Search Results: History of Language from Black Cat Hill Books

The Hague, Netherlands Mouton, 1972. Paperback First Edition Thus (1971 & 1972); apparently a later printing (1977). Very Good+ in Good+ DJ: The Books show indications of very careful use; just a touch of wear to the extremities; the faintest smudges to the outside edges; a former owner's name - or such - has been whited-out at the upper corner of the half-title page; the bindings are square and secure; the texts are clean. Free of creases to the panels. Free of creases to the backstrip. Free of any underlining, hi-lighting or marginalia or marks in the text. Carefully used copies, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing several unobtrusive cosmetic flaws. The DJs shows considerable rubbing to the panels (Volume I somewhat more rubbed than Volume II); moderate wear to the extremities; a scuff to the upper corner of the front panel of Volume I; neither flap has been clipped. Both DJs show some wear, but remains serviceable and not unattractive. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library.… Read More

Chicago, IL The University of Chicago Press, 1963. Paperback First Edition Thus [1963], so stated. Very Good+ to Near Fine in Wraps: shows indications of very careful use: very light wear to the outside edges; the mildest rubbing to the wrapper covers;a faint crease along the top edge of the rear panel; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome, nearly-new copy, structurally sound and tighly bound, showing just a touch of wear and a single, very minor flaw. Close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (8 x 5.3 x 0.4 inches). ix, 181 pages. Index. Weight: 7 ounces. First Edition Thus [1963], so stated. The hardcover edition was first published in 1931. University Press Paperback.

Chicago, IL The University of Chicago Press, 1963. Paperback First Edition Thus [1963], so stated. Very Good in Wraps: shows indications of careful use: very light wear to the outside edges; mild rubbing to the wrapper covers; the binding leans ever so slightly, but remains perfectly secure; the text is clean. Free of ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, or labels. Shows some light wear, but remains clean, sturdy, presentable. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (8 x 5.3 x 0.4 inches). ix, 181 pages. Index. Weight: 7 ounces. First Edition Thus [1963], so stated. The hardcover edition was first published in 1931. University Press Paperback.

Munich, Germany Max Hueber Verlag, 1953. Paperback First Ed thus; unstated. Very Good in Wraps: shows indications of light use: shows the slightest spine lean; light wear to extremities; mild rubbing and faint soiling to wrapper covers; pages have tanned a bit with age; thin line of dampstaining at the bottom front hinge; binding secure; text clean. No longer 'As New', but remains clean, sturdy, and quite presentable. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. 215pp. Herausgegeben und bearbeitet von Helmut Scheck. Orange wraps with black titles and design at front panel and titles at backstrip. Paperback.

Barcelona, Spain Editorial Seix Barral: Biblioteca Breve, 1971. Paperback First Ed thus in Spain, so stated. First Ed thus in Spain, so stated. Near Fine in Wraps in Good+ DJ: Book shows indications of careful use: shows spine lean; just a hint of wear to extremities; binding remains secure and the text is clean. DJ shows moderate wear to the upper extremities, with several short, closed tears and the top and bottom of the back strip have been reinforced with cellophane tape; mild rubbing and faint soiling to wrapper covers; No longer 'As New', but remains clean, sturdy, and quite presentable in a moderately worn DJ. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. 163pp .Text in Spanish. Paperback: French Wraps [with DJ].

New York, NY Appleton-Century-Crofts, 1968. Hardcover First Edition (1968), unstated. Eight pages mid-text show heavy NOTATIONS AND UNDERLINING, mostly in pencil, but also some in pen. Else, Very Good+ in Wraps: shows indications of very careful use: very light wear to the extremities, with a very fine crease right near the lower corner of the front panel and a small split at the bottom of the front edge of the backstrip, which has been carefully repaired with clear cellophane tape; mild rubbing to the panels of the wrapper covers; the binding is square and secure. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome, nearly-new copy, structurally sound and tighly bound, showing only minor, unobtrusive flaws - and of course the underlining and notations. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (9.25 x 6.25 x 0.7 inches). xiii, 224 pages. Language: English. Weight: 13.2 ounces. First Edition… Read More

Boston, MA Houghton Mifflin , 2000. Paperback First Edition Thus (2000), First Printing indicated by a complete numerical sequence. First Edition Thus (2000), First Printing indicated by a complete numerical sequence. Fine in Wraps: flawless; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of any creases to the covers. Free of underlining, hi-lighting, notations, or marginalia. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome like-new copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing no flaws. Virtually 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (8.25 x 5.5 x 0.65 inches). xvi, 206 pages. Language: English. Weight: 9 ounces. Trade Paperback. 

Boston, MA Kluwer Academy Publishers: D. Reidel Publishing Company, 1988. Paperback First Edition [1988], unstated. Very Good+ in Wraps: shows only the most minute indications of use; binding shows the slightest spine lean, but remains perfectly secure; text clean. Just a hint of wear to extremities; mildest rubbing. Very close to 'As New'. This is a REMAINDER, showing a mark at the bottom edge. NOT a Book-Club Edition. NOT an Ex-Library copy. 8vo. (9.45 x 6.3 x 0.4 inches). 137 pages. Weight :10 ounces. First Edition [1988], unstated. Paperback. Essays concerning Natural Language & Linguistic Theory by Howard Lasnik, J-M P. Authier, Anthony R. Warner, Ivonne Bordelois, Karen Zagona, Paul M. Postal.