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Foyle's Philavery: a Treasury of Unusual Words by Foyle, Christopher Hardback
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Item specifics
- Condition
- ISBN
- 0550103295
- EAN
- 9780550103291
- Date of Publication
- 2007-07-27
- Release Title
- Foyle's Philavery: a Treasury of Unusual Words
- Artist
- Foyle, Christopher
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- Book Title
- Foyle's Philavery: a Treasury of Unusual Words
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The word €~philavery' was invented to describe this book €" a collection of words chosen simply on the grounds of their aesthetic appeal. Some of these words appeal because of their aptness, some for their obscurity, some for their euphony, and some for their quirkiness. As a collection, they represent the fruits of a lifetime of reading and will delight all word lovers.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Hodder & Stoughton
ISBN-10
0550103295
ISBN-13
9780550103291
eBay Product ID (ePID)
64020025
Product Key Features
Number of Pages
240 Pages
Language
English
Publication Name
Foyle's Philavery
Publication Year
2008
Subject
Vocabulary, Dictionaries, Grammar & Punctuation, General
Type
Not Available
Subject Area
Référence, Language Arts & Disciplines
Format
Hardcover
Dimensions
Item Height
1 in
Item Weight
12 Oz
Item Length
8.1 in
Item Width
5.4 in
Additional Product Features
LCCN
2007-532976
Dewey Edition
22
Reviews
I happen to be one of those people who love these kinds of books, though unfortunately they frequently get lost in the mélange of frippery that is located around the checkout counter at better bookstores. Anyway, Foyle, who happens to own such a bookstore in London, has collected a fair-sized book's worth of odd and distinctive words, his favourite of which is "kakistocracy, a system of government where the rulers are the least competent, least qualified or most unprincipled citizens"--a word we ought to use more frequently., I have found many surprises in the Philavery - I didn't know that alopecia literally means fox mange!
Target Audience
Trade
Dewey Decimal
428.1
Lc Classification Number
P305
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- e***s (70)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseIn excellent condition as described. Good shipping time as well. Very happy with purchase, thank you!
- h***a (263)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseThe book was in great condition! Thank you
- o***d (102)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchasePerfect gift! Great seller! Thank you!!!!
- n***d (49)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseExcellent seller. Package was delayed ( by bad weather) and then misplaced at PO( placed in wrong box #) but I contacted the seller and they responded quickly and I got my item today. This seller went the extra mile and I would highly recommend them and will shop here again. I also want to say the price for this complete hard to find item was way below most of the other listings. Condition was good as stated, and although I've only watched the first disc it's quality is good. Thank you!!Tenko : Complete BBC Series Box Set [DVD] - DVD EQVG The Cheap Fast Free Post (#306002146201)
- r***d (274)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseItem in great condition 😁 SELLER communicated any time I had a question 😍 Good value 😊 packaged securely 🙂 Shipping said 7-14 days which is correct , would purchase again from rhis seller ... Thank You
- 6***t (480)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchasePurchasing form this company can at times be frustrating due to items never arriving, very low shipping time and the inability to track the items. But I gave them another chance and purchased many maps and books over the past few months and have received all of them. Last year, it was hit and miss. All items were in the condition as described. Packaging is minimal. The only downside is extremely slow shipping. I rate them a C+. Nothing to gloat about but eventually you will get what you wanted.