{"product_id":"vladimir-dal-russian-dictionary-4-vol-set-1978-80-ussr-soviet-books-complete","title":"Vladimir Dal Russian Dictionary 4 Vol Set 1978-80 USSR Soviet Books Complete","description":"Vladimir Dal 4 Volume Russian Dictionary Complete Set 1978 USSR Soviet Vintage\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eComplete 4-volume vintage Soviet Russian dictionary set by Vladimir Dal (Владимир Даль), Толковый словарь живого великорусского языка — “Explanatory Dictionary of the Living Great Russian Language.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePublished in Moscow by Русский язык (Russkiy Yazyk \/ Russian Language) from 1978–1980, this is the complete four-volume 7th edition of one of the most important and celebrated dictionaries of the Russian language.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe complete set includes:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVolume I — А–З — 1978\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVolume II — И–О — 1979\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVolume III — П\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVolume IV — Р–Ѵ — 1980\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDal’s monumental dictionary contains approximately 200,000 words, including literary and regional Russian vocabulary, terminology relating to traditional trades and professions, and approximately 30,000 proverbs and sayings.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBeautiful matching burgundy\/red hardcovers feature ornate metallic decorative detailing along the spines, making the complete set especially attractive for display in a library, study or vintage book collection.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOne volume contains a handwritten Russian inscription dated September 7, 2003, adding some personal provenance to the set. The inscription appears to be a personal dedication rather than an author’s signature.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlease note that although an 1881 date appears on a reproduced historical title page inside the books, these are the later Moscow 1978–1980 editions and are not books printed in 1881.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBooks show vintage\/pre-owned wear consistent with age. Please review all photographs carefully for the exact condition of the covers, spines, pages and inscription.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA handsome complete set for collectors of Russian books, Soviet-era books, USSR memorabilia, Slavic language references, dictionaries, linguistics and decorative vintage library books.","brand":"AVENTÉ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48999227588833,"sku":null,"price":74.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0762\/4687\/6385\/files\/0e154dc9-21d5-4960-a612-12c1b009bde3.jpg?v=1787864167","url":"https:\/\/www.aventecrystals.com\/products\/vladimir-dal-russian-dictionary-4-vol-set-1978-80-ussr-soviet-books-complete","provider":"AVENTÉ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}