Harmless Drudges: Wizards of Language - Ancient, Medieval and Modern
Harmless Drudges: Wizards of Language - Ancient, Medieval and Modern
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Book Notes: Navy cloth boards with gilt lettering, clean Binding is tight; pages clean Dust jacket has a scuffed patch with dark marks at the top right of the front panel Dust jacket shows small creases and wear at the head of the spine and light edge wear Dust jacket is not price-clipped; front flap shows '9.95' Small pencil price at top right of the front free endpaper
Author(s): Israel Shenker
Publication year: 1979
Binding: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Barnhart Books
Condition: Very GoodISBN:
Israel Shenker profiles dictionary makers and the dictionaries they produce, treating the dictionary as a record of language and a back door to social history. His sketches of lexicographers who follow in Samuel Johnson's path range from the language of politics and ghost words to dictionaries of Akkadian, Chinese and Yiddish, British and American dictionaries, and figures such as Eric Partridge, Clarence Barnhart and Noah Webster. Many of the pieces first appeared, in different form, in The New York Times.
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Book Condition Scale
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Like New
This book is in excellent condition and appears to have been read only once. The pages are clean and unmarked, with no creases or stains. The binding remains firm and tight. There may be minimal signs of shelf wear on the cover or dust jacket, but overall, the book looks and feels nearly new.
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Very Good
This book has been read but remains in great condition. It does not look new, yet there is no obvious damage to the cover. Wear and tear are minimal. The pages are clean, free of highlighting or notes, though it may contain identifying marks from a previous owner or bookstore.
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Good
This book shows moderate to heavy signs of wear that can include creases, stains or tears. The cover may have minimal damage, and the binding remains intact with slight wear. The majority of pages are undamaged, though there may be some highlighting, underlining, or notes. It may also contain identifying marks from a previous owner or bookstore.
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Acceptable
This book shows significant wear, which may include tears, large stains, creases, loose pages, and heavy notes, underlining, or highlighting. The binding may be loose but remains intact. While it has noticeable imperfections, it is still a complete and readable copy. Any major defects will be clearly noted in the listing.
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As Described
This book is visibly worn and may be heavily soiled, scuffed, stained, or spotted. It may have loose joints, hinges, or pages, and some text or pages may be missing. Large tears and other significant defects may be present. While still a readable copy, it shows substantial signs of use. Any major flaws will be clearly noted in the listing.
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Dust Jacket Grading
(A) Excellent
The dust jacket is in excellent condition, may show the slightest signs of shelf wear, if any.(B) Good
Shows minor shelf wear, usually along edges and may have a few light stains.(C) Fair
Displays moderate shelf wear, including some noticeable small tears, creasing and/or stains.(D) Poor
Contains large tears, several creases, and/or heavy staining.(F) As Is
Shows significant wear and tear. Majority of dust jacket is torn or missing. May contain heavy staining.
