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18492937132William Pickering 1849. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers. In poor condition suitable as a reading copy. No dust jacket. Large 8vo with brown binding. Faded black lettering on backstrip. Bottom of backstrip is missing the rest of backstrip is torn and fraying. Bumped corners. A few breaks in the page block. Minimal foxing on some pages. Wrapped in brown paper. Interior is secure clean and clear. Trimmed. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item1300grams ISBN: William Pickering hardcover
122090London William Pickering 1844. . 2 vols 4to 29 x 24 cm; Richard Davey's armourial bookplates to pastedowns of both vols some light spotting else largely clean; contemporary full brown calf gilt spine in six compartments contrasting gilt lettering pieces double gilt fillet border marbled endpapers and edges some marks and abrasions to boards else a very good set; xxxviii 1-1183 1; iv 1185-2226 2.<br /> First published between 1835 and 1837 Charles Richardson's etymological A New Dictionary of the English Language built on the foundations laid by Samuel Johnson a century prior providing extensive illustrative quotations from classical and contemporary literature.<br /> London, William Pickering, 1844. hardcover
1856130119Bell and Daldy 1856. Leather. Very Good. 6x0x9. 1856 Bell and Daldy London 3/4 leather over cloth single volume new edition with decorated end papers. 887 pages errata 4 pages additions and corrections. Tight binding no marks. Overweight. Please email for photos. Bell and Daldy hardcover
18444341318William Pickering 1844. Volumes 12. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers. In poor condition suitable as a reading copy. No dust jacket. Re-bound by library. 4to green cloth binding with heavy shelf wear staining to cloth and bumped corners. Light foxing to pages binding firm. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item6100grams ISBN: William Pickering hardcover
183660214London: William Pickering Chancery Lane. New York: William Jackson 102 Broadway 1836. First edition American issue 2 volumes in 4 4to original printed paper-covered boards worn and rubbed and dated 1836 and 1838; spines perished on 3 volumes but the bindings are sound; the last volume with original cloth backstrip and printed paper label worn; Preliminary Essay Preface half-titles and title-pages bound in at the back of the last volume as issued; duplicate half-title and title for the first volume bound in at the end of the second volume dated 1837; flyleaves inexplicably removed from all but one volume. Contained in 4 folding cardboard clamshells. "Richardson was an ardent philologist of the school of Horne Tooke . His principle was to arrive at the original and proper meaning which was inherent in a word from its etymology" see DNB. Based on the "historical principle" of lexicography this work formed an important link between Johnson's dictionary and the OED. This material was originally published in the Encyclopedia Metropolitana 1818-37. This four-volume format in boards is scarce. Of this issue only 7 in OCLC: Rutgers ISU UCLA Boston Public University of Houston National Library of Australia and Edinburgh University. Kennedy 6425; Vancil p. 204. William Pickering, Chancery Lane. New York: William Jackson, 102 Broadway unknown
183957932London 1839. Quarto 29cm. Two volumes in quarter brown leather marbled paper-covered boards; yellow endpapers; vol. I: iv1184pp; vol. II: ii1185-2223pp. Bookplate of James G. Mead. Straight and sound but rubbed with amateur tissue repairs to joints internal and external board edges exposed loss of leather to lower front corner of vol. II and scattered foxing: Good. <br /> <br /> Third complete edition of Richardson's dictionary first published serially from 1818 and in collected form in 1836-37. Richardson's work was notable for its significant collections of "illustrative quotations drawn from literature" which "foreshadowed the Oxford English Dictionary" Landau p.66. Through these quotations he "sought. to justify the preposterous theory of John Horne Tooke that each word had a single immutable meaning. In his own work each word and its derivatives were given one etymology and one meaning" Landau Dictionaries: The Art & Craft of Lexicography 66. VANCIL Catalog of Dictionaries Word Books and Philological Texts 1440-1900 p.204. unknown
1015738214.Ghardcover. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book. hardcover
1839307682London: William Pickering 1839. Hardcover. Very Good. Complete in two volumes. Original page block trimmed and re-bound in modern brown cloth. William Pickering 1839; no later printings indicated; iv 1184 pp. / ii 1185-2223 pp. Bindings are tight sturdy and square; boards in VG condition corners sharp gilt titling remains bright and bold; heavy foxing to a few scattered pages else only light foxing to edges and interior pages; text otherwise very good throughout. Due to the size/weight of this set extra charges will apply for international and/or expedited shipping. Ships from Dinkytown in Minneapolis Minnesota. William Pickering hardcover
18557201696Bell & Daldy 1855. Volume 1. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers. In fair condition suitable as a study copy. Large brown boards which are faded and marked. Have decorated stamped binding around the edges. Spine has gilt lettering and raised bands and is worn at top/bottom edges. Page edges in speckled design top edges dusty. Inside board starting to crack. End pages have small dampstains and internal pages are clean. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item3450grams ISBN: Bell & Daldy hardcover
183644559London: William Pickering 1836. First edition 2 volumes 4to pp. 4 1183 1; 4 1185-2222 1; contemporary and probably original full calf double gilt-ruled borders gilt-decorated spine in 5 compartments black gilt-lettered morocco spine labels partially perished; rebacked original spines laid down; boards a bit scratched hinges reinforced else very good and sound. Contemporary armorial bookplate of Nathaniel Ellison on front pastedowns. The most substantial lexicographical undertaking in England between Johnson and the O.E.D. "Richardson was an ardent philologist of the school of Horne Tooke . His principle was to arrive at the original and proper meaning which was inherent in a word from its etymology" see DNB. William Pickering unknown
1844132153London: William Pickering 1844. 1st edition. Nice set. quarto. full leather 1184 1185-2223 125pp. ÔThe most substantial lexicographical undertaking in England between that of Samuel Johnson and the O.E.D.Õ "First published as part of the Encyclopaedia Metropolitana 1818-37 it consisted of a great many illustrative quotations drawn from literature but with relatively few and brief definitions Richardson's approach was based on the notion that quotations alone if sufficient in number could serve to elucidate 'true etymological meaning.' He went far beyond Johnson in collecting quotations beginning at the fourteenth century Johnson went back only to the end of the 16th century Richardson sought by his vast collection of quotations to justify the preposterous theory of John Horne Tooke that each word had a single immutable meaning. In his own work each word and its derivatives were given one etymology and one meaning. His etymologies were as preposterous as his theories but his dictionary was of great interest to lexicographers because it foreshadowed the historical collections of quotations that were later to form the basis of the Oxford English Dictionary" Landau Dictionaries p. 66Volume I: A-K & Volume II: L-Z both bound in calf with later spines of tooled leather & bright gilt titling; all edges marbled & marbled end papers. Supplement in original worn boards. Some sporadic foxing in text but generally a very nice very attractive set William Pickering hardcover
183628120London: William Pickering 1836. First edition 2 volumes 4to pp. 4 1183 1; 4 1185-2222 1; recent red cloth gilt-lettered direct on gilt-paneled spine; very good and sound. The most substantial lexicographical undertaking in England between Johnson and the O.E.D. "Richardson was an ardent philologist of the school of Horne Tooke . His principle was to arrive at the original and proper meaning which was inherent in a word from its etymology" see DNB. Based on the "historical principle" of lexicography this work formed the most substantial link between Samuel Johnson and the O.E.D. William Pickering unknown
183631189London: William Pickering 1836. First edition 2 volumes 4to pp. 4 1183 1; 4 1185-2222 1; contemporary and probably original full calf double gilt-ruled borders gilt-decorated spine in 5 compartments gilt-lettered in 2; rebacked original spines laid down; spines a little rubbed else very good and sound. "First published as part of the Encyclopaedia Metropolitana 1818-37 it consisted of a great many illustrative quotations drawn from literature but with relatively few and brief definitions . Richardson's approach was based on the notion that quotations alone if sufficient in number could serve to elucidate 'true etymological meaning.' He went far beyond Johnson in collecting quotations beginning at the fourteenth century Johnson went back only to the end of the 16th century . Richardson sought by his vast collection of quotations to justify the preposterous theory of John Horne Tooke that each word had a single immutable meaning. In his own work each word and its derivatives were given one etymology and one meaning. His etymologies were as preposterous as his theories but his dictionary was of great interest to lexicographers because it foreshadowed the historical collections of quotations that were later to form the basis of the Oxford English Dictionary" Landau Dictionaries p. 66. "Richardson was an ardent philologist of the school of Horne Tooke . His principle was to arrive at the original and proper meaning which was inherent in a word from its etymology" see DNB. Based on the "historical principle" of lexicography this work formed the most substantial link between Johnson and the O.E.D. William Pickering unknown
183830869London: William Pickering 1838. Second edition 2 volumes thick 4to pp. 4 71 1 1183 1; 4 1185-2222 1; text in triple column; publisher's 1/4 brown morocco scuffed prelims and terminals spotted; a good sound set. First published in the same format in 1836-37. Based on the "historical principle" of lexicography this work formed the most substantial link between Samuel Johnson and the OED. Kennedy 6429; Vancil p. 204. William Pickering unknown
184434089London: William Pickering 1844. 2 volumes 4to pp. 36 1183 1; 4 1185-2226 2; slightly later full polished tan gilt-paneled spines in 6 compartments citron and brown morocco labels; all edges marbled some rubbing but generally very good. The most substantial lexicographical undertaking in England between that of Samuel Johnson and the O.E.D. "First published as part of the Encyclopaedia Metropolitana 1818-37 it consisted of a great many illustrative quotations drawn from literature but with relatively few and brief definitions . Richardson's approach was based on the notion that quotations alone if sufficient in number could serve to elucidate 'true etymological meaning.' He went far beyond Johnson in collecting quotations beginning at the fourteenth century Johnson went back only to the end of the 16th century . Richardson sought by his vast collection of quotations to justify the preposterous theory of John Horne Tooke that each word had a single immutable meaning. In his own work each word and its derivatives were given one etymology and one meaning. His etymologies were as preposterous as his theories but his dictionary was of great interest to lexicographers because it foreshadowed the historical collections of quotations that were later to form the basis of the Oxford English Dictionary" Landau Dictionaries p. 66. Based on the "historical principle" of lexicography this work formed an important link between Johnson and the O.E.D. Kennedy 6437. William Pickering unknown
25065London: William Pickering 1839. English Dictionary EARLY PRINTING. Complete in two volumes. Quarto 29 x 24cm pp.8 72 1184 4; pp.8 1185-2223 5. Contemporary lightly-diced brown calf boards with gilt rule recently re-backed to-style in tan calf with raised bands and gilt titles. All edges speckled red; textured orange-patterned endpapers. Spotting and a few minor water stains to blanks and light spotting to margins throughout. Heavy wear to original boards with repairs to corners. Restored to an attractive practical condition. Very good. An etymological dictionary first published between 1835 and 1837 and the first major advance from Johnson's efforts in the mid eighteenth century. London: William Pickering, 1839 unknown
183644559London: William Pickering 1836. First edition 2 volumes 4to pp. 4 1183 1; 4 1185-2222 1; contemporary and probably original full calf double gilt-ruled borders gilt-decorated spine in 5 compartments black gilt-lettered morocco spine labels partially perished; rebacked original spines laid down; boards a bit scratched hinges reinforced else very good and sound. Contemporary armorial bookplate of Nathaniel Ellison on front pastedowns. The most substantial lexicographical undertaking in England between Johnson and the O.E.D. "Richardson was an ardent philologist of the school of Horne Tooke . His principle was to arrive at the original and proper meaning which was inherent in a word from its etymology" see DNB. <br/><br/> William Pickering hardcover books
184434089London: William Pickering 1844. 2 volumes 4to pp. 36 1183 1; 4 1185-2226 2; slightly later full polished tan gilt-paneled spines in 6 compartments citron and brown morocco labels; all edges marbled some rubbing but generally very good. The most substantial lexicographical undertaking in England between that of Samuel Johnson and the O.E.D. "First published as part of the Encyclopaedia Metropolitana 1818-37 it consisted of a great many illustrative quotations drawn from literature but with relatively few and brief definitions . Richardson's approach was based on the notion that quotations alone if sufficient in number could serve to elucidate 'true etymological meaning.' He went far beyond Johnson in collecting quotations beginning at the fourteenth century Johnson went back only to the end of the 16th century . Richardson sought by his vast collection of quotations to justify the preposterous theory of John Horne Tooke that each word had a single immutable meaning. In his own work each word and its derivatives were given one etymology and one meaning. His etymologies were as preposterous as his theories but his dictionary was of great interest to lexicographers because it foreshadowed the historical collections of quotations that were later to form the basis of the Oxford English Dictionary" Landau Dictionaries p. 66. Based on the "historical principle" of lexicography this work formed an important link between Johnson and the O.E.D. Kennedy 6437. <br/><br/> William Pickering unknown books
183830869London: William Pickering 1838. Second edition 2 volumes thick 4to pp. 4 71 1 1183 1; 4 1185-2222 1; text in triple column; publisher's 1/4 brown morocco scuffed prelims and terminals spotted; a good sound set. First published in the same format in 1836-37. Based on the "historical principle" of lexicography this work formed the most substantial link between Samuel Johnson and the OED. Kennedy 6429; Vancil p. 204. <br/><br/> William Pickering unknown books
183631189London: William Pickering 1836. First edition 2 volumes 4to pp. 4 1183 1; 4 1185-2222 1; contemporary and probably original full calf double gilt-ruled borders gilt-decorated spine in 5 compartments gilt-lettered in 2; rebacked original spines laid down; spines a little rubbed else very good and sound. The most substantial lexicographical undertaking in England between Johnson and the O.E.D. "Richardson was an ardent philologist of the school of Horne Tooke . His principle was to arrive at the original and proper meaning which was inherent in a word from its etymology" see DNB. Based on the "historical principle" of lexicography this work formed the most substantial link between and the O.E.D. <br/><br/> William Pickering unknown books
184620069Philadelphia: E.H. Butler & Co 1846. First edition printed in America from William Pickering's stereotype plates; 2 volumes 4to pp. 4 71 1 1183 1; 2 1185-2222 1; contemporary full calf red morocco labels on spines some rubbing and wear but generally good and sound. The most substantial lexicographical undertaking in England between that of Samuel Johnson and the O.E.D. "First published as part of the Encyclopaedia Metropolitana 1818-37 it consisted of a great many illustrative quotations drawn from literature but with relatively few and brief definitions . Richardson's approach was based on the notion that quotations alone if sufficient in number could serve to elucidate 'true etymological meaning.' He went far beyond Johnson in collecting quotations beginning at the fourteenth century Johnson went back only to the end of the 16th century . Richardson sought by his vast collection of quotations to justify the preposterous theory of John Horne Tooke that each word had a single immutable meaning. In his own work each word and its derivatives were given one etymology and one meaning. His etymologies were as preposterous as his theories but his dictionary was of great interest to lexicographers because it foreshadowed the historical collections of quotations that were later to form the basis of the Oxford English Dictionary" Landau Dictionaries p. 66. Based on the "historical principle" of lexicography this work formed an important link between Johnson and the O.E.D. Kennedy 6449. <br/><br/> E.H. Butler & Co unknown books
183628120London: William Pickering 1836. First edition 2 volumes 4to pp. 4 1183 1; 4 1185-2222 1; recent red cloth gilt-lettered direct on gilt-paneled spine; very good and sound. The most substantial lexicographical undertaking in England between Johnson and the O.E.D. "Richardson was an ardent philologist of the school of Horne Tooke . His principle was to arrive at the original and proper meaning which was inherent in a word from its etymology" see DNB. Based on the "historical principle" of lexicography this work formed the most substantial link between Samuel Johnson and the O.E.D. <br/><br/> William Pickering hardcover books
48174Philadelphia: E.H. Butler 1848. First Edition. Two quarto volumes. Contemporary full sheep with morocco spine labels; pp.1-1184;1185-2223. Bindings rather scuffed joints rubbed but firm moderate foxing to text heaviest on prelims. Good sound and complete copy. The first American edition of this massive etymological dictionary which though criticized for its technical shortcomings by Webster and others represented a significant advancement for its extensive reservoir of quotations by authors in which respect ". the dictionary was far more copious than Johnson or any previous work of its class in English. Its citations go back to the fourteenth century and point the way to the Oxford English Dictionary" DNB. E.H. Butler unknown books
1979759913PN. New. 1979. Soft Cover. Date is original print. This is a reprint edition. . PN paperback
2012x-1571134905Camden House 2012. Hardcover. New. 692 pages. 9.30x1.70x6.40 inches. Camden House hardcover