About this title: For word lovers everywhere, a classic anthology of collective nouns--now vastly expanded and with a new introduction. Infectious in spirit, beautifully illustrated with over 250 witty engravings by Granville, Durer, and other artists, this work is a word lover's garden of delights.
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Description: Good. 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
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Penguin (Non-Classics)
Date Published: 1993
ISBN-13:9780140170962ISBN:0140170960
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Edition: Reprint
Binding: Trade Paperback
Publisher: Penguin Group USA, New York
Date Published: 1991
ISBN-13:9780140170962ISBN:0140170960
Description: Near Fine. 8vo-8"-9" Tall. Reprint trade paperback. Clean, tight and unmarked. Trace of shelf rubbing, otherwise fine. 324pp. More than 1, 100 collective nouns, some resurrected from the Books of Venery with newly added terms including "a blur of Impressionists" and "a score of bachelors". Also features a game for readers inspired to invent their own "terms of venery". read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Penguin (Non-Classics)
Date Published: 1993-11-01
ISBN-13:9780140170962ISBN:0140170960
Description: New in None as issued jacket. New, unread copy with publishers inventory mark. Different cover than shown, more recent printing. We ship 6 days a week, generally within 24 hours; single CDs and DVDs upgraded to 1st class! read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Penguin (Non-Classics)
Date Published: 1993-11-01
ISBN-13:9780140170962ISBN:0140170960
Description: Very Good. Very good condition lightly read softback book with a very small tear in the upper edge of the front cover otherwise very clean no highlighting, underlining or notes. read more
Edition: First Edition
Binding: Trade Paperback
Publisher: Penguin Group USA, E Rutherford, New Jersey, U.S.A.
Date Published: 1993
ISBN-13:9780140170962ISBN:0140170960
Description: Very Good. No Jacket. 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall. First edition/later printing (14) book is tight with no markings, very mild soiling to page edges, wraps have some rubbing and edges have slight curling. read more
Binding: Softcover
Publisher: Penguin Group USA
Date Published: 1993-11-01
ISBN-13:9780140170962ISBN:0140170960
Description: NEW. Softcover. From an inventory that is 100% brand-new, 100% direct from the publishers' distribution channel. We carry NO pre-owned, NO remaindered. We pack in CARDBOARD to ensure the pristine quality is maintained. (Bubble-wrap alone is NOT sufficient to protect from USPS equipment. ) Guaranteed brand-NEW, protected with CARDBOARD, your satisfaction is guaranteed. BKLUVID: 9780140170962. read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Penguin (Non-Classics)
Date Published: 1993
ISBN-13:9780140170962ISBN:0140170960
Description: New. Brand New! Buy with confidence-your satisfaction is guaranteed at B-Logistics! Due to the large scale of our operation, we do not have access to the specific contents/condition of our items. Please note that Expedited shipping is not available at this time. read more
Binding: Trade paperback
Publisher: Penguin Books
Date Published: 1993
ISBN-13:9780140170962ISBN:0140170960
Description: Very good. No dust jacket as issued. Clean inside out, tight binding, very good cover. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 336 p. Audience: General/trade. read more
Edition: Later Printing
Binding: Trade Paperback
Publisher: Penguin USA, E Rutherford, New Jersey, U.S.A.
Date Published: 1993
ISBN-13:9780140170962ISBN:0140170960
Description: Illustrated. Very Good. Unmarked Light Shelfwear. 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall. Has price sticker on the back cover. read more
Edition: Reprint
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: PENGUIN GROUP
Date Published: 1993
ISBN-13:9780140170962ISBN:0140170960
Description: New. An "exaltation of larks"? Yes! And a "leap of leopards", a "parliament of owls", an "ostentation of peacocks", a "smack of jellyfish", and a "murder of crows"! For those who have ever wondered if the familiar "pride of lions" and "gaggle of geese" we... read more
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