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Soft cover. Zustand: Very Good. 2nd Edition. Paperback. A Dictionary of Modern English Usage. Message to previous owner to inside cover. Now published in paperback for the first time, this book deals with points of grammar, syntax, style, and the choice of words; with the formation of words and their spelling and inflexions; with pronunciation; and with punctuation and typography. Its great popularity is based not only on its usefulness, but also on its iconoclasm and wit. Fowler is at his most readable and funny on such umpromising subjects as split infinitives or 'the false first-personal ONE', and when debunking affectation. 725 pp. (We carry a wide selection of titles in The Arts, Theology, History, Politics, Social and Physical Sciences. academic and scholarly books and Modern First Editions, Reference books ,and all types of Academic Literature.).

Cloth & Boards. Zustand: Fine. No Jacket. Reprint. Hardback. The Oxford Library of English Usage. A Dictionary of Modern English Usage. III. Usage. Red cloth and boards with gilt lettering. The articles listed in this Guide are classified according as they deal with (I) what may for convenience be called 'usage', that is to say points of grammar, syntax, style, and the choice of words; (II) the formation of words, and their spelling and inflexions; (III) pronunciation; and (IV) punctuation and typography. The Guide does not include any articles that are concerned only with the meaning or idiomatic use of the title-words, or their spelling, pronunciation, etymology, or inflexions. 725 pp. (We carry a wide selection of titles in The Arts, Theology, History, Politics, Social and Physical Sciences. academic and scholarly books and Modern First Editions, Reference books ,and all types of Academic Literature.).

Hardcover. Zustand: Near Fine. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Poor. 2nd Edition. NO markings/writings on text. All pages are intact. Some wear along the edges; stains. DJ has some wear; small tears (some has been repaired). **WILL SHIP WITHIN 24-48 HOURS WITH TRACKING**.

Leather Bound. Zustand: Acceptable. Fifth edition on red leather covers but front board split down side seam nearly loose but repairable and apart from this one defect a lovely copy.

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Unclipped: fair. 725 p., clean and unmarked anywhere on strong paper only faintly age-toned; binding firm; clean unfaded navy blue boards have still bright gilt lettering have light bumping on corners and slight rubbing at crown and foot of spine; dark blue d.j. with oranged lettering has rubbing at corners with one-inch closed tear at upper corner seam and light chipping at crown of spine panel.

Hardcover. Zustand: Fine. Norwalk, CT: The Easton Press, 1993. Hefty, attractively bound edition in full rich brown leather lettered and decorated in gilt and silver gilt, raised spine bands, all edges gilt, moire silk endleaves, attached ribbon bookmark. Bookplate on back of front free endpaper, else fine condition, tight binding, clean pages, no other names or markings. Hard Cover. Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.