A New and Complete Dictionary of the English and German Languages; Neues und Vollstandiges Worterbuch der Englischen und der Deutschen Sprache
by J. H. Kaltschmidt
- Used
- very good
- Hardcover
- Condition
- Very Good
- Seller
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BATH, Somerset, United Kingdom
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About This Item
Leipsic; Leipzig: Charles Tauchnitz; Karl Tauchnitz, 1837 . Leather. Very Good. 8" by 6". None. A smart copy of this German-English and English-German dictionary, in a half morocco binding. The three volumn stereotype edition of this work, edited by Jacob Heinrich Kaltschmidt.Two volumes in one, with the first part consisting of the English-German portion, and the second part containing the German-English part. With two title pages to each part - one in German and one in English - and individual pagination.Featuring also some information on rules for English and German grammar.Undated; dated 1837 via Jisc. In a half morocco binding, with paper covered boards, and gilt detailing to spine. Light rubbing to boards, otherwise externally excellent. Front hinge strained, but firmly held. Internally, firmly bound, with the exception of second gathering of volume I, which is working loose, and volume II title page, which is detached and loosely inserted. Pages bright, with the odd spot and handling mark throughout, most concentrated to first and last few pages. Significant closed tears to page xv of volume I. Very Good
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- Bookseller
- Rooke Books (GB)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 861F15
- Title
- A New and Complete Dictionary of the English and German Languages; Neues und Vollstandiges Worterbuch der Englischen und der Deutschen Sprache
- Author
- J. H. Kaltschmidt
- Illustrator
- None
- Format/Binding
- Leather
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Charles Tauchnitz; Karl Tauchnitz
- Place of Publication
- Leipsic; Leipzig
- Date Published
- 1837
- Size
- 8" by 6"
- Keywords
- german language german dictionary languages german
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We are a small team dedicated to bringing you very scarce books at reasonable prices. We specialise in rare and hard to come by works on all subjects over the last 500 years, together with modern first editions and decorative sets and bindings. Our library has something for every interest and specialism. We deliver worldwide using a fully tracked and insured courier delivery service.
Where are We?
Based in the literary city of Bath, our offices are housed in the Eastern Dispensary. Built in 1845, the building originally existed as a charitable institution providing medical care. The building now houses our collection of over twenty thousand books and has five full time members of staff.
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