Hanley Miles (11 results)

Hardcover (Library buckram). Ex-library (college closed), with the usual ownership markings; cover edges and extremities rubbed; small hole at bottom corner of preliminary blank; ink line over a few entries; otherwise very good condition. . 392p. Quarto.

Softcover. blue wraps w/ black spine. 392 pgs. Textblock and pages firm, intact. Previous owners name to front-endpaper. Pages lightly tanned. Pages appear clean, but may have errant instances of marginalia, underlining, etc. Good (wraps sunned at edges; various scuffs & scratches; sunning; rubbed edge-wear. corners rubbed. water stain to lower front corner w/ light staining to exterior textblock; fine foxing at corners/edges. spine tape eroded at top & peeling; lower edge torn & eroded w/ peeling; tears at edges).…

Condition: Fair. Madison: University of Wisconsin Press, 1951. 4to paperback. xxiii+392pp. Fair book. Binding torn and separating from cover and spine. "Joyce Ulysses Concordance" label taped to spine. Dampstained. Notation on back cover. Previous owner's name and address on front endpage. (James Joyce, Ulysses, indexes) Inquire if you need further information.…

Soft cover. Condition: Good. Good paperback copy. Slight wear. Small tear to bottom of spine (2 cms) xxiii, 392pp. Book.

Soft cover. Condition: Acceptable. No Jacket. Over-sized softbound (quarto). This is number 8 of 103 copies run in 1944 from the 1937 stencils. The paper front cover has both fore-edge corners missing, plus a fist-sized missing from the top edge of the front cover. Edge chipping to the rear cover. That said, the pages are tight and clean with no marks. No name of previous owner. No odor. No water damage. No soiling. 392pp. …

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Good condition with wear and markings. Ex-library.

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. FIRST EDITION. Mimeographically printed sheets, 392pp, 11x8.5". Heavier paper wrappers with a cloth spine. This copy is from the Library of Congress, "transfer from copyright" in March 1938. There is a 6mm perforated "LC" on the title[age and a "surplus/duplicate" stamp on the upper corner inside front wrapper, otherwise this is a great copy. Uncommon provenance of some interest.…

LeatherBound. Condition: NEW. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. Leatherbound edition. Condition: New. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. Pages: 440. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1951 edition. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Language: English Pages: 440.…

No Binding. Condition: Good. 1st Edition. (Word Maps) Hanley, Miles L. (English Words their Pronunciation and Spelling Differences.) 11"x 8.5", 58 leaves. Mimeographed from typed originals. Present in two sections, staple-bound. GOOD copies. The first page of each section are pretty dusted, but the rest of the text is clean and bright. Provenance: Library of Congress, with their rubber stamp on the rear wrapper. Datelined "University of Wisconsin", June 20, 1935. This is an interesting collection of a longish list of 10,000 words and how they were spelled in x-number of private diaries throughout New England. It may be that this could form the basis of a U.S. Linguistic atlas. [++] Other, similar, works that Hanley produced include: "English and American pronunciation 16th to 18th centuries : as indicated by rimes and spellings"; "Linguistic atlas of New England, by Hansen and others, 1943 (?); "Linguistic Atlas of the United States and Canada. Linguistic Atlas of New England" by Hanley and others.…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Providence: Brown University, 1939-1943. Seven folio volumes bound in original mustard cloth stamped in black. First edition of this landmark work on the dialects of English speaking communities throughout New England and Southern New Brunswick, edited by Hans Kurath and sponsored by the American Council of Learned Societies. The set features 743 maps, all present, each showing variations in the utterances of a single common phrase across each distinct region. The mapped phrases - 38 in all - include phrases related to Work, Sports, Health, Food, Weather, etc., providing an important record of phonetic variation across New England in the early part of the 20th century. Kurath's work represents the first large scale attempt to develop a linguistic atlas of a large geographical region. Map 199 detached but present; edges of map 643 crimped and chipped, but remaining maps clean with minor edgewear. Cloth soiled and lightly stained in places, endpapers creased and lightly soiled, but a sound, VG set. Given the nature of the subject matter the majority of sets likely went to institutions and libraries, with remaining sets scarce on the market.…

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. Language: English. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2025, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1951. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Pages:- 440, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 440 440.…