The American Language [inscribed]
by Mencken, H.L
- Used
- Hardcover
- Signed
- Condition
- See description
- Seller
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Rockville, Maryland, United States
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About This Item
New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1941. Reprinted. Hardcover. Octavo; G-/no-DJ; pp 769; black spine with gilt text; full title: The American Language: An Inquiry into the Development of English in the United States; cloth shows moderate wear to exterior; lightly sunned spine; some rubbing to edges; strong boards; text block has slight age toning to exterior edges; cracking to front gutter; interior lightly toned; deckled fore edge; inscribed by author. 1315971. FP New Rockville Stock.
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- Bookseller
- Second Story Books, ABAA (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 1315971
- Title
- The American Language [inscribed]
- Author
- Mencken, H.L
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- Reprinted
- Publisher
- Alfred A. Knopf
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 1941
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About the Seller
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Rockville, Maryland
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- Gilt
- The decorative application of gold or gold coloring to a portion of a book on the spine, edges of the text block, or an inlay in...
- Inscribed
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- Text Block
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- Cloth
- "Cloth-bound" generally refers to a hardcover book with cloth covering the outside of the book covers. The cloth is stretched...
- Rubbing
- Abrasion or wear to the surface. Usually used in reference to a book's boards or dust-jacket.
- Sunned
- Damage done to a book cover or dust jacket caused by exposure to direct sunlight. Very strong fluorescent light can cause slight...
- Spine
- The outer portion of a book which covers the actual binding. The spine usually faces outward when a book is placed on a shelf....