first edition
1813 · Burlington, N.J.
by [Coxe, Richard S.]
Burlington, N.J.: published by D. Allinson & Co, 1813. First edition, large 8vo, pp. xiv, 84, & unpaginated lexicon in double column, plus chronological tables and errata; minor spotting and staining, full original reversed sheep, red gilt-lettered morocco spine label; hinges cracked, extremities rubbed and worn, else good; contemporary ownership signature on title page. Recased. Based on the work of Johnson and Walker, this dictionary by a member of a distinguished New Jersey family is marked by inconsistencies and poor editing. Not unsuprisingly, this is the only edition of it. Kennedy 6358.
(Inventory #: 44399)
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