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O Thou Improper, Thou Uncommon Noun: An Etymology of Words That Once Were Names
by Willard R. Espy
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About This Item
New York: Clarkson N. Potter, 1978. First Edition. Hardcover. Near Fine/Very Good. Large 8vo 9" - 10. Sturdy, attractive, tightly bound hardcover, clean, if toned, minimal rubbing to extremities. Bound handsomely in blue linen cloth, very lightly sunned along top edges, else still quite bright. Sharp and distinct gilt lettering to spine and with publisher's logo in gilt. Bright and shiny dust jacket, illustrated, a little worn along top edge, else not price-clipped. "Quisling" to "Marxian," "Quisling" to long disquisitions on word etymology. Volume contains scholarly apparatus in the form of, e.g., notes, index, and bibliography. Extensive prelims plus 366 pp.Member, I.O.B.A., C.B.A., and adherent to the highest ethical standards. Additional postage may be required for oversize or especially heavy volumes, and for sets.
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- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 353131
- Title
- O Thou Improper, Thou Uncommon Noun: An Etymology of Words That Once Were Names
- Author
- Willard R. Espy
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Near Fine
- Jacket Condition
- Very Good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Edition
- Publisher
- Clarkson N. Potter
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 1978
- Size
- Large 8vo 9" - 10
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
- Keywords
- etymology Paul Edgen improper nouns words Willard R. Espy
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