Dictionary of American Slang

Wentworth (Ph.D.), Harold ; Flexner (M.A.), Stuart Berg

Published by New York Thomas Y. Crowell, 1960

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Hardback, 234mm x 157mm black cloth boards, silver gilt titles, first edition, 2nd impression, , xviii prelims, 669pp. Good/Good. Book has been much consulted over years, exterior bumped and scuffed, block edges worn and grubby at base, pages clean and binding still tight. Dustwrapper (now protected) is worn around edges with chipping notable on bottom edges, small loss at some corners. Standard reference to mid-20th century American slang, from sundry subcultures and professions, set out in two-column text standard lexicographical apparatus. Catalogue: Reference. Keywords: sports, underworld, hipster, military This book is unusually heavy or large and may attract a higher postage charge than automatically calculated on the website. If so we will make contact to agree any additional postal charges before completing any transaction. Seller Inventory # 14650

Bibliographic Details

Title: Dictionary of American Slang

Publisher: New York Thomas Y. Crowell

Publication Date: 1960

Binding: Hardcover

Dust Jacket Condition: Dust Jacket Included

Edition: 1st Edition