Picturesque Word Origins 1933 G and C Merriam Hardcover Illustrated Dictionary For Sale

Picturesque Word Origins by G. & C. Merriam Company, Springfield, Massachusetts, 1933, features 45 illustrative drawings, bringing to life the etymology of English words with engaging historical anecdotes. This large horizontal hardcover, green with gold embossed lettering and a decorative tree, draws content from Webster’s New International Dictionary. Condition is good for its age, with some spine edge wear and minor corner and surface stains but solid binding. Ideal for collectors of vintage language reference books or early 20th-century educational materials.