The Slang Dictionary by John Camden Hotten, hand-bound in genuine leather by LeatheredLines. John Camden Hotten's dictionary, first published in 1859 and expanded in later editions, was one of the first serious attempts to record the everyday slang of Victorian Britain. It gathers the language of the streets, thieves' cant, costermongers' back slang and early rhyming slang. Entertaining and revealing, it is a treasure for writers, word lovers and historians.
About this leather-bound edition
We cover every book in genuine leather by hand, finishing the spine with gold-tone foil titling and decorative tooling in the tradition of fine library bindings. Because each copy is made individually, small variations in leather grain and colour are a natural sign of handwork.
The thickness and weight of the finished book depend on the length of this particular title. Longer works make a noticeably thicker volume, while shorter works are slimmer.
Edition details
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Title: The Slang Dictionary
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Author: John Camden Hotten
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Binding: Hand-bound genuine leather, gold-tone foil spine lettering
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Thickness: Varies by title, depending on the length of the book
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Language: English
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Genre: Reference
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Condition: New
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Production: Made to order
A fitting binding for a book worth returning to, and a considered gift for thinkers, students and collectors of ideas.
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Made to order: please allow approximately 15–25 business days for binding and finishing before dispatch. Ships with tracking to the US and UK.
This is a newly produced leather-bound edition, not an antique or original first edition. Because each copy is finished by hand, minor variations from the photographs are normal.
