Webster's New Practical Dictionary, 3rd Edition (1957 Hardcover w/o DJ) Author: G. C. Merriam Co., Publishers Staff Publisher: G. C. Merriam Co., Publishers Springfield, MA U.S.A. 1957 Concise dictionary of about 40,000 words from Merriam-Webster editorial staff. Designed to meet the needs of the user in their daily reading or writing. Reference material included range from the U.S. Constitution (through XXII amendments), to Table of Vitamins, to Standard Times around the World and other useful information regarding languages, calculations of dates, etc. viii + 823 + 2pp of ads. Hardcover has brown cloth boards, black lettering designs on front spine, but no DJ. Inscribed as a gift on ffep with owner information, adds no value. Thumb indexed. Interior is tight , clean and otherwise unmarked. Rear gutter torn. Size: 8vo - over 7 - 9" tall, 833pp Condition: Good Hardcover w/o Dust Jacket – Always privately owned. Copyrights 1957, 1953, 1951. 3rd edition assumed from 3 copyright years listed. Made in U.S.A. No edition nor print-run stated. No ISBN, LCCN, nor MSR. Notes on Condition/Edition ratings: Fine – means like new, but any book produced over 10 years ago isn't “brand new” or even “new.” Booksellers needed some word to describe this... Like New – A new book, no marks no damage (except maybe remainder marks or shelf-wear) except not obtained directly from the publisher or in packaging from the publisher. Very Good – How you or I might take care of a book, closer to “as new” than standard. Might show ownership. Good – How someone else might take care of a book. Also referred to as “standard.” This is the most likely condition for books of this age title, shows the book has been read or previously owned. Acceptable – How a child, student or a librarian might take care of a book. (Either trying to make sure someone doesn't steal it by plastering ownership everywhere, filled it with copious notes or a book that has been damaged.) Poor – Combination of “acceptable” factors above. Most likely with water damage as well. Might have missing pages (you should ask). Near – Means “almost” in an optimistic sense. e.g., “Near Fine” means very good, but on the high end. 1st Thus – Unique somehow, maybe 1st paperback, new illustrator, misprint or even the 1st edition. A collector might desire this copy. Thanks for looking!