The Readable Dictionary; or Topical and Synonymic Lexicon

John Williams, A. M.

Published by Follet, Foster and Company, 1860

About this Item

"Containing several thousands of the more useful terms of the English language, classified by subjects, arranged according to their affinities of meaning; with accompanying etymologies, definitions, and illustrations, to which has been added I. lists of foreign terms and phrases frequently occurring in English books; II. a table of the common abbreviations; III. an alphabetical list of Latin and Greek roots, with derivatives. For the use of schools and private students." Index. Rare and collectible. Spine and one inch of boards on either side of spine covered in calf skin; remainder of boards covered in dark brown cloth, with gold lettering on spine. A few letters have been partially rubbed away. No stated publishing history so presumed first edition, first printing thus. This is a used book. Pages are clean and bright with no markings, notes, or highlighting. Ex-library. Prices written on inside front board and front endpaper. Binding is tight and square with no fading on boards. Edge wear on tops and bottoms of boards and spine. Corners are bumped. Hinges are firm. An excellent reading copy.

Seller Inventory # M1025

Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Readable Dictionary; or Topical and Synonymic Lexicon
• Publisher: Follet, Foster and Company
• Publication Date: 1860
• Language: English
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Very Good
• Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket