The dictionary of phrase and fable

BREWER, E[benezer] Cobham

Published by Cassell, Petter, & Galpin [c.1872], London, 1872

About this Item

In 15 parts. Stitched, as issued, in original publisher's orange printed paper wrappers. Some loss, chipping, and spots of marking to all extremities, parts 3 and 5 without upper wrappers, lower wrappers of parts 3, 13, and 15 detached, both wraps of part 10 detached, gatherings of parts 5 and 10 separating. Overall internally clean and crisp but for some light foxing. A rare survival, in the original 15 separate parts, of this seminal dictionary of proverbs and folklore by lexicographer, Ebenezer Cobham Brewer (1810-1897), which was first published in 1870. Rare in this state, with COPAC recording a single copy (Cambridge). Size: 8vo. Seller Inventory # AQ14059

Bibliographic Details

Title: The dictionary of phrase and fable

Publisher: Cassell, Petter, & Galpin [c.1872], London

Publication Date: 1872

Binding: Soft cover

Edition: Third edition.