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Dictionary of american antiquarian bookdealers by donald c. This biographical dictionary, which represents over 350 private collectors who died before december 31, 1984, underscores the importance of american private collectors and the stature of their collections. But when it comes to a vintage or antique dictionary, the older and more outofdate a publication is the better. Anthology definition, a book or other collection of selected writings by various authors, usually in the same literary form, of the same period, or on the same subject. Well known to book collectors and booklovers, our site is an excellent resource for discovering a rough value of an old book. Jul 02, 2020 it is sad that the looks of the book is not in good condition which will drastically lower the value of this book. Finding the value of old websters dictionaries thriftyfun. With definitions of the technical terms of the canon and civil laws. From library journal this biographical dictionary, which represents over 350 private collectors who died before december 31, 1984, underscores the importance. Core dictionaries with shortentry answers find out more reference library. It is packed full of information but remains readable in style there are two useful appendices, one on areas of collector specialisation and the other on notable auctions along with a helpful index. Some european family histories are also included, with emphasis on connections to nobility.
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Today across the globe, we recognize the hard work, struggles and triumphs in the fight for womens rights, both past and present. The date 1501 holds not distinct significance other than being a convenient round figure directly after johannes gutenbergs development of the printing press in mid 15th century, as such works printed shortly after the 1501 cutoff are often described as post incunable. Our whats it worth feature will help you appraise it online. Cover image for dictionary of american antiquarian bookdealers.
In 1806 webster published a compendious dictionary of the english language, the first truly american dictionary. It is for this kind of book that the facsimile edition was created, allowing collectors of moderate means to experience the classics as they were originally intended. We consulted a passel of british and american dictionaries issued between the. An american dictionary of the english language, by noah webster, ll. That being the case, if an observer watched the goings on of, say, the court of kings bench in the 15th century, they might wonder how the legal system could work at all, for they would be hearing words in three languages. A genealogical dictionary of individuals buried in the. Bibliographic description 20thcentury american bestsellers.
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Dictionaries discover rare books at where youll find a wide selection of fine, collectible, and rare books including dictionaries page 1. Research library, new england historic genealogical society. In the loop combines the popular aspects of the previous books, while also updating the content. Bookbinding and the conservation of books a dictionary of.
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