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A Standard Dictionary of the English Language: Upon Original Plans Designed to Give, in Complete and Accurate Statement, in the Light of the Most Recent Advances in Knowledge, and in the Readiest Form for Popular Use, the Orthography, Pronunciation, Meaning, and Etymology of All the Words and the Mean
by Isaac K. Funk, D.D. (Editor in Chief)
- Used
- Acceptable
- Hardcover
- Condition
- Acceptable/No DJ as published
- Seller
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Cazenovia, New York, United States
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About This Item
Two volume set, published in 1895. Copyright 1890, 1893 and 1894. A handsome set: leather binding with embossing and gilt rules. Five raised bands on each spine, Marbled endpapers, marbled edges and leather thumb indexes. Covers are rubbed, bumped and chipped, front cover of volume two is lifting away from the hinge. Many black and white plates as well as beautiful four-color plates. Books are in pretty good condition considering their age. Your purchase helps our small public library. pi (AR)
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Details
- Bookseller
- Friends of the Cazenovia Public Library
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 759
- Title
- A Standard Dictionary of the English Language
- Author
- Isaac K. Funk, D.D. (Editor in Chief)
- Format/Binding
- Reinforced leather binding
- Book Condition
- Used - Acceptable
- Jacket Condition
- No DJ as published
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- Assumed First
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Funk & Wagnalls Company
- Place of Publication
- London and Toronto
- Date Published
- 1895
- Pages
- 1076+1260
- Size
- 9 x 12
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
- Keywords
- Dictionary. English language. Orthography. Pronunciation. Etymology.
- Bookseller catalogs
- Dictionarys;
- Note
- May be a multi-volume set and require additional postage.
Terms of Sale
Friends of the Cazenovia Public Library
Return guarantee with full refund, including shipping costs, for up to 14 days after delivery if an item arrives misdescribed or damaged.
About the Seller
Friends of the Cazenovia Public Library
Biblio member since 2018
Cazenovia, New York
About Friends of the Cazenovia Public Library
We are a group of volunteers supporting our local library. All proceeds go to the library. We strive for excellent customer service. Please contact us with any questions. If you are in the area you may also visit our store, Carriage Barn Books, adjacent to the library at 100 Albany Street Cazenovia NY
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- Hinge
- The portion of the book closest to the spine that allows the book to be opened and closed.
- Edges
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- Raised Band(s)
- Raised bands refer to the ridges that protrude slightly from the spine on leather bound books. The bands are created in the...
- Gilt
- The decorative application of gold or gold coloring to a portion of a book on the spine, edges of the text block, or an inlay in...
- Spine
- The outer portion of a book which covers the actual binding. The spine usually faces outward when a book is placed on a shelf....
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