Defining the World

New York: Farrar, Straus And Giroux. Hardcover. 2005. 1st Edition. 8vo 292pp . Fine in Fine DJ. The Herculean enterprise taken on by Dr Johnson to establish the first comprehensive dictionary of the English language .

Farrar, Straus & Giroux, 2005. Hardcover. Good. Disclaimer:A copy that has been read, but remains in clean condition. All pages are intact, and the cover is intact. The spine may show signs of wear. Pages can include limited notes and highlighting, and the copy can include previous owner inscriptions. At ThriftBooks, our motto is: Read More, Spend… Read more about this item

Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 2005. Hardcover. VG/VG. DJ: some rubbing & edgewear; placed in protective cover. Book: some rubbing & edgewear; some yellowing; overall clean & tight. 292 pages

Farrar, Straus & Giroux. Used - Good. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages.

Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 2005-10-19. Hardcover. Used: Good.

Stated First American Edition with complete print line. "Ex libris" stamp inside front cover on the free end paper; no other marks. Interior pages are clean throughout; dust jacket shows only minimal surface and edge wear. Deckle edge.

Farrar Straus Giroux, October 2005. First Edition. Hardcover . Very Good/Very Good. Brilliantly entertaining and enlightening, this volume tells the story of Samuel Johnson's endeavor to create an authoritative English dictionary. Hitchings describes Johnson's adventure--his ambition and vision, his moments of despair, the mistakes he made along the way, and his ultimate triumph. Octavo. In bright, clean DJ.… Read more about this item

Farrar, Straus & Giroux. Used - Good. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages.

Farrar, Straus & Giroux, 2005. Hardcover. Acceptable. Disclaimer:A readable copy. All pages are intact, and the cover is intact. Pages can include considerable notes-in pen or highlighter-but the notes cannot obscure the text. At ThriftBooks, our motto is: Read More, Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed.

Farrar, Straus & Giroux, 2005. Hardcover. Good. Former library book; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed.

New York, NY: Farrar, Straus and Giroux. As New/As New. 2005. Hardcover. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall 0374113025 WRITING-NEW regular size hardcover in its jacket. white w/brown & green lettering .

New York: Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 2005. First American Edition. 8vo. 292pp. Hard cover. Black & white illustrations. Brilliantly entertaining and enlightening, Defining the World is the story of Dr. Johnson's heroic endeavor 250 years after the first publication of the Dictionary. Hitchings describes Johnson's adventure, ambition and vision, his moments of despair, the mistakes he make along the way,… Read more about this item

Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 2005-09-29. Hardcover. Used:Good.

Farrar, Straus and Giroux. As New in As New dust jacket. 2005. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover, illus.. 0374113025 . Book and DJ New. NO notes or ANY markings. Not clipped ($24) ; 292 pages .

New York: Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 2005. Book. Illus. by Illustrated. New. Hardcover. First American Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. First American Edition. 8vo. 292pp. Hard cover. Black & white illustrations. Brilliantly entertaining and enlightening, Defining the World is the story of Dr. Johnson's heroic endeavor 250 years after the first publication of the Dictionary. Hitchings describes… Read more about this item

New York: Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 2005. First American Edition. 8vo. 292pp. Hard cover. Black & white illustrations. Brilliantly entertaining and enlightening, Defining the World is the story of Dr. Johnson's heroic endeavor 250 years after the first publication of the Dictionary. Hitchings describes Johnson's adventure, ambition and vision, his moments of despair, the mistakes he make along the way,… Read more about this item

New York: Picador, 2006. Paperback. 8vo. Light shelfwear; very good.

Farrar, Straus & Giroux. Used - Very Good. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in excellent condition. May show signs of wear or have minor defects.

Paperback. Very Good.

Farrar Straus & Giroux, October 2005. Hardcover . Very Good/Very Good. Very Good Hardcover with Very Good Dustjacket. Light shelfwear to DJ. Light to mild shelfwear to covers, including rubbing. Spine ends bumped and rubbed. Pages clean and tight in binding. Pictures available upon request. A locally owned, independent book shop since 1984.