Notes Punctuation by Eric Partridge (9 results)

Hardback. Printed pages: 20. Condition: Near Fine. 2nd Edition Revised. Original card wraps, very slight creasing along edge of spine otherwise excellent condition throughout. Uncommon work from the renowned lexicographer, best known for his Dictionary of Slang. Overall condition is Near Fine. International postage will be less than the stated rate. Actual costs are Europe £11.00; USA £12.00; Oceania £13.00; Rest of World £13.00. A postage refund will be made after the order has been placed. Size: 5.5 x 8.5 inches (14 x 21.5 cm).

sewn paperback, 8vo, 20pp, edges slightly browned, text clean and sound, no inscriptions, cover corners creased, Good condition.

Soft cover. Condition: Good. Grey-brown flexible cover, with titles in green. 14 x 21.5 x 0.2cm. 20pp. Revised second edition. Stain to cover, around spine, about 10cm x 2cm; very light wear otherwise; pages clean, binding sound. An short treatise on this interesting subject. All our 'Seller Images' show the actual item you will receive.

Paperback. Condition: G++. Not dated but perhaps about 1955. "One Shilling" cover price. 20p. Book is in good double plus condition with noticeable signs of wear and/or age.

8vo. pp 20. Original publisher's light brown wraps, lettered green on front cover. Presentation (without signature but in EP's familiar hand) from the author on the inside cover, 'Frank Roberts, who certainly doesn't need it, gratuitously from the author, 1955.' No date, [1955]. Partridge has also added a note to the rear supplying the author of a book in the 'Revision Notebook' series as 'A Group of Eton Masters.' Very good plus.

Paperback. Condition: Good. None (illustrator). The third impression of Eric Partridge's guide to punctuation, signed by the author. The third impression.Signed by the author, inscribed to the front paste down, "Miss J. M. Bosdel, with the author's thanks - gratitude - good wishes, Eric Partridge, 15/4/961", alongside his notes to the list of his works, and to the rear wrap.'Notes on Punctuation' in a concise monograph on punctuation, penned by the noted lexicographer Eric Partridge. This work "provides a clear summary of this tricky subjects", presenting easily digested facts and guidelines about the usage of punctuation in the English language. In the original publisher's paper wraps. Externally, generally smart, with a chip to the spine, and a small tidemark to the head of the spine. Minor edge wear and handling marks to the wraps. Tear to the head and tail of the spine. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean. Good. signed by author. book.

Second reprint of the second edition, 8vo, pp. 20; original printed green wrappers; very good. This copy inscribed "Ken Spelman - not that he needs it (he doesn't) - with compliments, E.P. 20/7/1965.".

Third printing of the second edition, small 8vo, pp. 20; original green printed wrappers. This copy inscribed "To Bob Moore - This little distillation from a large book; O.P. some two years now, worse luck! From Eric Partridge 11 Sept. 1974." Partridge has also annotated the list of books published by him on the inside front wrapper by noting "O.P." next to three of the titles, and the general note "All prices very much increased.".

First reprint of the second edition, 8vo, pp. 20; original printed green wrappers; very good.This copy inscribed "To the Opies' - so conjoined that one has to leave them paired - with the author's appreciation and admiration, from Eric Partridge 17-ii-1961.".