Eli Perkins: Thirty Years of Wit and Reminiscences of Witty, Wise and Eloquent Men
Landon, Melville D.
Published by Werner Company, Akron, OH, 1899
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xi, 305pp. Frontis portrait. Beautiful copy of this anthology of humorous vignettes with ex-libris name plate inside the cover of John L. Bretz. Bretz was an American lawyer and politician who served two terms as a U.S. Representative from Indiana from 1891-1895. Cloth bound in mustard with a brown band and brown & red jester decoration, gilt detail and lettering. Some wear on edges and tips, age soil and scuff. No other markings. Eli Perkins is the pseudonym of Melville Landon. ; 8vo. Seller Inventory # 10054
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Title: Eli Perkins: Thirty Years of Wit and ...
Publisher: Werner Company, Akron, OH
Publication Date: 1899
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Very Good
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Eli perkins: thirty years of wit and reminiscences of witty, wise and eloquent men
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Cassell, 1891
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Seller: World of Rare Books, Goring-by-Sea, SXW, United Kingdom
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Condition: Fair. 1891. No Edition Remarks. 305 pages. No dust jacket. Illustrative orange cloth. Pages are moderately tanned and foxed throughout. Thumb-marking present. Noticeable creasing to gutter. Cracking to gutters, with exposed binding threads. Boards have moderate edge-wear with bumping to corners and rubbing to surfaces. Visible crushing to spine ends. Noticeable tanning to spine and edges. Dents to boards. Black marks overall. Textblock is shaky. Seller Inventory # 1655459059TMB
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Eli Perkins: Thirty Years of Wit: And Reminiscences of Witty Wise and Eloquent Men
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The Werner Company, Akron, Ohio, 1899
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Seller: Between the Covers-Rare Books, Inc. ABAA, Gloucester City, NJ, U.S.A.
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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. First Werner edition. Originally printed in 1891 by Cassell. Pictorial yellow cloth decorated in brown and red, gilt-stamped lettering on front and spine. Cloth moderately soiled, else still very good. Seller Inventory # 391907
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Thirty years of wit and reminiscences of witty, wise, and eloquent men, by Melville D. Landon (Eli Perkins) 1891 [Leather Bound]
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Seller: S N Books World, Delhi, India
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Leatherbound. Condition: NEW. Leatherbound edition. Condition: New. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. Pages: 332. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1891 edition. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Language: English Pages: 332. Seller Inventory # LB100154651718
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Thirty years of wit and reminiscences of witty, wise, and eloquent men, by Melville D. Landon (Eli Perkins) 1891 [Leather Bound]
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Seller: Gyan Books Pvt. Ltd., Delhi, India
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Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. This book is available in 5 different Leather color without any extra cost. Explore More Options by Clicking on 'More Images' and Notify Us of Your Choice via Email within 24 hours of placing the order. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted by the prestigious organization "Rare Biblio" with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2024, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1891. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Pages: - 332, Print on Demand. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 332. Seller Inventory # LB1111010921255
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Eli Perkins: Thirty Years of Wit and Reminiscences of Witty, Wise and Eloquent Men
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Cassell Publishing Co., 1891
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Seller: Collectorsemall, Rialto, CA, U.S.A.
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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. Some edgewear & bent corners. BAL 11226. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Signed by Author(s). Seller Inventory # 009025
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