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BARCLAY, James.
A Complete and Universal Dictionary of the English Language.
Comprehending The Exploration, Pronunciation, Origin & Synonymics of each Word; An Epitome of the History of England to the present time; A Description of the Counties, Cities & Market Towns of Great Britain and of the Kingdoms, States, Provinces & Cities in the known World, with a Variety of other useful information. A New Edition enlarged, improved & adapted to the present state of Science. [Bound With:] A Collection of the Principal Flags of all Nations in the World; from the Best Authorities.
Publisher: Bungay: Printed & Published by Brightly & Childs, 1812–13
Stock code: 31193
Price: £750 Currency Conversion
Quarto. Contemporary full tree calf, rebacked to style with smooth spine gilt in compartments. Engraved frontispiece, title, and 48 plates and maps, of which 21 are hand-tinted maps with original colour (3 folding), engraved by J. Barlow, published by C. Brightly and E. Kinnersley. Flags in the supplementary work all hand-coloured. Some minor wear to covers, some foxing in text, still a good copy.
