Nathan Bailey — An Universal Etymological English Dictionary

London, Various, 1757 . Leather. An early edition of Bailey's dictionary from the eighteenth century rebound in leather. Early edition of An Universal Etymological English Dictionary by Nathan Bailey rebound in quarter calf with marbled boards. A lovely copy of the most popular dictionary in eighteenth century England, completing thirty editions with its last being in 1802. Bailey's dictionary is known as one of the first English dictionaries to focus on defining words of common usage as well as lesser known, difficult words. Nathan Bailey was the author of several dictionaries including Dictionarium Britannicum. Rebound with no endpapers, blanks, or a half title.  Rebound in quarter calf with marbled boards. Externally, smart. There is some light rubbing to the head and tail of the spine, and some bumping to the extremities. The front hinge is strained but firm. Internally, firmly bound. The pages are bright and clean with the odd spot and light age toning. Very Good Indeed . Ill.: None. Very Good Indeed .