Lovely copy, in unclipped DJ which has signs of water staining to back. No inscriptions. Each numbered full page drawing by Peake represents a different saying or proverb. Up to you to decipher them!

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Bibliographic Details

Title

Figures of Speech

Publisher

Walker Books

Publication Date

2003

Language

English

ISBN 10

0744586615

ISBN 13

9780744586619

Binding

Hardcover

Illustrator

Mervyn Peake

Edition

1st Edition

Condition

Fine

Dust Jacket Condition

Near Fine

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Synopsis

Each drawing in this book represents a different saying or proverb. To play the game, simply go through the book, drawing by drawing, writing down your guesses as to what "figure of speech" they represent. Some you'll find easy - others fiendishly difficult!

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Hard Cover. Good/Fair. Remainder. General wear to edges of jacket and there are some marks on jacket.

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