Antique Webster’s New International Dictionary of the English Language (1910 Edition) with Publishers Statement piece.
Embark on a historical journey of the English language with this 1910 edition of Webster’s New International Dictionary. This tome is not merely a dictionary but a snapshot of the linguistic landscape over a century ago, offering insights into the etymology, pronunciation, and usage of words during that period.
Key Features:
• Year Published: 1910
• Publisher: G. & C. Merriam Company
• Editors: William Torrey Harris and F. Sturges Allen
• Pages: Approximately 2620
• Language: English
• Condition: Great considering it's over 110 years old, has no binding issues, only one page that I've found slightly ripped on the bottom( pictures shown) , still has the wax sheets of paper separating pages. Exterior is not in super bad shape- it has small tears or scratches in the cover all around, you can see the pictures shown. Dimensions - 12 x 9 x 5 and about 15 lbs in weight. Publishers Statement paper piece is also included with the book. It has tears along the top and bottom of the paper, but very legible. It was not a piece ripped out of the book, it came with the book separately.
Special Notes:
• Features over 400,000 entries, providing a comprehensive lexicon.
• The divided page format includes a section of fine print at the bottom of each page, covering obsolete words, abbreviations, and variant spellings.
• Contains discriminated synonyms and a chart for pronunciation comparisons.
• Includes historical significance, as the 1910 edition is known for its quality and authoritative content.
• A collectible item that was the pinnacle of lexicography of its time.
This dictionary is an excellent acquisition for collectors, historians, linguists, and anyone with an appreciation for antique books or the development of the English language.
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