Colonial American English: A Glossary Tapa dura - 1985

essex, Connecticut: Verbatim Books, 1985 267pp, bound in brown cloth, gilt still bright, binding and hinges tight. NO LABELS, INSCRIPTIONS, NOR MARKINGS. The Dust Jacket is NOT price-clipped, shows a closed edge tear, and is now housed in a protective mylar cover.

Essex, Connecticut: Verbatim Books, 1985. Appears unread. Very Fine condition in a Fine dust jacket. NO chips, tears, creases or fading. Sharp corners. Square and tight. NO owner's name or bookplate. NOT a library discard. NOT a remainder. Pages are fresh, crisp, clean -- apparently never read. Index. Bound in the original gilt-stamped brown cloth. From the dust jacket: "Here is a handy glossary that lists and defines more than 3,000 words and phrases, the meanings of which are now obscure, that were used in America during the colonial period, from 1608 till 1783. What did Thomas Jefferson mean by the phrase 'rise at a feather'? What was meant by 'sheep walk' in 1767 South Carolina? What was a 'jug of brown Nappy,' referred to in a 1728 song? What was [meant in 1649 when describing a maid with] 'she did barnish apace'?". 1st ed? (No additional printings listed). Hardcover. Very Fine condition/Fine dust jacket. Illus. by NOT a library discard. 267pp. Great… Leer más

Verbatim 1985. Book is in very good condition. Text is clean and unmarked. Boards and bindings are strong. Book and DJ show very light shelf and edge wear. Previous owner's name on front end page.

Verbatim Books, 1985. Hardcover. As New. Reference Still sealed in shrink wrap. Small ding to rear cover.

Verbatim Books, 1985. Hardcover. Fine/fine. Oversized hardcover. Presumed first edition. 267 pp. with bibliography, index. Fine, fresh example in fine dust jacket. A handy glossary that lists and defines more than 3000 words and phrases that were used in America during the colonial period 1608-1783. For example, learn what Thomas Jefferson meant by bthe phrase "rise at a feather"; what was meant by "sheep walk" inSouth Carolina in 1768; what a "jug of brown nappy" was in a 1728 song; what was meant when describing a maid the phrase used was "she di barnish apace"

Acceptable. IMP: Acceptable- Do not include ACCESS CODE, CD-ROM or companion materials even if stated in item title. It may contain highlighting/markings throughout, and the covers and corners may show shelf wear. Corners, pages may be dent. All text is legible.

Essex, Connecticut: Verbatim Books, 1985. Book. Fine. Hardcover. 1st Edition. "Words And Phrases Found In Colonial Writing, New Archaic, Obscure, Obsolete, Or Whose Meanings Have Changed" A Glossary Including A Toc, Introduction, Bibliography, Glossary A-Z, Index With Entries Listed By Category 267 "Lists And Defines More Than 3,000 Words And Phrases Meanings Of Which Are Now Obscure, That Were Used In America During The Colonial Period, From 1608 To 1783".

hardcover. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book.

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Verbatim Books. Used - Good. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages.