Webster's Improved Dictionary of the English Language : Exhibiting the Origin, Orthography, Pronunciation and Definition of Words, Embracing All the Principal Terms Used in Literature, Science and Art . Volumes I and II

Verlag: William Mackenzie, U.K.

Beschreibung

'with a Sketch of the Origin and Progress of the Art of Writing, by Henry Noel Humphreys and a Treatise on Shorthand or Stenography by Isaac Pitman.' No publication date. Probably second half of the 1800s. Two large hardbacks in half leather. 613 pages and 540 pages plus The Art of Writing 111 pages plus Treatise on Shorthand 11 pages plus plates. 5 raised bands, gilt titles and gilt tooled decoration to spines. Marbled end papers and edges of text blocks. Considerable wear to covers, particularly along the leather edges. Some scattered foxing. Sound bindings. - General information: please email for any more information or condition photos. There may be other minor faults not included here, but this description should include all important points and convey accurately the overall conditon of the book(s). We are happy to give a more detailed description (by volume where applicable) on request. Posted next day (Mon-Fri) from the UK. We normally post by Royal Mail 1st class within the UK, but may use a slower service for books over 1kg or multiple orders or a tracked service for higher value orders. We normally post by Royal Mail Airmail for overseas deliveries, and may request additional postage (at cost) for heavier books or for tracking (buyers always have the option to cancel the order if we do so).

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Bibliografische Details

• Titel: Webster's Improved Dictionary of the English Language : Exhibiting the Origin, Orthography, Pronunciation and Definition of Words, Embracing All the Principal Terms Used in Literature, Science and Art . Volumes I and II
• Verlag: William Mackenzie, U.K.
• Einband: Half-Leather
• Zustand: Good
• Zustand des Schutzumschlags: No Jacket