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The American Language; an Inquiry Into the Development of English in the United States by H. L. Mencken - 1929

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The American Language; an Inquiry Into the Development of English in the United States by H. L. Mencken - 1929

The American Language; an Inquiry Into the Development of English in the United States

by H. L. Mencken

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New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1929. 3rd Edition . Hardcover. Good+. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. See photos for condition details. Hardcover, blue cloth boards with gilt on spine. Exterior shows spotting along with edge and corner bumps. Interior binding is good, no hinge issues. No signatures or bookplates, the larvae markings. Only handwriting found in book is on the front and page where there is faint evidence of a price and dealer info that was penciled in the upper corner. Pages are toned due to age and many page sections near the back of the book are still uncut. Third edition, revised and enlarged.

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  • Edition 3rd Edition
  • Binding Hardcover
  • Publisher Alfred A. Knopf
  • Place of Publication New York
  • Date Published 1929
  • Pages 489
  • Size 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾
  • Size 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall

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The American Language : An Inquiry into the Development of English in the United States

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The American Language

The American Language

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American Language

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American Language

American Language

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