(Association Copy) "CRIMINALESE" Slang Talk of The CRIMINAL

Finerty, James J.

Published by The Author, Los Angeles, 1926

About this Item

SIGNED AND INSCRIBED BY AUTHOR opposite page 5 at first blank page - To:- Peter Tamony from the Author Jim Finerty: P.O. Box 867 M.O. Los Angeles, Calif. A Gift 1936". Association Copy, Peter Tamony was an American folk-etymologist who is noted for his research on American colloquial speech, Jazz music and sports. His collection is archived at the State Historical Society of Missouri. James J. Finerty was the ex-police chief of Bessemer, PA. With 2 pieces of associated publication ephemera in envelope tipped-in at rear end page. Very Good Plus, text block has come loose from staples. Size: 16mo - over 5¾" - 6¾" tall. Seller Inventory # 010018

Bibliographic Details

Title: (Association Copy) "CRIMINALESE" Slang Talk ...

Publisher: The Author, Los Angeles

Publication Date: 1926

Binding: Stapled Wrappers

Condition: Very Good Plus

Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket, As Issued

Signed: SIGNED AND INSCRIBED BY AUTHOR

Edition: First Edition.

Book Type: Book