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 idiomatic phrases in the speech and literature of the English speaking peoples. Prepared by more than 200 specialists and other scholars. With A Standard Colour Atlas of the World. Volume I - A To L; Volume II - M To Z. Subscription Edition [2 Volumes Complete], Published by Published by Funk & Wagnalls Company, New York Two Volumes. 1899-1900).hardcovers, each volume 25.5 cms x 32.2 cms x 6.8 cms, some wear to spine of volume II but overall condition: very good.

Folio 12½'' x 9½''. Contains [xx] 1060 [cxxxvi]; 1061-2318 printed pages of text in triple columns with beautiful full-page tissue-guarded colour plates, monochrome text illustrations and photographs throughout. 4 double pages of monochrome photographs showing the main editorial staff. This Subscription edition is scarce and  represented Funk and Wagnalls massive commitment to producing the world's best Dictionary.