Search Results: the public school word book a contribution by john s farmer

London: Hirschfeld Brothers, 1900. First Edition. . Hardcover. Fair. 8vo. Ex library with neat labels on eps and class on cream spine. Some wear to grey board cover corners and edges. po name "Robert Gladstone" on front flyleaf. Immediate despatch from the UK. spine detached but present

London: Hirschfield Brothers, 1900. viii, 244, privately issued for subscribers only. Words in common use in the English public schools such as Derby founded in 1160 to Winchester (1387), Eton (1441), Manchester Grammar (1515), King Edward's (1551) etc., with an appendix of words which came late to the author. Grey paper-covered boards with imitation vellum spine and a black printed title label. Ex-libris, cancellation and acqusition stamps on feps but unobtrusive elsewhere. Edges uncut (top rough-cut), broad margins, some discolouration to spine and covers, shelf wear to edges but rarely consulted and still firm. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. First. Hardcover. Very Good/No Jacket. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Book.