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$100
Vintage 1914 Century Dictionary - 9" Thick -1908 & 1930 Books Included -
Price:
$100
Location:
Carpinteria, CA
Description:
For sale is a collection of classic dictionaries - 2 of 3 over 100 years of ages. "THE CENTURY DICTIONARY" of AN ENCYCLOPEDIC LEXICON OF THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE. This is the last printing, and was made in a one volume edition and just in 1914. -- Copyright 1914 by The Century Co.NY.-- one of the biggest encyclopedic dictionaries of the English language.-- consists of 7046 pages, and the supplement brings the total amount to over 8500 pages.-- over 500,000 entries.-- 10,000 wood-engraved pictures.-- printed on uncommon and coveted India paper.-- pages are just.0015" thick.-- Dimensions: 91/4"T x 121/4"W x 83/4"D.-- Weight: ~ 26 pounds. The condition is wonderful - all pages exist & wale corduroy cover is lovely. The binding is solid. Only 3 pages (to the back) from 7000+ have actually separated from the binding but are still present. As far as I can see there are no observable markings in the book. "12,000 WORDS OFTEN MISPRONOUNCED: A Revised and Enlarged Edition of 10,000 Words Often Mispronounced" by W.H.P. Phyfe. This was printed in 1908. -- Copyright 1908 by G.P. Putnam's Sons.-- Originally purchased at Brentano's Booksellers & Stationers, 37, Avenue de l'Opera, PARIS.-- contains 763 pages.-- Some pages have simple handwritten check marks by words. The condition is excellent - all pages there & attached however front cover has some damage (see pictures). The binding is strong. "WEBSTER DICTIONARY: 40,000 Words" by E. Edgar Miles. This is a "Vest-Pocket Library" and consists of a Dictionary, Parliamentary Manual, Expert Calculator, & Etiquette in one volume. -- Copyright 1930 by E. E. Miles Publisher.-- consists of 189 pages.-- has Parliamentary Manual, Expert Calculator & Etiquette supplements. The condition is reasonable to great - all pages exist & connected but cover definitely shows signs of use (i.e., being in someone's pocket). The binding is strong. These are gorgeous historic collectibles and/or conversation pieces for any house, workplace, school, etc. They are virtual time capsules in text. $100 for all.Cash money Only. Due to the heaps of fraudsters on Craigslist nowadays, I can't react to emails that don't include a contact telephone number. Thanks for understanding. AD WILL BE REMOVED WHEN SOLD-- if you see this listing, it's still readily available.
Category:
Books & Magazines
Posted:
November 18 2023 on Americanlisted
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