Language. Its Nature, Development and Origin. by Otto Jespersen
1964. Twelfth impression. 448 pages. No dust jacket. Red cloth covered boards with gilt. Pages remain clear with minimal tanning and foxing, mild to end-papers and text-block edges. Previous owner's inscription to front free end-paper. Binding remains firm. Boards have mild edge-wear with slight rubbing to surfaces. Sunning to spine. Gilt lettering is bright and clear. Mild crushing to spine ends. Book has a slight forward lean.