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The New World of Words: Or, Universal English Dictionary. Containing An Account of the Original or Proper Sense, and Various Significations of all Hard Words derived from other Languages, viz. Hebrew, Arabick, Syriack, Greek, Latin, Italian, French, Spanish, British, Saxon, Danish, Dutch, &c. as now made use of in our English Tongue Author: Edward Phillips; John Kersey [ed.] Title: The New World of Words: Or, Universal English Dictionary. Containing An Account of the Original or Proper Sense, and Various Significations of all Hard Words derived from other Languages, viz. Hebrew, Arabick, Syriack, Greek, Latin, Italian, French, Spanish, British, Saxon, Danish, Dutch, &c. as now made use of in our English Tongue Publication: London: Printed for J. Phillips, at the King's-Arms in S. Paul's Church-Yard; N. Rhodes, at the Star, the Corner of Bride-Lane, in Fleet-street; and J. Taylor, at the Ship in St. Paul's Church-Yard, 1706 Description: Very Good +. London: Printed for J. Phillips, at the King's-Arms in S. Paul's Church-Yard; N. Rhodes, at the Star, the Corner of Bride-Lane, in Fleet-street; and J. Taylor, at the Ship in St. Paul's Church-Yard, 1706. Folio. Unpaginated; A2 A-Z4 2a-2b4 2A-2L4 2M2 2*M1 3A-3V4 4A-4O4 5A-5Z4; lacks engraved frontispiece. Recently rebound in full Cambridge-style calf with six raised bands to spine, red leather title label, and new endpapers. Tight in binding; marginal spotting and soiling though text remains legible throughout. A handsomely bound, Very Good or better copy. According to Starnes and Noyes, Kersey's revisions to this edition were so extensive that this work should be considered an entirely new dictionary. Moreover, this was a "universal dictionary, so intelligently planned and executed as to constitute a distinguished performance and a worthy forerunner of Johnson." (Starnes and Noyes. The English Dictionary from Cawdrey to Johnson 1604-1705, p. 84) [ESTC No: T101516]. Seller ID: 30172 Subject: 18th Century, England / English Writers, Language, Reference Capitol Hill Books is a used bookstore located on historic Capitol Hill in Washington DC, with three floors of quality used books, first editions, and rare books. [Note: Our online inventory is stored and managed at a separate location from at our brick and mortar shop. If you have a question about an item listed online, please send a direct message here rather than calling the store so that we can make sure someone familiar with the item in question can respond.] Terms Books described only as First Editions are First Printings unless otherwise specified. All items are guaranteed to be as described or they may be returned within 30 days of receipt for a full refund. All orders ship within two business days. Standard mail is USPS Media Mail. Expedited and international shipping are also available (please contact for estimates). We offer combined shipping on multiple orders. This listing was created by Bibliopolis.