Published by Coles, Canada, 1981
Language: English
Seller: SAVERY BOOKS, Brighton, East Sussex, United Kingdom
Soft cover. Condition: Good. 2nd Edition. Paperback 1981. 2nd edition. index+578 pages. SPINE HAS A LIGHT CREASE. Clean & tight. No inscriptions. Dispatched Royal Mail first class with tracking next working day or sooner securely boxed in cardboard. ref SH9. Dictionary of Similes for Speakers and Writers -- SECOND EDITION.
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Add to basketCondition: Good. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages.
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Published by New York: Gorset and Dunlap, 1924
ISBN 10: 3487048493 ISBN 13: 9783487048499
Language: English
Seller: Merchant Means, Baltimore, MD, U.S.A.
First Edition
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Add to basketHardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. New York: Gorset and Dunlap, 2nd edition, 1924. Book is in good condition. A great resource book or great for your collection.
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Published by Legare Street Press 2022-10, 2022
ISBN 10: 1015570046 ISBN 13: 9781015570047
Language: English
Seller: Chiron Media, Wallingford, United Kingdom
PF. Condition: New.
Published by Grosset & Dunlap, 1924
Seller: World of Rare Books, Goring-by-Sea, SXW, United Kingdom
Condition: Good. 1924. Revised edition. 577 pages. No dust jacket. Pictorial cloth covered boards. Pages with some foxing and tanning, particularly to endpapers and textblock edges. Binding slightly loose. Water staining at rear. Boards have moderate shelf wear with some rubbing, fraying and corner bumping. Some moderate marking and tanning, particularly to spine.
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Published by Legare Street Press 10/26/2022, 2022
ISBN 10: 1015570046 ISBN 13: 9781015570047
Language: English
Seller: BargainBookStores, Grand Rapids, MI, U.S.A.
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Add to basketPaperback or Softback. Condition: New. A Dictionary Of Similes 1.64. Book.
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Add to basketHardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Missing dust jacket; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 1.75.
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Add to basketHardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Former library book; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 1.75.
Published by Grosset & Dunlap, 1924
Seller: World of Rare Books, Goring-by-Sea, SXW, United Kingdom
Condition: Good. 1924. No Edition Remarks. 578 pages. No dust jacket. Blue cloth covered boards with silver lettering. Pages remain clear with minimal tanning and foxing. Previous owner's inscription to front free end-paper. Binding remains firm. Boards have moderate edge-wear with bumping to corners and rubbing to surfaces. Mild crushing to spine ends, with fraying cloth and small splits. Boards have minor damp and dust stains.
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Add to basketGALE 1981 REPRINT (1924).
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Published by Little, Brown, and Company, 1917
Language: English
Seller: Defunct Books, Nashville, TN, U.S.A.
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Add to basketHardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. No dust jacket. Cloth boards have edge wear, minor scratches, minor scuffs, rubbed corners/spine. Owner's name on flyleaf. No writing in text.
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Add to basketCloth. Condition: Very Good (No Jacket). Reprint of second (1924) edition. Minor dustsoiling to page edges.
Published by Creative Media Partners, LLC Okt 2022, 2022
ISBN 10: 1015570046 ISBN 13: 9781015570047
Language: English
Seller: AHA-BUCH GmbH, Einbeck, Germany
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Add to basketTaschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware.
Published by Grosset & Dunlap Publishers, N.Y, 1924
Seller: Ziern-Hanon Galleries, Frontenac, MO, U.S.A.
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Add to basketCloth. Condition: Good. 578 pages. Blue cloth binding. First blank page water stained. Writing on back of front cover. Gilded lettering on first blank page. Top and bottom edges of spine are lightly creased. All 4 corners of vinding are lightly bent and frayed. All around a great book in good condition. Pictures upon request. Size: 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. Hardcover.
Published by Grosset & Dunlap
Seller: ThriftBooks-Dallas, Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
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Add to basketHardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Missing dust jacket; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 1.6.
Published by Grosset & Dunlap
Seller: ThriftBooks-Atlanta, AUSTELL, GA, U.S.A.
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Add to basketHardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Missing dust jacket; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 1.6.
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Published by Legare Street Press 10/26/2022, 2022
ISBN 10: 1015565654 ISBN 13: 9781015565654
Language: English
Seller: BargainBookStores, Grand Rapids, MI, U.S.A.
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Add to basketHardback or Cased Book. Condition: New. A Dictionary Of Similes 2.04. Book.
Published by Little, Brown, and Company, Boston 1916, 1916
Seller: Casanova Books, Amsterdam, Netherlands
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Add to basket8vo, cloth, xli and 488 p., first edition In very good condition. K2.
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Published by Creative Media Partners, LLC Okt 2022, 2022
ISBN 10: 1015565654 ISBN 13: 9781015565654
Language: English
Seller: AHA-BUCH GmbH, Einbeck, Germany
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Seller: Forgotten Books, London, United Kingdom
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Add to basketPaperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the fascinating world of similes, exploring their rich history and enduring presence in human communication. From the biblical Garden of Eden to the works of literary giants like Shakespeare and Milton, the author traces the evolution of this evocative figure of speech, showcasing its power to illuminate and enrich our understanding of the world. The author delves into the works of ancient writers like Homer and Virgil, where similes drew heavily from the natural world, reflecting a deep connection to the environment. As time progressed, the book highlights how similes adapted to incorporate technological advancements, reflecting the changing landscape of human experience. From gaslights in theaters to the advent of the telephone and the cinematograph, similes have consistently mirrored our evolving relationship with technology. This book offers a comprehensive exploration of the simile's versatility and enduring appeal. It demonstrates how this seemingly simple figure of speech has played a profound role in shaping human expression across cultures and throughout history. By revealing the depth and breadth of the simile's influence, the author provides valuable insights into the human mind's remarkable capacity for comparison and metaphor. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.
Published by Grosset & Dunlap, New York, 1924
Seller: Between the Covers-Rare Books, Inc. ABAA, Gloucester City, NJ, U.S.A.
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Add to basketHardcover. Condition: Very Good. Very good plus. Corner bumped.