An Universal Etymological English Dictionary

London: printed for T. Cox, at the Lamb under the Royal-Exchange, 1727. First edition of Bailey's second dictionary, 8vo, pp. [960]; lexicon in double column, a few illustrations in the text; contemporary calf, blind-tooled borders, maroon morocco label on gilt-paneled spine; rubbed and worn, but sound; good. Early ownership signature on title page of Pegge Bumill. "A supplementary volume"… Read more about this item

London: printed for D. Midwinter, A. Bettesworth and C. Hitch, [and 9 others,], 1737. The most popular English dictionary of the century Eighth edition, revised. Bailey's first dictionary, originally published in octavo in 1721, was "the most popular and representative dictionary of the 18th century" (Starnes & Noyes). "Bailey's English dictionaries gave a new prominence to etymology and to… Read more about this item

T. Cox, at the Lamb, 1727. Hardcover. Very Good. Volume 1 is the 13th edition. London: R. Ware, J. & P. Knapton, T. Longman, S. Birt, C. Hitch, J. Hodges, S. Austen, C. Corbett, J. Davidson, J. and J. Rivington, J. Hinton, J. Ward, W. Johnston, and M. Cooper, 1749 (includes one ad at rear). Volume II is the first… Read more about this item

London: printed for Thomas Cox, 1731. 8vo, pp. [880]; lexicon in double column; full contemporary paneled calf; joints cracked, top and bottom of spine chipped, red morocco label slightly defective with the loss of 3 or 4 letters; otherwise, good and sound. Armorial bookplate of the Rev. Loddington This so-called volume II, first published in 1727, and distinguishable by… Read more about this item

London: printed for E. Bell, J. Darby, A. Bettesworth, F. Fayram, J. Pemberton [and 5 others], 1721. First edition of one of the most influential of all English dictionaries, 8vo, pp. [968]; lexicon in double column, 3A2-3A3 apparently supplied from another copy, light spotting and staining throughout, but generally a very good, sound copy in recent full brown calf.… Read more about this item

Edinburgh: printed by Neill and Company, for C. Elliot;--and J. Duncan, sen. J. & M. Robertson, J. and W. Shaw, and Dunlop and Wilson, Glasgow, 1789. Second Edinburgh edition; 8vo, pp. xiv, [910]; lexicon in double column; mild waterstain with some limpness to the paper in the lower fore-margin of the first leaf of the lexicon proper, a few… Read more about this item

London: printed for E. Bell, J. Darby, A. Bettesworth, F. Fayram, J. Pemberton, J. Hooke, C. Rivington, F. Clay, J. Batley, and E. Symon, 1724. Second edition, "with large Additions," 8vo, pp. [966]; lexicon in double column; recent full brown calf, blind-ruled borders on covers, gilt-lettered direct on gilt-paneled spine, gilt monogram at lower corner of upper cover; title… Read more about this item

London: Various, 1757 . Leather. Very Good Indeed. 8.5" by 5". None. An early edition of Bailey's dictionary from the eighteenth century rebound in leather. Early edition of An Universal Etymological English Dictionary by Nathan Bailey rebound in quarter calf with marbled boards. A lovely copy of the most popular dictionary in eighteenth century England, completing thirty editions with… Read more about this item

London: J Darby, 1728. Leather. Very Good Indeed. 8" by 5". None. An uncommon fourth edition of Nathan Bailey's popular eighteenth century dictionary. With the armorial bookplate of the 'Right Honourable the Lord Viscount Lymington' to the front pastedown. Viscount Lymington was the title held by John Wallop, the 2nd Earl of Portsmouth.  In a contemporary panelled… Read more about this item

London: printed for R. Ware, A. Ward, J. and P. Knapton, T. Longman, R. Hett, C. Hitch, J. Hodges, S. Austen, J. and H. Pemberton, and J. Rivington, 1742. 8vo, pp. [952], A⁴ a⁴ B-6C⁴, lexicon in double column, ads on verso of last leaf; with: Bailey, Nathan. The universal etymological English dictionary: in two parts: containing I. An… Read more about this item

London: Printed for J. J. and P. Knapton, D. Midwinter, A. Bettesworth and C. Hitch, J. Pemberton, C. Rivington, F. Clay, J. Batley, A. Ward, T. Longman, R. Hett, and T. Hatchett, M,DCC,XXXV. [ 1735 ] .. A very good original full leather binding. Thick 8vo. [954pp.] . Polished brown calf. Plain boards with gilt fillet border. Spine… Read more about this item

Paperback / softback. New.

Hardback. New.

Hardback. New.

Paperback / softback. New.

hardcover. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book.

paperback. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book.