Harrap's German Phrase Book (1989 Paperback) Author: LEXUS with Horst Kopleck Publisher: Passport Books Lincolnwood, IL U.S.A. 1989 Specifically designed to meet the needs of travelers, Harrap's German Phrase Book is invaluable for effective communication in German-speaking countries. Conveniently pocket-sized, this handy volume is divided into two distinct sections. The 1st section offers phrases grouped under 19 headings for everyday situations. The second section has a guide to German grammar, as well as a both way German/English dictionary of 5,000 entries. Along with the US based database named LexisNexis by a subsidiary of the Mead Corporation (1970) and the luxury automobile Lexus by Toyota (1987), there is a UK translation company named Lexus (1980). Since its beginnings in 1980, UK's Lexus gathered teams of authors and editors to compile a wide range of bilingual dictionaries, phrasebooks and schoolbooks, totaling over 200 titles in 29 languages. The Lexus input ranges from the creation of a completely new series of books to specialized translation work within the framework of a given text. The publishing service includes recruitment, team-building, project management, text processing and typesetting. Before setting up Lexus in Scotland, Peter Terrell was editor-in-chief of the acclaimed Collins German-English Dictionary. Apparently, Lexus offer to produce several “store brand” versions of this book for publishers around the world. What is unique about this copy is the ISBN on reverse of title page (0-245-54750-9) does not match the ISBN on the rear cover (0-8442-9928-6), generally a sure sign of a 1st print-run or even a pirated set of plates! Small paperback has been carefully used. Designed to have creases in covers, this copy has creases in spine. Interior is tight, clean and unmarked. Corners are square although blunted opposite spine. Size: 24mo - over 5 - 5" tall, 128pp. Condition: Very Good Pocket-sized Paperback – Always Privately owned, 1st Thus. Copyright 1989. 1st published by Harrap Books Ltd. in London. This copy printed in Great Britain. Publisher Passport Books is a division of NTC Publishing Group. ISBN-10: 0-245-54750-9 printed on reverse of title page does not match ISBN-10 on rear cover: 0-8442-9928-6. No LCCN. MSR = $2.95. Notes on Condition/Edition ratings: Fine – means like new, but any book produced over 10 years ago isn't “brand new”. Booksellers needed some word to describe this... Like New – A new book, no marks no damage (except maybe remainder marks or shelf-wear) except not obtained directly from the publisher or in packaging from the publisher. Very Good – How you or I might take care of a book, closer to “as new” than standard. Might show ownership. Good – How someone else might take care of a book. Also referred to as “standard.” The most likely condition for books of this age title, shows the book has been read or previously owned. Acceptable – How a child, student or a librarian might take care of a book. (Either trying to make sure someone doesn't steal it by plastering ownership everywhere, filled it with copious notes or a book that has been damaged.) Poor – Combination of “acceptable” factors above. Most likely with water damage as well. Might have missing pages (you should ask). Near – Means “almost” in an optimistic sense. e.g., “Near Fine” means very good, but on the high end. 1st Thus – Unique somehow, maybe 1st paperback, new illustrator, misprint or even the 1st edition. A collector might desire this copy. Thanks for looking!