Item Details: Title - The New Building Better English; Author - Harry A. Greene, Kate Ashley Loomis, Pauline C. Davis, & Norma W. Biedenharn; Publisher - Row, Peterson and Company; Copyright - 1961; Edition - Unstated. Condition: The book is in good condition overall. The cover shows some wear like shelf - marks, scuffs, soiling, sunning, and stains. The book is slightly cocked. The text block has heavy discoloration due to its age. The pastedowns and free - ends are heavily discolored and stained because of age and glue. There's a bookplate on the front pastedown and a script from a previous owner on the front free - endpaper. The page edges are lightly sunned and discolored with age, but the pages are bright, clean, intact, and legible. The bindings are tight and sturdy.
This 1961 vintage English textbook is a great resource for language learners. To use it, start by flipping through the pages to get an overview of the content. You can study the lessons at your own pace. When reading, take notes in a separate notebook if you want to jot down important points. As for handling, be gentle with the cover as it has some damage. To maintain the book, store it in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight to prevent further discoloration. Since the bindings are tight now, avoid opening the book too forcefully to keep them in good shape. And if you want to preserve the previous owner's script on the front free - endpaper, don't touch it with dirty hands.
