The dictionary of phrase and fable : giving the derivation, source, or origin of common phrases, allusions, and words that have a tale to tell / by E. Cobham Brewer ; with an introduction by Alix Gudefin
by Brewer, Ebenezer Cobham (1810-1897)
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- ISBN 13
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Enderby, Leicester : Blitz Editions, 1993. Reprint. Hardcover. Very good copy in the original gilt-blocked cloth. Spine bands and panel edges somewhat rubbed and dust-toned as with age. Remains quite well-preserved overall: tight, bright, clean and strong. Previous owner's bookplate. Physical description; ix, 1324 p. ; 22 cm. Subjects; English language Terms and phrases. Literature Dictionaries. Mythology Dictionaries.
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- Title
- The dictionary of phrase and fable : giving the derivation, source, or origin of common phrases, allusions, and words that have a tale to tell / by E. Cobham Brewer ; with an introduction by Alix Gudefin
- Author
- Brewer, Ebenezer Cobham (1810-1897)
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- Reprint
- ISBN 10
- 1856050556
- ISBN 13
- 9781856050555
- Publisher
- Enderby, Leicester : Blitz Editions
- Place of Publication
- Leicester, England
- Date Published
- 1993
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