Author: JONES, STEPHEN (1763-1827)
Title: Sheridan improved : a general pronouncing and explanatory dictionary of the English language, for the use of schools, foreigners, &c. on the plan of Mr. Sheridan
Description: London : Stereotyped and printed by J. M'Gowan; for Longman. Hurst. Rees. Orme. and Brown. [and others] 1821. New Edition. Good copy bound in contemporary leather-backed boards. Spine bands and panel edges worn and dulled as with age. with surface wear evident to boards. Internally. text is quiet clean considering its use and age. Previous owner's illustration and inscription to endpapers. with some pencil markings to the title page. Remains quite well-preserved overall. ; 8vo 8' - 9' tall; 419 pages; Physical description: xxxii. 33-40. 419. [33] p. ; 12.5 x 12.5cm. Subjects: English language -- Dictionaries -- 19th century. Notes: Final section [33p.] includes 'A concise account the heathen deities. principal heroes and heroines of antiquity' and 'A list of cities. boroughs. market towns. and remarkable villages in Great Britain.' Lacking last few pages of this section. by Stephen Jones.Weight in Kg appr.:

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