Warner’s Safe Dictionary

Language: English

Published by H. H. Warner & Co., Rochester NY, 1889

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Warner’s Safe Dictionary. Comprising Over Five Thousand Words with Definitions and Pronunciations; Carefully Selected from Best Authorities and Embracing All the More Difficult Words in General Use. Rochester NY: H. H. Warner & Co., 1889, 32 pp. *** An expensive advertising medium for H. H. Warner & Co., purveyors of medicines and products promoting good health, many of which would fall under the classification Quack Medicine today. With full size illustrated advertisements on both sides of both covers. The contents are mostly dictionary pages interspersed with numerous signed testimonials vouching for the efficacy of Warner’s products. Very scarce. This dictionary is in my inventory and the images are of this particular item. *** Bound in paper covers, clean with very light wear. The contents are clean and complete in a good binding, a few fore edges with a tiny closed tear. *** 11.25 inches tall by 6 inches.

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Title
Warner’s Safe Dictionary
Author
Anonymous
Publisher
H. H. Warner & Co., Rochester NY
Publication year
1889
Condition
Near Fine
Binding
Soft cover
Language
English
Item weight
2 pounds
Dimensions
4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall

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