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Lippincott’s Universal Pronouncing Dictionary of Biography and Mythology: Containing Memoirs of the Eminent Persons of All Ages and Countries by J. Thomas. Includes the much intriguing and humorous “A Table of Doubtful Pronunciations.” Second edition. Revised and expanded. Was published to rave reviews by leading newspapers, journals and scholars. ***A beautiful copy of this impressive tome of knowledge*** Published in 1885 by J. B. Lippincott in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. 2,550 pages, approximately 50,000 entries. In original publisher’s sheepskin leather binding with gilt lettering, two morocco leather spine labels with gilt lettering. All edges marbled, publisher ads as endpapers. An entirely new edition greatly expanded upon which took many years to produce; it was published 15 years after the first edition. Imperial octavo that is quarto sized, 10.5” x 7” and 4.5” thick! 8.5 lbs OVERALL CONDITION: VG or better! CONDITION: This book/massive tome of knowledge is in beautiful VERY GOOD or better condition (it is in great shape given its age, massive proportions and delicate sheepskin binding). The spine is square, hinges cracked but holding - just a little loose. First half a dozen pages are very loose but just attached. Other pages firmly attached. Boards are rubbed (particularly the edges) and fraying a bit with a few areas of soiling. Edges are a little dusty with a few spots of foxing. Interior is clean with bright white pages and no writing, stickers or ex libris marks. Some foxing, age toning and old mildew stains on the endpapers and the occasional sign of handling like a light page crease, a few bent page corners or some finger handling. A great copy rarely seen in this—relatively—higher grade condition! Please view the pictures as they are an important part of the condition and content information. More pictures available upon request. I would be happy to combine shipping on multiple items purchased to save you money. I have been selling and buying on eBay for over 10 years and have a 100% satisfaction rating, and offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee 30-day return policy. Give me a follow and check out my eBay store: I have thousands of highly collectible books to list in the coming weeks and months!
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