Search Results: Linguistics from Black Cat Hill Books

The Hague, Netherlands Mouton, 1972. Paperback First Edition Thus (1971 & 1972); apparently a later printing (1977). Very Good+ in Good+ DJ: The Books show indications of very careful use; just a touch of wear to the extremities; the faintest smudges to the outside edges; a former owner's name - or such - has been whited-out at the upper corner of the half-title page; the bindings are square and secure; the texts are clean. Free of creases to the panels. Free of creases to the backstrip. Free of any underlining, hi-lighting or marginalia or marks in the text. Carefully used copies, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing several unobtrusive cosmetic flaws. The DJs shows considerable rubbing to the panels (Volume I somewhat more rubbed than Volume II); moderate wear to the extremities; a scuff to the upper corner of the front panel of Volume I; neither flap has been clipped. Both DJs show some wear, but remains serviceable and not unattractive. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library.… Read More

New York, NY Perseus Group: Basic Books, 2001. Hardcover First Edition; First Printing indicated. First Edition; First Printing indicated. Very Near Fine in Fine DJ: Book shows only minute indications of use: there is a small, very faint smudge at the top edge and the binding is very slightly off square, but remains perfectly secure; the text is clean. The flawless DJ's price is unclipped; mylar-protected. Virtually 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. 276pp. Hardback with DJ. One way of looking at this book is that it deals with what Mr. Baker calls the "Navajo Code Talker" paradox (that's basically the author's engaging way of introducing his subject): languages on this planet are very much alike (within limits, any human can learn any language) but also very different. The best example of this is the use of the "Navajo Code Talkers" during WWII: those american citizens were enrolled to translate important messages into their own… Read More

Chicago, IL The University of Chicago Press, 1963. Paperback First Edition Thus [1963], so stated. Very Good in Wraps: shows indications of careful use: very light wear to the outside edges; mild rubbing to the wrapper covers; the binding leans ever so slightly, but remains perfectly secure; the text is clean. Free of ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, or labels. Shows some light wear, but remains clean, sturdy, presentable. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (8 x 5.3 x 0.4 inches). ix, 181 pages. Index. Weight: 7 ounces. First Edition Thus [1963], so stated. The hardcover edition was first published in 1931. University Press Paperback.

Chicago, IL The University of Chicago Press, 1963. Paperback First Edition Thus [1963], so stated. Very Good+ to Near Fine in Wraps: shows indications of very careful use: very light wear to the outside edges; the mildest rubbing to the wrapper covers;a faint crease along the top edge of the rear panel; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome, nearly-new copy, structurally sound and tighly bound, showing just a touch of wear and a single, very minor flaw. Close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (8 x 5.3 x 0.4 inches). ix, 181 pages. Index. Weight: 7 ounces. First Edition Thus [1963], so stated. The hardcover edition was first published in 1931. University Press Paperback.

Hillsdale, NJ Lawrence Erlbaum, 1993. . Paperback First Ed thus; First Printing indicated. First Ed thus; First Printing indicated. Near Fine in Wraps: shows only the most minute indications of use; binding shows slight reverse spine lean, but remains perfectly secure; text clean. Just a hint of wear to extremities; mildest rubbing. Very close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. 474pp. Academic Press Paperback.

Thousand Oaks, CA Sage Publications, 1977. Paperback First Edition (1977), so stated. Near Fine in Wraps: shows only the most minute indications of use: just a hint of wear to the head and heel of the backstrip; there is a very small scuff mark to the lower backstrip; just a touch of shelf-soiling along the bottom edge of the text block and some very faint smudges at the fore-edge; else flawless; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, bookplates, or labels. A handsome, nearly-new copy, showing a a couple of very minor flaws. Virtually 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (9.2 x 6.05 x 0.8 inches). vii, 356 pages. Language: English. Weight: 1.pound, 3.5 ounces. Academic Press Paperback.

London, UK Edward Arnold, 1995. Paperback First Edition Thus, so stated (1995); First Printing indicated. First Edition Thus, so stated (1995); First Printing indicated by a complete numerical sequence. Near Fine in Wraps: shows only the most minute indications of use: just a hint of creasing near the lower corner tips; else flawless. The binding is square and secure; the text is clean. The backstrip is free of creases. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, bookplates, or labels. A handsome, nearly-new copy, showing a couple of very minor flaws. Close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (9.25 x 6 x 0.7 inches). vii, 216 pages. Language: English. Weight: 11 ounces. Academic Press Paperback.

Barcelona, Spain Editorial Seix Barral: Biblioteca Breve, 1971. Paperback First Ed thus in Spain, so stated. First Ed thus in Spain, so stated. Near Fine in Wraps in Good+ DJ: Book shows indications of careful use: shows spine lean; just a hint of wear to extremities; binding remains secure and the text is clean. DJ shows moderate wear to the upper extremities, with several short, closed tears and the top and bottom of the back strip have been reinforced with cellophane tape; mild rubbing and faint soiling to wrapper covers; No longer 'As New', but remains clean, sturdy, and quite presentable in a moderately worn DJ. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. 163pp .Text in Spanish. Paperback: French Wraps [with DJ].

Boston, MA Houghton Mifflin , 2000. Paperback First Edition Thus (2000), First Printing indicated by a complete numerical sequence. First Edition Thus (2000), First Printing indicated by a complete numerical sequence. Fine in Wraps: flawless; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of any creases to the covers. Free of underlining, hi-lighting, notations, or marginalia. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome like-new copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing no flaws. Virtually 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (8.25 x 5.5 x 0.65 inches). xvi, 206 pages. Language: English. Weight: 9 ounces. Trade Paperback. 

New York, NY Horizon Press, 1976. Paperback First Ed, so stated. First Ed, so stated. Very Good+ in Wraps: shows only the most minute indications of use: just a hint of wear to extremities; the lower front corner mildly bumped, causing faint wrinkling at that point; mild rubbing. Binding square and secure; text clean. Very close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. 171pp. (An Archives of Post-Modern Literature Series Publication; no. 104). Trade Paperback.

Cambridge, MA Massachusetts Institute of Technology: M.I.T. Press, 1981. Hardcover First Ed, unstated. First Ed, unstated. Very Near Fine in Very Good+ DJ: Book shows the slightest spine lean, but remains perfectly secure; else flawless; text clean. DJ shows light wear to extremities; mild rubbing; short, closed tear & faint crease at top edge front panel; unclipped; mylar-protected. No longer 'As New', but close to it. NOT a Remainder. NOT a Book-Club. NOT Ex-Library. 8vo. 233pp. Charts; tables. An outgrowth of the Language Acquisition Workshop held at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst in April, 1978. Hardback with DJ.

Malden, MA Blackwell Publishers, 1997. Paperback First Edition (1997), so stated. First Printing indicated by a complete numerical sequence. Scattered UNDERLINING IN INK. Else, Very Good in Wraps: just a hint of wear to the outside edges; the binding leans a little but remains secure. Free of creases to the panels. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A lightly used reading copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing mild wear and unobtrusive flaws - and of course the underlining. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (9.65 x 6.75 x 0.85 inches). xvi, 297 pages. Liberally illustrated with charts, graphs and tables in black & white. Language: English. Weight: 22.5 ounces. First Edition (1997), so stated. First Printing indicated by a complete numerical sequence. Academic Press Paperback.

New York, NY Plenum Publishing, 1985. Paperback First Edition in English [1985], so stated. First Edition in English [1985], so stated. Very Good+ in Wraps: shows indications of very light use; mild overall rubbing to its wrapper covers; a mild bump at the upper corner of the front panel has imparted a faint crease; the binding is slightly off square but remains perfectly secure; the text is clean. Free of ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, or labels. Remains close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder. NOT a Book-Club Edition. NOT an Ex-Library copy. 8vo. (8.8 x 6.1 x 0.55 inches). 271 pages. Weight: 14.4 ounces. English Edition first published simultaneously by Communication and Cognition, Ghent and by Plenum Publishing Corporation. Academic Press Paperback. Jaakko Hintikka is the author or co-author of thirty volumes and of some 300 scholarly articles in mathematical and philosophical logic, epistemology, language theory, philosophy of science, history of ideas… Read More

Philadelphia, PA Fortress Press, 1970. Hardcover First Edition (1970), unstated, in accordance with Fortress' customary, but not universal practice. Probable later printing (LC 77-99612). PENCIL UNDERLINING AND MARGIN BRACKETS scattered throughout the text. Else, Very Good in Very Good DJ: The Book shows very light shelving wear to the bottom edge of the cloth-covered boards; the binding leans a little off square, but remains secure. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome, moderately used copy, showing light wear and a couple of flaws - and of course the underlining and margin work. The DJ shows moderate wear to the outside edges and mild rubbing to the panels; the white background field of the rear panel shows faint but pervasive soiling; the price has not been clipped; mylar-protected. Overall, remains a clean, sturdy, quite presentable copy. NOT a Remainder. NOT a Book-Club Edition. NOT an Ex-Library copy. 8vo. (8.5 x… Read More

Cambridge, MA M.I.T. Press: Bradford Books, 1989. Hardcover First Edition (1989), unstated, in accordance with M.I.T.'s customary, but not universal practice. First Edition (1989), unstated, in accordance with M.I.T.'s customary, but not universal practice. Very Near Fine in Near Fine DJ: Both book and DJ show only minute indications of use. The Book shows barely discernible spine lean; else flawless; the binding is secure; the text is clean. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome, nearly-new copy, showing a single very minor flaw. Virtually 'As New'. The DJ shows just a hint of wear to the outside edges and a quarter-inch closed tear at the top of the front hinge; barely distinguishable sunning to the backstrip; unclipped. Overall, very close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (8.25 x 5.8 x 0.7 inches). viii, 180 pages. Language: English. Weight: 14 ounces. Hardback with DJ.

Boston, MA Kluwer Academy Publishers: D. Reidel Publishing Company, 1988. Paperback First Edition [1988], unstated. Very Good+ in Wraps: shows only the most minute indications of use; binding shows the slightest spine lean, but remains perfectly secure; text clean. Just a hint of wear to extremities; mildest rubbing. Very close to 'As New'. This is a REMAINDER, showing a mark at the bottom edge. NOT a Book-Club Edition. NOT an Ex-Library copy. 8vo. (9.45 x 6.3 x 0.4 inches). 137 pages. Weight :10 ounces. First Edition [1988], unstated. Paperback. Essays concerning Natural Language & Linguistic Theory by Howard Lasnik, J-M P. Authier, Anthony R. Warner, Ivonne Bordelois, Karen Zagona, Paul M. Postal.  

New York, NY St. Martin's Press, 1985. Hardcover First Edition USA [1985], so stated. First Edition USA [1985], so stated. Near Fine in Near Fine DJ: Both book and DJ show only minute indications of use. The Book shows three tiny stains at fore-edge and a tiny spot at the top edge; else flawless; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, or labels. The DJ shows sunning to the greyish background field at the backstrip and a bit along the front hinge and along the top of the front panel, though none of the titles thereon is affected: all remain bold and clearly legible; unclipped; mylar-protected. Overall, though not without flaw, remains very close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (8.8 x 5.75 x 1 inches). 254 pages. Weight: 1 pound, 1 ounce. Hardback with DJ.

Philadelphia, PA University of Pennsylvania Press, 1971. Hardcover First Edition (1980), unstated, but implied: no subsequent printings noted and same date at the title and copyright pages in accordance with University of Pennsylvania Press's customary practice. First Edition (1980), unstated, but implied: no subsequent printings noted and same date at the title and copyright pages in accordance with University of Pennsylvania Press's customary practice. Very Near Fine in Very Near Fine DJ: Both book and DJ show only minute indications of use. The Book shows mild shelf rubbing at the bottom edge of the yellow cloth-covered boards near the corner tips; the front board is ever so slightly bowed; else flawless; the binding is square and secure. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of underlining, hi-lighting, notations, or marginalia. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome, nearly-new copy, showing a couple… Read More

The Hague Koninklijke Wohrmann,, 1994. Paperback First Ed, unstated. Near Fine in Wraps: shows only the most minute indications of use; binding square and secure; text clean. Just a hint of wear to extremities; faintest crease at upper corner first few pages. Very close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder. NOT a Book-Club Edition. NOT an Ex-Library copy. 8vo. 131pp. Dissertation. First Ed, unstated.

New York, NY Bergin & Garvey , 1992. Paperback First Edition [1992]; First Printing indicated by a complete number line. Sparse UNDERLINING INK and scattered INK MARGINALIA throughout the text. Else, Very Good+ in Wraps: shows indications of very careful use: no discernible wear, but the bindng is very slightly cocked, while remaining perfectly secure. Former owner's name rubber stamped at the bottom edge of the text pages and inside the front cover; initials scrawled at the top of the front panel and inside the front cover. Clearly, this is a flawed copy, but one that shows hardly any wear at all: remains, in overall appearance, close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. First Edition [1992]; First Printing indicated by a complete number line. 8vo. (9.25 x 6 x 0.6 inches). xxi, 175 pages. Shipping Weight: 11.4 ounces. Language and Ideology Series, Edited by Donaldo Macedo. Academic Press Paperback.