Spanish Academy — Diccionario de la Lengua Castella

Madrid, Manuel Rivadeneyra, 1869. Leather. A comprehensive and charming revised edition of the official Dictionary of the Castilian language, created by the Spanish Academy. In full decorative calf. The eleventh edition of the Diccionario de La Lengua Castella (Dictionary of the Castilian language), written by the Spanish Academy. Published by Manuel Rivadeneyra in 1869. First published between 1726 and 1739.In full decorative calf.A comprehensive and charming dictionary that is essential for understanding Castilian, also Espagnol, Spain's official language and that most popularly spoken. Published seventeen years after the tenth edition, the eleventh edition is the removal of Latin entries for words that could prove misleading to the reader and were often incorrect. This was especially the case for newer words that did not have a Latin origin. In full decorative calf. Externally, very smart, with clean boards. Minor shelfwear to the extremities, and very slight rubbing to the head and tail of the spine. Spine embellishments and label in excellent condition. Marble end papers are bright and clean, with wear to the hinge of the front end papers. Internally, firmly bound, with minor wear to binding of leaves pp.315-318. Pages are bright and clean. Very Good . Ill.: None. Very Good .