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(Association Copy) "CRIMINALESE" Slang Talk of The CRIMINAL
by Finerty, James J
- Used
- Paperback
- Signed
- first
- Condition
- Very Good Plus/No Jacket, As Issued
- Seller
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Bloomington, Indiana, United States
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About This Item
Los Angeles: The Author, 1926. SIGNED AND INSCRIBED BY AUTHOR opposite page 5 at first blank page - To:- Peter Tamony from the Author Jim Finerty: P.O. Box 867 M.O. Los Angeles, Calif. A Gift 1936". Association Copy, Peter Tamony was an American folk-etymologist who is noted for his research on American colloquial speech, Jazz music and sports. His collection is archived at the State Historical Society of Missouri. James J. Finerty was the ex-police chief of Bessemer, PA. With 2 pieces of associated publication ephemera in envelope tipped-in at rear end page. Very Good Plus, text block has come loose from staples. . SIGNED AND INSCRIBED BY AUTHOR. First Edition. Stapled Wrappers. Very Good Plus/No Jacket, As Issued. 16mo - over 5¾" - 6¾" tall. Association Copy.
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- Bookseller
- Dale Steffey Books, ABAA
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 010018
- Title
- (Association Copy) "CRIMINALESE" Slang Talk of The CRIMINAL
- Author
- Finerty, James J
- Format/Binding
- Paperback
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good Plus
- Jacket Condition
- No Jacket, As Issued
- Edition
- First Edition
- Publisher
- The Author
- Place of Publication
- Los Angeles
- Date Published
- 1926
- Size
- 16mo - over 5¾" - 6&
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
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- Law; Dictionaries;
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Dale Steffey Books, ABAA
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About the Seller
Dale Steffey Books, ABAA
Biblio member since 2006
Bloomington, Indiana
About Dale Steffey Books, ABAA
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- Association Copy
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- Inscribed
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