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1978 Webster's New World Dictionary w/ Student Handbook Concise HC Southwestern!. 📚Title: Webster's New World Dictionary with Student Handbook – Concise Edition. 📆Publication era: Approx. 1978 (Second Concise Edition with 1978 Student Handbook content). 🏷️Edition details: Special printing of Second Concise Edition with integrated Student Handbook. This listing is for a vintage 1978 Webster's New World Dictionary with Student Handbook – Concise Edition, published by The Southwestern Company in Nashville, Tennessee. It’s a sturdy blue hardcover school dictionary that doubles as a complete study handbook for middle school, high school, or homeschool use. Inside you’ll find a full A–Z English dictionary along with a massive Student Handbook section packed with reference charts, timelines, maps, and study guides. Topics include United States government & Constitution, world history, mathematics (algebra, geometry, trigonometry, calculus), biology, chemistry, physics, social sciences, language & literature, writing & research skills, money management, vocational arts, and career/college planning. The front section features a color portrait of President Jimmy Carter and a period layout that captures the look of late-1970s classroom materials—perfect for retro décor, a vintage library shelf, educational collectors, or homeschoolers looking for older-style reference tools. Overall, this copy is in good, clean vintage condition. The blue boards show some rubbing to the corners and spine ends, along with a few small nicks at the edges, but the binding feels strong and the pages lie flat. Interior pages show typical light age toning; no major writing or highlighting was noticed in a quick flip-through. A solid, ready-to-use or displayable copy of a classic student dictionary/handbook set. Item specifics in bullet point style with emojis 📚 Title: Webster's New World Dictionary with Student Handbook – Concise Edition 🏢 Publisher: The Southwestern Company, Nashville, Tennessee 📆 Publication era: Approx. 1978 (Second Concise Edition with 1978 Student Handbook content) 📖 Format: Hardcover, faux-leather textured blue boards (no dust jacket, as issued) 🌐 Language: English 🎓 Subject: Dictionary, student reference, study skills, school subjects 🧠 Student Handbook topics: U.S. government & Constitution, world history, mathematics, biology, chemistry, physics, social sciences, writing & research, money management, vocational arts, career & college planning 🖼️ Notable feature: Color portrait of President Jimmy Carter near front 📏 Approx. size: About 9.5" H x 6.5" W x 2.5" thick (substantial, heavy volume) 🏷️ Edition details: Special printing of Second Concise Edition with integrated Student Handbook 🏡 Great for: Homeschool, classroom reference, vintage library décor, collectors of educational ephemera ⚖️ Weight: Heavy hardcover (qualifies for Media Mail in the U.S.) 🔍 ISBN: Not listed / not visible Condition Good vintage condition: solid binding, clean pages with light age toning, and some cosmetic wear (rubbed corners, small nicks and scuffs along cover edges and spine ends). No loose or missing pages observed. Additional details Ships well-packed and protected, ideal for a heavy vintage hardcover. Media Mail is recommended within the U.S. for economical shipping, with upgrades available at checkout if you prefer faster delivery. Seller’s note: Vintage pre-owned book; expect normal age-related wear consistent with the description and photos. All noticeable flaws are disclosed to the best of our ability—please review images closely and feel free to ask any questions before purchasing. Keywords Webster's New World Dictionary, student handbook concise edition, Southwestern Company Nashville, 1978 school dictionary, vintage blue hardcover dictionary, Jimmy Carter portrait book, 1970s student reference, homeschool reference book, vintage education book, retro classroom decor, English language dictionary, study skills handbook, world history math science reference, Southwestern dictionary handbook, vintage textbook style dictionary.