Joseph Baretti [Giuseppe Marc'Antonio Baretti] — An English and Italian Dictionary

Florence , John Marenigh, 1816. Vellum. The very scarce first Florentine edition of Joseph Baretti's popular English-Italian dictionary, bound in vellum. The first Florentine edition, carefully revised and corrected. "Containing many words and phrases which have never appeared in any former editions of this work". Volume the Second only, being the English-Italian dictionary. Very scarce edition.Bound in contemporary full vellum, lacking spine label. Bound with the original half title and contemporary endpapers. The successful work of Italian literary critic, poet, translator and linguist Giuseppe Marc'Antonio Baretti, often known as Joseph Baretti, the name he used during his years in England. This dictionary became the standard reference work of its kind, going through numerous reprints and revisions and helping to promote a renewed interest in the Italian language.  Bound in contemporary full vellum, lacking spine label. Externally, with yellowing and marks to the boards. Rubbing to the extremities. Worming to the spine. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are generally bright and clean, with occasional spots throughout. Good . Ill.: None. Good .