The complete English dictionary: or, general repository of the English language. Containing … the words … the true pronunciation … and … the lives of the English poets … to which will be prefixed a complete English grammar
London: printed for the author, and sold by T. Evans, at No. 54, in Pater-Noster Row; F. Blyth, at the Royal Exchange; Mr. Jackson, at Oxford, [et al.], [n.d., ca. 1772-73]. First and only edition, 2 volumes in 1, 8vo, pp. [8], (includes 4 p. subscriber's list), 15, [1] ad, unpaginated lexicon in double column; [1] ads; engraved frontispiece and 23 engraved plates; full calf, spine with raised bands; joints tender, upper hinge starting, last gathering extended, else a very good, sound copy. With an attractive calligraphic ex-libris of Walter Ward on the first flyleaf. Contains biographical sketches and a number of encyclopedic entries. The Lives of the Poets (included in the lexicon proper) are not insubstantial. The plates are mostly of a scientific nature (Smeaton's air-pump, azimuth compass, new type of beehive, etc.) and the one showing electrical apparatus includes a likeness of Franklin. Alston V, 282 notes that this dictionary was originally issued in 24 numbers beginning October 31, 1772, hence the 24 plates. Kennedy 6274. Item #64357
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