Winkler Prins Dictionary A–J (1959) – Luxury linen binding, Elsevier

An impressive and distinctive dictionary from the rich tradition of the Winkler Prins encyclopaedias. This first volume (A–J) from 1959 is bound in classic linen with refined gold lettering and exudes the quality and gravitas of post-war publishing.

This book is more than a linguistic reference work: it is a historical document. Besides word definitions, it contains extensive encyclopaedic information, historical context, and illustrations, making it both intellectually and visually appealing.

Perfect as a decorative object in an interior with character, on a desk, in an open cabinet, or as a statement piece for lovers of language, history, and the art of bookmaking.

Specifications

• Title: Winkler Prins Dictionary

• Volume: First volume A–J

• Year: 1959

• Publisher: Elsevier

• Language: Dutch

• Binding: Linen hardcover with gold print

• Condition: Very good, light signs of age appropriate to its years