Funk and Wagnalls Standard Home Reference Dictionary, Volume One A-K

This hardcover edition shows signs of wear consistent with its age. The spine and cover edges have noticeable scuffing, and there is some staining on the title page. The binding remains intact, ensuring the book's usability. No dust jacket is present, and the book is free of any inscriptions or library markings.

The "Funk and Wagnalls Standard Home Reference Dictionary, Volume One A-K" is a comprehensive reference work published by Standard International Library, Inc., in 1956. This Deluxe Edition, bound in sturdy hardcover, offers a detailed exploration of over 140,000 words and phrases, complete with orthography, pronunciation, meaning, and etymology. The volume also includes 2,500 pictorial illustrations and special sections such as an appendix of foreign phrases and a summary outline of English grammar. While the author remains uncredited, the dictionary is based on the well-regarded Funk & Wagnalls New Standard Dictionary of the English Language. This edition is a valuable resource for language enthusiasts and collectors, providing insight into mid-20th-century lexicon. The book is in a collectible format, though commonly available, and is a distinctive piece for those interested in historical reference materials.