Language: English
Published by J. M. Dent, London, 1904
Seller: Legacy Books, Louisville, KY, U.S.A.
Soft cover. Condition: Poor. Aubrey Beardsley (illustrator). Fifth edition, 24mo, 192pp, illustrated with grotesques by Beardsley, green soft leather cover with gilt, boards detached, occasional pages uncut, leather lacking from rear cover, spine lacking, text block in multiple pieces, binding copy, contents clean and bright.
Published by Burns, Oates & Washbourne, 1940
Seller: World of Rare Books, Goring-by-Sea, SXW, United Kingdom
Condition: Good. 1940. No Edition Remarks. 81 pages. No dust jacket. Blue cloth with decorations. Pages and binding are presentable with no major defects. Minor issues present such as mild cracking, inscriptions, inserts, light foxing, tanning and thumb marking. Overall a good condition item. Boards have mild shelf wear with light rubbing and corner bumping. Some light marking and sunning.
Published by Burns Oates and Washbourne, 1940
Seller: World of Rare Books, Goring-by-Sea, SXW, United Kingdom
Condition: Good. 1940. No Edition Stated. 81 pages. No dust jacket. Blue cloth with gilt lettering. Pages and binding are presentable with no major defects. Minor issues present such as mild cracking, inscriptions, inserts, light foxing, tanning and thumb marking. Boards have mild shelf wear with light rubbing and corner bumping. Some light marking and tanning.
Published by Burns, Oates & Washbourne
Seller: Kennys Bookstore, Olney, MD, U.S.A.
Condition: Very Good. 1940. Hardcover. Fine in dust wrapper. DW faded and showing some shelf wear with nicks, remains a nice copy. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.
Published by Burns, Oates & Washbourne, 1940
Seller: Kennys Bookshop and Art Galleries Ltd., Galway, GY, Ireland
Condition: Very Good. 1940. Hardcover. Fine in dust wrapper. DW faded and showing some shelf wear with nicks, remains a nice copy. . . . .
Language: English
Published by J.M. Dent and Company, 1894
Seller: Ivy Ridge Books/Scott Cranin, Fayetteville, NY, U.S.A.
Association Member: IOBA
hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Third Edition. Petite volume of witticisms measures 3.5x5.5, with black and white illustrations by Aubrey Beardsley. Third edition November 1894.Cream cloth with burgundy illustration by Beardsley is worn at the corners, a little soiled, spine darkened with wear head/tail. Endpapers tones. Very imaginative illustrations from the brilliant Aubrey Beardsley. All orders packed with care, most dust jackets protected by Brodart sleeve, independent bookseller since 2011.
Published by Burns, 1940
Seller: The Guru Bookshop, Hereford, United Kingdom
US$ 34.61
Quantity: 1 available
Add to basketHardcover. Condition: Very Good. FIRST EDITION with dust jacket - rare and collectable - will send out 1 st class post.
HARDCOVER. Burns, Oates and Washbourne, 1940. First edition. A near fine copy only marked by light rubbing to the edges of the boards and a previous owners name to the front free endpaper. The d/w is unclipped and good with some repaired edge wear and small areas of loss.
Publication Date: 1914
Seller: studio2bookshop, Grampound, United Kingdom
US$ 34.61
Quantity: 1 available
Add to basketSoft cover. Condition: Good. This is a privately published edition. I have found only 3 copies one of which is in Oxford university and 2 others in America. So quite rare 32pp with blue cover and quality paper.
Published by J.M. Dent, London, 1904
Seller: Winged Monkey Books, Arlington, VA, U.S.A.
Fifth Printing. Small hardcover, reference copy, no jacket, owner name, covers creased, soiled, scuffed and edgeworn, internally good with slight wear, toning, and soiling. Illustrated with grotesques by Aubrey Beardsley. Book.
Published by Burns, Oates & Washbourne, London, 1940
Seller: Harris & Harris Books, Clare, Suffolk, United Kingdom
First Edition
US$ 34.61
Quantity: 1 available
Add to basketHardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. (Madame Marie Christopher of the Order of the Assumption). With a foreword by Douglas Jerrold. Clean dark blue cloth covered boards, with gilt to front and spine. No inscriptions, stamps or book plates. Internally clean, free from foxing and tightly bound. A little evidence of rusted paperclip to top edge of two pages. Dust wrapper not price clipped, but showing some sunning and two closed tears to rear. D/w now protected with a clear removable cover.
US$ 89.98
Quantity: 1 available
Add to basketLeather. Condition: Near Fine. Aubrey Beardsley (illustrator). A charming and witty joke book, containing the one-liners of acclaimed writers Sydney Smith and Richard Brinsley Sheridan. This is a joke book, containing the comedy of Sydney Smith (1771-1845), an English wit and writer,and Richard Brinsley Sheridan (1751-1816), an Irish satirist, playwright and poet. Edited by Walter Jerrold (1865-1929), an English biographer and writer.Illustrated throughout with 'grotesques' by Aubrey Beardsley (1872-1898), an English illustrator who contributed to the development of the Art Nouveau style. In the publisher's original full cloth binding with a glassine dust wrapper. Externally very smart, discolouration to the head and tail of the spine. Glassine has loss to the spine, with only an inch and a half remaining, it is in two pieces; there is also a large tear across the front of the cover. Gift inscription to the front endpaper. Internally firmly bound, pages bright and clean. Near Fine. book.
Publication Date: 2024
Seller: Gyan Books Pvt. Ltd., Delhi, India
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 2024, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1893. 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: - 209, 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. 209 209.