Language: English
Published by Publishers United Guild, 1981, 1981
Seller: Virginia Martin, aka bookwitch, Concord, CA, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Quarto, hardcovers, two volumes, handsome set in brown buckram boards, gilt lettering, near fine, about 2, 000 pages total. 1157 pages of basic English dictionary, balance encyclopedic supplements. Clean and unmarked. Contains historical sketch of the English language by Mario Pei. Frontis of Noah Webster. extra shipping included in price.
Published by Publishers United Guild, Not Stated, 1982
Seller: Independent Books, Long Beach, WA, U.S.A.
Leatherette. Condition: Very Good (+). No Jacket. Complete in 2 volumes contained in original clear/brown edged heavy plastic wrapper. Vol 1: 934 numbered pp; Vol 2: 935 - 1,158 + numerous supplements. Pages: clean, ivory, tight, speckled edgestain, thumb index; a.e. tanned. Cover: brown, gilt titles front/spine; v lt shelfwear, gilt to front of vol 2 mildly rubbed. The original flexible plastic wrapper encloses both books together, and is in terrific condition. An incredibly heavy beast.