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Language.- Nares (Robert) Elements of Orthoepy: containing a distinct view of the whole analogy of the English Language; so far as it relates to Pronunciation, Accent, and Quantity, first edition, Printed for T.Payne and Son, 1784 § Grose (Francis) A Provincial Glossary, with a Collection of Local Proverbs, and Popular Superstitions, 3 parts in 1, first edition, 1787; and 5 others, Language & Dictionaries, 8vo et infra (7)
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Language.- Nares (Robert) Elements of Orthoepy: containing a distinct view of the whole analogy of the English Language; so far as it relates to Pronunciation, Accent, and Quantity, first edition, preliminaries foxed, some spotting or light foxing elsewhere, 19th century half calf, spine worn, rubbed, Printed for T.Payne and Son, 1784 § Grose (Francis) A Provincial Glossary, with a Collection of Local Proverbs, and Popular Superstitions, 3 parts in 1, first edition, sig. *K (A Supplement...) present, 2 advertisement leaves at end, some spotting, 19th century half calf, spine gilt, for S. Hooper, 1787; and 5 others, Language & Dictionaries, 8vo et infra (7)
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Language.- Nares (Robert) Elements of Orthoepy: containing a distinct view of the whole analogy of the English Language; so far as it relates to Pronunciation, Accent, and Quantity, first edition, preliminaries foxed, some spotting or light foxing elsewhere, 19th century half calf, spine worn, rubbed, Printed for T.Payne and Son, 1784 § Grose (Francis) A Provincial Glossary, with a Collection of Local Proverbs, and Popular Superstitions, 3 parts in 1, first edition, sig. *K (A Supplement...) present, 2 advertisement leaves at end, some spotting, 19th century half calf, spine gilt, for S. Hooper, 1787; and 5 others, Language & Dictionaries, 8vo et infra (7)