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Finding the Value of Webster's Dictionaries

July 8, 2021

The front cover of a dictionary.I came across a 1972 new edition Webster's dictionary that is only printed to page 32, after that, they are all blank pages. Have any of your experts ever seen this copy or have heard of it? And could this possibly have a value to it?I have included pictures to show somewhat that it just stops. Thank you for any info.

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Back cover of a dictionary.
 
Table of contents of a dictionary.
 
the copyright page of a dictionary.
 
The title page of a dictionary
 
Blank pages in a dictionary.
 
Blank pages in a dictionary.
 

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A misprinted book or one with binding errors etc. usually increases in value only if the original/whole version is rare or otherwise valuable. So unfortunately it's not likely that a paperback dictionary would fit this rule.

 

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Sadly a misprint like this in a 1972 dictionary will only serve to devalue it. You could always play up the issue and market it to journal writers who love dictionaries and want to write in one!! Selling is all about marketing so perhaps a clever post will help you fetch something for it!!

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Maybe something like for those who want to be sure their favorite words are in a dictionary, this one comes with DIY pages!! Blessings and all good wishes!

 

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Book printing is a two stage process of printing and binding, sometimes being done in completely different factories, even in different cities. The intersection between the two is a likely place for an accident to happen. If you could sell books at a premium because they had errors, publishers could make deliberate errors. They are private businesses, in it for the money.

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Therefore, such errors usually do not give particular value to the book. Books with misprints are only valuable in books that are already rare to start.
But things with misprint are only worth money as long as people are willing to pay for them. So maybe someone will be interested in such a book.

 
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July 13, 2017

Old dictionaries are often not worth much because so many were printed. However, if your dictionary is a rare printing it may have some value to a collector. This is a page about value of a Webster's encyclopedic dictionary 1891.

old dictionary

May 28, 2020

While older reference books and dictionaries do not necessarily hold their value, antique volumes are a different item. Books in excess of 100 years or so may be sought after by collectors.

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Their value is often determined by age, rarity, condition, and the market for the specific title. An antique bookseller is a good resource for helping to determine a book's value.

Value of an 1858 Webster's Dictionary

May 4, 2019

A vintage reference book may have some value depending on condition. This is a page about value of a Webster pocket dictionary.

A vest pocket Webster dictionary

July 10, 2017

Some old rare printings of dictionaries can be valuable. This is a page about value of a 1904 Webster's international dictionary.

Value of a 1904 Webster's international Dictionary

June 8, 2017

The value of old reference books, such as dictionaries is sometimes difficult to determine. Much depends on whether there is a consumer demand for your book.

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This is a page about value of a 1896 Webster's dictionary.

Value of 1896 Webster's Dictionary

November 1, 2014

I have a 1927 Webster dictionary, editor W.T Harris, general editor Sturgess Allen, Springfield Mass USA, Published G .C Merriam Company.
I'm looking at selling this. It has been passed down to me.


Could you please reply via email an approx sale price of this or if you know anyone interested in buying this I would be interested in selling.

By David from Australia Victoria

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September 7, 2014

I have a Webster dictionary, copywrite 1955. It is a huge hard cover book. Is it worth anything?

By Rubie

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August 13, 2014

I can not find a date anywhere on this book, it is of the English language, self pronunciation, edge index, edited by Meine and Koffuer, Columbia.

By Pam

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August 13, 2014

I have a 1940 Noah Webster, LL.D. dictionary. What is the value of it? The dictionary is volume 1, A-LITHISTID

By Bronwyn Roberts from Charleston, SC

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August 8, 2014

How do I find the value of a Webster's dictionary?

By jbc3691

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December 7, 2013

The huge 2006 page, plus maps, etc. at end, Websters Universal dictionary I have, has approximately 130 pages in the wrong place. It was bound that way. Does that up the value?

By Roger from Phoenix, AZ

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November 16, 2013

What is the value of a leather bound Webster's dictionary with 1910 census and illustrated first edition. It is in fair condition, worn, but no loose pages.

By CH

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October 15, 2013

I am interested in finding the value of a vintage 1955 Webster encyclopedia Dictionary 14 book set. It is in very good condition.

By Nana punk

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