Luntley John (15 results)

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Slender softback in very good condition. General shelf and handling wear, including tanning and minor creasing to cover and spine. Pages are firmly bound; two small pen margin marks noted to page 20, otherwise content unmarked. CN.

Paperback / softback. Condition: New. New copy - Usually dispatched within 4 working days.

Condition: New. KlappentextrnrnThis is a reproduction of the original artefact. Generally these books are created from careful scans of the original. This allows us to preserve the book accurately and present it in the way the author intended. Since the origina.

Condition: New. KlappentextrnrnThis is a reproduction of the original artefact. Generally these books are created from careful scans of the original. This allows us to preserve the book accurately and present it in the way the author intended. Since the origina.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. 3rd Edition. Third edition. 188pp, with portrait frontispiece. Rebound brown cloth-covered boards with gilt lettering on the spine. Text block edges speckled. 12mo. Cloth slightly rubbed and rounded at corners and ends of a lightly sunned spine. Indentation on rear panel. Previous owner's initials inked on front paste down. Half title page soiled, with a paper scar and previous owner's stamp; a little soiling and chipping on for edge of first few leaves, small stamp from Eliot College Library on verso of title page else internally neat and clean. William Frederick Wallett (1806-1892) was a popular and successful English circus clown of the Victorian era, performing for Queen Victoria and achieving some 'modest celebrity' in the United States. He often performed with and assisted in the management of Pablo Franque's (the equally successful and first black circus owner in the UK) travelling circus. Fascinating and hard to find.

This copy inscribed by Wallett on the frontis: "To J.W. Snow( ?) Esq., With Every Wish For His Health on Earth and Peace in Heaven (?) - Wallett". Original wrappers, front one has been detached and repaired, mild foxing to a few pages, 188pp. + adverts, very good for the age. Lovely item.

Condition: New. Print on Demand pp. 212.

No Binding. Condition: Good. 1st Edition. First Edition. Original Printed patent disbound with printed front blue wrapper present but not the back wrapper (both often lacking in early patents) About 27cm by 18 cm some wear and tear due to the disbinding.

Condition: New. Print on Demand pp. 212.

Condition: New. PRINT ON DEMAND pp. 212.

Condition: New. Dieser Artikel ist ein Print on Demand Artikel und wird nach Ihrer Bestellung fuer Sie gedruckt. KlappentextrnrnThis scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. nach der Bestellung gedruckt Neuware - Printed after ordering - The Public Life of W. F. Wallett, The Queen's Jester: An Autobiography (1870) is a memoir written by W. F. Wallett, who was a famous British comedian and jester during the Victorian era. The book chronicles Wallett's life and career, from his humble beginnings as a street performer to his rise to fame as a popular entertainer in London's theaters and music halls.Wallett provides a detailed account of his experiences performing for Queen Victoria and her court, as well as his travels throughout Europe and America. He also shares anecdotes and stories about some of the most famous people of his time, including Charles Dickens, P.T. Barnum, and Jenny Lind.Throughout the book, Wallett offers insights into the world of Victorian entertainment, including the challenges and rewards of being a performer during this era. He also reflects on the changing social and political landscape of his time, from the rise of industrialization to the growing demand for social reform.Overall, The Public Life of W. F. Wallett, The Queen's Jester: An Autobiography (1870) is a fascinating glimpse into the life of a celebrated entertainer and the world in which he lived. It offers readers a unique perspective on Victorian society and the role of entertainment in shaping popular culture.Of Forty Years¿¿¿¿¿¿¿ Professional Experience And Travels In The United Kingdom; The United States Of America, Including California; Canada; South America; Mexico; The West Indies; Etc.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. The Public Life Of W. F. Wallett, The Queen's Jester | An Autobiography (1870) | W. F. Wallet | Taschenbuch | Kartoniert / Broschiert | Englisch | 2008 | Kessinger Publishing, LLC | EAN 9781437293517 | Verantwortliche Person für die EU: Libri GmbH, Europaallee 1, 36244 Bad Hersfeld, gpsr[at]libri[dot]de | Anbieter: preigu Print on Demand.