1985, ISBN: 019219173X

[EAN: 9780192191731], Used, very good, [PU: Oxford University Press], Language Arts & Disciplines|Linguistics, Language Arts & Disciplines|General, Oxford University Press, 1985: black ha… Mehr…

[EAN: 9780192191731], Used, very good, [PU: Oxford University Press], Language Arts & Disciplines|Linguistics, Language Arts & Disciplines|General, Oxford University Press, 1985: black hardcover in dust jacket: approximately 5.5 x 8.75 inches tall: 194 pages including index. Synopsis: A comprehensive history and survey of the present state of the English language by the Chief Editor of the Oxford English Dictionary, Robert Burchfield covering the evolution from Anglo-Saxon uniformity to the diversity of forms spoken worldwide today; the formation of dictionaries and grammars; the differences of pronunciation, dialect, and slang; word formation; literary use; the influence of the Bible; attitudes and methods of modern scholars; and the importance of English as a worldwide communicative tool. Contents are arranged as follows: List of Illustrations. Abbreviations. Phonetic symbols. Some Preliminary Considerations. From Runes to Printing. From William Caxton to George Washington: 1476 to 1776. The Disjunctive Period: 1776 to the Present Day. Literature, Ritualistic Works, and Language. The Recording of English in Dictionaries and Grammars. Vocabulary. Pronunciation and Spelling. The Syntactical Arrangement of Words. Disbursed Forms of English. Notes. Bibliography. Index. Condition: Small tipexed area lower front fixed endpaper: overall very clean, firm and good., Books<

1985, ISBN: 9780192191731

Oxford University Press, Oxford, 1985. First Edition. Hardcover. Very Good Condition/Very Good. Preface by author, list of illustrations, list of abbreviations and phonetic symbols, … Mehr…

Oxford University Press, Oxford, 1985. First Edition. Hardcover. Very Good Condition/Very Good. Preface by author, list of illustrations, list of abbreviations and phonetic symbols, notes, bibliography and index. The text is illustrated with seven black and white illustrations. Navy blue coloured boards with gilt coloured titles to the back strip. Plaintext dustwrapper with white coloured titles to the front panel and green and white coloured titles to the back strip. Photograph of author to the rear panel. A history of the development of the English language.  Rubbing of the book edges with some age toning to the text block edges. Occasional foxing spots to the text block edges. A little rubbing of the dustwrapper edges and panels. Fading to the back strip. Sunning of the end pages.  Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. [7], VIII, [7], 2 - 194 pages,. Please refer to accompanying picture (s). Quantity Available: 1. Category: Language & Linguistics; history. ISBN: 019219173X. ISBN/EAN: 9780192191731. Inventory No: 0286443. . 9780192191731, Oxford University Press, 1985, 3<

2008, ISBN: 9780192191731

Perigee Trade, 2008-07-02. First Edition. Hardcover. Very Good/Very Good. 5x0x8. Minor shelf wear to binding. Light wear & soiling on edges of text block. Text and images unmarked. … Mehr…

Perigee Trade, 2008-07-02. First Edition. Hardcover. Very Good/Very Good. 5x0x8. Minor shelf wear to binding. Light wear & soiling on edges of text block. Text and images unmarked. Dj lightly shelf worn with scuffs & creases in a mylar cover., Perigee Trade, 2008-07-02, 3, Oxford & New York: Oxford University Press, 1985 Book. Near Fine. Black Cloth Boards. First Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Introduction to the history and present state of the English language, written by the Chief Editor of the Oxford English Dictionary. 194pp with index. Gilt lettering to spine. Minor bend to boards, otherwise near fine copy with no marks or inscriptions. DJ is unclipped, with slight edgewear and fading to spine, otherwise very good. Loosely enclosed, review of the book from the Yorkshire Post.., Oxford University Press, 1985, 3.5<

1985, ISBN: 019219173X

[EAN: 9780192191731], Used, good, [SC: 2.0], [PU: Oxford University Press], Book is in good condition. Cover has some wear. Discolouration present. Fingermarks present. Sloping spine. Ex-… Mehr…

[EAN: 9780192191731], Used, good, [SC: 2.0], [PU: Oxford University Press], Book is in good condition. Cover has some wear. Discolouration present. Fingermarks present. Sloping spine. Ex-Library/school book., Books<