Author: Robert Ainsworth; Thomas Morell; John Carey
Title: Ainsworth&Apos;S Latin Dictionary, Improved and Enlarged; Since Carefully Revised, and Enriched with Many New Explanations of Words and Phrases, and Many Additional Authorities from the Classic Authors
Description: London, C. and J. Rivington; J. Scatcherd; J. Cuthell [et al], 1823. Leather. An impressive new edition of Ainsworth's classic latin dictionary, bound in full tree calf. The very scarce second edition, improved and enlarged. In full tree calf, rebacked binding, with gilt detail to the spine. The classic latin dictionary of the lexicographer, Robert Ainsworth. Edited by Thomas Morell, an English librettist and classical scholar. Further revised by John Carey. Sections include the English to Latin dictionary, the Roman calendar, Christian names of men and women and the different ages of the Latin Tongue. With the previous owner's ink gift inscription to the half title page, from one 'I. G. Irwin' for one, 'Francis H. Blackall&apos. In full tree calf rebacked binding. Externally, very smart with some shelf wear to the edges. A few small marks to the boards. Fading to the spine. Internally, binding strained but still firmly bound. Pages age-toned but generally bright and clean. Ink inscription to the half title page. Previous owner's ink signature to the title page. Spotting throughout. A few marks throughout. Very Good . Ill.: None. Very Good .

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