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Notes:

This leaf is from “A Guide to Tongues” by John Minsheu, and is said to be the first Comparative Linguistic Dictionary, brought out in England and apparently the first book ever sold by subscription in advance. This dictionary is compiled of eleven languages. It was printed at the charges of the author for John Browne, "Bibliopola", a bookseller, London, 1617. The recto side of this leaf is page 21; the verso side is page 22.

Date Created:

1617-01-01T00:00:00Z

Data Provider:

Western Michigan University. Libraries

Collection:

Pages from the Past

Place:

London (England)

Subject Topic:

Printing--Specimens, detached leaves, and dictionaries

Rights:

The digital version is available for education use under ‘Fair Use’ guidelines. For additional permission and further information contact the WMU Libraries: lib-dc@wmich.edu

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