Looking for a truly impressive vintage reference book?
This 1934 edition of The New Century Dictionary, Volume Three, is packed with detailed entries from “stone-blind” to “zymurgy.” It’s more than just a dictionary—it’s a window into how language was taught, spoken, and understood nearly a century ago.
This hefty hardcover includes thousands of definitions, foreign phrases, synonyms, and even illustrated color plates.
Whether you're a word nerd, collector, or just love beautifully made old books, this one deserves a spot on your shelf.
What You’ll Find Inside
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Title: The New Century Dictionary of the English Language, Volume Three
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Publisher: P.F. Collier & Son Corporation, 1934
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Editors: H.G. Emery & K.G. Brewster
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Pages: 2,796
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Features:
• Entries from stone-blind to zymurgy
• Synonyms, antonyms, foreign phrases
• Biographical and geographical names
• Color plates (pottery, animals, and more)
Book Details
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Size: 11 x 8 x 2 inches
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Language: English
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Binding: Dark blue embossed hardcover with gold spine lettering
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Genre: Reference / Language / Historical Dictionaries
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Condition: Interior pages are clean and richly illustrated. One front page has a small tear (shown in photos). Binding is solid, with light edge wear. Mild surface scuffing on the back cover. No writing or markings inside.
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