Universal Pronouncing Dictionary of Biography and Mythology, Joseph Thomas, J.B. Lippincott Company, 1896

A smart, full leather bound copy of this heavyweight Dictionary of more than 2,500 pages and of very substantial form.

Universal Pronouncing Dictionary of Biography and Mythology, by Joseph Thomas, M.D., LL.D. New Edition, Thoroughly Revised and Greatly Enlarged.

Published by J.B. Lippincott Company, Philadelphia and London, 1896. 

A very good hardback in full sheepskin leather binding, with raised bands and red and black morocco labels, with gilt titles and lined decoration. The leather with some shelf wear and bumping, and edges of boards are worn. Despite the huge size and weight of the text block, binding is sound.

Endpapers with printed Publisher's advertisements. Bookplate to first pastedown of 'Vernon Watney' - possibly of the Watney brewing family, and a politician (1860-1928), although we cannot confirm ?

Text is in lovely condition throughout with no foxing. Text block edge with feathered marbling, now rather faded. A few pages with minor dings at text block edge.

A handsome addition to a dictionary collector's library.

Text in English.

Prelims + iii-xii + 5-2550pp (the numbering system is odd, but nothing is missing - matches the Contents Page).

Weight approximately 3.8kg (unpacked).

Dimensions: Approximately 274mm high x 198mm wide x 115mm deep. Substantial.