Burke, W. J

The literature of slang.. With an introductory note by Eric Partridge

New York: New York Public Library, 1939. First edition, 8vo, pp. vii, [1], 180; very good in original grey printed wrappers. This copy inscribed by the author: "For Robert R. Finster, one of the few who take delight in the verbal waywardness of our language, W. J. Burke." Approximately 2000 annotated entries, with collations, extensively indexed. Item #44355

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