instances of light spotting to the pages, not affecting readability. Very Good . Ill.: Not Stated. Very Good .

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Book number: 818J36

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Keywords: lexicon dictionary reference language dictionary boag Not Stated

James Boardman

Vocabulary in the English, Latin, German, French, Italian, Spanish & Portuguese Languages

London, The Author, c1810. Hardback. A vanishingly scarce concie vocabulary by James Broadman, offering helpful translations of essential words in seven languages. A vanishingly scarce work, with no record of that previously selling at auction.Undated, dated from Jisc from a copy held at the British Library.With an engraved title page.An extensive reference work detailing vocabulary in English, Latin, German, French, Italian, Spanish, and Portuguese.Sections in this concise volume cover translations for days of the week, months, apparel, birds, kindred, musical instruments, food, numbers, diseases, actions, weights, and more.By James Boardman.Register runs as [1], a4, B-I6, K3. In the original paper covered boards. Externally, generally smart. Paper to the front joint is lifting. Discolouration and marks to the boards and spine, including a small tide mark to the head of the rear board. Minor bumping to the head and tail of the spine and to the extremities. Rear hinge is a little strained. Prior owner's ink inscription to the recto of the front endpaper. Internally, binding is strained in places. Pages are age-toned and generally clean with some spots. Good . Ill.: None. Good .

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Book number: 844P12

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Keywords: Vocabulary in the English, Latin, German, French, Italian, Spanish & Portuguese Languages vocabulary james boardman english vocabulary german french None

Felix Boillot

Le Vrai Mai Du Traducteur Anglais-Francais Et Francais-Anglais

Paris, Les Presses Universitaires de France, 1930. First edition. Fine Binding. A book of "false friends" for English and French translators. irst edition. With previous owner's attractive bookplate to front pastedown of one James F. N. Lawrence. In a half morocco binding with cloth covered boards. Externally, generally smart with very slight wear to extremities. Internally, firmly bound, bright and clean. Very Good Indeed . Ill.: None. Very Good Indeed .

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Book number: FGN11-E-10

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Keywords: French Translation English James F N Lawrence Translation None

Pierre-Claude-Victor Boiste

Dictionnaire Universel de la Langue Francaise, Avec le Latin Et Les Etymologies, Extrait Comparatif, Concordance, Critique Et Supplement de Tous Les Dictionnaires Francais

Paris, Firmin Didot Freres, 1836. Leather. A smart eight edition of this universal dictionary and encyclopaedia, in the original French language. French language. Eighth edition. Illustrated with one folding plate to the rear. Collated complete. A universal dictionary with the original Latin and etymology of each individual word, including a encyclopedic manual of grammar, spelling, old language, and neology. With a detailed reference for synonyms or exceptions to the rear. Produced by Pierre-Claude-Victor Boiste, a French lexicographer best known as the editor of the Dictionnaire Universel de la Langue Francaise. Previously held in the library of Sir Gilbert Frankland Lewis, a British clergyman and writer. In the original half calf with green cloth boards. Externally, smart with light rubbing and bumping to the extremities. The odd mark to the board. Minor loss to the head of the spine. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean with the odd handling mark. Previous owner's bookplate to the front pastedown. Very Good . Ill.: None. Very Good .

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Book number: 861T1

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Keywords: Universel Dictionnaire Francaise Latin Dictionnaire Boiste None

Alfred Bolbjerg; Christen Moller

Dansk-Engelsk Ordbog

Copenhagen, Berlingske Forlag, 1947. Cloth. A very scarce Danish-English language dictionary prepared by Alfred Bolbjerg, from the Berlin Dictionaries series. A language dictionary in the publisher's original half cloth binding. A 1947 Danish-English language dictionary, prepared by Alfred Bolbjerg, with a foreword by Christen Moller. This very scarce work is part of the Berlin Dictionaries series. In the publisher's original half cloth binding. Externally smart, with just a little bumping to the extremities. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are clean but a little age toned to the perimeters. Near Fine . Ill.: Not Stated. Near Fine .

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Book number: 865M14

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Keywords: Language dictionary Danish language English language Alfred Bolbjerg Danish language Not Stated

Jean Henri Nicholas Bouillet

Dictionnaire Universel Des Sciences Des Lettres Et Des Arts

Paris, Librairie Hachette, 1880. Leather. Two volumes of this reference work by Jean-Henri-Nicolas Bouillet. Two volumes of this reference work by Jean-Henri-Nicolas Bouillet. In the original French. Complete in two volumes, with a supplement to the rear of volume II. This encyclopedic work is a dictionary of Science, letters and arts. In a half calf binding with cloth covered boards. Externally, generally smart with a small amount of rubbing to the joints and to the cloth covered boards. Cracks to the joints of volume I, worse to the rear joint. To the front pastedown of volume I are clippings on the bibliographic information of this work. Also a bookseller's label, Sotheran. Internally, both volumes are firmly bound. Pages are slightly age toned to edges with the odd spots throughout. Very Good . Ill.: Not Stated. Very Good .

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Book number: FGN21-H-6

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Keywords: dictionary science letters art science Bouillet Not Stated

A. Boyer; Mr de la S. R.

Dictionnaire Royal, Franãƒâ§Ois-Anglois Et Anglois-Franãƒâ§Ois, Tire Des Meilleurs Auteurs Qui Ont Ecrit Dans Ces Deux Langues Avec Une Dissertation Sur la Prosodie Franãƒâ§Oise Tome Premier.

London, W. Innys; J. Brotherton; R. Ware; et al. 1756. Leather. A mid-18th century French and English dictionary in two parts, by well-known lexicographer Abel Boyer. The 1756 edition of this work in a full calf binding. Ink inscription to the front free end paper. Abel Boyer (c1667-1729) was a French-English lexicographer, journalist and writer. In 1699, he first published his best-known work The Royal Dictionary, "In two parts. First, French and English. Secondly, English and French". He later produced an abridged version and one titled in French, like this one. Boyer's dictionary was superior to every previous work of this kind, and has been the basis for many subsequent French-English dictionaries. This French and English dictionary contains two parts: one French to English, and the other English to French. With a dissertation on French prosody by Mr de la S. R. Lacking title page to the second part and 40 pages to the second part. In a full calf binding. Externally sound, with marks to the boards and rubbing to the extremities. Hinges are starting but remain firm. Internally, firmly bound. Front paste down is somewhat abraded. Ink stains to the title page, not obscuring the text. Damp stains to several pages, not obscuring the text. Repair to page titled 'Liste Alphabetique' starting the second part, not affecting the text. Insect damage to pages 27 to 78 and pages 131 to 158 of the second part, which obscures some of the text. The rest of the pages are clean with light age toning, usual for its age. Lacking title page to second part, 32 pages to the start of the second part, and 8 pages to the rear. Good Only . Ill.: Not Stated. Good Only .

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Book number: 844M15

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Keywords: Dictionary Language French language English language Language Not Stated

Abel Boyer

Le Dictionnaire Royal, Francois-Anglois Et Anglois-Francois; the Royal Dictionary, French and English and English and French

Londres; London, J. & J. Knapton; J. Darby et al, 1729 . Leather. A vert smart early eighteenth century edition of Abel Boyer's English-French and French-English dictionaries, bound together. With a folding frontispiece to the start of the work.A lovely copy of French-English lexicographer Abel Boyer's dictionary, which was first published in 1699. This work is presented in two parts, bound together, with individual title pages, printed in red and black ink.Part I consists of Boyer's French-English dictionary, and volume II of the English to French dictionary.With the armorial bookplate of Rev. Charles Lyttleton to the front pastedown. Lyttleton was Bishop of Carlisle from 1762-1768, and President of the Society of Antiquaries from 1765-1768. He was a close friend of Horace Walpole at Eton and together with George Montagu described themselves as the triumvirate. With the inscription of Lyttleton, dated 1732, to a front blank.With the bookplate of Richard Luckett also to the front pastedown. Luckett was a lecturer in seventeenth century literature at Cambridge University, and held the post of Pepys Librarian for thirty years. ESTC Citation No. N38663A bright copy of this work. Rebacked, in a full calf binding, with original boards restored and black strip laid down. With spine label renewed. Externally, excellent. Ink mark to fore edge of text block. Bookplates to front pastedowns, with an inscription to a front blank. Internally, firmly bound. Pages a touch age toned to perimeters, but generally clean. Very Good . Ill.: Not Stated. Very Good .

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Book number: 855F20

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Keywords: charles lyttelton richard luckett french-english dictionary richard luckett Not Stated

M. A. Boyer

Dictionnaire Royal Francois-Anglois Et Anglois- Francois En Abrãƒâ©Gãƒâ©

Lyon, Jean-Marie Bruyset, 1783. Leather. A leather bound copy of Abel Boyer's influential French Dictionary. A two volume French-English and English-French dictionary compiled by lexicographer Abel Boyer. Best known for this reference work originally published in 1699, the dictionary has been the basis of many subsequence French-English dictionaries. The fifteenth edition includes accents of both English an French words to facilitate pronunciation, as well as new maritime words, and an alphabetical table of English particles. In a full calf binding. Externally, generally smart. Lightly rubbed to the boards, a little more so to the spine. There is a chip at the spine label of volume I. Lightly worn to the head of the spine, more so to the tail. Volume II is missing a tiny bit of calf to the tail of the spine. A little bumped at the extremities. The rear hinge is starting, but firm to volume II. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are lightly age-toned but generally clean throughout. Very Good . Ill.: None. Very Good .

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Book number: 860N37

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Keywords: French Dictionary Royal Dictionary Leather Binding Abel Boyer Royal Dictionary None

Abel Boyer

The Royal Dictionary

London, R. Clavel, H. Mortlock, S. Lowndes; et al, 1699. First edition. Leather. A scarce first edition dictionary by Abel Boyer, an instructive French-English dictionary published for the use of the Duke of Gloucester. The scarce first edition.ESTC citation number R27810.Illustrated with a frontispieceRegister runs as [3], [a4], A-Xx4, Yy-Zz2, Aa-Nnn4, A-4M4, 4N2, 4O-4P1, 4Q2, 4R-4S1, 4T2, 4X-4Z1, *A-*n4.The four leaves of Pp of the first part are repeated.Collated, complete.A conclusive French - English dictionary by Abel Boyer, a brilliant and extensive contribution to the study of language. 'The Royal Dictionary' was reprinted in many editions, including in abridged editions, and formed the basis of many subsequent French-English dictionaries published after.Boyer ostensibly composed this work for the use of the Duke of Gloucester, Prince William, the son of Queen Anne. William died in 1700 at the age of 11. Boyer was the Duke's French tutor, though he was no longer his tutor when this work was published. In a full calf binding. Externally, front board is detached but present, rear board is held by five cords and may detach with further handling. A little loss of leather to the rear joint, where the leather is lifting a little, and a small amount of loss of leather to the extremities and head and tail of the spine. Surface cracks to the spine. Light rubbing and minor marks to the boards. Lacking the front endpaper. Small chip to the rear free endpaper. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are age-toned and generally clean with some spots, spotting a little heavier to some gatherings. Frontispiece is edge worn with chips and folds, a tide mark to the head, and ink and a stamp to the reverse. Tidemark to the head of the first few pages. Fair . Ill.: Not Stated. Fair .

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Book number: 844P8

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Keywords: The Royal Dictionary dictionary abel boyer lexicography dictionary duke of gloucester Not Stated

J D Brown

Biographical Dictionary of Musicians with a Bibliography of English Writings on Music

Paisley; London, Alexander Gardner, 1886. First edition. Leather. A 19th century reference work on musicians aimed at students. First edition. This dictionary provides an alphabetical guide to various musicians. Each musician has a short passage written about them regarding their compositions, dates of birth and education. To the rear there is also a Bibliographical subject index according to 'principal subjects and works in the English Literature of music.' In a half morocco binding with paper covered boards. Externally, sound. Slight rubbing to the joints and to the spine, mostly to the raised bands as well as the head and tail. Patches of light rubbing to the boards and extremities. Front hinge is tender after front endpaper. Prior owner's inscription to the recto of front endpaper, Deborah Beech. Internally, generally firmly bound. Pages are slightly age toned to edges. Scattered spots to the endpapers and the odd spot throughout. Good . Ill.: None. Good .

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Book number: LTH30-G-1

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Keywords: First Edition Dictionary Music Reference Dictionary None

Michael Bryan

Dictionary of Painters and Engravers Biographical and Critical

London, George Bell and Sons, 1895. Leather. An attractive two volume set of this comprehensive art reference work. Complete in two volumes. The first reprint of the new edition, edited by Robert Edmund Graves and Walter Armstrong. Michael Bryan was an English art historian, dealer and connoisseur. This is his most famous work, and was a standard reference work throughout the 19th century up until 1920. With five pages of the monograms of artists and engravers to the rear of volume II. In half morocco bindings. Externally, smart with light rubbing to the boards and very slight dampstaining, Internally, firmly bound. Pages bright with the odd spot. Very Good Indeed . Ill.: None. Very Good Indeed .

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Book number: 570W16

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Keywords: Art Dictionary Painting Engraving Dictionary Michael Bryan Robert Edmund Graves None

A. Buttura

Dictionnaire Francais-Italien Et Italien-Francais a L&Apos;Usage Des Deux Nations

Paris, Lefevre Libraire, 1832. Leather. A two volume French-Italian and Italian-French dictionary intended for use by both nations. Italian language, French language. Two volumes. A detailed French-Italian and Italian-French dictionary with tips for pronunciation, grammar, versification. Written and collected by Antoine Buttura, an Italian writer. Bound in quarter calf with patterned boards. Externally, smart with light rubbing and bumping to the extremities. The odd mark to the board. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are very bright and clean with the odd spot particularly to the first and last few pages. Very Good . Ill.: None. Very Good .

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Book number: 862T5

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Keywords: Dictionnaire Francais Italien Buttura Francais None

Louis Chambaud; John Perrin; M. Moysant

Chambaud&Apos;S Dictionary, French and English and English and French Dictionnaire Portatif, Francois - Anglois, Anglois - Francois

London, A. Strahan; T. Cadell; W. Davies; P. Elmsley, 1797. Leather. An essential French and English dictionary, a concise volume containing a wealth of linguistic knowledge. An abridged edition of Louis Chambaud's important French to English dictionary. This small volume includes French-English and English-French, with extensive notes on grammar, idioms, proverbs,monetary values, measures, artistic and scientific terms, and more, referring both the 'Dictionary of the French Academy', and Johnson's 'Dictionary&apos.  Abridged by John Perrin.This new edition was corrected and improved by M. Moysant. In a full calf binding. Externally, a little rubbed. Front joint is starting but firm. Bumping to the head and tail of the spine and to the extremities, with loss to the head of the spine. Small crack to the head and tail of the rear joint. Hinges are starting but firm. Prior owner's ink notes to the front paste down, and to the recto of the front endpaper. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are lightly age-toned and clean. Good . Ill.: None. Good .

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Book number: 887P3

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Keywords: Chambaud's Dictionary, French and English and English and French dictionary louis chambaud french dictionary perrin moysant None