Twayne Publishers Dictionary of American Underworld Lingo Goldin Hardcover 1950
$ 36.96
Description
Dictionary of American Underworld Lingo Published by Twayne Publishers, Inc. (1950) A fascinating and highly collectible reference documenting American criminal, prison, and underworld slang as recorded in the mid-20th century. This work is frequently cited in studies of criminology, sociology, linguistics, and American subcultures. 🔍 Details: • Hardcover blue cloth binding • Published 1950 by Twayne Publishers, New York • Printed in the United States • Classic mid-century typography and layout 📖 Condition: • Binding tight and secure • Cloth boards clean with light age wear • Pages clean and legible • Small pencil markings on front endpaper only (see photos) • No highlighting, no missing pages 🎯 Ideal for: Collectors of crime history, linguistics, slang dictionaries, noir-era Americana, or academic reference works. A solid, original example of an increasingly hard-to-find reference title.
