Webster’s Dictionary of Synonyms – First Edition Text – 1942 Merriam

Webster’s Dictionary of Synonyms: A Dictionary of Discriminated Synonyms with Antonyms and Analogous and Contrasted Words •Publisher: G. & C. Merriam Co., Springfield, Mass. •Year: 1942 printing •Edition: First Edition text (originally issued 1912; this is the 1942 reprint) •Brown cloth hardcover with gilt spine lettering and publisher’s seal. This vintage Merriam-Webster reference was printed during World War II, preserving the original 1912 first edition text. It provides nuanced explanations of synonyms, antonyms, and contrasted words, making it a valuable tool for writers, editors, and collectors of historical reference works. ⸻ Condition Notes (see photos): •Cloth boards show light rubbing and minor shelf wear. •Spine gilt still legible. •Binding solid, hinges intact. •Pages show mild age toning; clean overall with no writing or markings observed. ⸻ Why Collectors Value It: •Early edition of a specialized Merriam-Webster reference work •Wartime printing (1942) adds historical interest •Appeals to collectors of dictionaries, lexicography, and Americana reference books