The Compact Oxford English Dictionary, New Edition

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Title: The Compact Oxford English Dictionary Author Name: N/A Illustrator: N/A Binding: Hardcover Book Condition: Very Good Jacket Condition: N/A Publisher: BCA by arrangement with Oxford University Press Publication Date: 1994 Detailed description: This is the second edition of the Compact Oxford English Dictionary, a large and weighty tome filled with 2386 text pages containing nine regular sized pages shrunk down to fit on one leaf face each. It comes in a large and sturdy slip-case, containing a small box which has a light fitted magnifying glass (with batteries removed) and a small guide to using the dictionary. It weighs 7.17kg altogether, and this will have an impact on the shipping cost. This was published in 1994, meaning you'd be hard pressed to find a word that isn't included! The slip-case has received the most wear over the years with noticeable rub-wear to the surfaces and edges. Internally the white card is somewhat marked as well, as you can see in our images. There are a few nicks and tears to the paper on the slip-case. Inside is the book itself, and a small box containing the magnifying glass and the user guide. The guide is in very good condition with clean white pages. The magnifying glass has a functioning light-bulb attached, though no batteries are included. The box is with a glossy sheen like the slip-case, read more