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Sheridan, Thomas. A Complete Dictionary of the English Language. Phila: William Young, 1789.
"The Fifth Edition," revised by John Andrews, "Professor of Rhetorick and Belles Lettres in the College and Academy of Philadelphia." 8vo, contemp sheep; rubbed & occasionally blisterd. Royal 8vo issue, pp (1)-vi, (xvii)-liv, (612) + 2 pp advts. Scatterd internal spotting & occasional dampstaining. William Irvine's copy, sgd by him "Wm Irvine" at head of ffep recto; also sgd by his son Callender Irvine on front paste-down, also on ffep recto & twice on title.
William Irvine, 1741-1804, Revolutionary War Brigadier-General, served in federal & Continental Congress, quelled Whiskey Rebellion.
Shipton & Mooney 45588.