Item #183329 What A Word! Being an account of the principles and progress of 'The Word War' conducted in 'Punch', to the great improvement and delight of the people, and the lasting benefit of the King's English, with many ingenious exercises and horrible examples. A. P. Herbert, Alan Patrick.

What A Word! Being an account of the principles and progress of 'The Word War' conducted in 'Punch', to the great improvement and delight of the people, and the lasting benefit of the King's English, with many ingenious exercises and horrible examples

1935, First Edition. London : Methuen. Near fine copy in the original title-blocked cloth. Spine bands and panel edges very slightly dust-toned as with age. Corners sharp with an overall tight, bright and clean impression. SIGNED and inscribed by the author. With protective plastic cover. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 286 pages; Physical desc. : xi, 286 p. ; 19 cm. Subjects: English language - Errors of usage. English language - Idioms, corrections, errors. With 8 pages of publisher's ads at end. Item #183329

Price: €75.00

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