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The World of Words: an Introduction to Language in General and to English and American in Particular
by Eric Partridge
- Used
- Hardcover
- Condition
- Good/Acceptable
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About This Item
Hamish Hamilton, 1948. Hardcover. Good/Acceptable. 1948. 3rd Edition, Revised. 201 pages. Pictorial dust jacket over blue cloth. Full title: The World of Words: an Introduction to Language in General and to English and American in Particular. Binding remains firm. Pages have light tanning and foxing throughout. Pencil inscription to front free endpaper. Boards have light shelf-wear with corner bumping. Light sunning to spine and edges with crushing to spine ends. Clipped jacket has moderate edgewear with chips, tears, and creasing. Light tanning to spine and edges. Wear marks and foxing overall.
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- Bookseller
- World of Rare Books
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- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 1657178595LSA
- Title
- The World of Words: an Introduction to Language in General and to English and American in Particular
- Author
- Eric Partridge
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Good/Acceptable
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Publisher
- Hamish Hamilton
- Date Published
- 1948
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