Language: Its Nature, Development and Origin

The book is a paperback edition with visible wear consistent with age and handling. The cover has creases and some edge wear, particularly along the spine, but remains intact. There is no dust jacket. The pages are clean, with no inscriptions or markings, making it a solid reading copy for those interested in linguistic studies.

"Language: Its Nature, Development and Origin" by Otto Jespersen is a significant work in the field of linguistics, published by W. W. Norton & Company, Inc. in New York in 1964. This edition was first published in the Norton Library, reflecting Jespersen's influential contributions to the study of language evolution and structure. Otto Jespersen, a renowned linguist, provides a comprehensive examination of language development, making this work an essential resource for students and scholars of linguistics. The book is out of print, adding to its collectible value for those interested in historical and foundational texts in language studies. In terms of condition, this copy shows wear typical of a paperback from this era, with some creasing and edge wear, but remains intact and readable.