Description: Origin, progress, and destiny of the English language and literature Author: Weisse, John Title: Origin, progress, and destiny of the English language and literature Publication: New York: J.W. Bouton, 1879 Description: First edition, thick 8vo, pp. 701, [1], 34 (ads); original red cloth stamped in black, spine lettered in gilt, brown glazed endpapers; spine darkend, extremities rubbed; previous bookseller's price in ink on flyleaf, a few minor stains to front leaves, else interior very good. "Dr. Weisse's book is on one side a sort of 'epitome encyclopedia'of everything interesting which the doctor knows, and he seems to know something about almost everything ... The reader is led through a vista of fourteen centuries of linguistic, literary and biographic progress, only to regret there are not three thousand years of it," (Allibone Supplement, II, p. 1501). Seller ID: 41962 Subject: Language, Literature Rulon-Miller Books buys and sells rare, fine and unusual books in many fields, with an emphasis on language, early and unusual printing, voyages and travel, archives, and appraisal services. Catalogs issued regularly. We are members of the Antiquarian Booksellers' Association of America (ABAA). Guarantee All books are guaranteed genuine as described, and are returnable for any reason during the two weeks after receipt. Please notify us as soon as possible if an item is being returned, so that we might make it available to another customer. Shipping We are happy to ship to buyers outside of the United States. Please contact us for an exact shipping quote. All books shipped to US destinations are sent US Post Office Media Mail. We are happy to send via Priority Mail upon request for the cost of shipping. Priority delivery typically takes 3 to 5 days, but may be longer, especially during the holidays. Faster shipping is available, please contact us for a price quote. For international purchases please contact us directly. We will combine shipping on items purchased at the same time. Feedback We leave feedback for buyers once they have posted feedback for us. If you are unhappy with any aspect of a transaction with us, please contact us immediately. We work hard to keep buyers happy and to resolve the rare problem promptly.This listing was created by Bibliopolis.
Price: 105 USD
Location: Saint Paul, Minnesota
End Time: 2024-11-17T23:42:14.000Z
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Author: Weisse, John
Publisher: J.W. Bouton
Year Printed: 1879
Special Attributes: 1st Edition
Binding: Hardcover
Language: English
Subject: Reference
Original/Facsimile: Original
