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A Dictionary Of South African English On Historical Principles

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Limited edition of A Dictionary Of South African English on Historical Principles, signed by Nelson Mandela. Quarto, xxiv, [blank], 825pp. Blue morocco, gilt title on spine, raised bands, gilt title on cover. Marbled endpapers. Sewn in silk bookmark. Publishers original slipcase, gray cloth sides, dark blue edges, fine. From a limited edition of 100 signed copies. This edition is number 54 of 100 signed copies, with the signature of Nelson Mandela on the title page.

Comments: This dictionary documents the development of the English language in South Africa from the late 16th Century through the present. This copy was specially produced to raise money for the Nelson Mandela Children’s Fund.

Additional information

Location Published

Oxford

Publisher

Oxford University Press

Edition

Limited Edition

Date Published

1996

ISBN

19571475

Binding

Full leather

Condition

Fine

Jacket Condition
Author

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