Objects of Desire
Wed, Feb 25, 2026 10:00AM EST
Lot 145
BAILEY, Nathan. An Universal Etymological English Dictionary.
Estimate: $80 - $120
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BAILEY, Nathan ( -1742). An Universal Etymological English Dictionary. 11th Edition.
Publisher: Ware, Ward, Knapton, Longman, Shewell, Hett, Hitch, Hodges, Austen, Pemberton, and Rivington, London. MDCCXLV [1745].
8vo. Full leather bound, with raised spine. Gilt borders.
H: 8 1/8 W: 5 3/8 D: 2 1/2 in.
Poor. Spine split at "HE" section, "Hermetical." Front board detached. Spine has significant losses. Covers rubbed, scuffed, and bumped. Corners bumped, scuffed, and rubbed with losses. Slight toning. Leather losses at back panel and hinge.
Ink inscriptions: "Charlotte Howard's book, 1771," and "John A Davidson's book, 1965."
Book citation pasted to interior front board.
Publisher: Ware, Ward, Knapton, Longman, Shewell, Hett, Hitch, Hodges, Austen, Pemberton, and Rivington, London. MDCCXLV [1745].
8vo. Full leather bound, with raised spine. Gilt borders.
H: 8 1/8 W: 5 3/8 D: 2 1/2 in.
Condition
Ink inscriptions: "Charlotte Howard's book, 1771," and "John A Davidson's book, 1965."
Book citation pasted to interior front board.
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From the Estate of John A. Davidson, Jr. Proceeds to benefit the APL of Lorain County and the Dittrick Museum, CWRU.
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