THE CONCISE OXFORD DICTIONARY OF CURRENT ENGLISH

Compact, thick, hardback book, black cloth bound with gilt titles on the spine. First edition. Published 1929. Preface to the Second Edition by the author H.W. Fowler dated 1929, and preface to the First Edition dated June 1911. Inside behind title page is the words First Edition 1911. This wonderful book is in reasonable good condition, normal wear, marks and tear apply consistent with use and age. Corners are slightly bumped and worn, small tear to top of spine, please see photos. Previous owners label on inside front board, and on the next blank page is the pen and ink signature of previous owners name "Cicely Stanhope". 1444 pages, plus another 12 pages listing other books from The Oxford University Press, all intact, and all pages, text are in good, clean, readable order. Please not for overseas buyers, postage/shipping may increase from listed price depending on final destination. This wonderful dictionary, previously owned by a lady of standing is a charming piece of our heritage and is worth preserving for future generations.…