1827 Critical Pronouncing Dictionary The English Language John Walker Reference

Description: Click here to see our other books! A Critical Pronouncing Dictionary and Expositor of the English Language: In Which Not Only the Meaning of Every Word is Explained and the Sound of Every Syllable Distinctly Shown, but where Words are Subject to Different Pronunciations, the Authorities of our Best Pronouncing Dictionaries are Fully Exhibited John Walker 1827 T. Cadell, Longman & Co., J. Cuthell et al. : London 8.5" by 5.5" (ix) 90pp., 601pp SUMMARY A handsomely bound copy of Walker's Critical Pronouncing Dictionary. Leather Binding Overall Condition: Very Good This book weighs 1.5 KG when packed UK Postage: £ 3.99 US Postage: £ 23.99 EU Postage: £ 18.99 European Postage: £ 19.99 Asia Postage: £ 31.99 Worldwide Postage: £ 32.99 DESCRIPTION 29th edition. Containing "principles of English pronunciation, in which the sounds of letters, syllables and words, are critically investigated and systematically arranged", "likewise, rules to be observed by the natives of Scotland, Ireland, and London, for avoiding their respective peculiarities, and directions to foreigners, for acquiring a knowledge of the use of this dictionary." "The whole interspersed with observations, etymological, critical, and grammatical." With the ownership stamp of Major A. H. Wilkie to front pastedown. CONDITION In a full calf binding. Externally, smart with just a few small scuffs and marks to boards and some wear to backstrip and extremities. Front hinge cracked but firm. Internally, firmly bound. Pages bright and clean throughout. Contemporary ink inscription to head of title page. Overall Condition: Very Good GLOSSARY OF TERMS Overall Condition (Dustwrapper condition rating is shown after that for the book itself, where a dustwrapper is present) Fine - Very well preserved copy showing very little wear Very Good Indeed - Only one or two minor faults, really a very attractive copy Very Good - Quite a wide term meaning no major faults but probably several smaller ones often expected given the age of the book, but still a respectable copy Good - Meaning not very good. Some more serious faults as will be described in the condition report under 'condition' Good Only - Meaning one or more faults that could really do with repair Fair - As with good only above but with other faults leaving a compromised copy even after repair Poor - Really bad and possibly seriously incomplete. We only sell books in this condition where their rarity or value makes them attractive none the less. Major defects will be described. GUARANTEE We offer a full money back guarantee on our descriptions. Please ask for details and conditions. We prefer PAYPAL. If you pay via PAYPAL we will post the item off the same or the next working day with the postage you have selected. Please note we cannot accept USD cheques

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