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Alfred Delvau - Dictionnaire de la Langue Verte Argots Parisiens Compares

Title: Dictionnaire de la Langue Verte Argots Parisiens Compares
Description: Paris, E. Dentu, 1866. Leather. A scarce copy of this Dictionary of Parisian slang by Alfred Delvau. In the original French. One of 600 examples on Dutch paper. Alfred Delvau was a French journalist and writer. He produced several history works and two dictionaries, of which this is one. He made most of his living in lexicographical work and was on the team of Maurice Lachatre's 'Universal Dictionary&apos. A fascinating and important work in the field of lexicography and the etymology of the French language. Re-bound in a quarter red crushed morocco leather binding with marbled paper covered boards. Externally, generally smart, lightly rubbed in places. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are generally bright and clean with some scattered light foxing. Very Good . Ill.: None. Very Good .

Keywords: Slang Dictionary Dictionnaire Langue Verte Dictionary Argot French None

Price: GBP 1950.00 = appr. US$ 2784.57 Seller: Rooke Books
- Book number: EXP3-B-11

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