Standard Dictionary English Language Original by Funk Isaac, Used (15 results)

Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: No Dust Jacket. First British Edition. 2 Volumes. 2916 pages. With chromolithographic plates (with protective fly-leafs) and b/w illustrations. Slight wear & slight soiling to spine, covers & corners. ; Hardback; Folio; Full title: The New Standard Dictionary of the English Language upon original plans designed to give in complete and accurate statement in the light of the most recent advances in knowledge in the readiest form for popular use the orthography pronunciation meaning and etymology of all the words and the meaning of idiomatic phrases in the speech and literature of the English-speaking peoples, together with proper names of all kinds the whole arranged in one alphabetical order. Prepared by more than three hundred and eighty specialists and other scholars under the supervision of Isaac K. Funk, D. D. , LL. D. , Editor in Chief, Calvin Thomas, LL. D. , Consulting Editor Frank H. Vizetelly, Litt. D. , LL. D. , Managing Editor also a standard history of the world. Original decorated gilt blindstamped panelled cloth.

Full-Leather. Condition: VERY GOOD ( AVERAGE). No Jacket. Black and White Illustrations & Line Drawings (illustrator). First Edition. To be sold ONLY with its matching mate. (557188 volume1).Marbled endpapers.Rubbed edges.POSTED AT OUR STANDARD RATES FULLY INSURED (UK ONLY!).Please email for further details Size: Folio - over 12" - 15". Not Signed or Inscribed.

Full-Leather. Condition: VERY GOOD ( AVERAGE). No Jacket. Black and White Illustrations & Line Drawings (illustrator). First Edition. To be sold ONLY with its matching mate.(557189 volume 2).Rubbed edges.Some loose pages.POSTED AT OUR STANDARD RATES FULLY INSURED (UK) ONLY.Please email for further details Size: Folio - over 12" - 15" tall. Not Signed or Inscribed.

First Edition. Poor copy, wear and tear as with age. Boards detached. Text remains in fine condition. Physical description; pp. 1061-2318 : Illus ; 33 cm. Subject; English language -- Dictionaries. 8 Kg.

Imitation Leather. Condition: Very Good +. Complete 2 Volume Set. Well illustrated with Colour and B&W Plates and many In-Text illustrations. Vol. 1, A-L. Vol. 2, M-Z + Disputed Pronunciations; Glossary of Foreign Words, Phrases etc; Statistics of Population; Standard History of the World told Day by Day consisting of a Chronolgical Record of more than 27,000 Events. Black cloth covers with imitation leather Texture in the style of an antique half-leather binding. Gilt Lettering and Decoration on spines and blind stamped Globe design on spines. Very useful Thumb Indents. Vol. I, xxxviii (38) Preliminary Pages & 1480 Text Pages. Vol. 2, continues the Pagination to 2916. 12 1/2" Tall. No inscriptions. Heavy set, weighs 8.8 Kilos so Shipping Outside UK will be extra. Please ask if you'd like a Shipping Quote. Size: Folio - over 12" - 15" tall.

First Edition. Poor copy, wear and tear as with age. Boards detached. Text remains in fine condition. Physical description; pp. 1061-2318 : Illus ; 33 cm. Subject; English language -- Dictionaries. 8 Kg.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. A 2 volume set. The boards are quite shelf rubbed, edge worn and marked, but remain strong and sturdy. Internally, there is age-related marking and wear throughout both volumes, but the text remains neat and complete. The bindings are sound. JK. Our orders are shipped using tracked courier delivery services.

Hardcover. Condition: Poor. No Jacket. 4th Edition. Two volumes (complete). The reference number refers to BOTH volumes. Both are individually very heavy. Both are fully bound in leather. They are much worn and scuffed all about. Despite wear along the seams, the spines are sure and secure. They have a venerable character and are confident. Within, the contents are much worn and there have been attempts at repair. In general, however, the pages are clear and benign. Thumb tags are sound. Coloured plates are fresh and bright. There are occasional annotations. Both books have a previous owner (Henry William Ellis - dated Jan 1907) signature. The books are robust and sturdy and competent and muscular.Due to weight postal adjustments may be required.fk. Our orders are shipped using tracked courier delivery services.

Condition: Good. New York: Funk & Wagnalls Company, 1895. Early printing. 4to. 2318pp. Illus., plates. Good book. Spine crown torn. Joints slightly torn at spine ends. Boards slightly shelfworn; corners frayed. (English language, dictionaries) Inquire if you need further information. NOT AVAILABLE FOR SHIPMENT OUTSIDE OF THE UNITED STATES.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. London: Ward, Lock & Co 1893-1895. January 1893 Binding: Hardcover TWO LARGE VOLUMES 1893 AND 1895 $NRP.

Hardcover. Condition: Fair. xx 2318p (4p) two very large folio volumes, half calf binding with spines detached or missing, boards still in place, without year of publication, many illustrations throughout, colour plates with tissue guards, internally very well preserved, binding tight, but spines need replacement, a good candidate for some repair work Language: English.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. A Standard Dictionary of the English Language, upon original plans; designed to give, in complete and accurate statement, in the light of the most recent advances in knowledge, and in the readiest form for popular use, the orthography, pronunciation, meaning, and etymology of all the words and the meaning of idiomatic phrases in the speech and literature of the English-speaking peoples. Revised and Enlarged Edition. Prepared under the supervision of Isaac K. Funk, D.D., LL.D., Editor-in-Chief, by more than two hundred and fifty-seven specialists and other scholars. 2 volumes complete. Published by Funk & Wagnalls Company, London, 1907. A very good set of 2 very substantial volumes (complete). Hardbacks with leather spine and corners. Gilt decoration and raised bands. Some scuffing and bumping and wear to extremities, but all soundly bound. Marbled endpapers with green cloth strengthening to inner hinges (presumably as issued, given the weight of these books). Edges are marbled, and have index cutaways. Well illustrated throughout, with fine colour plates with tissue guards. A few spots to blank endpapers, but text is bright and clean throughout, and plates are impressive. Occasional page flaw - crease to final text page with small nibble at foot of page, and crease to final endpaper. Crease to title page of Vol. II. Text in English. Volume I (A-L); v + 1060pp + Plates and tissue guards+ lxxvi Colour Atlas Plates + lxxvii-clv Atlas text + 3pp 'The Universal Calendar' + 4pp 'Facts and Distinguishing Features'; Volume II (M-Z); Title + 1061-2441pp + Plates and tissue guards. Dimensions: Each volume approximately 315mm high x 245mm wide x 75-80mm deep. Approximate weight: 9kg (the set-unpacked). A very heavy set - extra postage may be payable. Many more photos available on request.

Leather. Condition: Very Good Indeed. Not Stated (illustrator). A handsome two-volume set of Funk & Wagnalls' standard English language dictionary, uniformly bound in full morocco and illustrated with stunning colour plates. 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. 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. Very Good Indeed. book.

Uniform matching hard back binding in publisher's original deep chestnut brown leather with gilt border and letters of the alphabet, embossed decoration, and gilt lettering on spine with slightly rolled bands, black and gilt thumb letter dividers to the fore edge, rich marble card end papers. Folio 12½'' x 9½''. Contains [xx] 1060 [cxxxvi]; 1061-2318 printed pages of text in triple columns with beautiful full-page tissue-guarded colour plates, monochrome text illustrations and photographs throughout. 4 double pages of monochrome photographs showing the main editorial staff. General light rubbing to the covers, hinges true and sound, spines slightly sun faded. This Subscription edition is extremely scarce and at the time represented Funk and Wagnalls massive commitment to producing the world's best Dictionary. Laid inside each volume is an illustrated advertisement flyer from Funk & Wagnalls advertising a purpose built Dictionary Stand. Also tipped-in to the second front free end paper of volume I is the original perforated Subscription ticket describing to who it should be delivered to, the name on the ticket is Charles W. Evans, his personal colour bookplate is pasted to the inside of volume I. Unique pair. Heavy volumes 10 kg, extra postage will be requested over and above our default setting if despatched outside the UK. Member of the P.B.F.A. ENGLISH LANGUAGE.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Complete in one volume. Original deluxe decorative stamped and gilt full leather hard covers, with marbled edges and endpapers, and indent-tabbed/indexed fore-edge. Minor professional restoration to covers; front endpaper reattached and restored. Early gift presentation inscription to front flyleaf; a little chipping to index tabs, and a few pages with minor creasing. Otherwise clean, tight and unmarked. Very neat -- a sound and handsome dictionary. Illustrated with drawings in-text, and with plates, some in colour. xxxviii,2808+4[advert.]pp. Original publisher's advertisement slip laid in. Size: Folio - over 12 - 15" tall. Book.