Description: "A Critical Pronouncing Dictionary and Expositor of the English Language", by John Walker. No Copyright data, as was common near two Centuries ago. Published by E. H. Butler & Co., Philadelphia Pennsylvania, 1846. Presumed but unstated First Edition, NOT Ex-Library. No ISBN - there were none in those years. Note - the photos you see are of this volume - no 'Stock Photos' - we never use them.A tight firm clean book in Acceptable condition in brown full leather-covered hard boards, 9 1/4" x 6 1/2" x 707 clean but foxed pages of remarkable English Language word studies assembled in England for use first in England, with sections for Irish, Scots and other peoples. Preface;Rules to be observed by Natives of Ireland to obtain a just Pronunciation of English;Rules to be observed by Natives of Scotland;Directions to Foreigners;Contents on: Alphabet; on the Nature of Accent; on Quantity; on Syllabication;A Key to the classical pronunciation of Greek, Latin and Scripture Proper Names;Introduction to the Pronunciation Guide;Rules for Vowels of Greek and Latin Proper Names;Rules for Scripture Proper Names;Pronunciation of Scripture Proper Names;Observations on the Greek and Latin Accent and Quantity. A portion (75%) of the spine leather has gone missing. There is Wearthrough at the leading corners. A tiny name, front endpage. Published in full leather-covered hard boards. Endpages are marbleized, as are the page edges. The leading edges are stenciled "1857" in large numbers. Virtually all pages are lightly foxed. There is no dust jacket. No mustiness, No looseness, No smoke smell. Just that one name, title page. No other markings, No bookplates, NOT Ex-Library, NOT Remainder-marked. We do try to describe them correctly - We want you back as a customer - hundreds of repeat customers. Splendid for the Historical reader, collector, student, collector. We combine S&H on multiple purchases. Check out our eBay store - Navalperson 2 - Navalperson Books and More from Bob - 1,600 and more items for you there. Buy with confidence - over 30,000 satisfied Internet buyers can't be all wrong!! Don't let this volume by you - this is an historic find.
Price: 25 USD
Location: Ashland, Ohio
End Time: 2025-01-18T18:22:33.000Z
Shipping Cost: 0 USD
Product Images
Item Specifics
Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Book Title: A Critical Pronouncing Dictionary and Expositor of the English
Book Series: Educational Books
Item Length: 6.5 in
Original Language: English
Vintage: Yes
Personalize: No
Format: Full Leather Bound
Language: English
Item Height: 9.25 in
Personalized: No
Features: Not Illustrated
Topic: Reference
Item Width: 3 in
Signed: No
Ex Libris: No
Narrative Type: Nonfiction
Publisher: E. H Butler & Co.
Intended Audience: Adults
Inscribed: No
Edition: First Edition
Publication Year: 1846
Type: Antique Dictionary
Literary Movement: English Language
Era: 1800s
Illustrator: Not Illustrated
Author: John Walker
Genre: Historical Fiction
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Item Weight: 44 oz
Number of Pages: 707
