This is documented as a 1943 Webster's New International dictionary of the English language-second edition. It has the colorful design on the outside edges of the paper. The title is in white letters. The cover is brownish red. I can't determine if it's leather. There is no embossing. The photo of N. Webster is different from the one depicted in other like dictionaries. Is it genuine or a knockoff?
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May 9, 20180 found this helpful
There are generally several printings published with different bindings so yours could be just one version. As far as being a "knock-off" I do not believe anyone would go to that extreme for such a small amount of money in return.
- Webster's dictionaries were printed by numerous companies and many versions are available.
- I did see several versions on eBay that have the same photo as yours but that does not really mean very much.
- A collector would be the one searching for a book like this and the overall condition of the book is what they look for before they look at anything else.
- Yours seems to be in good condition so your best solution is to research for several weeks and see what you believe it is worth and post it for sale.
- You can always reduce the price if it does not sell.
- You have to remember that book sellers list their books for months and months and even years and still may never sell them.
- Here is a link to eBay with some books similar to yours that you can look at each one to see the difference as some have a different title because they are published by different companies. Some are the true Webster but all are in the same age range.
- www.ebay.com/.../i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p4840.m570...
- Here is the link that shows what has been sold over the past several months.
- www.ebay.com/.../i.html?_from=R40&_sacat=0&_nkw=1943...
- You can also check Amazon and Abe's Books to see if they have any copies for sale.
Judy
Gold Post Medal for All Time! 677 Posts May 9, 20180 found this helpful
The best way to find out is to take it to a book dealer, who specializes in old books.
Hello
Bronze Post Medal for All Time! 107 Posts May 9, 20180 found this helpful
What a great find! You might do best to go to an antiquarian or book dealer for a more faithful price, but what I saw on ebay was a range from $69 to $140
Anonymous
May 11, 20180 found this helpful
Thanks for your advi
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