The Elements of Style
by Strunk, Jr., William
- Used
- good
- first
- Condition
- Good
- Seller
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Portland, Oregon, United States
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About This Item
New York: Harcourt, Brace and Company / Harcourt, Brace and Howe, 1920. First Edition. Good. First trade edition. Bound in publisher's blue paper-covered boards over darker blue spine cloth. Good, with oily stain and damage to rear cover, else light soiling and surface wear to covers. Previous owner bookplate to inside of front cover. The first trade edition of the notorious writing guide.
Synopsis
The Elements of Style (1918) (aka Strunk & White), by William Strunk, Jr. , and E. B. White, is an American English writing style guide. It is the best-known and most influential prescriptive treatment of English grammar and usage, and often is required reading and usage in U.S. high school and university composition classes.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Burnside Rare Books, ABAA (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 140940428
- Title
- The Elements of Style
- Author
- Strunk, Jr., William
- Book Condition
- Used - Good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Edition
- Publisher
- Harcourt, Brace and Company / Harcourt, Brace and Howe
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 1920
Terms of Sale
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About the Seller
Burnside Rare Books, ABAA
Biblio member since 2010
Portland, Oregon
About Burnside Rare Books, ABAA
Burnside Rare Books specializes in literary first editions and works of cultural and historic significance. We are located in Portland, Oregon and welcome visitors by appointment.
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