Obrien Cournos John (36 results)

Hardcover. Condition: Acceptable. No Jacket. Name of previous owner inside front cover.

Good plus or better, light general wear, faded spine Cloth Pages browned.

Condition: New.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Hardcover, no jacket, in Good condition, retired library copy with usual markings, nice shape for its age, The Best British Short Stories of 1922,

Condition: New.

second. very good.

Hardcover. Condition: Acceptable. No Jacket.

Hardcover. Condition: Acceptable. No Jacket. Address stamp of previous owner on ffep.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. APPEARS VERY LITTLE READ.Pages are clean and tight. No name or inscription.Front and rear hinges have cracked, library label on r.e.p.Darkening to f.e.p.Occasional smudge marks on pages.

Silk. Condition: Good. Reprint. Reprint. 12mo. Black silk binding, paper labels. Ex-university library. 303 pp. Solid book. Good.

Condition: New. In.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. First edition. Includes "The Olive" by Algernon Blackwood and "A Hedonist" by John Galsworthy. Blue cloth binding, with printed paper title labels. Small bookseller's label and an ink signature and date to the front flyleaf. The top edge is a bit dust stained, with some sunning along the spine; otherwise very good.

Hardcover. Condition: Acceptable. No Jacket.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. 2nd Edition. Publishers blue cloth, with title labels on spine & upper board. Includes stories by Edith Sitwell, W Somerset Maugham, Katherine Mansfield etc.

Condition: New. In.

Hardback. Edward J. O'Brien And John Cournos, Jonathan Cape Ltd. Author: Edward J. O'Brien And John CournosBinding: HardbackPublished: Jonathan Cape LtdCondition:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: Tanning and foxing, price clippedMarkings: Previous ownerThis compelling anthology, The Best Short Stories Of 1925 1: English (With An Irish Supplement), presents a curated collection of literary short fiction from a pivotal year in modern literature. It chronicles the diverse narrative voices and stylistic innovations prevalent in English and Irish storytelling during the mid-1920s. The volume uncovers a rich tapestry of human experience, reflecting the social and cultural currents of the era through its carefully selected tales. Readers will discover a fascinating cross-section of early 20th-century literary artistry, offering insights into the evolving landscape of the short story form. This collection illustrates the enduring power of concise narrative, making it an essential read for enthusiasts of classic short fiction. Hardback.

First English Edition. Owner's initials on front free endpaper. Free endpapers browned. Light foxing on page edges, with small stain on lower page fore-edge. Binding tight. Blue cloth slightly yellowed on spine with wear to spine head/foot; white lettering on front board and spine. Used - Good. Good hardback (no dust jacket).

1st edition. 1st edition, 1926, in blue cloth with white lettering. Free end papers browned; a little light foxing; binding tight. Cloth on spine browned, with wear at head & foot. Authors include A.E. Coppard, Eleanor Farjeon & D.H Lawrence Used - Good. Good hardback (no dust jacket).

Hardcover. Dust Jacket Included. 1st Edition. First Edition, Octavo, blue cloth over boards stamped in white. Collection of the best English short stories of 1924, including stories by A. E. Coppard, Katharine Mansfield, W. Somerset Maugham and more. Very good in very good dust jacket, jacket is toned to tan, light shelfwear.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the fascinating and often overlooked world of London's history and folklore. The author takes readers on a journey through the city's labyrinthine streets, examining the way in which local legends and forgotten narratives weave their way into the fabric of urban life. The story revolves around a seemingly insignificant dispute in a Wapping pub, where patrons engage in a heated debate about the location of a vanished street, Wych Street. What begins as a trivial squabble soon escalates into a violent confrontation that sparks a three-day siege. This book examines not only the physical transformations of the city but also the enduring power of myth and memory in shaping the collective identity of Londoners. The author masterfully uses this seemingly simple disagreement to explore the complexities of truth, perception, and the elusive nature of the past, leaving the reader with a deeper understanding of the layers of history that lie beneath the familiar surfaces of London's urban landscape. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: NO. First. First Edition, third Impression 1924. Hardback NO Dust Jacket. Ex Library with the usual stamps/stickers. Good condition tanned edge paper. The Year Book of the British and Irish Short Story July 1 1922 to May 30 1923 catalogue at rear. Foxing to edges. u5B35.

hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: near fine. first Canadian edition. Octavo, navy blue cloth covers with white labels on top and spine. Offset browning on endpapers. xx + 339 pages. Book is in Fine condition. Dust jacket has no price, light wear at edges, light soil, very good. 24 stories, including by authors Algernon Blackwood, A.E. Coppard, May Sinclair, Walter de la Mare, Max Pemberton, and John Galsworthy. Also includes The Yearbook of the British and Irish Short Story, July 1921 ro June, 1922, and other information about short stories published in that period. Studio, Fiction.

Condition: New. Print on Demand.

Condition: New. Print on Demand.

Condition: New. PRINT ON DEMAND.

Condition: New. Print on Demand.

Condition: New. Print on Demand First Edition NO-PA16APR2015-KAP.

Condition: New. PRINT ON DEMAND.

LeatherBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1924 edition. 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. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Pages: 362 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. 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. Pages: 362.

LeatherBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1922 edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. 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. Pages: 347 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. 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. Pages: 347 Language: English.