Standard Dictionary of the English Language by Funk Isaac K Editor (7 results)

Buckram. Condition: Fair. No Jacket. Rebound in heavy brown cloth. Stated on the front end paper that the book was rebound in 1964. The pages are in good condition with a very few light scattered soil spots. There is name written on one of the front blank end paper and a couple of the front end papers have the bottom corner tip removed. The front hinge is cracked. Illustrated. Volume II (2) only. Oversized. Pages 1061 to 2318.

Buckram. Condition: Fair. No Jacket. Rebound in heavy brown cloth. Stated on the front end paper that the book was rebound in 1964. The title page is missing. The pages are in good condition with a very few light scattered soil spots. There is name written on the top of the front blank end paper. Illustrated. Volume I (1) only. Oversized. 1,060 pages plus atlas and cyclopedia section.

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.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: No. 1947 Hardcover NO Dust Jacket. Complete in One Volume large hardcover book , illustrated. Overall good condition with discolouration to covers, tanned edge paper, Inscription to first blank page, signs of a removal of a plate to the inside front cover. U5A58 Top. PLEASE NOTE: This is heavy item, it will require additional shipping for orders outside the UK.

Leather. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Condition: Very Good -; Hardcover. Full bound in brown leather with gilt printing on spine. Gilt letters along fore-edge of both covers and gilt borders. Five raised bands on spine. Marbled endpages. 2318 pages with thumb tabs. Color plates. The dictionary is in Very Good- condition. Binding is solid. Heavy rubbing on back cover and leather on corners worn. Gilt printing and decoration on spine slightly faded. Will require extra shipping. Photos upon request.

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. 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.