FRANKLIN LIBRARY OXFORD REFERENCE CLASSICS, 500TH ANNIVERSARY LIMITED EDITION, 8 VOLUMES

The Rug Life is pleased to present this magnificent eight-volume Oxford Reference Classics of the English Language, issued by the prestigious Franklin Library in commemoration of the 500th anniversary of Oxford University Press. An exceptional union of literary scholarship, traditional fine binding, and timeless elegance, this distinguished collection represents some of the most celebrated reference works in the English language. This set is strictly limited to 7,500 numbered sets, this collection is individually designated No. 2618, as documented on its original limitation page. The following volumes are in this set; 1. The Compact Edition of the Oxford English Dictionary, Volumes I & II (A?O and P?Z) The monumental Oxford English Dictionary reproduced micrographically in two impressive, oversized volumes, preserving one of the greatest achievements in English-language scholarship. 2. The Oxford Dictionary of Quotations. An enduring treasury of memorable expressions, literary passages, and historical quotations. 3. The Oxford Companion to English Literature. An authoritative reference covering century of British literary achievement. 4. The Oxford Companion to American Literature. A comprehensive exploration of America's rich literary heritage. 5. The Oxford Book of English Verse. A celebrated anthology representing the enduring traditions of English poetry. 6. The Oxford Book of American Verse. An important collection of American poetic expression. 7. Oxford Modern English Usage. A classic reference devoted to the precision, character, and evolution of the English language. Acquired from a Metro Washington DC estate. FREE SHIPPING FOR THIS BOOK SET WITHIN THE CONTINENTAL UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.

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