Search Results: Linguistics & Language from Black Cat Hill Books

The Hague, Netherlands Mouton, 1972. Paperback First Edition Thus (1971 & 1972); apparently a later printing (1977). Very Good+ in Good+ DJ: The Books show indications of very careful use; just a touch of wear to the extremities; the faintest smudges to the outside edges; a former owner's name - or such - has been whited-out at the upper corner of the half-title page; the bindings are square and secure; the texts are clean. Free of creases to the panels. Free of creases to the backstrip. Free of any underlining, hi-lighting or marginalia or marks in the text. Carefully used copies, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing several unobtrusive cosmetic flaws. The DJs shows considerable rubbing to the panels (Volume I somewhat more rubbed than Volume II); moderate wear to the extremities; a scuff to the upper corner of the front panel of Volume I; neither flap has been clipped. Both DJs show some wear, but remains serviceable and not unattractive. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library.… Read More

New York, NY Harpercollins Interactive, 1994. Boxed Set Second Edition Boxed Set: all items included. Very Good+: Includes Book in Near Fine condition, showing no wear at all; shows a slight spine lean, but binding remains perfectly secure; text clean and CD-Rom for Macintosh [appears unused], housed in a colorful cardstock case [just about As New]. These elements are all housed in a colorful cardstock box which shows moderate wear to its extremities and some mild rubbing [about Very Good]. Overall, remains clean, sturdy, and quite presentable. Very Good++. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. (Harper Collins Interacitve Reference Tool).

New York, NY Perseus Group: Basic Books, 2001. Hardcover First Edition; First Printing indicated. First Edition; First Printing indicated. Very Near Fine in Fine DJ: Book shows only minute indications of use: there is a small, very faint smudge at the top edge and the binding is very slightly off square, but remains perfectly secure; the text is clean. The flawless DJ's price is unclipped; mylar-protected. Virtually 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. 276pp. Hardback with DJ. One way of looking at this book is that it deals with what Mr. Baker calls the "Navajo Code Talker" paradox (that's basically the author's engaging way of introducing his subject): languages on this planet are very much alike (within limits, any human can learn any language) but also very different. The best example of this is the use of the "Navajo Code Talkers" during WWII: those american citizens were enrolled to translate important messages into their own… Read More

London, UK Taylor and Francis Group: Routledge, 2002. Hardcover First Edition [2002], so stated. Near Fine: shows only the most minute indications of use: barely discernible rubbing to the lamination; superficial indentations, two at the front hinge and one at the rear hinge; the binding shows the slightest lean, while remaining perfectly secure; the text is clean. Very close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. 256 pages. Routledge Studies in the History of Linguistics. First Edition [2002], so stated. Hardback: Pictorial Paper on Boards. This book examines the way in which a group of key Spanish and Latin American intellectuals of the nineteenth and twentieth-centuries discussed the concept of the Spanish language. The contributors analyse the ways in which these discussions related to the construction of national identities and the idea of an Hispanic culture. This book will be essential reading for sociolinguists, scholars of the Spanish language, historians… Read More

Chicago, IL The University of Chicago Press, 1963. Paperback First Edition Thus [1963], so stated. Very Good in Wraps: shows indications of careful use: very light wear to the outside edges; mild rubbing to the wrapper covers; the binding leans ever so slightly, but remains perfectly secure; the text is clean. Free of ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, or labels. Shows some light wear, but remains clean, sturdy, presentable. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (8 x 5.3 x 0.4 inches). ix, 181 pages. Index. Weight: 7 ounces. First Edition Thus [1963], so stated. The hardcover edition was first published in 1931. University Press Paperback.

Honolulu, HI University of Hawai'i Press, 1987. Paperback Second Edition (1987), Revised & Enlarged. The first edition was published in 1978. Volume One is Like New in Wraps. Volume Two is Very Near Fine in Wraps: shows only the most minute wear to the top of the paper at the top spiral rung. The binding of Volume One is square and secure; Volume 2 is also secure, the spiral rungs are in perfect condition, except for the noted flaw; the texts of both volumes are clean. Free of any creases. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome nearly-new copy, structurally sound and tighly bound, showing only a single minor flaw. Virtually 'As New'. 4to. (10 x 7 x 0.7 inches). x, 124 and 72 pages. Language: English and Chinese. Weight: 1 pound, 1.6 ounces. PALI Language Texts Series. Second Edition (1987), Revised & Enlarged. The first edition was published in 1978. University Press Paperback: Volume One is perfect bound… Read More

Chicago, IL The University of Chicago Press, 1963. Paperback First Edition Thus [1963], so stated. Very Good+ to Near Fine in Wraps: shows indications of very careful use: very light wear to the outside edges; the mildest rubbing to the wrapper covers;a faint crease along the top edge of the rear panel; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome, nearly-new copy, structurally sound and tighly bound, showing just a touch of wear and a single, very minor flaw. Close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (8 x 5.3 x 0.4 inches). ix, 181 pages. Index. Weight: 7 ounces. First Edition Thus [1963], so stated. The hardcover edition was first published in 1931. University Press Paperback.

Princeton, NJ Berlitz Multimedia, 2001. Audio CD Complete Set: Four Audio CDs three of which are pristine, but CD1 shows some very mild rubbing. Contains also: a 336-page Berlitz French - English Dictionary, A 30-page Learner's Guide and a 170 page Course Book. All these are in "Like New" condition. These are housed in a white plastic clamshell case (shows some 'crushing', probably from being stacked with heavier books, but no cracking or splits). Overall condition: Very Good+/ Product Size: 12.6 x 10.25 x 1.55 inches. Language: French-English. Weight: 2 pounds, 11 ounces. Berlitz Revised Basic. Boxed Set: All Items Present. Audio CDs. 

Princeton, NJ: Berlitz Multimedia. 2001. Audio CD. Complete Set: Four Audio CDs in pristine condition. Contains also: a 336-page Berlitz French - English Dictionary, A 30-page Learner's Guide and a 170 page Course Book. All these are in "Like New" condition. These are housed in a white plastic clamshell case (shows some 'crushing', probably from being stacked with heavier books, but no cracking or splits) . Overall condition: Very Good+. Product Size: 12.6 x 10.25 x 1.55 inches. Language: French-English. Weight: 43 ounces. Boxed Set: All Items Present. Audio CDs. .

Oxford, UK Berlitz Guides, 1995. Audio Cassette Second Edition (1995), Revised & Enlarged; First Printing thus. Second Edition (1995), Revised & Enlarged; First Printing thus. One Audio Cassette Tape in Excellent Condition, though it has been played and the famous Berlitz Phrase Book of 192 pages in Fine condition and a 40-page Staple-Bound Audio Script Book in Near Fine condition housed a colorful Clamshell Case, which shows some small chipping at the heel of the back strip and a tiny chips and cracks. The plastic that covers the clamshell case has a one-inch chip and a four-inch crack. Thus, the clamshell case is in Good only condition. Overall, Very Good. These classic book/audio combination packs have been completely revised and redesigned to meet the needs of the business or pleasure traveler. Completely portable, each pack includes a best-selling Berlitz Phrase Book and audiocassette(s). Audio components are designed to interact with the Phrase Book, or can be used on their own, in a… Read More

Chowk, Varanasi, India Bhargava Book Depot, 1991. Hardcover Seventh Edition, Revised and Enlarged. Very Good in Very Good DJ: Both book and DJ show indications of moderate use. The book's front hinge has cracked and been repaired with binder's glue (it is now holding fast). Else, the book shows moderate wear to the extremities; just a hint of rubbing; the faintest soiling; the binding, having been repaired, remains secure; text clean. DJ shows very mild rubbing and the faintest soiling; very light wear to extremities; unclipped; mylar-protected. Overall, remains a flawed, but useful reading copy. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 64mo. This is a Hindi to English Dictionary only, no English to Hindi. Hardback with DJ.

Chowk, Varanasi, India Bhargava Book Depot, 1995. Hardcover Twelfth Edition (1995), Revised and Enlarged. Very Good+ in Very Good+ DJ: Both book and DJ show indications of very careful use. The Book shows small patches of rubbing along the quarter cloth (perhaps this is simply glue bleeding through the cloth; just a hint of shelf rubbing along the bottom edge of the boards; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of underlining, hi-lighting, notations, or marginalia. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing very mild wear only. Remains close to 'As New'. The DJ shows very mild rubbing ;else flawless; unclipped; mylar-protected. Clean and intact; close to "As New". NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (8.75 x 5.5 x 2.25 inches). This is an English to Hindi; a small section of Hindi to… Read More

Atherton, CA Environmental Design & Research Center, 2003. Hardcover First Edition (2003), unstated. Fine: flawless; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of underlining, hi-lighting, notations, or marginalia. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome like-new copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing no flaws. Bright and Clean. Virtually 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 4to. (10.3 x 7.25 x 0.55 inches). 112 pages. Language: English. Weight: 1 pound, 1.2 ounces. First Edition (2003), unstated. Hardcover: Pictorial Laminate Boards. 

New York, NY Funk & Wagnalls , 1958. Hardcover First Edition [1958]; Twelfth Printing, with New Material Added at intervals in its publication history [1967]. Very Good+ to Near Fine in Good+ DJ: Both book and DJ show indications of very careful use. The Book shows just a touch of shelving wear to the lower extremities; a faint dampstain at the upper fore-edge (does not penetate into the text pages); the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. The DJ shows only a touch of wear to the outside edges, except at the rear panel which shows some loss to chips and a short tear; mild rubbing and faint soiling to the rear panel as well; the price has been clipped; mylar-protected. Overall, remains a handsome copy in a serviceable DJ. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (9.25 x 6.5 x 2 inches). xxi, 1096 pages. Weight: 2 pounds, 15 ounces. First Edition [1958]; Twelfth Printing, with… Read More

New York, NY Funk & Wagnalls , 1959. Hardcover First Edition [1959]; Third Printing. Good+: Shows significant indications of use: heavy wear to the corner tips, which show some fraying of the cloth, exposing the under board; mild rubbing to the panels; some wear to the head and heel of the backstrip; the binding shows slight lean, but remains secure; the text is clean, but there is a former owner's rubber-stamped name at the lower front pastedown endpaper. A sturdy reading copy with a clean text. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of any underlining, hi-lighting or marginalia or marks in the text. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A solid working copy, showing moderate wear. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (9.25 x 6.25 x 1.9 inches). xxi, 1079 pages. Language: English & Italian. Weight: 3 pounds, 3.5 ounces. First Edition [1959]; Third Printing. Hardback: Lacks DJ.

Beijing, China Beijing Language and Culture University Press, 2007. Paperback Very Near Fine in Wraps: shows only the most minute indications of use: just a hint of wear to the corner tips; the binding is cocked ever so slightly off square; a small faint stain at the rear endpapers (does not affect the text); else flawless; the binding remains perfectly secure; the text is clean. Free of any creases to the covers. Free of creases to the backstrip. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of any underlining, hi-lighting or marginalia or marks in the text. Free of ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, or labels. A handsome, nearly-new copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing only a couple of unobtrusive flaws. Very close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 4to. (10.2 x 7.3 x 0.35 inches). 189 pages. Language: English and Chinese. Weight: 11.5 ounces. University Press Paperback.

Beijing, China Beijing Language and Culture University Press, 2000. Paperback Very Near Fine in Wraps: shows only the most minute indications of use: just a hint of wear to the corner tips; the binding leans ever so slightly off square; else flawless; the binding remains perfectly secure; the text is clean. Free of any creases to the covers. Free of creases to the backstrip. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of any underlining, hi-lighting or marginalia or marks in the text. Free of ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, or labels. A handsome, nearly-new copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing only a couple of unobtrusive flaws. Very close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 4to. (10.2 x 7.3 x 0.35 inches). 131 pages. Language: English and Chinese. Weight: 7.5 ounces. University Press Paperback.

Beijing, China Beijing Language and Culture University Press. Paperback MARGIN NOTES AND PEN AND PENCIL NOTATIONS to page 34. Else, Very Good in Wraps: shows light wear to the corner tips; mild rubbing to the panels; a crease near the upper corner of the rear panel; sparse smudging to the outside edges of the text block; the binding is square and secure. Free of creases to the backstrip. Free of ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, or labels. A solid reading copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, mild wear and minor flaws - and of course the markings early in the text. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 4to. (10.2 x 7.3 x 0.45 inches). 228 pages. Language: English and Chinese. Weight: 14.3 ounces. University Press Paperback.

London, UK Collins, 1993. Vinyl Bound First Edition Thus (1993), so stated. Dates of previous editions not provided. First Edition Thus (1993), so stated. Very Good+ to Near Fine in Wraps: shows aa couple of faint smudges to the top edge of the text block; the expected light tanning to the text pages, due to aging; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of creases to the panels. Free of creases to the backstrip. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of underlining, hi-lighting, notations, or marginalia. Free of ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, or labels. A handsome, nearly-new copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing minor cosmetic flaws only. Bright and clean. Very close to "As New". NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 64mo. (4.55 x 3.1 x 1.3 inches). 760 pages. Language: Hindi & English. Weight: 5.4 ounces. Dates of previous editions not provided. Flexible Vinyl over heavy card self-wrappers.… Read More

Oxford, UK Griffith Institute: Ashmolean Museum, 1999. Hardcover First Edition (1962); Ninth Printing (1999). . Very Good in Good DJ: The Book shows indications of careful use: mild nudges to the upper corner tips; moderate shelving wear to the lower extremities; some crimping to the head and heel of the backstrip; the binding is ever so slightly cocked but remains quite secure; the text is clean. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of underlining, hi-lighting, notations, or marginalia. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels A carefully-used copy, showing moderate wear. Bright and clean. The DJ shows rubbing to the panels and some superficial scratches to the rear panel; a 2.5" tear from the head of the front hinge and some creases stemming from it; a small nick at the heel of the backstrip. unclipped. Serviceable and intact, but shows considerable wear and cosmetic imperfections. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or… Read More