SUMMARY
A scarce miniature edition of the English dictionary.
Scarce
Overall Condition: Fair
This book weighs 0.5 KG when packed
UK Postage: £ 3.99
US Postage: £ 15.99
EU Postage: £ 13.99
European Postage: £ 14.99
Asia Postage: £ 18.99
Worldwide Postage: £ 19.99
DESCRIPTION
Full title reads: 'The standard miniature English dictionary by Dr Samuel Johnson. To which are added, tables of words and phrases from the Latin, French, Italian, and Spanish languages; An extensive and accurate chronology; a compendious dictionary of law terms; the Greek and Roman mythology; and a list of the cities, boroughs, towns &c in England and Wales'
With a vignette title page.
CONDITION
In a calf binding with gilt detailing. Externally, rather worn, with rubbing, marks, and both joints starting. Slight loss to the rear board, and backstrip is lifting. Front hinge has failed. Internally, binding strained. Ink inscription to front pastedown. Pages are bright, and quite clean, though with some instances of foxing and a few ink spills. Slight chipping to the edges of the first few pages.
Overall Condition: Fair
GLOSSARY OF TERMS
Overall Condition
(Dustwrapper condition rating is shown after that for the book itself, where a dustwrapper is present)
Fine - Very well preserved copy showing very little wear
Very Good Indeed - Only one or two minor faults, really a very attractive copy
Very Good - Quite a wide term meaning no major faults but probably several smaller ones
often expected given the age of the book, but still a respectable copy
Good - Meaning not very good. Some more serious faults as will
be described in the condition report under 'condition'
Good Only - Meaning one or more faults that could really do with repair
Fair - As with good only above but with other faults
leaving a compromised copy even after repair
Poor - Really bad and possibly seriously incomplete.
We only sell books in this condition where their rarity or value makes them
attractive none the less. Major defects will be described.
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