The American Encyclopaedic Dictionary: a . Work of Reference to the English Language Defining over 250,000 Words, With a Full Account of Their Origin, Pronunciation and Use.Containing over One Hundred Maps and Diagrams and Nearly Four Thousand Illustrations Volume VIII Eight 8 PUY-SPE

Robert Hunter, General editor John Alfred Williams, Sidney John Hervon Herrtage Assistant editors

Published by R. S. Peale and J. A. Hill, 1897

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Volume Eight Only, large hardcover new revised 1897 edition, in good+ condition: pages excellent and unmarked (excepting pale soiling on the last few pages from a pressed flower) and slightly age-yellowed, bright gilt lettering on the leather spine with four small gilt decorations, small (8x5mm) piece missing from upper spine, light handling, mild wear. Pages 3307-3784. 28.2cm tall. [4.5 lbs].

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The American Encyclopaedic Dictionary: a . Work of Reference to the English Language Defining over 250,000 Words, With a Full Account of Their Origin, Pronunciation and Use.Containing over One Hundred Maps and Diagrams and Nearly Four Thousand Illustrations Volume VIII Eight 8 PUY-SPE
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Robert Hunter, General editor John Alfred Williams, Sidney John Hervon Herrtage Assistant editors
Publisher
R. S. Peale and J. A. Hill
Publication year
1897
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I started selling used books in 1985 in Davis, California, and online in 1998. I enjoy the process of using language to fully describe the advantages and blemishes of each book. Language can capture details that a photograph might miss, but if you are visually-oriented, I am happy to send a photo--please include your phone number, since it is easier to send a picture via text than email. I am of "mature" years, but will continue to sell books as long as I am able: I enjoy it too much! I am a mere temporary custodian, sending each book to its ultimate shelf--the one where it is appreciated the most.…

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