Chinese-English Dictionary of Modern Usage de Lin, Yutang - 1973

Hong Kong, China: The Chinese University of Hong Kong, 1972. Related printed papers laid in, textblock is clean and tight other then some erased penciled markings on ffep. Light spotting to top page edges. Minor bumping to head and foot of spine. Clipped dust jacket, some rippling to the top edges, stiff myarl for safe keeping. Inside a worn cardboard slip case. 1720pp., including indexes.. First Edition. Maroon Cloth. Near Fine/Very Good(in mylar). 4to - Over 9 ¾" -12" Tall. Hardcover.

Hong Kong: Chinese University of Hong Kong, 1972. lxvi, 1720p., original burgundy dloch, thick quarto format.

McGraw-Hill, 1973-06-01. Hardcover. New. New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title!

Hong Kong: Chinese University of Hong Kong, 1972. Comprehensive pioneering work contains a detailed linguistic treatment of monosyllabic and polysyllabic Chinese words, which are listed as Romanized words and their grammatical functions in parts of speech and sentence structure have been deciphered. Includes the usages of earlier venacular; the spoken language, phrases, and expressions; contextual semantics; words with modified pronunciations, variations, and different levels of speech; instant index system; list of the simplified characters; etc. 1720 pgs. Illustrated. Prior owner's name on front endpaper. Dustjacket in mylar. Gilt spine. Minimal shelfwear and light rubbing to corners... First Edition. Hard Cover. Very Good/Fine. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.