Scoticisms, arranged in alphabetical order, designed to correct improprieties of speech and writing

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First published edition, 8vo, pp. [4], 121; a number of contemporary annotations in ink; old sheep neatly rebacked; good copy. Bookplate of Allan Briggs. In the year 1779, Beattie published for the use of his class a list of Scoticisms, which today is known only in a single copy. From the advertisement: "The former edition being all given away, for none of the copies were exposed to sale, I have been desired to reprint the pamphlet, and to publish it, with additions and emendations." Alston IX, 176; Kennedy 11203. N° de ref. del artículo 53397

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