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Click here to see our other books! Antiquae Linguae Britannicae Thesaurus: being a British, or Welsh-English Dictionary: containing some thousands of British words more than any Welsh dictionary hitherto published. All the authorities or examples which the learned Dr Davies gives, in his British-Latin dictionary, from ancient poets, historians, &c are inserted in this, as they are accurate proofs of the significations assign'd to those words: and the words which are added, are often exemplified in the same manner And to make this work more compleat, besides the explications and etymologies of words, many valuable British antiquities are interspersed through all the pats of it To which is prefix'd A compendius and comprehensive Welsh Grammar, with all the rules in English Rev Thomas Richards 1815 R. Jones : Dolgelley 8.5" by 5" xvi, 476pp. SUMMARY The third edition of this Welsh-English dictionary by the Rev Thomas Richards of Coychurch. Early Edition,Leather Binding,Rebound Overall Condition: Very Good This book weighs 1 KG when packed UK Postage: £ 3.99 US Postage: £ 22.99 EU Postage : £ 16.99 European Postage: £ 17.99 Asia Postage: £ 22.99 Worldwide Postage: £ 28.99 DESCRIPTION The third edition of this work, originally published in 1753. Uncommon in all editions. Featuring an exhaustive and complete Welsh-English dictionary, also with a compendious Welsh grammar with all rules in English and Welsh proverbs. No half title as issued. This was used by Dr Samuel Johnson in compiling 'A Dictionary of the English Language' in 1755. No advertising leaf to rear as called for in this edition. Compiled by the Rev Thomas Richards of Coychurch, Welsh curate from Coychurch in the 18th century. This is his most well-known work. CONDITION In full calf binding, titles in gilt to red calf spine label. Externally sound with light loss to tail of spine, boards lightly marked and rubbed, light rubbing to spine. Griffith Griffith inscription to front free endpaper, dated 1818. Minor closed tear to front free endpaper, not affecting text. Internally, firmly bound. Light spotting to odd leaf, pages otherwise generally very clean throughout. Overall Condition: Very Good 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