Smallest English Dictionary in the World. Comprising: besides the ordinary and newest words in the language, short explanations of a large number of scientific, philosophical, literary and technical terms. Bryce, David & Son. Glasgow. Circa 1896. Original gilded metal case with magnifier and loop at top. 384 pages.Engraved portrait of Johnson. "Cole's English Dictionary" - front cover and blank rear cover. 19 x 28 mm. Original red leather. On this promotional edition of the 'smallest dictionary in the world' there is "COLE'S ENGLISH DICTIONARY" on the front cover and , but not, as in some examples, "FROM COLE'S BOOK ARCADE MELBOURNE" on the back -one of three Australian promo editions known. Cole's Arcade was a heavily promoted late Victorian bookshop, the largest in the world at that time. A similar example of this book, but without the advertising promotional on the covers, can be found in Her Majesty Queen Mary's Dolls' House at Windsor Castle. Bondy, 106. Garbett, 25. Pistner, B233:7. Spielmann, 464. Welsh, 2406.