Words and Rules: The Ingredients of Language
by Pinker, Steven
- Used
- near fine
- Signed
- first
- Condition
- Near Fine/Near Fine
- Seller
-
Portland, Oregon, United States
Payment Methods Accepted
About This Item
New York: Basic Books, 1999. First Edition. Near Fine/Near Fine. First edition. Signed by Steven Pinker on title page, inscribed to former owner. xvi, [iii], 348 pp. Bound in publisher's two-toned paper-covered boards lettered in silver. Near Fine with former owner's name on front free endpaper, small stain on fore edge, in Near Fine unclipped dust jacket.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Burnside Rare Books, ABAA (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 140941719
- Title
- Words and Rules: The Ingredients of Language
- Author
- Pinker, Steven
- Book Condition
- Used - Near Fine
- Jacket Condition
- Near Fine
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Edition
- Publisher
- Basic Books
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 1999
- Keywords
- signed, language, linguistics
Terms of Sale
Burnside Rare Books, ABAA
30 day return guarantee, with full refund including shipping costs for up to 30 days after delivery if an item arrives misdescribed or damaged.
About the Seller
Burnside Rare Books, ABAA
Biblio member since 2010
Portland, Oregon
About Burnside Rare Books, ABAA
Burnside Rare Books specializes in literary first editions and works of cultural and historic significance. We are located in Portland, Oregon and welcome visitors by appointment.
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- Fore Edge
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- Jacket
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- Inscribed
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- Title Page
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- Fine
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- First Edition
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