An universal etymological English dictionary … the twenty-seventh edition. With all former additions and improvements
London: J. & A. Duncan, J. and M. Robertson, and J and W. Shaw, Glasgow, 1794. 8vo, pp. xiv, [2] & unpaginated lexicon in double column; contemporary reversed calf, red morocco label on spine; neat repair at the top of the spine, some mild dampstaining and toning of the text; a good, sound copy, or better. Bookplate of James Mead, Curator Emeritus of Marine Mammals at the Smithsonian. Early ownership inscription of Hugo Rankin dated April 23, 1802 and February 17, 1808, This is the last London edition of Bailey. The editions of 1800 and 1802 were printed in Edinburgh and Glasgow respectively. Alston V, 125 (locating 6 copies). ESTC locates 11 copies. Item #59948
Price: $375.00
