Morley Christopher Compiler (6 results)

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Hardcover and dust jacket. Tears to jacket with loss. Dust jacket in protective mylar cover. Good binding and cover. Short gift inscription on verso.

Decorative Cloth Hard Cover. Condition: Fine. No Jacket. Later Edition. Compiled and published for the First National Book Fair in 1936, which was sponsored by the New York Times and Natl Assn of Book Publishers. Consists of 75 meaningful quotations from various literary sources. Flawless condition.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Stated eleventh edition of the much-consulted reference, which allows the reader to trace the origins of commonly-used phrases. With list of authors at front of volume and lengthy index of key words at rear of book. Edited by Christopher Morley and Louella D. Everett, with prefaces by Morley and Nathan Haskell Dole. This work originally published by Little, Brown and Company and reprinted in this P. F. Collier edition. Possibly published c.1940s, though 1937 date appears in book. --- This hefty work in full pebbled burgundy cloth-covered boards with gilt-stamped cover & spine titling, with decorations in red and blue and with six raised spine bands; textblock edges stippled in red. Volume lacks a dust jacket. --- A tightly-bound, well-preserved copy but with slight wear to cover extremities. (NOTE: Due to the weight of this item, extra shipping charges may be requested.) ; Tall Octavo - 9 to 10 in. tall; xlviii, 1578 pages.

hard cover. Condition: Very Good. No jacket. First Edition. New York:American Library Service. 1923. 1st edition. 171pp. Hardcover.  Black boards with orange lettering lightly soiled and shelfworn, with some sun-fading along spine and top edges. Spine ends worn and lightly frayed and edge points gently bumped. Page edges soiled. Internally end-pages lightly age-toned, with a previous owners name penned to middle of 1st free end-page, but otherwise clean. The binding is tight and hinges intact.

First Edition. Uncommon collection of parodies to be found in original dustjacket (which features an unpublished photograph of Whitman). Near Fine in Very Good dustjacket, dime sized chip at lower spine end, square inch of loss at top rear panel.

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: German. Language: German. 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 1696. 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: - German, Pages:- 846, 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. 846 846.