National Dictionary of the English Language: Based on the Principles Established By Noah Webster, and Including a Practical Guide To Business English

New York: P.F. Collier & Son, 1936 Clean and tight; one small spot on front board and a little edge wear, otherwise good. Black and gold thumb indexes, and a Frontispage color picture of 20 Flags of America. "The National Dictionary is both an English Lexicon and a letter writer's handbook. It unites ... an up-to-date general vocabulary, important special glossaries, practical reference material, a comprehensive presentation of English grammar, and, in addition, a guide to correct and effective preparation and writing of business letters." The glossaries include "Radio Terms" and "Synonyms and Antonyms" and "Foreign Words, Phrases and Proverbs" and"Famous Characters in Poetry and Prose" to list a few. A delightful old thing. 1040 pages including glossaries.. 78th Edition, Revised. Cloth. Very Good/No Jacket. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Hard Cover.