{"product_id":"antique-1895-a-concise-webster-s-dictionary-illustrated-book-stuart-burt","title":"Antique 1895 A Concise Webster’s Dictionary Illustrated Book Stuart Burt","description":"Antique 1895 edition of A Concise Webster’s Dictionary, edited by D. T. Stuart, M.A. and published by A. L. Burt Company of New York.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis compact late-19th-century dictionary contains approximately 32,000 words and nearly 700 engravings and was revised and abridged from Webster’s Dictionary of the English Language.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe copyright page is clearly marked “Copyright 1895, by A. L. Burt.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBeautiful original red cloth hardcover with black Art Nouveau\/Victorian-style typography and decorative detailing to the front cover and spine. The interior features densely printed dictionary entries accompanied by numerous small engraved illustrations throughout.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe front endpaper contains a period handwritten owner’s inscription\/address from a previous owner in Warren, Ohio, adding an interesting piece of the book’s history.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDetails:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1895 publication\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEdited by D. T. Stuart, M.A.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA. L. Burt Company, Publishers\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e52–58 Duane Street, New York\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e32,000 words\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNearly 700 engravings\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOriginal red cloth hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIllustrated throughout\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOriginal late-19th-century publication\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Antique pre-owned condition with expected age-related wear. The red cloth binding shows rubbing, fading, spots\/marks and wear along the edges, corners and spine ends. There is a handwritten former owner’s inscription on the front endpaper. Interior pages show normal age toning and occasional marks consistent with a book more than 125 years old. Please review all photographs closely for condition.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA wonderful small-format piece of Victorian-era American publishing history, suitable for a collection of antique dictionaries, reference books, Webster’s-related material, illustrated books or decorative antique books.","brand":"AVENTÉ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49157085102305,"sku":null,"price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0762\/4687\/6385\/files\/d503a630-8e24-4f9f-b92d-5a54ff0bcde2.jpg?v=1789763142","url":"https:\/\/www.aventecrystals.com\/products\/antique-1895-a-concise-webster-s-dictionary-illustrated-book-stuart-burt","provider":"AVENTÉ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}