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Click here to see our other books! Linguae Latinae Liber Dictionarius Quadripartitus. A Latine Dictionary, In Four Parts, I. An English-Latine. II. A Latine-Classical. III. A Latine-Proper. IV. A Latine-Barbarous. Wherein The Latine and English are adjusted, with what care might be, both as to Stock of Words and Properties of Speech. Adam Littleton 1684 T. Baffet; J. Wright; R. Chiswell : London 10" by 7.5" [12], A-Dddddddd4 SUMMARY An early edition of Adam Littleton's comprehensive Latin dictionary, in four parts. Early Edition,Illustrated,Leather Binding,Very Scarce Overall Condition: Good Only This book weighs 3 KG when packed UK Postage: £ 3.99 US Postage: £ 36.99 EU Postage : £ 25.99 European Postage: £ 27.99 Asia Postage: £ 47.99 Worldwide Postage: £ 69.99 DESCRIPTION A very scarce early edition. In full calf binding. With an engraved frontispiece of the Biblioteca Palatina, and two illustrated maps. Collated complete. A detailed latin dictionary, in four parts. Consisting of English-Latin, Latin-Classical, Latin-Proper, and Latin-Barbarous. In the English-Latin section, more words and properties of the language were set down, by several thousands, than in any other dictionary at the time. Including the most common Christian names of men and women, rendered into latin. Adam Littleton was an English cleric and lexicographer. He was a strong opponent of the parliamentary visitation at the University of Oxford, and was thus expelled from the university in 1648. Charles II appointed him a royal chaplain in 1670. He then went on to become prebendary of Westminster Abbey, rector of St. Botolph, Aldersgate and chaplain to Prince Rupert of the Rhine. With the previous owner's ink inscription, dated 1798 to the front free endpaper, and another ink signature to the rear free endpaper. A-Dddddddd4 CONDITION In full calf binding. Externally, a trifle rubbed. Rubbing to the extremities. Marks to the boards. Rear joint starting. Front board loosening. Could become detached upon further handling. Rear hinge strained but still firm. Tape to the edges of the paste-downs. Marks and offsetting to the paste-downs. Age-toning, creasing and marks to the free endpapers. Ink inscriptions to both free endpapers. Stamp for 'Cornwell House' to the front free endpaper. Internally, binding almost detached between pages F4 and G. Creasing and tears to the front of the volume. Age-toning throughout with handling marks and scattered ink marks, although the text is generally still clear and legible. Heavier ink marks between pages rrr-ss3. Loss to page gggg. Overall Condition: Good Only GLOSSARY OF TERMS Overall Condition (Dustwrapper condition rating is shown after that for the book itself, where a dustwrapper is present) Fine - Very well preserved copy showing very little wear Very Good Indeed - Only one or two minor faults, really a very attractive copy Very Good - Quite a wide term meaning no major faults but probably several smaller ones often expected given the age of the book, but still a respectable copy Good - Meaning not very good. Some more serious faults as will be described in the condition report under 'condition' Good Only - Meaning one or more faults that could really do with repair Fair - As with good only above but with other faults leaving a compromised copy even after repair Poor - Really bad and possibly seriously incomplete. We only sell books in this condition where their rarity or value makes them attractive none the less. Major defects will be described. GUARANTEE We offer a full money back guarantee on our descriptions. Please ask for details and conditions. We prefer PAYPAL. If you pay via PAYPAL we will post the item off the same or the next working day with the postage you have selected. Please note we cannot accept USD cheques