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The People in the Playground

by Iona Opie

About this title: The result of the author's field studies over two years in a school playground, this book records conversations and events, illustrating the games and jokes beloved by children. The book shows how school-lore evolves and is transmitted. Much human behaviour is recorded here - the differences in attitudes between the sexes; the boys' devotion to fighting and football, and their innate kindness; the art of story-telling; the friendships and enmities; the interest in sex; the diversity of characters; and the hilarity which creates entertainment out of trivialities. Gaining insight into the world ... read more

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The People in the Playground used book

The People in the Playground

by Iona Opie

price: $1.99

Ships from IN, USA Order this item today and it should be delivered to any address by Wednesday, December 24.

ISBN-13: 9780198112655 ISBN: 0198112653

Description: Very Good. Great condition for a used book! Minimal wear. Shipped to over one million happy customers. Your purchase benefits world literacy! read more

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Book: Very Good

 

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Name: Better World Books, IN, USA

Reliability: Best

The People in the Playground used book

The People in the Playground

by Iona Opie

price: $1.99

Ships from IN, USA Order this item today and it should be delivered to any address by Wednesday, December 24.

Binding: Hardcover ISBN-13: 9780198112655 ISBN: 0198112653

Description: Good. Former Library book. Shows some signs of wear, and may have some markings on the inside. Shipped to over one million happy customers. Your purchase benefits world literacy! read more

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Book: Good

 

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Name: Better World Books, IN, USA

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The People in the Playground used book

The People in the Playground

by Iona Opie

price: $1.99

Ships from WA, USA Order this item today and it should be delivered to any address by Wednesday, December 24.

Binding: Hardcover Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA ISBN-13: 9780198112655 ISBN: 0198112653

Description: Very good. Book has appearance of light use with no easily noticeable wear. Millions of satisfied customers and climbing. Thriftbooks is the name you can trust, guaranteed. Spend Less. Read More. read more

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Book: Very Good

 

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Name: Green Earth Books, WA, USA

Reliability: Best

used book

The People in the Playground

by Iona Opie

price: $3.48

Ships from IL, USA Order this item today and it should be delivered to any address by Wednesday, December 24.

Binding: Paperback Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA Date Published: 1994-04-07 ISBN-13: 9780192853011 ISBN: 0192853015

Description: Good. The cover has been creased; binding scuffed; the pages in this book are yellowed Every heavytail order includes with a sweet! We carefully hand clean and reinspect each and every item we ship. Our quality control process ensures items to be in the condition described or better. Heavytail is determined to earn your repeat business through old fashioned customer service. We love international orders. read more

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Book: Good

 

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Name: heavytail, IL, USA

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used book

The People in the Playground

by Iona Opie

price: $3.50

Ships from NE, USA Order this item today and it should be delivered to any address by Wednesday, December 24.

Binding: Paperback Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA Date Published: 1994 ISBN-13: 9780192853011 ISBN: 0192853015

Description: Very Good. Photos: We now have a scanner in-shop and can provide you with a picture of this item if you do not currently see one. read more

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Book: Very Good

 

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Name: David Osborn, NE, USA

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The People in the Playground used book

The People in the Playground

by Opie, Iona

price: $3.95

Ships from WI, USA Order this item today and it should be delivered to any address by Wednesday, December 24.

Binding: Hardcover Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA Date Published: 1993 ISBN-13: 9780198112655 ISBN: 0198112653

Description: Good. 0198112653 Ex-Library Hard Cover. Very Good/Very Good. Presentable Ex-Library in mylar protected DJ. Under front flap, square cut from surface of front pastedown. read more

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Book: Good

 

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Name: Lakeshore Used Books, WI, USA

Reliability: Best

The People in the Playground used book

The People in the Playground

by Opie, Iona

price: $4.25

Ships from CA, USA Order this item today and it should be delivered to any address by Wednesday, December 24.

Binding: Hardcover Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA Date Published: 1993 ISBN-13: 9780198112655 ISBN: 0198112653

Description: Near Fine. 8.8 x 5.8 x 0.8 inches. In a near-fine dust jacket. Remainder mark to lower endpapers. read more

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Book: Very Good

 

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Name: Karen's Books, CA, USA

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The People in the Playground used book

The People in the Playground

by Iona Opie

price: $4.95

Ships from CA, USA Order this item today and it should be delivered to any address by Wednesday, December 24.

Binding: Hardcover Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA Date Published: 1993-04-29 ISBN-13: 9780198112655 ISBN: 0198112653

Description: Like New in Like New jacket. Never read. Clean tight copy. Dust jacket is like new. Nice copy. All items bubblewrapped. Ships daily with free tracking included. read more

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Book: Fine/Like New

 

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Name: Rik's Books, CA, USA

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People in the Playground used book

People in the Playground

by Opie, Iona

price: $5.00

Ships from TX, USA Order this item today and it should be delivered to any address by Wednesday, December 24.

Binding: Hardcover Publisher: Oxford Univ. Press, Oxford Date Published: 1993 ISBN-13: 9780198112655 ISBN: 0198112653

Description: Very Good in Very Good jacket. Two corners a little bumped. Dust jacket a little wrinkled around the top edge. Book looks unread. read more

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Book: Very Good

 

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Name: Looking for Books?, TX, USA

Reliability: Best

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People in the Playground

by Opie, Iona

price: $5.00

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Edition: First Edition Binding: Hardcover Publisher: Oxford University, New York Date Published: 1993

Description: Fine. Fine hardback First Edition in a Fine Dust Jacket. 8vo. ix, 240 pps. read more

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Book: Fine/Like New

 

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Name: By The Book L C, AZ, USA

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The People in the Playground used book

The People in the Playground

by Opie, Iona

price: $6.50

Ships from IN, USA Order this item today and it should be delivered to any address by Wednesday, December 24.

Edition: First edition. Binding: Hardcover Publisher: Oxford University Press Date Published: 1993 ISBN-13: 9780198112655 ISBN: 0198112653

Description: Very good in very good dust jacket. Great Copy despite usual ex library markings and stamping. Binding is tight. Text is clean and unmarked. DJ has mild bumping at spine ends and surface wear to plastic cover. read more

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Book: Good

 

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Name: House of Mystery, IN, USA

Reliability: Best

new book

The People in the Playground

by Iona Opie

price: $9.81

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Edition: UNKNOWN Binding: Softcover Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA Date Published: 4/7/1994 ISBN-13: 9780192853011 ISBN: 0192853015

Description: New. read more

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Book: New

 

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Name: Ukazoo Books, MD, USA

Reliability: Best

used book

The People in the Playground

by Opie, Iona

price: $10.00

Ships from WI, USA Order this item today and it should be delivered to any address by Wednesday, December 24.

Edition: 1st Binding: Hardcover Publisher: Oxford University Press, Oxford Date Published: 1993

Description: none. Hb, xlib, gd bk/ gd dj, clean and tight. read more

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Book: Good

 

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Name: milwaukee street used books, WI, USA

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The People in the Playground used book

The People in the Playground

by Opie, Iona And Peter

price: $14.07

Ships from UNITED KINGDOM Order this item today and it should be delivered to any address by Wednesday, December 24.

Edition: 1st Edition Binding: Hardcover Publisher: Oxford University Press, 1993, Date Published: 1993 ISBN-13: 9780198112655 ISBN: 0198112653

Description: 1st edition, hardback, 8vo, x, 240pp, clean and sound, no inscriptions, black cloth, Very Good / no dustwrapper. ISBN: 0198112653. read more

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Book: Very Good

 

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Name: Brimstones, UNITED KINGDOM

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The People in the Playground used book

The People in the Playground

by Opie, Iona

price: $15.00

Ships from MA, USA Order this item today and it should be delivered to any address by Wednesday, December 24.

Binding: Hardcover Publisher: Oxford University Press: Date Published: 1993 ISBN-13: 9780198112655 ISBN: 0198112653

Description: Fine in Fine jacket. 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall. First printing, 240 pages. "For nearly fourty years Iona Opie worked with her late husband Peter on a notable series of books on the traditional lore of childhood. As part of the fieldwork from 1970 onwards, she visited the local school playground every week. " FINE HARDCOVER, FINE DUST JACKET. read more

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Book: Fine/Like New

 

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Name: PASCALE'S BOOKS, MA, USA

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new book

The People in the Playground

by Opie, Iona

price: $16.00

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Edition: lst Binding: Hardcover Publisher: Oxford Univ Pr, NY Date Published: 1993

Description: New. Juv Games Folklore index Mint in Mint DJ. read more

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Book: New

Available qty: 2

 

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Name: Masters Handcrafters, NY, USA

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The People in the Playground new book

The People in the Playground

by Opie, Iona

price: $26.37

Ships from UNITED KINGDOM Order this item today and it should be delivered to any address by Wednesday, December 24.

Edition: 1st ed Binding: Hardcover Publisher: Oxford University Press Date Published: 1993 ISBN-13: 9780198112655 ISBN: 0198112653

Description: New in very good dust jacket. A startlingly honest portrait of children at play, charming and hilarious, alarming and poignant, full of infectious vitality. Black cloth, gilt titles to spine. 240 pages. 8.75 x 5.5". Wrapper price-clipped with lightly rubbed corners. read more

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Book: New

 

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Name: Stella & Rose's Books, UNITED KINGDOM

Reliability: Best

The People in the Playground used book

The People in the Playground

by Opie, Iona

price: $28.00

Ships from QLD, AUSTRALIA Order this item today and it should be delivered to any address by Wednesday, December 24.

Binding: Hardcover Publisher: Oxford University Press, Oxford, United Kingdom Date Published: 1993 ISBN-13: 9780198112655 ISBN: 0198112653

Description: Good+ in Good jacket. Ex-Library. 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall. Usual library marks. 240 pages. read more

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Book: Good

 

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Name: Terra Australis Books, QLD, AUSTRALIA

Reliability: Best

used book

The People in the Playground

by Opie, Iona

price: $88.00

Ships from DENMARK Order this item today and it should be delivered to any address by Wednesday, December 24.

Binding: orig. boards Publisher: Oxford University Press, Oxford / New York Date Published: 1993

Description: Minor rubbing. VG., dustwrapper. 22x14cm, ix, 240 pp. read more

condition:

Book: Very Good

 

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Name: Expatriate Bookshop, DENMARK

Reliability: Best

The People in the Playground used book

The People in the Playground

by Iona Opie

price: $1.99

Ships from WA, USA Order this item today and it should be delivered to any address by Wednesday, December 24.

Binding: Hardcover Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA ISBN-13: 9780198112655 ISBN: 0198112653

Description: Good. Minimal damage to cover and binding. Pages show light use. With pride from Motor City. All books guaranteed. Best Service, Best Prices. read more

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Book: Good

 

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Name: Motor City Books, WA, USA

Reliability: High

The People in the Playground used book

The People in the Playground

by Iona Opie

price: $2.49

Ships from CA, USA Order this item today and it should be delivered to any address by Wednesday, December 24.

Binding: Hardcover ISBN-13: 9780198112655 ISBN: 0198112653

Description: Satisfaction Guaranteed. Shipped quickly. 1993. Hardcover. Used, very good. Very good overall with light to moderate wear. Includes dust jacket. read more

condition:

Book: Very Good

 

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Name: QualityBargainBooks, CA, USA

Reliability: High

The People in the Playground used book

The People in the Playground

by Opie, Iona

price: $2.53

Ships from NY, USA Order this item today and it should be delivered to any address by Wednesday, December 24.

Binding: Hardcover Publisher: Oxford University Press Date Published: 18/03/1993 ISBN-13: 9780198112655 ISBN: 0198112653

Description: Used-Good. Book in good or better condition. Dispatched same day from warehouse. Please email with any questions for quick response. read more

condition:

Book: Good

 

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Name: AwesomeBooksUSA, NY, USA

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The People in the Playground used book

The People in the Playground

by Opie, Iona

price: $2.53

Ships from NY, USA Order this item today and it should be delivered to any address by Wednesday, December 24.

Binding: Hardcover Publisher: Oxford University Press Date Published: 18/03/1993 ISBN-13: 9780198112655 ISBN: 0198112653

Description: Used-Good. Book in good or better condition. Dispatched same day from warehouse. Please email with any questions for quick response. read more

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Book: Good

 

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Name: AwesomeBooksUSA, NY, USA

Reliability: High

used book

The People in the Playground

by Opie, Iona

price: $2.55

Ships from NY, USA Order this item today and it should be delivered to any address by Wednesday, December 24.

Binding: Paperback Publisher: Oxford Paperbacks Date Published: 03/03/1994 ISBN-13: 9780192853011 ISBN: 0192853015

Description: Used-Good. Book in good or better condition. Dispatched same day from warehouse. Please email with any questions for quick response. read more

condition:

Book: Good

 

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Name: AwesomeBooksUSA, NY, USA

Reliability: High

used book

The People in the Playground

by Opie, Iona

price: $3.21

Ships from NY, USA Order this item today and it should be delivered to any address by Wednesday, December 24.

Binding: Paperback Publisher: Oxford Paperbacks Date Published: 03/03/1994 ISBN-13: 9780192853011 ISBN: 0192853015

Description: Used-Good. Dispatched same day from warehouse with delivery normally 7-12 days from date of order. read more

condition:

Book: Good

 

seller information:

Name: AwesomeBooksUSA, NY, USA

Reliability: High


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