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The Century Dictionary & Encyclopedia of Names

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The Century Dictionary, The Century Company, first edition, 1889, 6 volumes. A great feat of American scholarship, seldom seen today. Ex library copy. Also includes The Century Encyclopedia of Names, 1894-95. The companion to the Century Dictionary, this volume covers additional names and places beyond the scope of the original dictionary. Complete set measures approx. 9” X 13” X 21”.

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Condition: good, some wear to corners and edges, Encyclopedia of Names has light paint parks on spine.

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