Description
1954 edition. Hardcover has significant wear, scuffs, small marks, stains and small tears. No dust jacket. Spine has significant reading creases and wear, small tears on top and bottom. Pages have some marks and small tears on some pages but largely are clean and the binding is secure.
A well-worn but cherished linguistic companion, this 1954 edition of the New English-Croatian and Croatian-English Dictionary bears the marks of a life spent bridging cultures. F.A. Bogadek’s seminal work, first published in 1936, became an indispensable resource for scholars, immigrants, and travelers navigating the rich tapestry of Croatian language and literature. While the years have left their imprint on this particular copy, its tattered state speaks to the enduring value of Bogadek’s meticulous scholarship and the dictionary’s role in fostering cross-cultural understanding during a tumultuous era in European history. For collectors, this edition offers a tangible link to the linguistic heritage of a region shaped by centuries of cultural exchange and political upheaval, inviting contemplation on the resilience of language and the human spirit.
