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Click here to see our other books! A Critical Pronouncing Dictionary and Expositor of the English Language: In which, not only the Meaning of every Word is clearly explained, and the Sound of every Syllable distinctly shown, but, where Words are subject to different Pronunciations, the Authorities of our best Pronouncing Dictionaries are fully Exhibited the Reason for each are largely displayed, and the Preferable Pronunciation is pointed out. To which are prefixed, Principles of English Pronunciation: in which the Sound of Letters, Syllables, and Words, are critically investigated, and systematically arranged; the Influence of the Greek and Latin Accent and Quantity, on the Accent and Quantity of thee English, is thoroughly examined, and clearly defined; and the Analogies of the Language are so fully shown as to lay the Foundation of a Consistent and Rational Pronunciation. Likewise, Rules to be observed by the Natives of Scotland, Ireland, and London, for avoiding their respective peculiarities; and Directions to Foreigners, for acquiring a Knowledge of the Use of this Dictionary John Walker 1818 Printed by A. Wilson for T. Cadell and W. Davies; G. Wilkie; et al. : London 8" by 5" 602p. SUMMARY An interesting dictionary to English pronunciation by John Walker, a later edition. Leather Binding,Rebound Overall Condition: Very Good This book weighs 0.75 KG when packed UK Postage: £ 3.99 US Postage: £ 19.99 EU Postage : £ 15.99 European Postage: £ 16.99 Asia Postage: £ 21.99 Worldwide Postage: £ 25.99 DESCRIPTION Nineteenth edition of this work. A dictionary of pronunciation of the English language, with useful tips on letters, syllables, and words and directions for foreigners. CONDITION Rebound in half calf over marbled boards, renewed endpapers. Externally generally smart with some shelf wear, rubbed to spine and extremities, some fading to back strip. W. Bowman's bookplate to front pastedown, most likely bookseller and stationer of Tunbridge Wells. Internally, firmly bound. Light spotting to first few leaves, otherwise pages generally bright and clean. 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