Scott's Last Edition. a Study in Publishing History
Cloth
1987 · Edinburgh
by Millgate, Jane
Edinburgh: Edinburgh University Press. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1987. Cloth. 0852245416 . A Fine edition in a like dust-jacket ; In Scott's Last Edition, Jane Millgate tells the story of the publication of one of the most important books in publishing history-the Oxford English Dictionary. She tells the story of the Dictionary's creation, publication, and influence, as well as the pivotal role of its editor, James Murray.Scott's Last Edition is the story of how one man's obsessive determination to create the world's most comprehensive dictionary led to the creation of a publishing landmark that has shaped the English language for over a century.; 8vo; 154 pages; Price? ? ? . (Inventory #: 56175)