The Oxford Universal Dictionary on Historical Principles (Third Edition, Revised with Addenda)

Little, William; Fowler, H.W.; Coulson, J.; Onions, C.T. (Editors)

Published by Oxford at the Clarendon Press, 1955

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Hardcover, [xxi], 2515 pages. Good+ condition. Third edition, revised with addenda. Size 11"x8.25"x3.25". An abridgement of the 15,000 page Oxford English Dictionary. "The method reflects exactly that of the principal work. It is historical in its representation of the chronological sequence in the development of meaning. It gives the etymologies of words in such a form as to exhibit every significant stage of their history from their place of origin. The meanings are illustrated by quotations either exactly dated or assigned to their authors." Book has moderate exterior shelfwear. Gilt lettering & emblem on spine is faded. Binding is sound. Text is clean and unmarked. No extra postage required for this heavy tome if shipped via Standard Shipping within USA.

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• Title: The Oxford Universal Dictionary on Historical Principles (Third Edition, Revised with Addenda)
• Publisher: Oxford at the Clarendon Press
• Publication Date: 1955
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Good+
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