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American Tramp and Underworld Slang.... by Edited by Godfrey Irwin, with a Terminal Essay by Eric Partridge

by Edited by Godfrey Irwin, with a Terminal Essay by Eric Partridge

American Tramp and Underworld Slang.... by Edited by Godfrey Irwin, with a Terminal Essay by Eric Partridge

American Tramp and Underworld Slang....

by Edited by Godfrey Irwin, with a Terminal Essay by Eric Partridge

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New York: Sears Publishing Co. No Date ( dated December 1930 at end of 1st essay). Title continues: "words and phrases used by hoboes, tramps, migratory workers and those on the fringes of society, with their uses and origins with a number of tramp songs". 264 pages. "Songs of Jungles and Drag" (without music): p. 199-252. Very Good, no jacket, red cloth worn at spine ends with 1/4" loss, corners rubbed, spine dulled, interior clean, tight and unmarked. SCARCE. . First Edition. Cloth. Very Good/No Jacket. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.
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Basilii Fabri Sorani Thesaurus eruditionis scholasticae, omnium usui et disciplinis omnibus...
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Frankfurt , Leipzig (Francofurti, Lipsiae), In taberna libraria Ioh. Frid. Gleditsch, 1749. Folio. 2 parts in 1: (X) p.; 1792;1308 columns; (198 index) p. Vellum 39.5 cm (Ref: Brunet 2,2/1146; Ebert 7243: the best edition; Graesse 2,540; Spoelder p. 618/19: Kampen 2) (Details: Back ruled gilt. Red morocco shield in the 'second compartment'. Board with gilt borders, and the gilt coat of arms of Kampen. Woodcut of Pegasus on the title. Printed in 2 columns. At the one finds a 198 p. 'Index germanico-latinus rerum, vocabulorum, phrasium, descriptionum & locutionum proverbialium') (Condition: Vellum slightly soiled, and age-toned. Folds in the half title and front flyleaf. Paper foxed and yellowing. Some faint waterstains) (Note: The German schoolmaster and lexicologist Basilius Faber, born ca. 1520 in Sorau, nowadays Polish Zary, was 'einer der bedeutensten Schulmänner des 16. Jahrhunderts'. He produced a 'Thesaurus' which long survived him. He died in 1576. (ADB… Read More
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Frankfurt, Ex Officina Paltheniana sumtibus heredum Petri Fischeri, 1603. 8vo. 276 unnumbered leaves. 18th century red morocco. 19.5 cm (Ref: VD17 12:129968D; Brunet 4,833; Ebert 17828; Graesse 5,421) (Details: Back elaborately gilt with floral motives in the compartments, and with 5 raised bands. Boards with an elaborate wide gilt floral border. Inside gilt dentelles. Edges of the boards and of the book gilt. Marbled endpapers. Woodcut printer's mark on title, depicting a winged stag that jumps over an hourglass, on its back a man, who holds in his left hand a coiling serpent, and in his right a sickel, and above their head the word 'tempus'. Greek and Latin text printed in double column) (Condition: The back is restored in a most tasteful and skillful way, hardly visible for the naked eye. Some scratches on the boards, a bigger one on the upper board. 2 small wormholes in the lower margin of the first 75 leaves. Bookplate on the front pastedown. Partly with browning paper, else a very… Read More
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和漢音釋書言字考節用集 / Wakan onshaku shogenjikō setsuyōshū.
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1766 Japanese Chinese Dictionary Wakan Onshake Shogenjiko Setsuyoshu JAPAN
A rare, 18th century woodblock print dictionary bound in the "fukurotoji (variously translated as "bound-pocket," or "pouch" binding)" style (Keio). Setsuyoshu was a true Japanese language dictionary and entered vocabulary current during its prime in the muromachi period. Each entry gives the kanji (Chinese characters), Japanese pronunciation in katakana on the right, and occasionally adds etymologies and comments on the bottom.

This rare, 1766 dictionary is an early inui (乾) edition which are usually printed in movable type and have more entries and corrections and is comprised of 10 volumes!

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和漢音釋書言字考節用集 /
Wakan onshaku shogenjikō setsuyōshū.
Japan: Meiwa 3 [1766]

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A Vocabulary or Collection of Words and Phrases Which Have Been Supposed to be Peculiar to the...
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A Vocabulary or Collection of Words and Phrases Which Have Been Supposed to be Peculiar to the United States of America

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Boston: Cummings and Hilliard, 1816. Very Good. A Vocabulary, or Collection of Words and Phrases Which Have Been Supposed to be Peculiar to the United States of America First edition of this first book of Americanisms Bound in full early calf, rebacked, gilt Hinges cracked, some small chips and wear to edges and corners, title with small red ink near upper margin, two leaves each with one small marginal chip, contents quite clean overall with few flaws, Very Good overall [Sabin 62638] Provenance: From the collection of Robert Easton Robert Easton (1930 â€" 2011) was an American radio, film, and television actor whose career spanned more than 60 years His mastery of English dialect earned him the title of "The Man of a Thousand Voices" For decades, he was a leading Hollywood dialogue and accent coach (from Wikipedia) .
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Gerardi Joannis Vossii De vitiis sermonis, et glossematis Latino-Barbaris : libri novem
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1695 Vossius on Barbarian Language & Grammar Glossary Vocabulary Dictionary RARE

Gerardus Vossius was a 16th-century Dutch classical theologian known for being one of the first to treat theological dogmas and non-Christian religions from a historical point of view, rather than the more accepted theological. His works of rhetoric were widely popular and were used as textbooks during and after his life. He followed Aristotelian thought and was influenced, not only by Aristotle, but by Cicero and other ancient philosophers.
This 1695 edition of Vossius's rhetorical works includes his 'Artis Grammatica', grammar glossary, and commentary on speeches and orations.
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Gerardi Joannis Vossii De vitiis sermonis, et glossematis Latino-Barbaris : libri novem
Amstelodami : Ex typographia P. [e] L. Blaev, 1695.

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Frankfurt , Leipzig (Francofurti, Lipsiae), In taberna libraria Ioh. Frid. Gleditsch, 1749. Folio. 2 parts in 1: (X) p.; 1792;1308 columns; (198 index) p. Vellum 39.5 cm (Ref: Brunet 2,2/1146; Ebert 7243: the best edition; Graesse 2,540; Spoelder p. 618/19: Kampen 2) (Details: Back ruled gilt. Red morocco shield in the 'second compartment'. Board with gilt borders, and the gilt coat of arms of Kampen. Woodcut of Pegasus on the title. Printed in 2 columns. At the one finds a 198 p. 'Index germanico-latinus rerum, vocabulorum, phrasium, descriptionum & locutionum proverbialium') (Condition: Vellum slightly soiled, and age-toned. Folds in the half title and front flyleaf. Paper foxed and yellowing. Some faint waterstains) (Note: The German schoolmaster and lexicologist Basilius Faber, born ca. 1520 in Sorau, nowadays Polish Zary, was 'einer der bedeutensten Schulmänner des 16. Jahrhunderts'. He produced a 'Thesaurus' which long survived him. He died in 1576. (ADB… Read More
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Frankfurt, Ex Officina Paltheniana sumtibus heredum Petri Fischeri, 1603. 8vo. 276 unnumbered leaves. 18th century red morocco. 19.5 cm (Ref: VD17 12:129968D; Brunet 4,833; Ebert 17828; Graesse 5,421) (Details: Back elaborately gilt with floral motives in the compartments, and with 5 raised bands. Boards with an elaborate wide gilt floral border. Inside gilt dentelles. Edges of the boards and of the book gilt. Marbled endpapers. Woodcut printer's mark on title, depicting a winged stag that jumps over an hourglass, on its back a man, who holds in his left hand a coiling serpent, and in his right a sickel, and above their head the word 'tempus'. Greek and Latin text printed in double column) (Condition: The back is restored in a most tasteful and skillful way, hardly visible for the naked eye. Some scratches on the boards, a bigger one on the upper board. 2 small wormholes in the lower margin of the first 75 leaves. Bookplate on the front pastedown. Partly with browning paper, else a very… Read More
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和漢音釋書言字考節用集 / Wakan onshaku shogenjikō setsuyōshū.
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1766 Japanese Chinese Dictionary Wakan Onshake Shogenjiko Setsuyoshu JAPAN
A rare, 18th century woodblock print dictionary bound in the "fukurotoji (variously translated as "bound-pocket," or "pouch" binding)" style (Keio). Setsuyoshu was a true Japanese language dictionary and entered vocabulary current during its prime in the muromachi period. Each entry gives the kanji (Chinese characters), Japanese pronunciation in katakana on the right, and occasionally adds etymologies and comments on the bottom.

This rare, 1766 dictionary is an early inui (乾) edition which are usually printed in movable type and have more entries and corrections and is comprised of 10 volumes!

Item number: #7229
Price: $499
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和漢音釋書言字考節用集 /
Wakan onshaku shogenjikō setsuyōshū.
Japan: Meiwa 3 [1766]

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References: Keio University, Japanese culture through rare books.
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A Vocabulary or Collection of Words and Phrases Which Have Been Supposed to be Peculiar to the United States of America

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Boston: Cummings and Hilliard, 1816. Very Good. A Vocabulary, or Collection of Words and Phrases Which Have Been Supposed to be Peculiar to the United States of America First edition of this first book of Americanisms Bound in full early calf, rebacked, gilt Hinges cracked, some small chips and wear to edges and corners, title with small red ink near upper margin, two leaves each with one small marginal chip, contents quite clean overall with few flaws, Very Good overall [Sabin 62638] Provenance: From the collection of Robert Easton Robert Easton (1930 â€" 2011) was an American radio, film, and television actor whose career spanned more than 60 years His mastery of English dialect earned him the title of "The Man of a Thousand Voices" For decades, he was a leading Hollywood dialogue and accent coach (from Wikipedia) .
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Gerardi Joannis Vossii De vitiis sermonis, et glossematis Latino-Barbaris : libri novem
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1695 Vossius on Barbarian Language & Grammar Glossary Vocabulary Dictionary RARE

Gerardus Vossius was a 16th-century Dutch classical theologian known for being one of the first to treat theological dogmas and non-Christian religions from a historical point of view, rather than the more accepted theological. His works of rhetoric were widely popular and were used as textbooks during and after his life. He followed Aristotelian thought and was influenced, not only by Aristotle, but by Cicero and other ancient philosophers.
This 1695 edition of Vossius's rhetorical works includes his 'Artis Grammatica', grammar glossary, and commentary on speeches and orations.
Item number: #15565
Price: $599
VOSSIUS, Gerardus Joannes
Gerardi Joannis Vossii De vitiis sermonis, et glossematis Latino-Barbaris : libri novem
Amstelodami : Ex typographia P. [e] L. Blaev, 1695.

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Learning Lao for Everybody

Learning Lao for Everybody

by Klaus Werner

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Vientiane, Lao PDR: State Printing Enterprise, 1992. Paperback. Near Fine. Interior pristine. Spine straight, tight and uncreased. Covers clean with sun fading to front cover and spine. Not from a library. Not remainder mark. 176 pages.
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Diccionario etimológico Vasco VII (7)
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by Agud, Manuel & Tovar, Antonio

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Good condition, some marks and wear (see images), warping slightly but no water damage, it may simply have been stored unevenly for a while.This title is listed in libraries as ISBN 9788479071790, the books states 847907180-X but that seems to relate to a different book entirely.
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Learn Lao : a simple guide to practical spoken Lao for English-speakers

Learn Lao : a simple guide to practical spoken Lao for English-speakers

by Mike Callaghan

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Vientiane, Lao PDR: Mike Callaghan, February 1999. Paperback. Near Fine. Interior pristine. Spine straight, tight and uncreased. Covers clean. Light edgewear. Not from a library. No remainder mark. x + 238 pages.
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Lao for Beginners: An Introduction to the Written and Spoken Language of Laos

Lao for Beginners: An Introduction to the Written and Spoken Language of Laos

by Tatsuo Hoshino; Russell Marcus

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Rutland, Vermont & Tokyo: Charles E. Tuttle Company, 1989. Trade Paperback. Fifth printing, 1997.Very Good. Prior owner's name to FFEP. Text block pristine. Spine straight, tight and uncreased. Covers clean and bright. Light reading wear to corners. Not from a library. 209 pages.
An effective and concise self-study Lao language book. Lao for Beginners is for the person who is beginning to learn Lao. It is an incredibly useful introduction to spoken Lao for tourists, businesspeople or students. Lao for Beginners is primarily a workbook full of exercises to help beginners practice and acquire the ability to communicate with Lao people in spoken Lao. It is not a phrase book to scratch the surface of the Lao language. The book has been tested in classrooms and by individuals who have used it successfully to learn Lao. This beginning Lao text was designed for people who want to learn how to speak Lao fast. The book mainly teaches speaking Lao although there is a section which teaches reading Lao. The… Read More
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The Marine Encyclopaedic Dictionary
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The Marine Encyclopaedic Dictionary

by Sullivan, Eric

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Valletta, Malta: Gulf Publishing, 1980. First edition. Hard cover. Published Valletta, Malta: Gulf Publishing, 1980, first printing, with errata slip laid in.. 8vo., vii+499pp. Slight wear to lower corner, else near fine.. 1st. Hard. Very Good Plus/No Jacket. 8vo.
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LINGUISTIC STUDIES PRESENTED TO ANDRE MARTINET (3 Vols.)

LINGUISTIC STUDIES PRESENTED TO ANDRE MARTINET (3 Vols.)

by Julliand, Alphonse, ed

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London: William Clowes and Sons, 1967. Library Buckram. As New Limited. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. 590 pp. v.I; 518 pp. v.II; 356 pp. v.III. Text in English and French, one article in Russian. Successive years (1967-1969) of the linguistic journal "Word," in honor of the work of the influential French Saussurian of the early-mid 20th century.
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Nugents Pocket- Dictionary of the English and French Language
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London: E H Wells Undated but most likely from the late 1800s (1870-1890 based on endpapers.) 572 pages gilt bordered all around. Gilt is still bright. Front cover, end page, title page and page 1 are detached (but present.) Page 1 has a several tears. Pages are surprisingly bright white with foxing not noted until page 567. Foxing also present on title page. Worn black leather cover with bright gilt titles on front and cover. Cover is chipped at bottom spine. 2.5 inches by slightly more than 3.5 inches. Thanks for shopping with us. 100% of your purchase benefits charity and supports literacy and life-long learning.. Full-Leather. Fair/No Jacket. 48mo - over 3" - 4" tall.
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Random House Unabridged Dictionary. Second Edition
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Random House Unabridged Dictionary. Second Edition

by Random House Inc

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NY: Random House, 1993. Second Edition, thumb indexed. Hard cover in dust jacket. Published NY: Random House, 1993. Thick folio, 9 1/2" x 12 1/2", xxxix+2478pp., plus 32pp. of full color maps, illustrated throughout with b/w reproductions. Grey cloth with silver titles. Fine, crisp in fine dust jacket. . Hard. Fine/Fine. Folio.
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English-French French-English Midget Series Dictionary

English-French French-English Midget Series Dictionary

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A very good+ red cloth bound softcover, completely revised and corrected.25.000 Words with Dialogues, ets. Containing Automobile Terms, Dialogues, Geographical and Christian Names, Photographic Terms, Etc.
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English-Hebrew Dictionary
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English-Hebrew Dictionary

by Efros, Israel & Judah Ibn-Shmuel Kaufman and Benjamin Silk

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Tel Aviv, Palestine: Dvir, 1938. English-Hebrew Dictionary by Israel Efros, Judah Ibn-Shmuel Kaufman and Benjamin Silk Second (2nd) Edition of the 1929 original 8vo size dark green clothbound hardcover; 753 pages with black and white illustrations throughout. Co-author Israel Efros (1891-1981) was a rabbi, professor, author and translator. Slightly rubbed gilt titles and decoration on spine and front cover. Lightly bumped corners and a notable lifting of the cloth from the boards in some areas, particularly around edges; penciled name on fep. We noted one creased page. Dusty top. Thanks for shopping with us. 100% of your purchase benefits charity and supports literacy and life-long learning.. 2nd. Cloth. Good/No Jacket. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.
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