1846 Bolles Phonographic Pronouncing Dictionary Leather Antique Book Hathaway

Antique 1846 Dictionary – William Bolles Offered here is an original 1846 edition of An Explanatory and Phonographic Pronouncing Dictionary of the English Language, edited by William Bolles and published by Bolles Williams, New London, Connecticut. This substantial volume features: * Complete phonographic pronouncing dictionary of the English language * Vocabulary of Greek, Latin, Scripture, Christian, and Geographical names with pronunciations * Foreign words and phrases often found in English literature * Tables of money values across European nations in the mid-19th century Binding Condition: * Original full leather binding with significant wear * Spine cracked, covers detached, and leather heavily rubbed * Pages show age toning, water stains, and foxing * Old ownership signatures inside, including S. G. Hathaway Jr., which may add historical provenance * Despite condition issues, the book remains a complete and authentic 19th-century reference work Historical Interest: This dictionary reflects mid-19th century efforts to standardize English pronunciation and orthography. Early phonographic systems like Bolles’ influenced later lexicographers and educational publishing in America. 📐 Item Details * Title: An Explanatory and Phonographic Pronouncing Dictionary of the English Language * Editor: William Bolles * Publisher: Bolles Williams, New London, CT * Date: 1846 * Binding: Full leather, large thick volume * Pages: ~944 (complete)