Comic Alphabets Their Origin, Development, Nature

Eric Partridge

Published by Routledge and Kegan Paul, London, 1961

About this Item

A superb signed first edition of this Eric Partridge lexicographical work, inscribed by both the author and the illustrator. The first edition, first impression of this work.Inscribed by the author and illustrator to the recto to the front endpaper, 'Maurice, with all good wishes, from Eric Christmas 1963'.In the original unclipped dustwrapper.A fascinating and comical lexicographical study, discussing the quirks of the English language.Illustrated with an illustrated title page and illustrations throughout.By the lexicographer Eric Partridge.Illustrated by Michael Foreman.One page of publisher's adverts to the rear, with two ink corrections to the prices to the leaf. In the original publisher's cloth binding, in the original unclipped dustwrapper. Externally, smart. Light bumping to the extremities. Minor edgewear to the dustwrapper. Author's inscription to the recto to the front endpaper. Spine is a little sunned, with some light marks to the wraps, including to the reverse. Ink crossing out the price to the front flyleaf. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean. Fine. Seller Inventory # 768P28

Bibliographic Details

Title: Comic Alphabets Their Origin, Development, ...

Publisher: Routledge and Kegan Paul, London

Publication Date: 1961

Binding: Cloth

Illustrator: Michael Foreman

Condition: Fine

Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good Indeed

Signed: signed by author

Edition: First edition.

Book Type: book