WORD ORIGINS; The Romance of Language by Cecil Hunt / Illustrations by JOHN NICOLSON, A.R.E., R.B.A.
by Cecil Hunt
- Used
- Fine
- Hardcover
- Condition
- Fine/Fine
- Seller
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Lake Forest, Illinois, United States
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About This Item
New York: Philosophical Library, 1962. Second Edition. Boards. Fine/Fine. 8vo, gray boards with black lettering on spine, Mylar-protected pictorial dust jacket (unclipped), 176 pages. "Pen pictures of the people whose names have passed into our language: Hobson, of "Hobson's Choice"; Tantalus of tantalizing; Eros of erotic;.... The centuries are covered from classical mythology to contemporary word-makers in a most comprehensive, absorbing and instructive book."--jacket First edition appeared in 1949; reissued in 1962. Cecil Hunt (1902 - 1954), was a prolific journalist, editor, novelist and anthologist. He is best known for his collections of unintended errors made by British schoolchildren in their examinations and written work, commonly known as "howlers." EXCEPTIONAL CONDITION internally and externally!
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- Bookseller
- Borg Antiquarian (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 2516
- Title
- WORD ORIGINS; The Romance of Language by Cecil Hunt / Illustrations by JOHN NICOLSON, A.R.E., R.B.A.
- Author
- Cecil Hunt
- Format/Binding
- Boards
- Book Condition
- Used - Fine
- Jacket Condition
- Fine
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- Second Edition
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Philosophical Library
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 1962
- Keywords
- Dictionary, language, English, writing, etymology
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About the Seller
Borg Antiquarian
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Lake Forest, Illinois
About Borg Antiquarian
BorgAntiquarian (ABAA & ILAB) is a dealer long engaged in selling exceptional collectibles: rare and fine books, autographs and manuscripts, fine art and artifacts. We are generalists in Americana, English & American literature, plus selected authors & important figures (Dickens & Darwin; presidents & 'signers'; scientists & historical figures; Revolutionary & Civil War militaria).
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