Allibone's Dictionary circa 1850's

Allibone's Dictionary

Samuel Austin Allibone was a Philadelphia lexicographer and librarian. This collection contains 32 manuscript volumes, preparatory to A Critical Dictionary of English Literature (Philadelphia, 1858, 1871). Includes a brief listing of works, and occasionally some criticism and biographical informatio...

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Main Author: Allibone, S. Austin (Samuel Austin) 1816-1889 (Creator)
Collection:Allibone's Dictionary
Collection Number:LCP.in.HSP140
Format: Manuscript
Language:English
Subjects:
Dictionaries, special > 19th century
Physical Description: 3.8 Linear feet 3.8 linear feet, 9 boxes (32 volumes in boxes)
Summary: Samuel Austin Allibone was a Philadelphia lexicographer and librarian. This collection contains 32 manuscript volumes, preparatory to A Critical Dictionary of English Literature (Philadelphia, 1858, 1871). Includes a brief listing of works, and occasionally some criticism and biographical information on British and American authors.

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