Isbn: 9780550104113 - Brewer's Dictionary of Phrase & Fable, 18th Edition (38 results)

Condition: Very Good. This book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering. The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. This book has clearly been well maintained and looked after thus far. Money back guarantee if you are not satisfied. See all our books here, order more than 1 book and get discounted shipping. .…

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. A reference book like no other, BREWER'S DICTIONARY OF PHRASE AND FABLE, has been an inspiration to readers, writers and adventurous thinkers everywhere from its first appearance in the reign of Queen Victoria right up to the present day. Authors as diverse as Philip Pullman, Sir Terry Pratchett, Maeve Binchy and Carol Rumens are all devoted fans. This remarkable book offers a rich mixture of more than 19,000 words, expressions, legends, folklore, general knowledge and choice morsels of trivia, with explanations of everything from elephant in the room to sick as a parrot, from Doctor Who to dwile flonking. This revised and expanded edition features hundreds of new entries on everything from blogs and designer babies to New York s mysterious sewer-dwelling alligators, as well as a selection of heritage entries from a Victorian edition of Brewer s: see enchanted castles, magic garters and poison detectors.The sheer scope of BREWER'S DICTIONARY OF PHRASE AND FABLE, together with its delightful mix of scholarship and eccentricity, makes it a must for every 21st-century bookshelf. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.…

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Condition: Good. 18th Edition. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Condition: very_good. Fast Free Shipping â" Very Good condition book with a firm cover and clean pages. Shows normal use and some light wear or limited notes markings. A solid, nice copy to enjoy.

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Condition: Good. 18th Edition. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good. …

Condition: Good. 18th Edition. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

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Condition: good. This book is in good condition, with minimal signs of wear and tear.

Condition: Good. Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. A copy that has been read but remains in clean condition. All of the pages are intact and the cover is intact and the spine may show signs of wear. The book may have minor markings which are not specifically mentioned.

hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. A copy that has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Nice book with light wear.

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Hardcover. Condition: Used; Very Good. ***Simply Brit*** Welcome to our online used book store, where affordability meets great quality. Dive into a world of captivating reads without breaking the bank. We take pride in offering a wide selection of used books, from classics to hidden gems, ensuring there is something for every literary palate. All orders are shipped within 24 hours and our lightning fast-delivery within 48 hours coupled with our prompt customer service ensures a smooth journey from ordering to delivery. Discover the joy of reading with us, your trusted source for affordable books that do not compromise on quality.…

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. Brewer's, London, 2009. Hard cover. Book condition : Fine like new, appears unused. Heavy book, please contact the bookseller for postal rates. Book will be sent by UK postal service. Inventory #016898.

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Cloth. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. (2009), 1460pp, illus., black cloth, some rubbing to pg edges, light edgewear to dj, contents clean & unmarked.

Condition: Good. 5th or later printing. A latest edition of the flagship title originally published in 1870 provides hundreds of new facts on urban myths ranging from designer babies to sewer-dwelling alligators.

Hardcover. Condition: FINE. Dust Jacket Condition: FINE. A FINE, CLEAN AND TIGHT COPY IN A FINE JACKET/BRODART COVERED. NO BUMPED CORNERS TO BOOK. NO TEARS, NO CHIPS TO JACKET. NO SIGNATURES. A VERY NICE COPY.

Condition: Good.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 3rd Edition. black hardcover. In a near fine condition: Dust jacket condition: Very light edge wear to the back cover.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. 5th or later Edition.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. some light foxing to the top edge of the pages, 1460 pages.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. Brewer's Dictionary of Phrase & Fable - 18th Edition, Foreword by Philip Pullman, Edited by Camilla Rockwood. Brewer's an Imprint of Chambers Harrap Pubishers Ltd, United Kingdom, 2009. 1460 pgs. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Black boards, gilt spine titles, red endpapers. Unclipped dustjacket has the lightest of shelf wear; volume in mint condition without markings, tears or folds; appears unread. "This revised and expanded edition features hundreds of new entries on everything from blogs and designer babies to New York's mysterious sewer-dwelling alligators, as well as a selection of 'heritage entries' from a Victorian edition of Brewer's: see enchanted castles, magic garters and poison detectors. The sheer scope of Brewer's Dictionary of Phrase & Fable, together with its delightful mix of scholarship and eccentricity, makes it a must for every 21st-century bookshelf." A heavy book requiring additional postage.…

Hard covers, dust jacket. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. 18th edition. Scarcely used. Weight: 1 Language: English.