sought-after ! 1833 Walker’s Critical Pronouncing Dictionary, Antique Leather Reference Book

This is a nearly 200 year old copy of John Walker’s “Critical Pronouncing Dictionary, and Expositor of the English Language; in which the Meaning of Every Word is Explained, and the Sound of Every Syllable Distinctly Shown; and where Words are Subject to Different Pronunciations, the Preferable One is Pointed Out by Being Placed First. With Directions to Foreigners, for Acquiring a Knowledge of the Use of this Dictionary.” Published in recent York, by Andrus and Judd, in 1833. First Pocket Edition.

This 191 year old antiquarian dictionary is a sought-after reference book of the English Language written by one of the magnificent lexicographers of the 1800s, wrapped up in a beautifully bound full-leather binding.

This collector's item has been exceptionally well preserved and remains in very good condition. Complete in one single volume, this volume measures approximately 6” tall by 4” wide and contains 336 printed pages. Arranged in a double column format.