The Ricky Jay Collection Part II
Sat, Oct 28, 2023 12:00PM EDT
Lot 150
GROSE, Francis (1731 – 91). Two Works on Slang, Including: ...
Estimate: $500 - $1,000
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GROSE, Francis (1731?91).?TWO WORKS ON SLANG, INCLUDING:?A Classical Dictionary of the Vulgar Tongue. London: Printed for S. Hooper, 1788. Second edition, corrected and enlarged. Small 4to. Tears in gutters to prelims, lightly browned; very good. [Together with]: Lexicon Balatronicum. A Dictionary of Buckish Slang, University Wit, and Pickpocket Eloquence. London: Printed for C. Chappel, 1811. 8vo. Lacks folding frontis. (rarely found), else good to very good with usual spotting and browning. Matching one third smooth calf over marbled boards, spines in six compartments with gilt-lettered title and author labels. Joints worn, general shelfwear.
