Search Results: the american language supplement one by hl mencken

New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1945. Hardcover. G+ ex-University-lib with minimal lib markings, tight. Mild tanning on end papers./no dj. 9 5/8 x 6 1/2. Black cloth, gilt lettering on spine, publisher's colophon embrossed on upper cover. 1st. Ed.

Hardcover. Very good. Knopf, 1945, 3rd printing, 739 pages+index, a very good hardcover in a badly worn, torn, chipped dj, no owner's mark or underlining, tight and square.

A Borzoi Book/Published by Alfred A. Knopf, Inc., Publishers, Inc.. Used - Good. Good condition. Good dust jacket. (Reference, Language, Americanisms) A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains.

Third Printing, October 1945. Deckle fore-edge. Nice solid hardcover book in Good condition (although name clipped out on the front free end-paper) with Very Good dust jacket in mylar cover.

Alfred A. Knopf, 1962. 5th or later Edition . Cloth. Fine/Very Good. (9th ptg.) Large, heavy book, fine smooth black cloth, gilt lettering and design very bright on spine, 739 lightly browned pages, 35-page index. DJ price-clipped, glossy white with ornate border design to front in red, black and white, b/w photo of Mencken at top back. DJ very lightly soiled, crease and very slightly rubbed at spine top, microtear and crease at spine bottom edge, microtear at bottom back edge near tip. Very Good DJ/Very Fine book.

New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1977. Hardcover. Very Good/Very Good. Book club. Very good or better in very good dustwrapper. BOOK CLUB Edition. Minor soiling on cover. Minor wear at spine tips and corners. Please Note: This book has been transferred to Between the Covers from another database and might not be described to our usual standards. Please inquire for more detailed condition information.

New York: Alfred A Knopf, 1945. First Edition. Hardcover. Very Good/good. minor shelf wear to the book; jacket spine darkened, chipped, a few closed tears, intact. "Though of particular usefulness in conjunction with The American Language, this Supplement is nevertheless an independent work and may be read without reference to its predecessor." 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Hard Cover. First printing, no others noted. Most items ship with free delivery confirmation, electronic tracking and jacket protectors (generally over $10.00) if applicable. Clean recycled packing material will be used when possible.

New York, NY: Alfred A. Knopf, 1945. Book. Very Good. Hardcover. American First. Edge wear to boards and dust jacket; previous owner's book plate on inside front cover; otherwise a solid, clean copy with no marking or underlining; collectible condition; dust jacket is now protected by a Brodart sleeve..

Alfred A Knopf, 1945. Good hardcover with good dust jacket, jacket worn/chipped. Previous owner's name on flyleaf.. Hard Cover. Good/Good.

New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1960. Fourth Edition, Later Printing. Hardcover. Very Good/Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Three volumes in jacket over black cloth, 8vo, 769; 739; & 890pp. . Later issue of the "corrected, enlarged, and rewritten" (title page) fourth edition. (jackets with shelfwear, rubbing and light soiling; 3-inch closed tear to jacket (vol. 1) at upper tip).

Alfred A. Knopf, New York, 1977. 1st edition, 12th printing. Hard covers, dust jacket. Fine/Fine. Scarcely used.

New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1945. 2nd Printing Edition. Hardcover. Fine. Octavo. Price clipped. Same format as first printing. Binding is cloth boards.

New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1945. First Edition. Hardcover. Fine. Octavo. Very good/very good. first edition. Binding is cloth.

Alfred A. Knopf, 1962-01-01. Fourth. Hardcover. Very Good. 9x6x5. 3 volume set. Good bindings and covers. Generally clean. Minor spotting. This is an oversized or heavy book, that requires additional postage for international delivery outside the US.

Alfred A. Knopf, 1962. Hardcover . Used Good/Good. This is a three volume set: it is oversized and may require additional shipping. Dust Jacket is wrapped in mylar Brodart covering, which is removable. DJs have some small tears, edge and corner wear, a bit of scuffing but still intact. There is some chipping on the DJ of Supplement One on the back lower edge. DJs of all three volumes have been price-clipped. Front and back have light wear and minor damage. Spine intact, some wear. Binding is intact. Pages are generally clean with minor edge or corner wear. No water damage or significant stains. Clearly a pre-owned and used copy but still in readable condition. We carry new and used books in our storefront. We want you to be satisfied with your purchase. Please contact us if you have questions regarding this item.

New York: Alfred A. Knopf. Good+ in Good+ dust jacket. 1960. Fourth Edition. Hardcover. Complete Set in Dust Jacket. Shipping Extra. .

New York: A Borzoi Book/Published by Alfred A. Knopf, Inc., Publishers, 1975. 11th Printing: January 1975/Supplement 1 . Hardcover. Like New/Like New. 8vo or 8° (Medium Octavo): 7¾" x 9¾" tall. 739 + pp. Supplement I only! Over-sized and/or over weight book; extra postage required. Please note that large and/or heavy items may incur an additional shipping charge. Essentially and virtually clean, fresh, flawless copy, save publishers' remainder mark on bottom edge, and light shelf wear. Dust jacket shows very little wear. Please inquire for the complete set, consisting of Fourth Edition and Supplements I + II. Synopsis: The American Language is H. L. Mencken's 1919 book about changes Americans had made to the English Language. Mencken was inspired by the argot of the colored waiters in Washington, as well as one of his favourite authors, Mark Twain, and his experiences on the streets of Baltimore, MD. In 1902, Mencken remarked on the queer words which go… Read More

New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1945. First Edition. First Edition(s). Both volumes Near Fine in Very Good plus dust jackets. Toning to the spine and rear panel, and brief chipping to the jacket spine, Very Good plus and bright overall.

New York: Knopf, 1980-1977-1978 respecitvely.. 22nd-12th-9th printings respectively.. Hardcover volumes in black cloth boards, in decorative jackets with bronze, green, blue (respectively) highlights.. All vols Fine unmarked, in VeryGood+ jackets.. The standard work on the subject, complete set including 4th edition main text, plus the two supplements. All in excellent clean tight condition with nice jackets. All vols are 6-1/2 x 9-1/2; 769 + xxix-739 + xxxv-890 + xliii pp, indexes, word lists, deckled fore-edges.

NY: Knopf, 1936. THREE VOLUMES IN LATER DJS. The American Language Fourth Ed. reprinted May 1936. The Supplements are Firsts with the SECOND SUPPLEMENT SIGNED BY MENCKEN at the front flyleaf. Owner's sig. at front flyleaf of the first volume. Boards moderately worn and rubbed at spine. Mild toning. Later djs show moderate wear. A clean set with the djs preserved by seller in protective Brodarts. Careful packing and fast, efficient shipping including delivery confirmation. Please note: International and Domestic Priority orders for this item will require additional shipping. . Hard Cover. Very Good/Good.