Plain Words

New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1954. Hardcover. Stated First Edition, First Printing. 5 x 7.5in. viii. 298pp. Publisher's paper-covered boards. NEAR FINE in Very Good dust jacket protected in a removable archival cover. The book itself shows very marginal shelf rubbing of the extremities, a hint of even toning along the boards, else Fine/As New. The dust jacket shows… Saber más sobre este artículo

London: His Majesty's Stationery Office, 1948. [Official English] Second Impression. Octavo pamphlet (21 x 14cm), pp.vi; 94. Publisher's typographic paper covers, priced at 2s. A nice, crisp copy, showing an ink ownership to the to right corner of the front cover, and even toning to covers. Near fine. The classic style guide, originally drafted to provide instructions on the… Saber más sobre este artículo

London: His Majestys Stationary Office, 1948. Paperback. Very Good. This is concerned particularly with the language of officials, not just civil servants but members of the Navy, Army and Airforce, Local Government officials and the staff of public bodies such as the railways. Signed by the author inscribed to a personal friend. Slight creasing and curling on front… Saber más sobre este artículo

Alfred A. Knopf. Collectible - Good. First edition copy. Collectible - Good. Good dust jacket. Writing inside. (writing style vocabulary)

His Majesty's Stationary Office, 1951. Hardcover. Good/Acceptable. 1951. Reprinted. 94 pages. Pictorial dust jacket over grey cloth. Pages remain bright and clear with minimal tanning and foxing. Binding remains firm. Pen inscription to front free endpaper. Boards have moderate edge-wear with bumping to corners and rubbing to surfaces. Gilt lettering is bright and clear. Unclipped jacket has light… Saber más sobre este artículo

Knopf. Very Good/Very Good. 1954. Hard Cover. (M282) .

Alfred A. Knopf. Good/Good. 1968. Hard Cover. (M24) .

His Majesty's Stationery Office, 1948. Hardcover. Very Good. in x in x in. His Majesty's Stationery Office 1948, reprint. Binding firm. Pages clean and bright, no markings.

His Majesty's Staionery Office, 1950. Book. Good. Soft cover. Reprint. 94pp. Some creasing to corners and a little soiled..