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1933425667London : G. Routledge & Sons 1933. 1st edition. Hardcover. Fine cloth copy in a good if somewhat edge-torn and dust-dulled dust-wrapper now mylar-sleeved. Remains particularly and surprisingly well-preserved; tight bright clean and strong. Physical description: ix 476 pages 26 cm. Contents: General considerations -- A sketch of the history of English slang -- Particular aspects -- American slang -- Vocabularies. Subjects: English language Slang. London : G. Routledge & Sons hardcover
193352453London: George Routledge & Sons 1933. First edition large 8vo pp. ix 1 476; original red cloth spine faded light wear to extremities else very good. With the bookplate of Partridge's friend collaborator and author John Brophy and with a letter laid in from Brophy to 'Dear Preston Here's Partridge's book on slang which I understandb Gueden wants to borrow. I hope you'll be able to get my articles in reviewing in the paper on Sunday. George Routledge & Sons unknown
193341825London: George Routledge & Sons 1933. Large 8vo pp. ix 1 476; original red cloth soiling spine lettered in gilt; light wear to extremities spine a bit faded; minor damage to front pastedown else interior very good. George Routledge & Sons unknown
1933mon0000059985George Routledge & Sons 1933-01-01. Hardcover. Good. in x in x in. Ex-library book usual markings. Hardback generally in good condition with some fading to spine and book covers and minor discolouring to page edges due to age. Clean text sound binding. George Routledge & Sons hardcover
1933mon0000079060George Routledge & Sons 1933-01-01. Hardcover. Good. in x in x in. Ex-library book usual markings. Hardback rebound by library. Clean text sound binding. George Routledge & Sons hardcover
1933030717London: George Routledge & Sons Ltd. 1933. Book. Near Fine. Hardcover. 1st Edition. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Red cloth gilt. Dust jacket torn chipped sunned and dampstained. Bookplate inside front cover former owner's name on front free endpaper o/w clean. First edition. In English except when it's quoting a French source. George Routledge & Sons, Ltd. Hardcover
19941765310867Cemetery Dance Publications 1994. Limited Edition. Hardcover. Very Good. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More Spend Less.Dust jacket in very good condition. Limited edition. SIGNED by the author. Minor shelf and handling wear overall a clean solid copy with minimal signs of use. Copy # 109 out of 500. Secure packaging for safe delivery.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed. Cemetery Dance Publications hardcover
19941861903836Cemetery Dance Publications 1994. First Edition. Hardcover. Very Good. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More Spend Less.Dust jacket in very good condition. First edition. SIGNED by the author. Minor shelf and handling wear overall a clean solid copy with minimal signs of use. Limited numbered edition. Number 371 of 500. Signed by author and illustrator. Boards and dust jacket show signs of wear. All pages are intact binding is sound. Secure packaging for safe delivery.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed. Cemetery Dance Publications hardcover
1994108348Baltimore Maryland: CD Publications. Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1994. Hardcover. 18811475077 . SIGNED Limited FIRST EDITION; one of 500 copies Signed by the Author Partridge and Cover Illustrator Clark. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall . CD Publications hardcover
1994534Signed Stated First Edition; signed by both the author and the illustrator; #169 of 500 of a limited print run; This is a beautiful copy of this special edition.only time this book has been opened was to obtain the signatures apparently - it is in as new condition! Authors first novel. Protected by a fresh mylar cover. Cemetery Dance Pubns hardcover
1996SONG1575660040Brand: Kensington 1996-02-01. reprint. paperback. Used: Good. 4.25x0.75x7.00. Buy with confidence. Excellent Customer Service & Return policy. Brand: Kensington paperback
199435554Baltimore: CD Publications 1994. 1st ed. Hardcover. Clark Alan M. #229 of 500 signed and numbered copies illustrated by Alan M. Clark signed by Partridge and Clark on illustrated limitation page. The author's first novel. Signed by author and artist. CD Publications hardcover
19941390221Baltimore: CD Publications 1994. Limited Hardcover Edition #235/500. Hardcover. Octavo 285 pages. In Very Good condition with a Very Good dust jacket. Pictorial spine with yellow and white lettering. Dust jacket protected with mylar covering price uncut: "$35.00". Minor shelf wear. Interior pages clean. Signed by Partridge and Clark on limitations page. Shelved Hardcover Science Fiction. 1390221. Shelved Dupont Bookstore. CD Publications hardcover
1994050605Baltimore MD: Cemetery Dance Publications / CD 1994. First edition first printing . Hardcover. Fine/Fine. Number 9 of 500 numbered copies signed by Partridge and Alan M. Clark on the special limitation page. Fine in fine and bright dust jacket. An as new copy. <br/> <br/> Cemetery Dance Publications / CD hardcover
1994006032Baltimore: Cemetery Dance 1994. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Fine/Fine. Alan M. Clark. 8vo.285pp. Beautiful Unread First Limited Edition Printing. #176 of only 500 numbered copies published. Square tight and clean throughout with little or no wear. Equally attractive unclipped dust-jacket $35.00 is fresh and bright with no chipping creases or tears. Signed by the author on the limitation page as well as by the artist Alan M. Clark A gorgeous collectable copy of the author's first book an uncommon item and at a great price. Cemetery Dance hardcover
1987Q-0880291079Dorset Pr 1987. hardcover. New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title! Dorset Pr hardcover
197652411London: Routledge and Kegan Paul 1976. Second edition "with a few corrections and addtions" 8vo pp. ix 1 204; pictorial paper wrappers light shelf wear to jacket edges top edge spotted near fine in an added protective plastic jacket. Inscribed by Partridge to his friends "Alan and Joan" Steele on half title. Routledge and Kegan Paul unknown
19732-0080173705Pergamon 1973. Paperback. New. revised edition. 290 pages. 7.25x5.00x0.66 inches. Pergamon paperback
1930450134London : E. Partridge ltd. at the Scholartis press 1930. Second Edition. Hardcover. Near fine copy in the original gilt-blocked cloth. Slight suggestion only of dust-dulling and rubbing to the spine bands and panel edges. Some light foxing to prelims. Remains well-preserved overall. Physical description: vii 222 p. 22 cm. Subjects; Great Britain. Army. World War 1914-1918 Songs and music. War-songs English. World War 1914-1918 Language New words slang etc. English language Slang ; Dictionaries. London : E. Partridge ltd., at the Scholartis press hardcover
193159971London: Eric Partridge Ltd at the Scholartis Press 1931. First edition 8vo pp. vii 1 383; original red cloth; corners bumped spine sunned with a small stain joints starting bookplate of James Mead Curator Emeritus of Marine Mammals at the Smithsonian on upper pastedown very good. Inscribed by Partridge to sometimes collaborator and good friend Professor John W. Clark of the University of Minnesota "who will deplore the method but perhaps enjoy the contents." The first of Eric Partridge's slang dictionaries. The first through third editions of this popular volume were each limited to 1000 copies. This copy has a cracked front hinge apparently due to Partridge's mishandling of the book. In the gutter he has written "Apologies" with an arrow indicating the crack. Eric Partridge Ltd at the Scholartis Press unknown
193152261London: Eric Partridge Ltd at the Scholartis Press 1931. 8vo pp. vii 1 383; original red cloth spine lettered in gilt; 2 ink stains on fore-edge extending slightly into the margins else very good. The first of Eric Partridge's slang dictionaries. The first through third editions of this popular volume were each limited to 1000 copies. Eric Partridge Ltd at the Scholartis Press unknown
193042173London: Eric Partridge Ltd. at the Scholartis Press 1930. First edition limited to 1000 copies 8vo pp. vii 1 200 1; original orange cloth some soiling gilt-lettered spine; spine faded preliminaries a bit foxed else very good. The first of Eric Partridge's slang dictionaries. Eric Partridge Ltd. at the Scholartis Press unknown
1931mon0000970385Eric Partridge LTD at the Schola 1931. Hardcover. Very Good. in x in x in. Pages clean and bright no markings light wear to edges. Dust Jacket unclipped. Eric Partridge LTD at the Schola hardcover
1930LAWRENCE016196Eric Partridge Ltd at the Scholartis Press London. 1930. First edition. Octavo. pp viii 200 1 advert. The first of Eric Partridge's slang dictionaries a good proportion of this book being devoted to songs and chants. Somewhat against the spirit of the enterprise words of however slight a scabrous nature are replaced by dashes. ''The editors wish to thank Major Gordon Innes Captain Bertram Ratcliffe and Messrs. T.E. Shaw and Hugh Kimber for helpful comments on and suggestions for the glossary.'' from the Preface. Philip M. O'Brien in his T.E. Lawrence: A Bibliography F0154 notes only the second edition of the same year.Fore-edge a bit spotted. Very good indeed in near-fine price-clipped dustwrapper slightly darkened at the spine. Eric Partridge Ltd at the Scholartis Press, London. unknown
19411515601941. Souvenir typescript of the the United States' "Declaration of War on Germany December 11 1941" signed by eleven World War II generals. One page typed. Boldly signed with their rank beneath by eleven generals in the U.S. Army and U.S. Air Force who participated in World War II. In fine condition with mail folds. The piece measures 8.5 inches by 11 inches. United States Army: Alfred M. Gruenther 1899-1983 U.S. Army General. Nicknamed - The Brain' Gruenther was instrumental in planning the Allied invasions of North Africa in 1942 and Italy in 1943. Ralph C. Smith 1893-1998 U.S. Army Major General signed as "Ralph C. Smith / Maj Gen. US ARMY. RET." Smith commanded forces in the Pacific Theater and was tasked with the defense of the Hawaiian Islands. Maxwell D. Taylor 1901-1987 U.S. Army General. Taylor served with distinction in Sicily Italy Normandy and the Netherlands and was the commander of the 101st Airborne Division - The Screaming Eagles.' James Van Fleet 1892-1992 U.S. Army General. Van Fleet's leadership during the Utah Beach landings on D-Day earned him a Distinguished Service Cross. James M. Gavin 1907-1990 U.S. Army Lieutenant General. Gavin trained paratroopers of gliders and parachutes all over the European Theater. Matthew B. Ridgway 1895-1993 U.S. Army General. Ridgway commanded the 82nd Airborne Division in World War II and later led U.N. forces in Korea reversing the tide against Chinese offensives. United States Air Force: Ira C. Eaker 1896-1987 U.S. Air Force Lieutenant General. Eaker successfully advocated for precision daylight bombing of industrial and military targets in Germany in conjunction with Royal Air Force night raiding. Elwood - Pete' Quesada 1904-1993 U.S. Air Force Lieutenant General. Quesada perfected methods of obtaining real-time information for combined air-ground missions including the use of pilot air controllers in tanks and the use of early warning radar. Earle E. - Pat' Partridge 1900-1990 U.S. Air Force General signed as "E.E. Partridge / General U.S. Air Force ret." Partridge oversaw Air Force actions in the Pacific Theater notably in Okinawa. Dean C. Strother 1908-2000 U.S. Air Force General. Strother was sent on missions in the Pacific Theater in Italy and to the Soviet Union to assist the Soviets on the Eastern Front. Lauris Norstad 1907-1988 U.S. Air Force General. Norstad was a key planner of Allied air strategy in World War II and later served as Supreme Allied Commander Europe during the early Cold War. The United States declared war against Germany on December 11 1941 just hours after receiving Germany's declaration of war on the United States. Pub. L 77-331 originally signed by President Franklin D. Roosevelt Vice President Henry Wallace and House Speaker Sam Rayburn had been passed unanimously in both the Senate and the House of Representatives. Of course this war declaration set the stage for the signers' illustrious military careers during World War II. unknown