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The American Language: A Preliminary Inquiry into the Development of English in the United States (Limited to 1500 copies)

The American Language: A Preliminary Inquiry into the Development of English in the United States (Limited to 1500 copies)

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The American Language: A Preliminary Inquiry into the Development of English in the United States (Limited to 1500 copies)

by H. L. Mencken

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New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1919. 1st Edition . Hardcover. VG+. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Hardcover, no dust jacket. Limited edition stating " of the first edition of this book 1500 copies have been printed and the type distributed. This is number 249". A nice copy with no handwriting or bookplates, no torn or loose pages. End pages show foxing, pages lightly toned. Exterior cloth boards show minor spotting. A very nice VG+ to near fine copy. See photos.

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Bookseller
Yesterday's Book Shop (Member IOBA) US (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #
50002230
Title
The American Language: A Preliminary Inquiry into the Development of English in the United States (Limited to 1500 copies)
Author
H. L. Mencken
Format/Binding
Hardcover
Book Condition
Used - VG+
Quantity Available
1
Edition
1st Edition
Publisher
Alfred A. Knopf
Place of Publication
New York
Date Published
1919
Pages
374
Size
8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾
Bookseller catalogs
First Editions; Non Fiction; Collectible;

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Yesterday's Book Shop is an independent, family-owned establishment. The store first opened in 1966 under the name Collector's Corner and was located in Western Maryland. The Collector's Corner dealt mainly in books but also sold stamps and assorted ephemera. In 1975 the name was changed to Yesterday's Book Shop when the store only offered books and printed matter. In the early 2000s the brick and mortar store was closed and now we only sell online.

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