1753 Pocket Dictionary or Complete English Expositor Rare Antiquarian Book 1st

1753 Pocket Dictionary or Complete English Expositor Rare Antiquarian Book 1st

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1753 Pocket Dictionary or Complete English Expositor Rare Antiquarian Book 1st

A Pocket Dictionary or Complete English Expositor
Includes A Letter From Dr Bevis To The Publisher
Printed for J. Newbury at the Bible and Sun, in St Paul's Church-Yard: London 1753 1st Edition
Features: An exceedingly rare 1st Edition Dictionary from 1753. Likely original bindings with both covers detached. Includes interesting contemporary notes on the inside cover including "Miss Thorpe her book the gift of her Momma" and "This year is 1775 as I am alive", "J Harrison Houden 1773", "Miss Coates Gainsborough 1773". The title page carries the name "Elizabeth Thorpe".

" A Pocket Dictionary, or Complete English Expositor was first published in 1753. This concise dictionary was compiled by John Wesley, the founder of Methodism, and aimed to provide clear and accessible definitions of English words for a broad audience, particularly those with limited formal education. The opening of the book proudly presents "A Concise English Grammar; with a short Historical Account of the Genius and Progress of that Language.".

Both covers are detached. Possibly lacks endpapers as book commences at title page and concludes with the publishers advertising as shown. Otherwise text block is in very good order with some age toned pages ranging to mostly very clean and quite bright. Some interesting contemporary "graffiti" on the inside cover as shown. This 1753 1st Edition Dictionary presents a wonderful opportunity for you to embark on some tasteful binding restoration work or simply enjoy the book as is with its wonderfully relaxed pages and ease of access. Please study photos to further understand condition.

Size 18.5cm x 12cm x 3cm - unpaginated

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Condition: Acceptable
Binding: Leather
Special Attributes: 1st Edition, Original Leather Bindings With Detached Covers, Complete Antiquarian English Dictionary
Region: Europe
Subject: Reference
Original/Facsimile: Original
Seller Notes: Both covers are detached. Possibly lacks endpapers as book commences at title page and concludes with the publishers advertising as shown. Otherwise text block is in very good order with some age toned pages ranging to mostly very clean and quite bright. Some interesting contemporary "graffiti" on the inside cover as shown. This 1753 1st Edition Dictionary presents a wonderful opportunity for you to embark on some tasteful binding restoration work or simply enjoy the book as is with its wonderfully relaxed pages and ease of access. Please study photos to further understand condition.
Language: English
Author: John Wesley
Publisher: J. Newbury
Year Printed: 1753
Sub-subject: Antique Dictionary