1977 Webster's New Collegiate Dictionary Indexed Hardcover Merriam
$ 7.04
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1977 Webster's New Collegiate Dictionary Indexed Hardcover Merriam. The book featuresthumb-indexed page edges for quick lookup andbold gilt lettering on a textured brown hardcover. • 📚Title: Webster’s New Collegiate Dictionary. • 📄Pages: Approx. 1,500+ pages (dictionary plus appendices & index)Internet Archive. This listing is for a 1977 Webster’s New Collegiate Dictionary by G. & C. Merriam Company, a classic reference volume perfect for a vintage home library, classroom, or office. The book features thumb-indexed page edges for quick lookup and bold gilt lettering on a textured brown hardcover. Inside, you’ll find thousands of entries, foreign words and phrases, biographical & geographical names, signs and symbols, and a handbook of style, offering a comprehensive snapshot of English usage from the late 1970s. Overall, this copy is in good readable condition with expected age wear. The cover shows some scuffing and small white marks, the page edges are age-toned, and the front free endpaper is heavily wrinkled/creased with a small tear near the inner hinge (see photos). Thumb-indexes show normal use with a visible ink mark along one edge. Binding appears intact and usable. If you’re looking for a sturdy vintage dictionary for actual use or display, this is a solid, budget-friendly copy. Please review all photos closely to assess condition before purchasing. Item Specifics (with emojis): • 📚 Title: Webster’s New Collegiate Dictionary • 🏢 Publisher: G. & C. Merriam Company (A Merriam-Webster Dictionary) • 📅 Publication Year: 1977 • 📖 Format: Hardcover, thumb-indexed • 🔤 Language: English • 🧭 Place of Publication: Springfield, Massachusetts, USA • 📏 Approx. Dimensions: ~10" x 7" x 2" (L x W x D)Amazon • 📄 Pages: Approx. 1,500+ pages (dictionary plus appendices & index)Internet Archive • 🎨 Cover Color: Brown with gold lettering • 🏷️ ISBN: 0-87779-348-4 (typical for this edition; not verified in-book in this listing)AbeBooks • 📚 Special Features: Thumb-index tabs, reference sections (foreign words, biographical & geographical names, signs & symbols, style guide) Condition: Good vintage condition: solid and readable with noticeable cosmetic wear (cover scuffs, edge wear, creased/partially torn front endpaper, age-toned pages, ink mark on index edge). Additional Details: Stored in a smoke-free environment. All photos are of the exact book you will receive. Seller’s note: Colors may vary slightly due to lighting and screen settings. Vintage books may have minor, incidental signs of age or use not individually noted. Please review all photos carefully and ask any questions prior to purchase. Search Keywords: Webster’s New Collegiate Dictionary 1977, Merriam Webster indexed dictionary, vintage college dictionary, brown hardcover Webster’s, G. & C. Merriam Springfield, English language reference book, thumb index dictionary, classic desk dictionary, 1970s dictionary hardcover, collectible Merriam Webster book.
