The Book of Pidgin English

Murphy, John J
1949 (Reprint). W. R. Smith and Paterson Pty Ltd , Brisbane, Australia

An intensely interesting little handbook with several black and white photo plates included. An uncommon subject with detailed notes on grammar as well as a comprehensive translation of thousands of words to and from English.

$35.00

Specifications

Author Murphy, John J
Publisher W. R. Smith and Paterson Pty Ltd
Place Published Brisbane, Australia
Year Published 1949 (Reprint)
Date of First Edition
or Edition Notes
1943
Size 12mo - Duodecimo, 127mm x 187mm
Chapters Unspecified
Pages 164pp

Condition Report

Cover Hardcover (Tropic Resistant) in smooth brown cloth with fine green embossing and the title embossed in lime green original front board and spine, overall in good condition though with corners bruised and top of spine chipped and missing 2mm piece from rough handling. also no dust wrapper present.
Overall Text in very good condition obviously well used "in the field" hence the words "Tropic Resistant cover " embossed on the front board and a prior owner's name written on top right of front free end paper with light tanning to all pages yet very clean and unsoiled throughout.