Lot #81: Vintage Y Geiriadur Mawr: The Complete Welsh-English Dictionary (1987 Ed)

Title: Y Geiriadur Mawr (The Complete Welsh-English / English-Welsh Dictionary) Authors: H. Meurig Evans and W. O. Thomas Publisher: Christopher Davies / Gomer Press (Printed by Wasg Dinefwr, Llandybie) Publication Date: Originally published in 1958; this copy is the 1987 revised/reprinted edition. Vintage copy of Y Geiriadur Mawr, the seminal and comprehensive bilingual Welsh-English dictionary. First compiled in 1958, this copy represents the definitive late-1980s printing. It remains an essential reference for serious students, linguists, and speakers of the Welsh language. Collector Notes: • The Publishers: This edition represents a historic collaborative effort between two iconic Welsh publishing institutions: Christopher Davies and Gomer Press (Gwasg Gomer). Gomer Press was one of the oldest and most prolific printers of Welsh-language literature in Wales before it ceased printing operations in 2021, making their vintage editions highly collectible. • The Authors: H. Meurig Evans and W. O. Thomas are legendary figures in Welsh lexicography. Their work standardizing and documenting modern Welsh vocabulary in this volume shaped Welsh language education for generations. #TheCrown Pickup category timeslot {A}