Vintage 1960s The American College Dictionary Random House HC w/ DJ
$ 4.5
Description
Vintage 1960s The American College Dictionary Random House HC w/ DJ. A solid mid-century reference classic ready for a new shelf. Inside, thered cloth hardcover is clean and sturdy, with tight binding and legible spine gilt. Pages show typical light age toning but areclean and unmarked overall, with no writing or highlighting observed. A solid mid-century reference classic ready for a new shelf. This Random House “The American College Dictionary” is the newly revised 1960s edition in its original dust jacket. The jacket shows noticeable edge wear, small tears, chipping and old tape reinforcement, but it still protects the book and presents well in a mylar or on a bookshelf. Inside, the red cloth hardcover is clean and sturdy, with tight binding and legible spine gilt. Pages show typical light age toning but are clean and unmarked overall, with no writing or highlighting observed. There is a faint circular owner/withdrawal stamp on the copyright page. A great choice if you want a usable vintage dictionary or a decorative mid-century academic book with authentic wear and character. 6. Item Specifics (Bullet Style with Emojis) 📘 Title: The American College Dictionary 🏢 Publisher: Random House, Inc., New York 📅 Publication/Copyright: Multiple years through 1965 (LoC Card 65-23043) ✏️ Editor: Clarence L. Barnhart (Editor-in-Chief)Google Books 📚 Format: Hardcover with original dust jacket 📏 Size: Large format approx. 10" H (reference/desk size) 📄 Pages: About 1,440+ pages of definitions & appendicesGoogle Books +1 🗣️ Language: English 🎓 Subject: Monolingual English dictionary / language study reference 🏷️ Edition Note: “Newly Revised” noted on dust jacket 🧾 Features: Illustrated, usage notes, common signs & symbols, guide to usage, colleges & universities section 🏛️ Provenance: Contains a light circular stamp on copyright page (likely prior institutional/owner mark) 🧹 Odor/Environment: No strong odors detected from photos; from a typical used-book environment 🎨 Cover: Red buckram cloth with black-and-gold title panel on front and spine 7. Condition (Short & Clear) Good vintage condition overall: hardcover clean and tight; dust jacket heavily worn with edge wear, tears, chipping, and tape inside; pages gently aged but generally clean with faint stamp on copyright page. 8. Additional Details (incl. Seller’s Note) This is a used vintage book, not a modern reprint, and shows normal shelf wear, tanning, and edge wear consistent with age and use. Dust jacket flaws and any notable marks have been described, but please remember that minor handling wear, small spots, or other signs of age may not be individually noted. Seller’s note: Colors may vary slightly due to lighting and monitors. Please review all photos carefully for exact condition and feel free to ask any questions before purchasing. Item will be packed securely for safe shipment. 9. SEO Keywords (for backend search only, not in title) american college dictionary, random house dictionary, clarence barnhart, vintage 1960s dictionary, mid century reference book, college desk dictionary, red cloth hardcover book, vintage language study, english dictionary hardback, newly revised edition, library decor, vintage academic book, retro bookshelf decor, 1965 american college dictionary, random house reference vintage
