The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia - A Work of Universal Reference in All Departments of Knowledge with a New Atlas of the World - Volume 8 Only
by Whitney, William Dwight - Supervisor of Preparation
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New York: The Century Company, 1899 Volume eight only of a ten volume set. The alphabetical listings are in 8 volumes with Names in volume 9 and the Atlas in volume 10. Large heavy folio 12" tall x 9 3/8" wide x 2 1/4" thick. Contains: Tech. U.V.W.X.Y.Z. Beige cloth stamped in brown designs on front and back covers and in brown and gilt on spine. Many engraved illustrations. 6209 - 7046, 1-30 pages. List of amended spellings at back. Tightly bound. Clean text. Some light soiling to spine. Some wear at edges of cover. Good condition..
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- Cultural Connection (US)
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- Title
- The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia - A Work of Universal Reference in All Departments of Knowledge with a New Atlas of the World - Volume 8 Only
- Author
- Whitney, William Dwight - Supervisor of Preparation
- Book Condition
- Used
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- The Century Company
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 1899
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- Edges
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- Gilt
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