A spelling dictionary of the English language, [electronic resource] : on a new plan, For the Use of Young Gentlemen, Ladies, and Foreigners. Published by the King's Authority. To which is prefixed, a compendious English grammar; With a concise Historical Account of the Language. And at the end are added, rules for speaking and writing English, and Directions for Addressing Persons of Distinction.

A spelling dictionary of the English language, [electronic resource] : on a new plan, For the Use of Young Gentlemen, Ladies, and Foreigners. Published by the King's Authority. To which is prefixed, a compendious English grammar; With a concise Historical Account of the Language. And at the end are added, rules for speaking and writing English, and Directions for Addressing Persons of Distinction.

Easy spelling-dictionary

London : printed for T. Carnan, in St. Paul's Church-Yard, [1786]

Great Britain -- England -- London.

English

336p. ; 32⁰.

The dedication signed by John Newbery, the compiler.
First published in 1745 as 'An easy spelling-dictionary' which formed volume 3 of the first edition of 'The circle of the sciences', but was afterwards discontinued as part of the series and became a separate publication entitled 'A spelling dictionary of the English language on a new plan' (Roscoe J71).
Price from imprint: price One Shilling bound.
Reproduction of original from British Library.

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Alston, IV.577
Roscoe, J 268 (14)
English Short Title Catalog, T134549.

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