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Antique 1899 Standard Dictionary of the English Language Volumes 1 & 2 (Subscription Edition) | Fu Antique 1899 Standard Dictionary of the English Language Volumes 1 & 2 (Subscription Edition) | Fu Antique 1899 Standard Dictionary of the English Language Volumes 1 & 2 (Subscription Edition) | Fu Antique 1899 Standard Dictionary of the English Language Volumes 1 & 2 (Subscription Edition) | Fu
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Antique 1899 Standard Dictionary of the English Language Volumes 1 & 2 (Subscription Edition) | Funk & Wagnalls Company | Leather-Bound | Signed by Previous Owners

A rare and collectible 1899 Subscription Edition of The Standard Dictionary of the English Language in two volumes, published by Funk & Wagnalls Company. This beautifully preserved set is a remarkable example of late 19th-century reference publishing.

Key Features:

  • Publication Year: 1899
  • Publisher: Funk & Wagnalls Company
  • Edition: Subscription Edition
  • Volumes: 1 & 2
  • Binding: Original leather-bound covers in excellent condition
  • Indexing: Both volumes fully indexed
  • Signatures: Each book is signed by four previous owners, with inscriptions dating back
  • to 1902, adding a layer of provenance and charm

Condition:

  • Exterior: Brilliant condition with only light wear on the edges/rims (340 x 230 x 120mm)
  • Binding: Strong and fully intact
  • Pages: Clean and well-preserved; slight water damage at the end of Volume 1
  • Flaws: A few pages have small tears that do not affect readability or integrity

Why It's Special:
This is a great find for collectors, historians, or vintage book lovers. Its historical significance, beautiful leather binding, and documented ownership make it a rare and valuable set.

  The I.K. Funk & Company, founded in 1875, was renamed Funk & Wagnalls Company after two years, and later became Funk & Wagnalls Inc., then Funk & Wagnalls Corporation

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