A Critical and Analytical Dissertation on the Names of Persons

Published by Printed for the Author by J. Nichols and Son, London, 1822

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A scarce copy of this charming volume observing the origins, uses and developments of names. First and only edition.Bound in quarter morocco, with paper covered boards.Discussing the origin and use of names, with general remarks upon those of the Normans, English, Scotch, Irish &c. With a section on the derivation of common English surnames and another on names from the several parts of the body and the "mischievous consequences of compounding them exemplified".With three pages of advertisements. Following this is a 72-page block of blank leaves bound-in, presumably for the owner to take their own notes.Written by one John Henry Brady.From the library of Cornelius Walford (1827-1885) an English writer on insurance. Bound in quarter morocco, with paper covered boards.Externally, smart, with marks and rubbing to the extremities. Bookplate of one Cornelius Walford and an additional smaller ex libris plate to the front paste down. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are generally bright and clean, with occasional spots. Very Good.

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Title
A Critical and Analytical Dissertation on the Names of Persons
Author
John Henry Brady
Publisher
Printed for the Author by J. Nichols and Son, London
Publication year
1822
Condition
Very Good
Book Type
book
Binding
Leather
Illustrator
None
Edition
First edition.
Item weight
0.5 kilograms
Dimensions
7.5" by 4.5"

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