George Crabb / English synonyms explained in alphabetical order with copious

Description: English synonyms explained, in alphabetical order; with copious illustrations and examples drawn from the best writers ... First American, from the second London edition, greatly enlarged and corrected Author: Crabb, George Title: English synonyms explained, in alphabetical order; with copious illustrations and examples drawn from the best writers ... First American, from the second London edition, greatly enlarged and corrected Publication: Boston: Charles Ewer, 1819 Description: First American edition, thick 8vo, pp. 1006; text in double column; full contemporary calf, black morocco label on spine; extremities a little chipped and joints tender, else a good copy or better. Early ownership signature of "B. B. Wisner." Benjamin Blydenberg Wisner (1794-1835) was Secretary of the American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions. Crabb (1778-1851) "commenced the study of medicine, but being unable to endure the dissecting room resigned his medical studies to become assistant to a bookseller" (DNB) and wrote a number of legal digests and schoolbooks. His English Synonyms was perhaps his most successful work, and in one form or another remains in print today. American Imprints 47740; Vancil, p. 62. Seller ID: 64499 Subject: Dictionaries, Language Rulon-Miller Books buys and sells rare, fine and unusual books in many fields, with an emphasis on language, early and unusual printing, voyages and travel, archives, and appraisal services. Catalogs issued regularly. We are members of the Antiquarian Booksellers' Association of America (ABAA). Guarantee All books are guaranteed genuine as described, and are returnable for any reason during the two weeks after receipt. Please notify us as soon as possible if an item is being returned, so that we might make it available to another customer. Shipping We are happy to ship to buyers outside of the United States. Please contact us for an exact shipping quote. All books shipped to US destinations are sent US Post Office Media Mail. We are happy to send via Priority Mail upon request for the cost of shipping. Priority delivery typically takes 3 to 5 days, but may be longer, especially during the holidays. Faster shipping is available, please contact us for a price quote. For international purchases please contact us directly. We will combine shipping on items purchased at the same time. Feedback We leave feedback for buyers once they have posted feedback for us. If you are unhappy with any aspect of a transaction with us, please contact us immediately. We work hard to keep buyers happy and to resolve the rare problem promptly.This listing was created by Bibliopolis.

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Location: Saint Paul, Minnesota

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