Chitty Sir Thomas Willes (11 results)

Hardcover. Condition: Good. . . . . "Green Band" Reissue Edition. 4to, hardcover. No dj, red cloth. Very good- condition with library stamps to top & bottom edge of textblock and corners lightly bumped. Contents bright, crisp and clean in tight binding. 846 p., 16 p. reference adaptor at rear.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. . . . . "Green-Band" Reissue Edition. 4to, hardcover. No dj, red cloth. Very good condition with light soiling to covers and spine ends bumped. Two library stamps to top & bottom of textblock, else contents bright & clean in tight binding. 522 p., 11 p. reference adaptor.

Hardcover. Condition: As New. . . . . "Green Band" Reissue Edition. 4to, hardcover. No dj, red cloth. Near fine condition with faint library stamp to top edge of textblock (no other markings). Contents bright, crisp and clean in tight binding. 447 p., 29 p. reference adaptor at rear.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. . . . . "Green Band" Reissue Series. 4to, hardcover. No dj, red cloth. Very good condition with minor textblock soiling and one library stamp to top edge. Contents bright, crisp and clean. 627 p., 17 p. reference adaptor at rear.

Burgundy Cloth. Condition: Near Fine (NEAR NEW). No Jacket. 2nd Reissue. Green Band Edition. This book is part of a large purchase from a Public Sector Library and except where mentioned are for the most part LIKE NEW! MOSTLY the ONLY flaws are the blacked out (they insisted) Library stamps which show many of them to be UNUSED! This copy is Near Fine (NEAR NEW) FEEL FREE TO E-MAIL FOR PHOTOGRAPHS AND FURTHER DETAILS. FROM A DEALER WHO TELLS YOU WHO THEY ARE AND WHAT THEIR TELEPHONE AND ADDRESS CONTACT DETAILS ARE! Size: 4to - over 9¾" - 12". Not Illustrated (illustrator). NO LIBRARY STAMPS.…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. approx 550pp. Still tightly bound. Interior in very nice clean condition. No names or inscriptions. In excellent condition, from a private home - not ex library. One of several similar volumes I am offering all bound in matching maroon with gilt titling to spine. Looks hardly used. Weighs about 1 kg Picture of this book available. …

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. approx 900pp. Still tightly bound. Interior in very nice clean condition. No names or inscriptions. In excellent condition, from a private home - not ex library. One of several similar volumes I am offering all bound in matching maroon with gilt titling to spine. Looks hardly used. Weighs about 1.4 kg Picture of this book available. …

Condition: Very Good. First edition. Hardback. Octavo. 140pp. Original red boards with gilt spine titles. Very light bumping to spine ends, otherwise near fine in a slightly edge nicked, very good indeed, unclipped dust jacket.

First edition; 8vo; publisher's brown cloth, spine lettered in gilt, a very good copy with uncut pictorial dust-jacket, lettering on spine lightly faded, dust-jacket browned on spine panel, light rubbing to corners especially on upper spine panel, offsetting on jacket verso and light stains on back panel; 271pp. A charming first edition with original dust-jacket of Thomas Hinde's debut novel. Published a year after his marriage to the fellow novelist, Susan Hopkinson (herself daughter of the novelist, Antonia White), this novel was well received and prompted its author's career as a fiction and then a non-fiction writer. The London Review of Books called Mr. Nicholas 'exquisitely glum and fearingly funny'. Hinde's second novel, Happy As Larry, retained this disaffected humorous tone, and was excerpted in the popular paperback anthology, Protest: The Beat Generation and the Angry Young Men, placing its author in the circles of counter culture and mid-century intellectual history.…

Cloth. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good Indeed. First edition. A lovely first edition of Thomas Hinde's first novel, a scarce copy complete with its unclipped dust wrapper. The first edition of this work, a scarce copy. Sir Thomas Willes Chitty's first novel, published under pen name Thomas Hinde. Following the story of Mr Nicholas, eccentric man, his wife and three sons. Themes include cruelty, uneasy laughter, and, the unbearable closeness of family, affection and tolerance in the face of misunderstanding.Complete with the original, unclipped dust wrapper. In the original cloth binding in the original unclipped dust wrapper. Externally in excellent condition with just slight bumping to the extremities. Dust wrapper is generally smart with chipping and the occasional closed tear to the extremities, Closed tear, approximately one and a half inches in length to rear of the wrap. Spotting and handling marks to wrap. Internally firmly bound. Pages bright and clean with just very marginal age toning. Near Fine. None (illustrator). book.…

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. Language: English. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted 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 2025, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1885. 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:- 1055, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. 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. 1055 1055.…