A dictionary of the English language : in which the words are deduced from their originals, and illustrated in their different significations by examples from the best writers : to which are prefixed, a history of the language, and an English grammar

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Rare Book Collection (Wilson Library) — Folio-2

Call Number
J.-B. 36
Summary
v. 1-2
Note
c.1: Rebound with original (?) leather board coverings reapplied. Gold edging stamped on boards. Bookplates: Kay-Shuttleworth, Gawthorpe Hall; Shuttleworth-Forcett; E. Hubert Litchfield. Accession nos.: 759352-759353. c. 2: Three quarters bound in calf over purple wave grain cloth. Stamped in black. Gold letters on spine. Marbled endpapers. Label tipped in: "On the Grolier Club list ...." Autograph of John Knott, M.D., on t.p.'s. Autograph of Geo. Edwards, 29th April 1757 on flyleaf of v. 1 only. Also in front of v. 1, newspaper clippings from Manchester guardian, April 15, 1905 and clippings from dealers' catalogs. Accession nos.: 112169-112170. Dewey call no. on spine in white ink: VF423 J69d v. 1, 2. Copy very brittle: not to be used for reading copy; not collated (2/97). c. 3: Bound in contemporary sprinkled calf. Gilt ornaments and lettering on spine. Rebacked with old spine applied. New vol. labels. Bookplates of John Somers, Lord Somers. Re-housed in custom clamshell enclosures. Original corrrugated cardboard containers from Charles Sessler, Philadelphia, book dealer. Address inscribed on containers: Mangum Weeks, 219 N. Royal St., Alexandria, Va. Cardboard containers are wrapped in acid-free paper and shelved with books.
Call Number
J.-B. 36 v.1
Status
In-Library Use Only
Item Note
Rebound with original (?) leather board coverings reapplied. Gold edging stamped on boards. Bookplates: Kay-Shuttleworth, Gawthorpe Hall; Shuttleworth, Forcett; E. Hubert Litchfield. Accession nos.: 759352.Gift of William A. Whitaker.
Call Number
J.-B. 36 v.2
Status
In-Library Use Only
Item Note
Rebound with original (?) leather board coverings reapplied. Gold edging stamped on boards. Bookplates: Kay-Shuttleworth, Gawthorpe Hall; Shuttleworth, Forcett; E. Hubert Litchfield. Accession no.: 759353. Gift of William A. Whitaker.
Call Number
J.-B. 36 v.1 c. 2
Status
In-Library Use Only
Item Note
Three quarters bound in calf over purple wave grain cloth. Stamped in black. Gold letters on spine. Marbled endpapers. Label tipped in: "On the Grolier Club list ...." Autograph of John Knott, M.D., on t.p.'s. Autograph of Geo. Edwards, 29th April 1757 on flyleaf of v. 1 only. Also in front of v. 1, newspaper clippings from Manchester guardian, April 15, 1905 and clippings from dealers' catalogs. Accession nos.: 112169. Dewey call no. on spine in white ink: "VF423 J69d v. 1, 2." Copy very brittle: not to be used for reading copy; not collated (2/97).
Call Number
J.-B. 36 v.2 c. 2
Status
In-Library Use Only
Item Note
Three quarters bound in calf over purple wave grain cloth. Stamped in black. Gold letters on spine. Marbled endpapers. Label tipped in: "On the Grolier Club list ...." Autograph of John Knott, M.D., on t.p. Accession no.: 112170. Dewey call no. on spine in white ink: VF423 J69d v. 1, 2. Copy very brittle: not to be used for reading copy; not collated (2/97).
Call Number
J.-B. 36 v.1 c. 3
Status
In-Library Use Only
Item Note
Bound in contemporary sprinkled calf. Gilt ornaments and lettering on spine. Rebacked with old spine applied. New vol. labels. Bookplates of John Somers, Lord Somers. Re-housed in custom clamshell enclosure. Original corrrugated cardboard containers from Charles Sessler, Philadelphia, book dealer. Address inscribed on containers: Mangum Weeks, 219 N. Royal St., Alexandria, Va. Cardboard containers are wrapped in acid-free paper and shelved with books.
Call Number
J.-B. 36 v.2 c. 3
Status
In-Library Use Only
Item Note
Bound in contemporary sprinkled calf. Gilt ornaments and lettering on spine. Rebacked with old spine applied. New vol. labels. Bookplates of John Somers, Lord Somers. Re-housed in custom clamshell enclosure. Original corrrugated cardboard containers from Charles Sessler, Philadelphia, book dealer. Address inscribed on containers: Mangum Weeks, 219 N. Royal St., Alexandria, Va. Cardboard containers are wrapped in acid-free paper and shelved with books.

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