Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham Brewer, 1896

A very smart copy of Brewer's Phrase and Fable, which is a rather wonderful publication which explains the origins of many famous phrases, including an exploration of myths and folklore. It can be difficult to find a nice 19th Century copy of this book as they tend to be in poor condition due to the weight of the huge textblock approaching 1500 pages. This copy has been professionally rebound in maroon cloth and presents the book beautifully.

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Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, Giving The Derivation, Source, or Origin of Common Phrases, Allusions, and Words that have a Tale to Tell. By The Rev. E. Cobham Brewer, LL.D. New edition Revised, Corrected, and Enlarged. To Which is Added A Concise Bibliography of English Literature.

Published by Cassell and Company, Limited; London, Paris & Melbourne, 1896. New edition Revised, Corrected, and Enlarged - title page lists the print position as being the 103rd Thousand. This new edition was first issued in 1895 and was effectively the 2nd version of the original book which had previously been published in 1870. This new edition has been continuously revised and updated ever since.

A near fine attractive hardback volume which has been bound in a later maroon cloth, with gilt title to spine. Binding is crisp and clean, and everything is soundly bound. The Book is bound with white card endpapers.

Text is near fine throughout - bright and clear. One small marginal nick at the lower edge of the final page of advertisements. Overall, a very attractive book.

Text in English.

Half title + Frontispiece portrait + tissue guard + Title + 2pp Preface + 1440pp + 14pp Publisher's advertisements.

Dimensions: Approximately 220mm high x 160mm wide x 90mm deep.

Weight: Approximately 2.04kg (unpacked).