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Published by NY Bell (1978)., 1978
Seller: Crabtree's Collection Old Books, Sebago, ME, U.S.A.
VG in G DJ. Why does an Amazon have only one breast & etiquette originally meant a label? Surprising origin of common words. DJ tanned on edges and few tears. 7th ptg edition.
Published by Wilfred Funk, New York, 1950
Seller: Between the Covers-Rare Books, Inc. ABAA, Gloucester City, NJ, U.S.A.
First Edition Signed
Hardcover. Condition: Good. First edition. Good plus/Poor The dustwrapper is very worn on the edges and has tears along the edges and the corners. Where it is torn it is starting to brown. The Book is rubbed slightly on the edges and the corners. Dustwrapper and upper edge of the book pages are starting to fox. Please Note: This book has been transferred to Between the Covers from another database and might not be described to our usual standards. Please inquire for more detailed condition information.
Published by Bell Publishing Company Inc., New York, 1978
ISBN 10: 0517265745ISBN 13: 9780517265741
Seller: JB Books, Garrison, ND, U.S.A.
Book
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good+. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good-. First Edition (thus). FIRST PRINTING of the First Edition (thus). A unique study of the origins of many commonly used words and phrases in the English language, describing how and when they came into usage, their original meanings and intent along with their use today, the material grouped into chapters along with the author's expert and often rather amusing essays discussing the material's evolution and the development of English throughout the ever-changing societal culture of different periods. Hardcover with dust jacket, indexed, 432pp, d.j. shows a one-inch chip to bottom of spine. Jacket is neatly encased in an acid-free archival plastic protector. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Book.
Published by Wilfred Funk, Inc, 1950
Seller: Gumshoe Books, Columbia, SC, U.S.A.
Book
Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine.
Published by Wilfred Funk, Inc, 1950
Seller: Moe's Books, Berkeley, CA, U.S.A.
Hard cover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Fair. Jacket is tattered and rubbed, particularly along the top and bottom edges. Back of jacket spine and hinges have slight water damage. Cover is shelf worn a with a small stain, not affecting legibility. Spine is bumped and worn along top edge. Spine is shaken, but binding is secure and inside is clean and unmarked.
Published by Bell Publishing Company, New York, 1978
Seller: Sabra Books, Naperville, IL, U.S.A.
Book
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Jacket design by Lewis Friedman, small closed tear top of front cover, slight discoloration.