Roget's Thesaurus of the English Language in Dictionary Form (not authenticated)

This physical item is a hardcover reference book identified visually as an edition of Roget's Thesaurus. The book features a reddish-brown or rust-colored cloth-bound cover with dark horizontal banding and black printed typography. The spine includes a light-colored paper or cloth label containing printed text, and the lower portion of the spine features a publisher logo and text reading "THE NEW Home Library". The text on the spine and front cover is directly readable from the image, displaying "ROGET'S THESAURUS OF THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE IN DICTIONARY FORM". Visible condition issues include significant wear, fraying, and fabric loss along the head and tail of the spine and the corner edges, indicating heavy use and age consistent with mid-20th-century or earlier publishing practices. The identification of the title and series rests entirely on the legible printed text visible on the cover and spine. The user-supplied context places this in an unverified category. No internal pages, publication years, or specific print runs are visible in the photograph, leaving precise dating unverified.

Based on what I can see in the photograph, the physical item appears to be a hardcover edition of Roget's Thesaurus of the English Language in Dictionary Form, published by The New Home Library. The owner identifies this as an unverified edition of the title. I can't verify from a photo the exact publication year, paper quality, or internal condition, as no pages are visible. The exterior exhibits heavy visible wear, including significant fraying, fabric loss along the head and tail of the spine, and worn corner edges, which point to extensive use and age consistent with mid-20th-century mass-market publishing practices. My value estimate of $10 to $25 assumes that the working assumption of this being a mid-century reprint edition is correct. General market demand for common mid-century reference books in heavily worn condition is quite low, as these titles were printed in vast quantities and are readily available. Would need physical inspection to confirm the exact printing, publisher details, and overall structural integrity. If this item turns out to be a reproduction, or lacks the historical significance of a primary printing, its value would likely be reduced to nominal or decorative worth, typically under $5. Furthermore, this valuation is dependent on condition and assumes no hidden catastrophic damage such as missing pages, severe water damage, or mold.