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Click here to see our other books! A Standard Dictionary of the English Language Upon Original Plans Designed to Give, in Complete and Accurate Statement, the Orthography, Pronunciation, Meaning, and Etymology of All the Words and Meaning of Idiomatic Phrases Various; Isaac K. Funk [ed.] 1901 Funk & Wagnalls Company : New York 12.5" by 9.5" xix [1], 1060, [5] xxiv-cxii [4]; [2] 1061-2318, 4pp. SUMMARY A handsome two-volume set of Funk & Wagnalls' standard English language dictionary, uniformly bound in full morocco and illustrated with stunning colour plates. Colour Plates,Illustrated,Leather Binding Overall Condition: Very Good Indeed This book weighs 9 KG when packed UK Postage: £ 4.49 US Postage: £ 68.99 EU Postage : £ 36.99 European Postage: £ 65.99 Asia Postage: £ 129.99 Worldwide Postage: £ 229.99 DESCRIPTION The complete two-volume set of this work, uniformly bound in full morocco bindings, with blind-stamped designs and gilt lettering to the boards, and gilt detailing to the spines. Marbled end papers and edges, with notches at alphabetic intervals for ease of reference. Prepared by over two hundred specialists and other scholars under the supervision of Editor-in-Chief Isaac K. Funk, this complete two-volume set provides an informative dictionary of the English language as it was at the turn of the century. With a list and portraits of the staff who assisted in its creation. Volume I, which comprises word definitions for A to L, also contains A Standard Atlas of the World, with a Convenient Marginal Reference Index, also a Condensed Cyclopedia (Funk & Wagnalls Company, New York, 1900) to the rear. Volume II, which comprises word definitions for M to Z, also features the appendix, including a language key, glossary of foreign words, disputed spellings and pronunciations, abbreviations, symbolic significance of flowers and gems, and much more. Beautifully illustrated with nineteen plates (most in colour) and forty-one colour maps to volume I, as well as eleven plates (most in colour) to volume II, and illustrated throughout with in-text engravings, this is a wonderful reference work. Loosely inserted is a slip providing instructions on how to use the Denison Reference Index. CONDITION Uniformly bound in full morocco bindings. Externally, very smart. Fading to the spines. Small crack to the head of the front joint to volume I. Very light rubbing to the extremities. Hinges have been reinforced by binder's tape. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean. Overall Condition: Very Good Indeed GLOSSARY OF TERMS Overall Condition (Dustwrapper condition rating is shown after that for the book itself, where a dustwrapper is present) Fine - Very well preserved copy showing very little wear Very Good Indeed - Only one or two minor faults, really a very attractive copy Very Good - Quite a wide term meaning no major faults but probably several smaller ones often expected given the age of the book, but still a respectable copy Good - Meaning not very good. Some more serious faults as will be described in the condition report under 'condition' Good Only - Meaning one or more faults that could really do with repair Fair - As with good only above but with other faults leaving a compromised copy even after repair Poor - Really bad and possibly seriously incomplete. We only sell books in this condition where their rarity or value makes them attractive none the less. Major defects will be described. GUARANTEE We offer a full money back guarantee on our descriptions. Please ask for details and conditions. We prefer PAYPAL. If you pay via PAYPAL we will post the item off the same or the next working day with the postage you have selected. Please note we cannot accept USD cheques