The Macquarie Dictionary

A. Delbridge

Sydney

:

Macquarie Library

,

1981

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First Edition.

29cm x 22cm (book size), 39.5cm x 34cm x 14.5cm (box size). 2064 pages. Dark green leather, gilt lettering, wooden box.

The collector’s first edition of the first comprehensive dictionary of Australian English, limited to 750 numbered copies signed by the editor in chief A. Delbridge, and housed in a custom wooden box. This copy with the Macquarie University “special scroll” signed by the Vice Chancellor and Professor of Linquistics.

The book is in Fine Condition. The title plaque on the upper panel of the box has been reglued. The box with some shelf wear scratches to one side. The scroll folded horizontally and with some creasing to edges. Very Good Condition.