1746 2Vol Thesaurus Linguae Latinae Compendiarius Robert Ainsworth

Description: Click here to see our other books! Thesaurus Linguae Latinae Compendiarius: or, a Compendious Dictionary of the Latin Tongue: Designed for the Use of the British Nations: in Three Parts. Robert Ainsworth; Samuel Patrick [ed.] 1741 Published for W. Mount, T. Page et al by Charles Ackers : London 11.5" by 8.5" Unpaginated SUMMARY A scarce mid-eighteenth century 'Dictionary of the Latin Tongue', from a leading scholar of the day. Leather Binding,Original Binding,Scarce Overall Condition: Very Good Indeed This book weighs 5 KG when packed UK Postage: £ 4.49 US Postage: £ 42.99 EU Postage: £ 27.99 European Postage: £ 45.99 Asia Postage: £ 74.99 Worldwide Postage: £ 129.99 DESCRIPTION This is the scarce, revised, 1741 second edition of this work, with additions and improvements from schoolmaster and scholar Samuel Patrick, for some years the second master at Charterhouse School.This was a well known work in its day, authored by Robert Ainsworth, a Latin lexicographer who explains in his preface that the motivation for these volumes was to do 'a service to learning'. This educational work, subtitled a 'Compendious Dictionary of the Latin Tongue: Designed for the Use of the British Nations', also includes the Roman calendar, units of measurements and a chronology of Roman kings and consuls.ESTC reference no. T88539 CONDITION In the original full reverse calf binding. Externally, in remarkably smart condition for age. Bumping to extremities, with rubbing to heads of spines and wear to spine labels. Hinges of both volumes slightly strained but remain firm. Otherwise, firmly bound. Heavier foxing to first and last few pages, with the odd mark throughout. Pages age toned due to paper type. Overall Condition: Very Good Indeed GLOSSARY OF TERMS Overall Condition (Dustwrapper condition rating is shown after that for the book itself, where a dustwrapper is present) Fine - Very well preserved copy showing very little wear Very Good Indeed - Only one or two minor faults, really a very attractive copy Very Good - Quite a wide term meaning no major faults but probably several smaller ones often expected given the age of the book, but still a respectable copy Good - Meaning not very good. Some more serious faults as will be described in the condition report under 'condition' Good Only - Meaning one or more faults that could really do with repair Fair - As with good only above but with other faults leaving a compromised copy even after repair Poor - Really bad and possibly seriously incomplete. We only sell books in this condition where their rarity or value makes them attractive none the less. Major defects will be described. GUARANTEE We offer a full money back guarantee on our descriptions. Please ask for details and conditions. We prefer PAYPAL. If you pay via PAYPAL we will post the item off the same or the next working day with the postage you have selected. Please note we cannot accept USD cheques

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