Author: G. G. Coulton
Title: H.W. Fowler
Description: Oxford, Clarendon Press, 1934. First edition. Cloth. An uncommon first edition biography on the influential lexicographer H. W. Fowler, complete with illustrations, including a portrait frontispiece and a folding plate. The first edition of this uncommon work.A concise biography on the noted lexicographer H. W. Fowler.Fowler is considered to be a lexicographical genius, and is notable for his 'A Dictionary of Modern English Usage' and 'Concise Oxford Dictionary&apos.Illustrated with a frontispiece, one folding plate, and five plates.Written by G. G. Coulton, a historian and controversialist known for his medieval histories. Printed for private circulation by the courtesy of the Society for Pure English.Bookseller's label to the front paste down.Collated, complete. In the original paper covered boards. Externally, generally smart, with some light marks and discolouration to the boards and spine, as is usual with white binding. Minor bumping to the extremities. Small chip to the head of the spine. Bookseller's label to the front paste down. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean with only the occasional light spot and handling mark. Title page is a little age-toned. Stamp to the reverse of the title. Very Good . Ill.: Not Stated. Very Good .

Keywords: H. W. Fowler g. g. coulton lexibographer dictionary of modern english usage g. g. coulton biography Not Stated


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