This 1971 Compact Edition of the Oxford English Dictionary ("OED") is complete and all original! Not an ex-library copy.

The set includes two huge volumes in their original case. The top drawer is fully functional and holds the 2" x 3-1/8" Bausch and Lomb Reading (magnifying) Glass in its own original box.

Trust me, you will need that magnifier! The full text contained in the conventional 20+ volumes of the Oxford English Dictionary was photographically reduced to fit into these two volumes. The Oxford English Dictionary has long been considered the authority on the English language. Not only does each entry contain the pronunciations, forms and meanings of a word, it details the word's origin and how it became part of the English language. 

Every LOGOPHILE* knows of this classic reference and would love to possess their own copy!

PLEASE CAREFULLY EXAMINE ALL PHOTOS BEFORE BIDDING ... These set is in good condition with fairly light use for its age, but it is used and as such is being sold 'AS IS'. We are happy to provide more photos upon request.

We ship the same or next business day with Tracking. Purchase benefits the Pikes Peak Library District Foundation.

* logo·phile \ˈlȯ-gə-ˌfī(-ə)l, ˈlä-\  (noun) Definition: lover of words