1805 Restoration of the Ancient Modes of Bestowing Names G. Dyer Scarce 1st

Description: Click here to see our other books! A Restoration of the Ancient Modes of Bestowing Names on the Rivers, Hills, Vallies, Plains, and Settlements of Britain; Recorded in no Author. Exemplified in the Derivations of Roman-British, and Later Denominations of Districts, Names of the Principal Towns, and Appellations of the Features of Nature. From Which Nearly all the Explanations Given to These Terms, by Verstegan, Skinner, Vallancey, Bryant, Borlase, Whitaker, Pryce, Macpherson, and Other Etymologists, are Shewn to be Unfounded. To This a Treatise are Prefixed, the Principles by Which Names Were Originally Formed, From Their Primitive Gaelic Roots G. Dyer; [Gilbert Dyer] 1805 G. Dyer; J. Johnson; Longman, Hurst, Rees, and Orme; et al : Exeter; London 8.5" by 5.5" 314pp SUMMARY A scarce first edition history of England by Gilbert Dyer, looking at the etymological history of Britain. First Edition,Original Binding,Scarce Overall Condition: Very Good This book weighs 0.75 KG when packed UK Postage: £ 3.99 US Postage: £ 19.99 EU Postage: £ 15.99 European Postage: £ 16.99 Asia Postage: £ 21.99 Worldwide Postage: £ 25.99 DESCRIPTION The scarce first edition. An interesting look at the historical techniques for naming settlements of all sizes in Britain. Looking at Britain from an etymological view, Gilbert Dyer traces various place and river names back to their Gaelic and other Ancient origins. Gilbert Dyer was a bookseller based in Exeter, noted for his circulating library. CONDITION In a quarter cloth binding with paper to the boards. Externally, generally smart. Light rubbing to the spine, nand a little heavier rubbing to the boards. Minor marks to the boards, including a small damp stain to the tail of the rear board. Light bumping to the extremities. Crack to the head of the front joint. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are lightly age-toned and clean with only a few light handling marks. Overall Condition: Very Good GLOSSARY OF TERMS Overall Condition (Dustwrapper condition rating is shown after that for the book itself, where a dustwrapper is present) Fine - Very well preserved copy showing very little wear Very Good Indeed - Only one or two minor faults, really a very attractive copy Very Good - Quite a wide term meaning no major faults but probably several smaller ones often expected given the age of the book, but still a respectable copy Good - Meaning not very good. Some more serious faults as will be described in the condition report under 'condition' Good Only - Meaning one or more faults that could really do with repair Fair - As with good only above but with other faults leaving a compromised copy even after repair Poor - Really bad and possibly seriously incomplete. We only sell books in this condition where their rarity or value makes them attractive none the less. Major defects will be described. GUARANTEE We offer a full money back guarantee on our descriptions. Please ask for details and conditions. We prefer PAYPAL. If you pay via PAYPAL we will post the item off the same or the next working day with the postage you have selected. Please note we cannot accept USD cheques

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