The American Language, An inquiry into the Development of English in the United States, Supplement I

Fourth Edition, ninth printing. xi; 769; xxix; Note on Type. A Borzoi Book. Publisher's black cloth; stamped gilt letters and design on spine. Blind stamped image on front. Top edge stained dark gray. Binding tight and square. Small spots on front board. Minimal shelf wear. Torn first fly leaf, repaired. Small moisture stains on top fore edge corner of text block. No markings. 9.5 x 6.5" w. "So much material has accumulated since the publication of the Fourth Edition of The American Language that a separate volume was deemed advisable to contain it. Of particular usefulness in conjunction with The American Language, this volume will take its place beside it as a monumental work of enlightened scholarship spiced with wit."/publisher.