A Dictionary of Modern Slang, Cant, and Vulgar Words,
A London Antiquary
London: John Camden Hotten, 1860.
Second Edition.
17.5cm x 11cm. xvi, 300 pages. Rebound maroon cloth, gilt lettering.
Used at the Present Day in the Streets of London; the University of Oxford and Cambridge; the Houses of Parliament; the Dens of St. Giles; and the Palaces of St. James. Preceded by a History of Cant and Vulgar Language; with Glossaries of Two Secret Languages, Spoken by the Wandering Tribes of London, the Costermongers, and the Patterers. Includes a Cadger’s Map of a Begging District.
Rebound in late 20th century plain cloth with new endpapers with previous owner’s name. Title page tender at gutter and with a few spots of foxing. The interior largely clean. Very Good Condition.
Jenkins is exhibiting at the Melbourne Rare Book Fair.
Online orders can still be placed and will ship from August 18.
AU$300.00
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