
The difference between words, esteemed synonymous, in the english language; and, the proper choice of them determined: together with so much of the Abbe Girard's Treatise, on this subject, as would agree, with our mode of expression
by John Trusler
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- Hardcover
- Condition
- Good
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Birsay, Orkney, United Kingdom
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London: J Dodsley, 1766 Volume 2 only of 2. Original full leather binding with raised bands on spine. Knocked and a little scuffed with a couple of darker marks but still sound.Bookplate of James Dick inside both boards. Contents very clean and bright. A very early thesaurus - predating Roget's now standard work. Rare.
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- E C Books
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- 030614
- Title
- The difference between words, esteemed synonymous, in the english language; and, the proper choice of them determined: together with so much of the Abbe Girard's Treatise, on this subject, as would agree, with our mode of expression
- Author
- John Trusler
- Format/Binding
- Full-Leather
- Book Condition
- Used - Good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- J Dodsley
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1766
- Keywords
- Thesaurus, John Trusler
- Bookseller catalogs
- LITERATURE;
- Size
- 16mo
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E C Books is a small online bookselling business, specialising in pre 20th century works:natural history, science, history, and travel, aiming for rarer and more unusual books. Our largest stock area is Natural History, where we have a good range of books from the 1700-1800's, many finely illustrated. Other areas include children's books, particularly late 1800's-early 1900's - again illustrated; and literature pre 1900.When you order books from us we ensure that they are properly packed to protect condition, and we always use recorded or 'signed for' postal services for more secure delivery. Please note that we have recently moved to the beautiful Orkney Islands, where we intend to open a bookshop over the next year. Because of our location we cannot guarantee 'next day' delivery but we will get your purchase to you as quickly and safely as we can.Please note that the buyer is responsible for the payment of any tax or duty on import.
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