Sir William Smith — A Smaller Dictionary of the Bible

London, John Murray, 1914 . Leather. A beautifully bound example of Sir William Smith's extensively illustrated dictionary of biblical terms and events, in a sumptuous tree calf signed binding from Bickers. The second impression of the popular edition of this work, which was first published in 1866.In a tree calf signed binding by Bickers.Illustrated with a frontispiece, six folding maps, and further vignette illustrations. Collated, complete.English lexicographer Sir William Smith presents a dictionary with concise entries on biblical names, places, customs, and historical events.This is a condensed version of his larger 'Dictionary of the Bible' (1860-1865), and is intended for younger readers and students.With the inscription of B. G. L. Martin, dated April 1919, to a front blank. In a full tree calf signed binding, with extensive gilt detailing to back strip. Externally, fine. Inscription to a front blank. Internally, firmly bound. Pages exceptionally clean and bright. Fine . Ill.: Not Stated. Fine .