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1932 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.
This well-worn copy of The Royal Webster Dictionary, Self-Pronouncing bears the patina of nearly a century of use. Published in 1932, it captures the English language at a pivotal moment, as the world emerged from the upheaval of World War I and the Roaring Twenties gave way to the Great Depression. While its exterior shows signs of its age, the binding remains intact, a testament to the quality of its construction and the care with which it was handled by generations of readers.
For collectors, this edition holds particular interest as a snapshot of the era’s linguistic landscape, reflecting the evolving vocabulary and cultural influences of the time. Its self-pronouncing feature, once a novel innovation, offered guidance to readers grappling with the complexities of English pronunciation. Though battered, this dictionary’s enduring presence speaks to its role as a trustworthy companion for scholars, writers, and lifelong learners throughout the turbulent 20th century.
