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Heffer, Simon
Strictly English
London: Random House 2010. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Near Fine/Near Fine. 2010 1st edition 1st impression complete number line. Near Fine book in Near Fine unclipped dustjacket. Book has small neatly handwritten purchase date with neat previous owner's name sticker on front pastedown/FFEP no other inscriptions or markings unread. DJ is not price clipped �12.99 and has the lightest edgewear. Random House hardcover
Référence libraire : 205897 ISBN : 1847946305 9781847946300
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Twain, Mark
LAS AVENTURAS DE HUCKLEBERRY FINN
Ediciones Generales Anaya. Very Good. 1985. Hardcover. Rowning to the hinges front and rear. ; 12mo 7" - 7½" tall; 352 pages . Ediciones Generales Anaya hardcover
Référence libraire : 80761 ISBN : 8475250017 9788475250014
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JOLLY** RICK and TUGG**:
JACKSPEAK: A GUIDE TO BRITISH NAVAL SLANG AND USAGE.
<p>UK8vo HBno dw/dj as issuedillustrated3rd edn2nd reprint.First published in 1989a 2nd edn in 1999 and this was fully revised and updated in 2011 and subsequently reprinted in both 2012 and 2013 - this edn. FINE. No owner inscrptnno dw/dj - as issued - price printed to rear board.Brightcrisp cleanmatt grey background with b/w cartoon within a red edged borderby TUGGillustrated front board with blackred lettering; with negligible shelf-wear and creasing to edges and corners.Top fore-edges bright and clean; contents bright tightcleansolid and sound - pristine - no dog-ear reading creases to any pages' cornersappears unread apart from my collation.Publisher's brightcrispcleansharp-corneredoriginal grey clothcartoon illustrated front board with brightcrispblack ink printed letters to spine/backstripa b/w striped headband and immaculate plain pale blue endpapers.UK8vo HBdw/dj illustrated3rd edn2nd reprint ednincludes A-1 to Z-526pp paginated comprising an A-Z dictionary recording the vernacular and humour of Jack and Royal's verbal shorthand profusely illustrated with b/w line cartoons by TUGG now deceased then 2007the Fleet Air Arm cartoonist who contributed continuously to 'Navy News' since February1973 throughout the text and the book.See book ID rja524215 - as the author Jim Allawaywas at time of that book's writing - Deputy Editor of 'Navy News' - the Royal Navy's newspaper. Plus unpaginated 4pp publisher's b/w illustrated adverts to rear. An illustrated anthology of British Service Royal Marines Royal Navy Submarine Service and the Fleet Air Arm slang and usage.See also my book ID's rja523815 rja537815 rja629516 for earlier edns of this same title and rja1203925 for another example of this issue. Has become a classic and this fully revised and expanded 3rd edn now features many new additions and updatesand will introduce new generations of JackJenny and Royal to life in the Andrewas well as giving 'civvies' a real insight into the unique humour and culture of the Senior Service. The author has also written 'For Campaign Service' - novel of service in Belfast1972'The Red & Green Life Machine - story of his British Field Hospital during the 1982 South Atlantic conflict Falklands and 'IN CONFIDENCE: THE JACKSPEAK TRI-SERVICE GUIDE TO STAFF REPORTING'. Originally and first published in a Culdrose Local Edition in UKJuly 1988.The first edition printed April 1989 and then reprinted twice in 1989as 'Jackspeak: The Pusser's Rum Guide to the Slanguage of the Royal Navy and Royal Marines'by same author and by the same publisher.A 2nd edn in 1999 then a revised reprinted edn in 2002and then further revision and reprints in both 2006and 2007. Please contact sellerfor correct shipping/Pp quotes - particularly ALL overseas customers - BEFORE ordering through the order page! <br />N.B. ALL buyers please notestocks' actual shipping/Pp costs are adjusted and any difference is refundedafter order's receipt and before the order's despatch especially if the items are offered either Pp included/FREE. <br /> N.B. US/CANADA customers please be aware: Standard US AIRMAIL to these destinations can nowin some casescost more than the price of the book! If speed is not of the essence then Economy rate is recommended - at approx. anything from a 1/3rd to 1/2 of the standard US AIR quote/rate - sometimes arriving sooner than the 42 days - but not always. </p> LONDON.CONWAY/ANOVA BOOKS LTD.,2013. hardcover
Référence libraire : rja638716 ISBN : 1844861449 9781844861446
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ROSS Alan SC.: S. C.
Etymology with Especial Reference to English.
London: Andre Deutsch 1958. 1st edition. The Language Library series. "Professor Ross makes it plain that English Etymology cannot be approached without some knowledge of General Linguistics of the 'sound-changes' that have affected English from the time of its earliest known parent Primitive Indo-European to the present day and of some of those that have affected other Indo-European and Germanic languages." Pp.169 toning to endpapers and closed page edges. Grey cloth dustwrapper has minor edge wear. G/G. London: Andre Deutsch, 1958. hardcover
Référence libraire : 41423
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KEANE AH.: A. H.
Handbook of the History of the English Language. For the Use of Teacher and Student.
London: Longmans Green and Co. 1878. 4th edition enlarged and revised. "To the present edition have been added two appendices. The first contains twelve versions synoptically arranged of the Lord's Prayer at different periods from the earliest times till the sixteenth century.The second consists of a digest or summary of all existing Saxon and Englsih remains down to the beginning of the fourteenth century. It includes an account of the extant MSS their probable date dialect in which written when where and by whom first published all arranged as far as possible in chronological order." Pp.xx/188 edge wear to rear endpapers. Black cloth gilt title to spine wear to top and tail of spine and edges. G. London: Longmans, Green and Co., 1878. hardcover
Référence libraire : 40528
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WYNNE PARKER Michael.:
Bridge Over Troubled Water. An Insight into the English-Speaking Union and its Influence in South Asia.Signed.
London: Kingston Books 1989. 1st edition. Tells four stories. "First there is the story of Michael Wynne-Parker - preoccupied by the good things in life in his youth but now a successful businessman and dedicated philanthropist. Then.the story of Sir Evelyn Wrench who while still a teenager was the Postcard King of the world and who dedicated his mature life to the cause of universal brotherhood. The story of the English-Speaking Union founded by Sir Evelyn reveals that it as powerful a force for peace today as when it was founded. Finally there is the troubled history of Sri Lanka an ancient civilisation coming to terms with the complexities of independence." Pp.x/163 signed by the author to title page 8 pages of black & white photos indentation to preliminary pages due to strongly made signature. Blue cloth dustwrapper sight sunning to spine. VG/VG. London: Kingston Books, 1989. hardcover
Référence libraire : 38821 ISBN : 0951493701 9780951493700
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MOON, AR.: A. R.
Office English.
London: Ginn and Company Ltd 1965. The aim of this book is to produce facility and accuracy in expression with particular attention to the use of English in commerce. Exercises for increasing the range of vocabulary extending the scope of sentence-patterns and building substantial and well-arranged paragraphs are given." Pp.158. Black and red cloth college inkstamp and marker pen number to front board. G. London: Ginn and Company Ltd, 1965. hardcover
Référence libraire : 38271
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MACKAY Charles.:
Lost Beauties of the English Language.
London: Bibliophile Books 1987. Originally published in 1874.contains a treasure trove of archaic words.arranged in alphabetical order with definitions examples and citations which illustrate the extraordinary roots and versatility of the English language." Pp.xxiv/288/48facsimile advertisements. Black cloth spine over white boards dustwrapper. VG/VG. London: Bibliophile Books, 1987. hardcover
Référence libraire : 37871 ISBN : 0900123400 9780900123405
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BARBER, Charles.:
Linguistic Change in Present-Day English.
Edinburgh: Oliver & Boyd 1964. 1st ed. "The aim of the book is to give an account of the changes which have taken place in the English language in England in the past few decades. The idea behind this is that the living language is the right place to begin all language study and that this applies to historical linguistics as much as to descriptive linguistics." Pp.10/154 owners name to fep. Black cloth gilt title to spine. VG. Edinburgh: Oliver & Boyd, 1964. hardcover
Référence libraire : 33890
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TRASK RL.: R. L.
Mind The Gaffe. The Penguin Guide to Common Errors in English.
London: Penguin 2001. In this authoritative and very readable guide Professor Larry Trask gives forthright advice on how to write simply and effectively and to avoid blunders and howlers which might otherwise leave your reader either bemused or rolling on the floor with laughter." Pp.10/302. Pbk. VG. London: Penguin, 2001. unknown
Référence libraire : 30859
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JARVIE, Gordon.:
Dictionary of Grammar.
London: Bloomsbury. 1993. 1st ed. "An easy-to-use guide to the complexities of the English language - from adjective to simile the complete guide to perfect grammar". Pp 216. P/b small scuff to front cover. G. London: Bloomsbury. 1993. unknown
Référence libraire : 27900
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GRATTAN, JHG., & GURRY, P.: J. H.
Our Living Language: A Guide to English Grammar.
London: Thomas Nelson & Sons Ltd. 1957. Rep. "The ideal behind this little book is the Humanist ideal so admirably set forth in the Report entitled 'The Teaching of English in England.' " Pp. 323. Decorated boards with blue spine. VG. London: Thomas Nelson & Sons Ltd., 1957. hardcover
Référence libraire : 27326
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GOWERS, Sir. Ernest.:
The Complete Plain Words.
Harmondsworth: Penguin 1962. Apart from two chapters on grammar and punctuation this guide os concerned with the choice and arrangement of words in such a way as to get an idea as exactly as possible out of one mind into another." Pp 272 page edges slightly toned. P/b. G. Harmondsworth: Penguin, 1962. unknown
Référence libraire : 11420
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MAYOR, Joseph B.:
Chapters on English Metre. Second edition Revised and Enlarged.
Cambridge:University Press1901. 2nd ed. Revised and enlarged. "The second Edition has been revised throughout and enlarged by the additin of a Chapter on the Metrical Systems of Dr Skeat and Mr Robert Bridges originally addressed to the Philological Society; a Chapter on Shelly's Metre originally read before the Shelly Society; and a Cahpter on the English Hexameter which appears here for the first time." Pp.16/308toning and spotting to endpapers. Brown cloth gilt title to spine. G. Cambridge:University Press,1901. hardcover
Référence libraire : 10947
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MANSER, Martin.:
Dictionary of Eponyms.
London: Guild Publishing1990. 3rd rep. "Eponyms are the people who give their names to words.a dictionary of the 1000 or more popular eponyms in the English language." Pp.307occasional b/w illustrations by Tony Cantale. Black cloth illustrated d/w. VG/VG. London: Guild Publishing,1990. hardcover
Référence libraire : 3594
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FOWLER, HW.: H. W.
A Dictionary of Modern English Usage. 2nd edition revised by Sir Ernest Gowers and completely reset.
London: Guild Publishing 1989. 5th rep. ". It brims with useful information and is astonishingly cheap." Pp. 20/725. Red cloth gilt title to spine d/w has small closed tear to top of spine. VG/G. London: Guild Publishing, 1989. hardcover
Référence libraire : 19662
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CAPPS, Randall, O'CONNOR, J. Regis.:
Fundamentals of Effective Speech Communication.
Cambridge Mass USA: Winthrop Publishers 1978. 1st ed. "Solid coverage of the basics of effective communication is provided. Primary emphasis is on public speaking but attention is given to interpersonal communication as well. The book's ten chapters were written by members of the Speech Department of Western Kentucky University." Pp.9/261 with b/w illustrations throughout. P/b. G. Cambridge, Mass, USA: Winthrop Publishers, 1978. unknown
Référence libraire : 17375
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ANON.:
Collins Compact English Dictionary. New Edition in Colour.
London: HarperCollins 1994. New ed. Comprehensive dictionary with over 68000 references. Pp. 10/1044/2 ads. Blue cloth gilt title to spine d/w. VG/G. London: HarperCollins, 1994. hardcover
Référence libraire : 19650
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SCHUR, Norman.:
British Self-Taught: with Comments in American. Illustrated by Graham.
London: Johnston & Bacon 1974. 1st ed. A transatlantic dictionary for readers writers travellers and businessmen who often find themselves confounded by English as the English use it. Pp. 20/220 21 b/w illustns. Illustrated laminated boards rubbing to spine. G. London: Johnston & Bacon, 1974. hardcover
Référence libraire : 13944
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STRANG, Barbara MH.: M. H.
Modern English Structure.
London: Edward Arnold Publishers Ltd. 1964. Rep. ".deserves to be prescribed for honours' students of the English language in countries where English is a second or foreign language." Pp. 10/20 15 Spectograms inscrip. to fep. Blue cloth gilt title to spine d/w price-clipped and has small losses to top of spine. G/G. London: Edward Arnold (Publishers) Ltd., 1964. hardcover
Référence libraire : 15877
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WOOD, Frederick T.:
English Verbal Idioms.
London: Macmillan & Co. 1965. Primarily for foreign students of English.A guide to ordinary written and spoken English." Pp 325. P/b. G. London: Macmillan & Co., 1965. unknown
Référence libraire : 11701
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BARBER, C. L.:
The Story of Language.
London: Pan Books 1967. Record of the development of human speech and in particular of the English language." Pp 2865 sketch maps and other illustrations page edges slightly toned. P/b illustrated cover. G. London: Pan Books, 1967. unknown
Référence libraire : 11409
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CHALKER, Sylvia & WEINER, Edmund.:
The Oxford Dictionary of English Grammar.
London: BCA 2002. Rep. ".offers the interested general reader the language professional and the student alike strightforward and immediate access to 1000 grammatical terms and their meanings: it is both an A-Z reference and guide to the subject." Pp.448. Blue cloth d/w. VG/VG. London: BCA, 2002. hardcover
Référence libraire : 21129
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Living Language Staff
Ultimate Chinese Mandarin Beginner-Intermediate Book
Random House Incorporated. Used - Good. Used book that is in clean average condition without any missing pages. Random House, Incorporated unknown
Référence libraire : 4543607-6 ISBN : 1400021022 9781400021024
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Foreign Service Language Institute Staff, Christoph, Brown, Kate
Mastering German
Used - Very Good. Used book that is in excellent condition. May show signs of wear or have minor defects. unknown
Référence libraire : 12923265-6 ISBN : 0812022106 9780812022100
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Adrienne
Fast French The Gimmick Series
W.W. Norton & Company 1984. Good trade paperback some wear and creasing. Trade Paperback. Good. W.W. Norton & Company Paperback
Référence libraire : 250527-RD03 ISBN : 0393301052 9780393301052
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Al Language Cafe
Chinese Ghost Stories for Language Learners: New Adaptations of Chinese Folklore in English and Chinese Includes Audio Recordings: Learn Chinese Mythology Culture and Traditional Folktales
Paperback / softback. New. paperback
Référence libraire : B9798328787246 ISBN : 9798328787247 9798328787
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Al Language Cafe
Chinese Stories for Language Learners - Basic Level - 15 Short Beginner Chinese Stories with Characters Pinyin English Translation and Vocabulary List - Chinese Leveled Reader / Graded Reader - Bili
Paperback / softback. New. paperback
Référence libraire : B9798860492141 ISBN : 9798860492147 9798860492
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Mbundu Language
Vocabulary Of The Umbundu Language Prepared By W.h. Sanders And Other Missionaries Of The A.b.c.f.m
Hardback. New. hardcover
Référence libraire : B9781019428191 ISBN : 1019428198 9781019428191
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English Language
The English Language: Its History and Structure
Paperback / softback. New. paperback
Référence libraire : B9781015764811 ISBN : 1015764819 9781015764811
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Heath Reader in Greek Language and Literature Mal
The Poetics of Greek Tragedy
paperback. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book. paperback
Référence libraire : 0804713987.G ISBN : 0804713987 9780804713986
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Gulliver, Hal w/foreword by Tom Wicker
A Friendly Tongue
<p>Macon GA: Mercer Univ. Press 1984 1st ed. 312pp. mustard cloth tall 8vo: ex lib. copy; minimal markings from a public lib. deletion; else a nice clean complete & tight copy. Columns that appeared in the Atlanta Constitution from the early 1960s to the early 1980s by the Yale-educated Georgia journalist and editor Gulliver 1935-2016.</p> Macon, GA: Mercer Univ. Press hardcover
Référence libraire : 23801 ISBN : 0865541183 9780865541184
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Language Arts
Vocabulary Workshop Answer Key to Testing Program for Replacement Only Grade 8: Level C Cycles 1 and 2 Enhanced Edition
unknown_binding. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book. unknown
Référence libraire : 082150648X.G ISBN : 082150648X 9780821506486
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The International Chinese Language Program at Taiwan University
Thought and Society: An Advanced Text for Spoken Chinese
SMC Publishing Inc. paperback. Acceptable. 7.5 0.5. SMC Publishing Inc. paperback
Référence libraire : 521YH0000ZCY ISBN : 9576384095 9789576384097
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Otemachi Language Group
Basic Japanese for Expats Book 2
Japan Times Publishing Ltd. New. Special order direct from the distributor Japan Times Publishing, Ltd unknown
Référence libraire : ING9784789014083 ISBN : 4789014088 9784789014083
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Mastery, Language Learning
French Language Learning: Your Beginners Guide to Easily Learn French While in Your Car or Working Out!
Independently published. paperback. New. 0.37 9. Fast Shipping - Safe and secure Mailer Independently published paperback
Référence libraire : 521PY600329V ISBN : 1798925303 9781798925300
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The Princeton Language Institute
10 Days to More Confident Public Speaking
Grand Central Publishing. paperback. Acceptable. 0.56 8. The item is fairly worn but still readable. The book may have some cosmetic wear i.e. creased spine/cover scratches curled corners folded pages sunburn stains water damage bent torn damaged binding dent. - The dust jacket if present may be marked and have considerable heavy wear. – The book might be ex-library copy and may have the markings and stickers associated from the library - The book may have considerable highlights/notes/underlined pages but the text is legible - Accessories such as CD codes toys may not be included - Safe and Secure Mailer - No Hassle Return Grand Central Publishing paperback
Référence libraire : 521X7W00180T ISBN : 0446676683 9780446676687
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Language, English
The English Language: Its History and Structure
paperback. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book. paperback
Référence libraire : 1143764846.G ISBN : 1143764846 9781143764844
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National Institute of the Korean Language
Listening Korean For Beginners Alive Korean Language
Hollym International Corporation. paperback. Acceptable. 0.5 10.12. The item is fairly worn but still readable. The book may have some cosmetic wear i.e. creased spine/cover scratches curled corners folded pages sunburn stains water damage bent torn damaged binding dent. - The dust jacket if present may be marked and have considerable heavy wear. – The book might be ex-library copy and may have the markings and stickers associated from the library - The book may have considerable highlights/notes/underlined pages but the text is legible - Accessories such as CD codes toys may not be included - Safe and Secure Mailer - No Hassle Return Hollym International Corporation paperback
Référence libraire : 521PY6001P5U ISBN : 1565912470 9781565912472
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Language
Language Unveiled: The True Key to the Nature Origin and Secrets of Language and of All the Myths and Mysteries of the Ancient World
Hardback. New. hardcover
Référence libraire : B9781020322228 ISBN : 1020322225 9781020322228
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Modern Language Association (Great Br
Modern Language Teachin; Volume 7
Hardback. New. hardcover
Référence libraire : B9781019224762 ISBN : 1019224762 9781019224762
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Language Babel
Quick Guide to More Mexican Spanish
Paperback / softback. New. paperback
Référence libraire : B9781484957011 ISBN : 1484957016 9781484957011
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Crown Publishing Group Staff Living Language Staff
Basic Italian Dictionary
Crown Publishing Group The. Used - Good. Used book that is in clean average condition without any missing pages. Crown Publishing Group, The unknown
Référence libraire : 686806-75 ISBN : 060980295x 9780609802953
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Living Language
Complete Portuguese: The Basics Coursebook Complete Basic Courses
Living Language 7/15/2008 12:00:01 A. paperback. Very Good. 1.0236 7.9134 5.2362. First edition.rn Living Language paperback
Référence libraire : mon0003783587 ISBN : 1400024196 9781400024193
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Pradal, Carlos
Carlos Pradal en el Primer Verano de su Ausencia Exposicion de Pinturas y Dibuos Obras de Coleccoiones Prticularres en Almeria. Etc
Almeria Spain: Ateneo de Almeria 1989. Soft cover. Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. 8vo. Slim soft cover bound in orange or brown wrappers. Light rubbing and wear to the binding. A sound copy and clean within. Illustrated both in color and in black and white. Text is in Spanish. <br/> <br/> Ateneo de Almeria paperback
Référence libraire : 053850
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Collectif; Vierny, Dina
Aristide Maillol.: Exposition au Palais des Congrès de Perpignan du 10 juin au 10 septembre 2000
Perpignan France: Benteli 2000. Soft cover. Very Good. 4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall. 4to. 1921 pages. Soft cover bound in black and green pictorial wrappers. Moderate rubbing and wear to the binding which is a little bowed at the bottom corner. A sound copy and clean within. Illustrated throughout with color photographs. Very little text but the descriptions and captions of the photos are in French. <br/> <br/> Benteli paperback
Référence libraire : 053868 ISBN : 3716512222 9783716512227
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Cordry, Harold V.
The Multicultural Dictionary of Proverbs: Over 20000 Adages from More Than 120 Languages Nationalities and Ethnic Groups
Jefferson North Carolina and London: McFarland Publishing 1997. 1st Edition . Hardcover. Very Good/No Jacket. 4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall. Quarto. 406 pages indexed. Hardcover bound in green cloth. Light wear to the binding. A sound copy and clean within. <br/> <br/> McFarland Publishing hardcover
Référence libraire : 053663 ISBN : 0786402512 9780786402519
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Walsh, M. Le Vicomte
Lettres Vendeennes ou Correspondance de Trois Amis en 1823 Volume I & II
Paris: L. F. Hivert 1829. 4th Edition . Hardcover. Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Octavos. 458; 502 pages. TWO VOLUMES. Hardcovers bound in full leather with spine designs in gilt. The bindings are rubbed and bumped. The area near the foot of spines are marred from where labels had been placed but have been removed. Volume one has scuffing on the front board. All edges of text block are marbled. Endpapers are marbled. The front flyleaves are damped. Text is toned occasional foxing. Text is in French. <br/> <br/> L. F. Hivert hardcover
Référence libraire : 053261
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Euripides; Emended by Richard Richard Johnson
Euripidean Fragments
London: Burns Oates & Washbourne 1920. 1st Edition . Hardcover. Very Good/No Jacket. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Octavo. 52 pages indexed. Hardcover quarter bound in brown cloth with grey paper wrapped boards. Binding is toned corners are bumped rubbed. Prior owner's mass market bookplate on front flyleaf. Text is toned but generally clean. Text is primarily in English with some discussed lines and sections in Greek. <br/> <br/> Burns, Oates, & Washbourne hardcover
Référence libraire : 052770
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Davis, William Hersey
Beginner's Grammar of the Greek New Testament
New York and Evanston: Harper & Row Publishers 1942. 5th or later Edition . Hardcover. Very Good/Good. 12mo - over 6¾ - 7¾" tall. 12mo. xvi 269 pages. Hardcover with a tan dust jacket. Moderate wear to the jacket. The bottom edge of the jacket is reinforced with clear tape. Modern owner's inscription in English and in Greek on the front flyleaf. The text has some occasional pencil notations. The only date on the copyright page is 1923 and page xi has a "Note to Fifth Edition" dated 1942 but this is possibly a more recent publication. The price on the dust jacket is $6.00 <br/> <br/> Harper & Row, Publishers hardcover
Référence libraire : 052808
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