A spelling dictionary of the English language, 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.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Newbery, John, 1713-1767.

Standardized Title:

Easy spelling-dictionary

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

English language--Orthography.

English language.

English language--Orthography and spelling.

Miniature books--Specimens.

Miniature books.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (336p. )

Other Title:

Spelling dictionary of the English language,

Place of Publication:

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

Notes:

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.

Cited in:

Alston, IV.577

Roscoe, J 268 (14)

English Short Title Catalog, T134549.

OCLC:

642390143