Larn Yersel' Geordie – Scott Dobson

Description: Hysterical guide to the language of northern England accompanied by side-splitting half and quarter-page b&w illustrations. Contents include lessons in phonics (specifically, how to produce the characteristic Geordie guttural 'R') plus a list of words and phrases useful in such situations as dining at a restaurant, attending a football match or riding on public transport.

Stapled booklet. The book was clearly prized by its previous owner as she has gone to the trouble of printing in ballpoint pen: "Please return to Amy Steaverton" on the front cover, and her name is repeated in pencil on the title page. Light staining on the rear cover. On the whole, pages are clean and unmarked. There is only a hint of foxing on a handful of pages. Unusually for a paperback of this vintage, the pages are untanned.

Measures 21.5 cm × 14 cm (8.6″ × 5.6″). 8vo. 30 pp. + 2 pages advertising other titles by the publisher

Price: £9.50