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.
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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.
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Add this copy of Foyle's Philavery: a Treasury of Unusual Words to cart. $84.67, good condition, Sold by Bonita rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Newport Coast, CA, UNITED STATES, published 2008 by Chambers Harrap Pub Ltd.
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Very Good; Hardcover; Light wear to the covers; Unblemished textblock edges; The endpapers and text pages are all clean and unmarked; The binding is tight with a straight spine; This book will be shipped in a sturdy cardboard box with foam padding; Medium Format (8.5"-9.75" tall); 0.8 lbs; Red and white covers with title in black lettering; 2008, Chambers Harrap Publishing Ltd; 233 pages; "Foyle's Philavery: A Treasury of Unusual Words, " by Christopher Foyle.
Add this copy of Foyle's Philavery: a Treasury of Unusual Words to cart. $174.95, very good condition, Sold by Salish Sea Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Bellingham, WA, UNITED STATES, published 2008 by Chambers Harrap Publishing Ltd.
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Very Good; Hardcover; Light wear to the covers; Unblemished textblock edges; Gift inscription to the title page, otherwise the endpapers and all text pages are clean and unmarked; The binding is excellent with a straight spine; This book will be shipped in a sturdy cardboard box with foam padding; Medium Format (8.5"-9.75" tall); 0.8 lbs; Red and white covers with title in black lettering; 2008, Chambers Harrap Publishing Ltd; 233 pages; "Foyle's Philavery: A Treasury of Unusual Words, " by Christopher Foyle.
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