Author: Real Académia Español

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This is a facsimile reproduction of the first edition of the Dictionary of the Spanish Language published by the Real Académia Española from 1727 –1739 originally in six volumes. The work is basically lexicographic in nature explaining the origins of the word. The title page says ( translated)“ Dictionary of the Spanish Language in which is explained the true sense of its voices, its naturalness and quality with the phrases and methods of speaking, the proverbs and sayings and other convenient things for use of the language.” The book was dedicated to King Philip V who financed the work. The typeset is in old Spanish script. Great for libraries, serious linguists, or researchers. Madrid, 1990 Fac. Ed., SPTXT 1,988 total pages, dark green color covers with gold lettering. HB.

Author: Real Academia Espanola

Price: $75

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This is small 2 volume more affordable set (5 x 7) of the definitive dictionary of the Spanish Language by the prestigious Spanish Royal Academy. This is new set and is not used. Small print may require a magnifying glass. Madrid, Real Academia Espanola 20th, 2nd Ed., 2,349 total Pgs., HB.

Author: Francisco J. Santamaría

Price: $85

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a massive text indispensible for students of the Spanish language, researchers, translators, etc. consisting of Spanish words with roots in the Americas primarily Mexico and Latin America. Continues the work of Garcia Icazbalceta to the letter Z that was left unfinished at the letter G. First Published in 1959 by Santamaría, 1886-1963, who was from Tabasco. Mexico City 2005 Hnos. Porrua,
7th Ed., Spanish Text, 1,207 Pgs., 8 7&1/4 x 11&1/4, HB.