Five Centuries of the English Language and Literature. Volume CCCCC of the Tauchnitz Edition

TAUCHNITZ Bernhard edits

Published by Bernhard Tauchnitz 1860

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with a preface by the author, original limp cloth, spine bumped and chipped, occasional spotting and dust-soiling, good. traces the development of the English language from John Wycliffe (1324-1384) to Thomas Gray (1716-1771) in characteristic specimens ; the first commemorative volume, timely issued in anticipation of Tauchnitz's elevation to the baronetcy; page 3 is 'illuminated' with an ornamental T in red and black, headline in red'; 429 pages Todd and Bowden 500 with a preface by the author, original limp cloth, spine bumped and chipped, occasional spotting and dust-soiling, good. traces the development of the English language from John Wycliffe (1324-1384) to Thomas Gray (1716-1771) in characteristic specimens ; the first commemorative volume, timely issued in anticipation of Tauchnitz's elevation to the baronetcy; page 3 is 'illuminated' with an ornamental T in red and black, headline in red'; 429 pages Todd and Bowden 500. Seller Inventory # 2147

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Title: Five Centuries of the English Language and ...

Publisher: Bernhard Tauchnitz 1860

Binding: Soft cover

Condition: Good