Wilson Rev / archaeological dictionary or classical antiquities of the Jews 1st

Description: Dedicated to Samuel JohnsonAn archaeological dictionary; or classical antiquities of the Jews, Greeks, and Romans, alphabetically arranged: containing an account of their manners, customs, diversions, religious rites, festivals, oracles, laws, arts, engines of war, weights, measures, money, medals, computation and division of time, &c Author: Wilson, T[homas], Rev Title: An archaeological dictionary; or classical antiquities of the Jews, Greeks, and Romans, alphabetically arranged: containing an account of their manners, customs, diversions, religious rites, festivals, oracles, laws, arts, engines of war, weights, measures, money, medals, computation and division of time, &c Publication: London: printed for T. Cadell, in the Strand; J. Wallis, Ludgate-Street; and John Binns, at Leeds, 1783 Description: First edition, 8vo, pp. [444]; [pi]¹ a³ B-P⁸ Q⁴ R² *A-*M⁸ *N⁴; lexicon in double column; contemporary full calf, red morocco label on spine; joints cracked, cords holding; otherwise, good and sound. Dedicated to Samuel Johnson who in fact presented a copy of his Lives of the Poets to Wilson, probably in 1783. The second edition of 1793 printed Johnson's 2-page reply written two years before his death, and also reprinted in Boswell's Life: "The esteem and wiseness of kind and good men is one of the last pleasures which I can be content to lose; and gratitude to those from whom this pleasure is received, is a duty of which I hope never to be reproached with the final neglect." Not in Chapman & Hazen nor Courtney & Smith; see Fleeman 88.3L/4. Seller ID: 64536 Subject: Classical Literature, Dictionaries, Language Rulon-Miller Books buys and sells rare, fine and unusual books in many fields, with an emphasis on language, early and unusual printing, voyages and travel, archives, and appraisal services. Catalogs issued regularly. We are members of the Antiquarian Booksellers' Association of America (ABAA). Guarantee All books are guaranteed genuine as described, and are returnable for any reason during the two weeks after receipt. Please notify us as soon as possible if an item is being returned, so that we might make it available to another customer. Shipping We are happy to ship to buyers outside of the United States. Please contact us for an exact shipping quote. All books shipped to US destinations are sent US Post Office Media Mail. We are happy to send via Priority Mail upon request for the cost of shipping. Priority delivery typically takes 3 to 5 days, but may be longer, especially during the holidays. Faster shipping is available, please contact us for a price quote. For international purchases please contact us directly. We will combine shipping on items purchased at the same time. Feedback We leave feedback for buyers once they have posted feedback for us. If you are unhappy with any aspect of a transaction with us, please contact us immediately. We work hard to keep buyers happy and to resolve the rare problem promptly.This listing was created by Bibliopolis.

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