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    Posted 13 years ago

    mosk
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    The New Century Dictionary A- Pocket Veto.
    Eglish language based on matter sellected from the orignal Century Dictionary and entirely rewritten,with the additio of a great amount of new material, and containing the great mass of words and phrases in ordinary use. 12,000 quotations. 4,000 pictorial illustrations.

    With supplements of synanyms and antonyms,foreign words and phrases, biographical names, geographical names etc.

    This dictionary is edited by H. G. Emery and K. G. Brewster.
    Published by D. Appleton-Century Company, New York-London 1942

    There is 3 different signatures on front page if anyone know more helpful.

    This vintage dictionary is a great addition to my collection.

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    Comments

    1. stefdesign stefdesign, 13 years ago
      Very pretty book. I love the illustrations
    2. mosk mosk, 13 years ago
      Thanks for comments stef.
    3. fhrjr2 fhrjr2, 13 years ago
      A good piece to add to your collection. Keep in mind that a spell checker is a modern tool that we all should use but an old dictionary is fun.
    4. miKKoChristmas11 miKKoChristmas11, 12 years ago
      Love the illustrations!

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