The Compact Edition of the Oxford English Dictionary. Complete Text Reproduced Micrographically. 2 vols in original slipcase with magnifying glass

Little, William; Fowler H.W.; Coulson, Jessie; C.T. Onions; Friedrichsen, G.W.S.

Published by Book Club Associates by arrangement with Oxford University Press, London, 1979

About this Item

1979 1st book club edition. From the OUP 1971 edition. Blue cloth, gilt titles, black slipcase with drawer for magnifying glass. Volume 1 A-O. Volume 2 P-Z, Supplement and Bibliography. Condition: Very good books in very good original slipcase with original magnifying glass in integral drawer. Very light edgewear, bumping to spine ends. Spine strips with reading creases. Spotting to edges of text blocks. Pages clean and bright. Bindings firm. Slipcase with slight rubbing to base. Slightly pulling away at front each side of drawer shelf but self overall firm. Tears to surface of covering on base and sides of drawers, but this cannot be seen when drawer is closed. Fingertip wear either side of drawer knob. Magnifying glass in excellent condition. Size in slipcase: 14x10x6.5in/26x25x17cm. 4116pp. Combined weight: 9.3kg. Large heavy set, may require extra postage for overseas.

Seller Inventory # ABE-1790273937031

Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Compact Edition of the Oxford English Dictionary. Complete Text Reproduced Micrographically. 2 vols in original slipcase with magnifying glass
• Publisher: Book Club Associates by arrangement with Oxford University Press, London
• Publication Date: 1979
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Very Good
• Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good
• Seller catalogs:
  • Reference
  • Non Fiction