A Classical Dictionary; Containing a Copious Account of all the Proper Names Mentioned in Ancient Authors
by J. Lempriere
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- Hardcover
- Condition
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About This Item
London: T. Cadell, 1827. Leather. Very Good. 8.5" by 5.5". None. A smart fourteenth edition of this classical dictionary from English classical scholar, John Lempriere. Fourteenth edition. A classical dictionary containing all of the proper names mentioned by the ancient authors, with the values of coins, weights, and measures used among the Greeks and the Romans. As well as a chronological table. Written by John Lempriere. an English classical scholar, lexicographer, theologian, teacher and headmaster. Bound by J & E Bumpus, Oxford Street, London. Bound in half red crushed morocco with cloth boards. Externally, smart with light shelf wear to the extremities. Fading to the spine with minor loss to the head and tail. Front hinge starting but firm. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are very bright and clean with light age toning to the first and last few pages. Contemporary ink inscription to the front endpaper. Bound by J & E Bumpus, Oxford Street, London. Very Good
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- Rooke Books (GB)
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- Title
- A Classical Dictionary; Containing a Copious Account of all the Proper Names Mentioned in Ancient Authors
- Author
- J. Lempriere
- Illustrator
- None
- Format/Binding
- Leather
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- T. Cadell
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1827
- Size
- 8.5" by 5.5"
- Keywords
- Classical Dictionary Ancient Authors Greek Dictionary Lempriere
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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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