Description
1968 89th printing. Paperback cover has significant wear, scuffs, small marks and stains, and bending. Spine has significant reading creases and wear. Pages have some marks but largely are clean and the binding is secure.
This well-worn copy of the University of Chicago Spanish-English, English-Spanish Dictionary bears the marks of decades of faithful service. Published in 1968, during a pivotal period in the United States’ relationship with its Spanish-speaking neighbors, this dictionary was a vital tool for students, travelers, and professionals seeking to bridge the linguistic divide. While its battered exterior hints at a life of frequent use, the book’s enduring binding and largely intact pages speak to its lasting value as a comprehensive lexical resource. Collectors and linguists alike will appreciate this artifact of a time when cross-cultural exchange was on the rise, and the need for clear communication between English and Spanish speakers was paramount.