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Supplement One: The American Language

Supplement One: The American Language

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Supplement One: The American Language

by MENCKEN, H.L

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  • Hardcover
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New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1945. Hardcover. Fine/Near Fine. First edition. Fine in modestly age-toned, near fine dustwrapper with a short tear at one fold. Nicely Inscribed by the author to an important literary editor: "My venerable colleague Bernard Smith to recall our joint sweatings for art and truth. H.L. Mencken. Aug. 20, 1945." Smith was editor-in-chief at Knopf where he was known for editing B. Traven, Raymond Chandler, Dashiell Hammett, Langston Hughes, and many others. In 1947 he migrated to Hollywood where he was involved in the production of such films as *How the West Was Won*, *Elmer Gantry*, and* Cheyenne Autumn*. Smith shared a sometimes contentious relationship with the sharp-tongued Mencken, who once called Smith "a Jew, and moreover, a jackass." A significant association.

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Bookseller
Between the Covers- Rare Books, Inc. ABAA US (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #
392337
Title
Supplement One: The American Language
Author
MENCKEN, H.L
Format/Binding
Hardcover
Book Condition
Used - Fine
Jacket Condition
Near Fine
Quantity Available
1
Publisher
Alfred A. Knopf
Place of Publication
New York
Date Published
1945
Keywords
AmerLit20thCent, AssociationCopy, VintageDustjackets

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About Between the Covers- Rare Books, Inc. ABAA

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