The first edition was published in 1834 by the autho r , John R. Mo r rison. The second a nd third editions, published in 1844 a nd 1848 with Mo r rison's name appearing on the t.-p., were largely rewritten by Samuel Wells Williams. The revisions were so extensive that with the fourth edition Mo r rison's name was dr opped a nd William's name appears on the t.-p. as autho r . cf. Prefaces to the 2d a nd 4th editions a nd British museum. Catalogue of printed books
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