Title: Bryce's Thumb English Dictionary: comprising: besides the ordinary and newest words in the language short explanations of a large number of scientific, philosophical, literary, and technical terms.
Publisher: David Bryce and Sons, Glasgow.
Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition: Fair
Edition: 1st Edition
No date but c.1892-1910. 386 printed pages. Frontispiece portrait of Dr Johnson. Print presents vertically on the page apart from the prelimianry pages and Preface that are conventionally printed in the horizontal. Contemporary owner's inscription to preliminary blank leaf. Slight stain on pages 179-80. A few edges with extremely mild toning. Miniature book. 57 x 43 mm. Original blind-ruled, full, maroon, reverse calf. Yapp edges. Upper cover lettered in gilt; rounded corners (some very slight wear and mild handling patina).