Dictionary of Lost Words, The – Pip Williams
NF/NF 1st Print

For sale: a Rare and Exceptional first edition, first printing hardcover copy of The Dictionary of Lost Words by Pip Williams. First US Edition stated, 2021 Ballantine Books. First Printing with full number line reversed, 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1.

The book is in Near Fine condition with spotless boards, strong title gilt on the spine, clean page blocks, tight binding, mild spine tilt, rolled spine ends, mild edge wear, and two bumped corners. The interior of the book is in Fine condition with no marks, inscriptions, or other signs of ownership inside. The end papers and the interior pages are clean and bright, making it an excellent addition to any collection.

The dust jacket is in Near Fine condition with mild surface and edge wear, the price on the flap, and looks great in a new Brodart archival wrap.

Set during the height of the women’s suffrage movement and with the Great War looming, The Dictionary of Lost Words reveals a lost narrative, hidden between the lines of a history written by men. Inspired by actual events, author Pip Williams has delved into the archives of the Oxford English Dictionary to tell this highly original story. The Dictionary of Lost Words is a delightful, lyrical, and deeply thought-provoking celebration of words and the power of language to shape the world.

Ships promptly in a manila envelope with the book wrapped in both craft paper and multiple layers of bubble wrap.