Growth and Structure of the English Language Otto Jespersen
1912. Second Edition, Revised. 259 pages. No dust jacket. Grey cloth. Rear & front free endpaper is slightly detached but remains firm. Pages are mildly tanned throughout. Severe cracking to hinges, causing boards to be loose. Text is clear. Binding remains firm. Boards have moderate edge-wear with bumping to corners and rubbing to surfaces. Visible tanning & crushing to spine. Minor splits causing fraying to cloth at spine ends.