Arabic-English Lexicon, Derived from the Best and Most Copious Eastern Sources (Book I, Parts 2 though 8); by Lane, Edward William - 1968

Beirut, Lebanon.: Librarie du Liban / Williams and Norgate, 1968. Reprint of 1865 Williams and Norgate London/Edinburgh Edition.. Hard cover. Fine. No dust jacket as issued. Lower page edges have minor smudging at corners. Else Fine.. 1 3064 p. Stitched, then bound in ornate dark green leatherette over boards, 10x12.5 inches, decorated with gold stamped borders, Arabic symbols at center. 'Comprising a very large collection of words and significations omitted in the Kamoos, with supplements to its abridged and defective explanations, ample grammatical and critical comments, and examples in prose and verse; Composed by means of the munificence of the most noble Algernon, Duke of Northumberland, K.G., ...and the Bounty of the British Government. ' Missing Part 1 of 8 Parts (Volumes) of Lane's Book I. He spent more than 30 years compiling classical words, their derivatives, and their usages. Book II never appeared, being incomplete when Lane died in 1876. It would have included rare words and explanations. Inquiries welcome.