Eric Partridge — Comic Alphabets Their Origin, Development, Nature

London, Routledge and Kegan Paul, 1961. First edition. Cloth. A superb signed first edition of this Eric Partridge lexicographical work, inscribed by both the author and the illustrator. The first edition, first impression of this work.Inscribed by the author and illustrator to the recto to the front endpaper, 'Maurice, with all good wishes, from Eric Christmas 1963&apos.In the original unclipped dustwrapper.A fascinating and comical lexicographical study, discussing the quirks of the English language.Illustrated with an illustrated title page and illustrations throughout.By the lexicographer Eric Partridge.Illustrated by Michael Foreman.One page of publisher's adverts to the rear, with two ink corrections to the prices to the leaf. In the original publisher's cloth binding, in the original unclipped dustwrapper. Externally, smart. Light bumping to the extremities. Minor edgewear to the dustwrapper. Author's inscription to the recto to the front endpaper. Spine is a little sunned, with some light marks to the wraps, including to the reverse. Ink crossing out the price to the front flyleaf. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean. Fine . Ill.: Michael Foreman. Fine/Very Good Indeed.