Odin Gregory (42 results)

Hardcover. Condition: Good. G/-. Dark tan cloth-covered boards. No DJ. 172 pp. Boards heavily rubbed, sunned. Corners and spine edges bumped, frayed. Page edges heavily sunned. Spine slightly cocked, tight. Front free end paper has name of prior owner in ink. Interior sunned, clean, unmarked. Reading copy.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: No Dust Jacket. Clean pages except for foxing around outside edges; no owners' marks; square, securely sewn binding, the brown cloth showing softening and fraying at spine ends and corners, darkening and loss of the inked titles along the spine, and a few small, brown spots at the lower right front, but remains overall sturdy. 172pp. Introduction by Theodore Dreiser. Reading edition of a play in metric verse about Roman history circa 100BCE.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. "Gaius Gracchus" is a Dramatic Verse Tragedy about one of Ancient Rome's Most Illustrious Citizens written by Odin Gregory. The book has an Introduction by Theodore Dreiser. Do you find yourself lamenting the absence of "High Literature" from today's lists? Here is a rich dramatic work that just may appeal to you! J. G. Robin, writing under the pseudonym of Odin Gregory made somewhat of a splash in the literary world with his metrical verse tragedy focusing on political intrigues of ancient Rome. The book was endowed with gravitas by the presence of an Introduction written by Theodore Dreiser, famous author of "Sister Carrie" and "An American Tragedy". Dreiser's Introduction is interesting, in itself, and well worth the cost of admission for that alone. TITLE : Caius Gracchus - A Tragedy AUTHOR : Odin Gregory [ Pseudonym of J. G. Robin ] INTRODUCTION : Theodore Dreiser IMPRINT : Boni and Liveright PLACE : New York DATE : (1920) EDITION : First Trade Edition after a limited preliminary printing / STATUS : OP - Out of Print DETAILS : Trade hardcover; 172 pages; approximately 6" x 8 1/2" (octavo); light brown cloth with title, etc., in red on front board CONDITION -- VERY GOOD -- This is a previously owned book which is clean and presentable with the following imperfections noted: BOARDS -- A mild damp stain displays vaguely at top left corner of front board; various other small spots and smudges display (none egregious) ; corners mildly bumped; small dents here and there on board edges -- mild over-all surface rub, else clean and presentable. SPINE -- Mild compression and abrasion to extremities - a bit of fraying to head - else clean and presentable BINDING -- Solid - pages open widely, but no leaves are loose or detached . PAGE EDGES -- Toned but clean END PAPERS -- Near negligible toning, a few tiny spots, else clean - original bookstore label affixed INTERIOR -- Clean and presentable DUST-JACKET : Not present.

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

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

Condition: Fair. First edition copy. . Book Acceptable. No dust jacket. Writing inside. Rear hinge cracked. Front hinge starting to crack. Shelf worn, Corners rubbed and scuffed. Top spine missing. Bottom of spine scuffed. Rubbing on spine age. Toned on endpages. Sticker removed from pastedown.(play, drama, theatre, tragedy).

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

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

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. First Edition. "Gaius Gracchus," a dramatic verse tragedy set in Ancient Rome, penned by "Odin Gregory," pen-name of J.G. Robin. Nice-looking exemplar of a First Edition. Sturdy, attractive, tightly bound hardcover, clean, if lightly toned interior, minimal rubbing to extremities. Introduction by Theodore Dreiser, author of Sister Carrie, An American Tragedy, and other classics of literature. Bound in brown linen cloth over boards, red stamped lettering to front cover. Light bumping to spine head and foot. 172 pp.Member, I.O.B.A., C.B.A., and adherent to the highest ethical standards. Additional postage may be required for oversize or especially heavy volumes, and for sets.

First Edition. Caius Gracchus, A Tragedy First Edition, 1920, Boni and Liveright, bookplate & owner signature, Very Good condition.

Condition: Good. - Octavo, brown cloth titled in red. The binding is lightly rubbed & bumped with 3 tiny white marks & a very light stain to the front cover; the titling on the spine is faded. 172 pp. Good.

Paperback. Condition: Brand New. 176 pages. 8.50x5.50x0.44 inches. In Stock.

First Edition. A near fine copy in the publisher's original title-blocked cloth. Slightest suggestion only of dust-dulling. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. ; 172 pages; With an Introduction by Theodore Dreiser. 3 Kg.

Unknown Binding. Condition: Good. 2nd edition. Name/place in ink. Paper toned, green boards dusty, lightly edge worn. plays; 138 pages.

First Edition. A near fine copy in the publisher's original title-blocked cloth. Slightest suggestion only of dust-dulling. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. ; 172 pages; With an Introduction by Theodore Dreiser. 1 Kg.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. First edition, clothbound trade issue. Octavo. 172pp. Brown cloth printed in red. With an Introduction by Theodore Dreiser. Former owner's contemporary ink name on fore-edge and on front flyleaf, small soil mark on front panel, spot of paper residue on rear cover, scattered foxing to endpapers, very good copy. By Odin Gregory, the pseudonym of J. G. Robin. *Pizer* B20-1.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. First edition. Good hardcover. Introduction by Theodore Dreiser. Name on front endpaper. Pages light brown. Spine lean. Corners slightly rubbed and bent. Edges of spine bumped. Minor frays on top edge of spine. Title on spine barely readable. Text is clean.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book is a captivating tragedy, drawing inspiration from ancient Roman history. It follows the story of Gaius Gracchus, a politician determined to champion the rights of the common people. Gracchus's noble intentions place him in direct conflict with the ruling class, setting the stage for a clash that will irrevocably alter the course of Roman history. The author masterfully weaves historical accuracy with timeless themes of social justice and political corruption. Gracchus emerges as a symbol of both the promise and peril of democratic ideals, as he grapples with the complexities of power, ambition, and the fragility of public trust. Through its exploration of these profound concepts, this book offers a resonant examination of the enduring struggle between the powerful and the powerless, the privileged and the marginalized. It is a thought-provoking and timely work that illuminates the enduring relevance of classical literature to our contemporary understanding of politics and society. 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.

Kartoniert / Broschiert. Condition: New.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Owner stamp, boards lightly rubbed, lettering faded, spinal extremities worn, else very good without dustwrapper.

Gebunden. Condition: New.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.

Buch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. First edition, clothbound trade issue. Octavo. 172pp. Brown cloth printed in red. With an Introduction by Theodore Dreiser. Slight soiling on the boards, very near fine. By Odin Gregory, the pseudonym of J. G. Robin. *Pizer* B20-1.

Cloth. Condition: Very Good Indeed. None (illustrator). First edition. A smart first edition of this tragic play from American writer Odin Gregory. First edition. A tragic play following Caius Gracchus, the son of Tiberius Sempronius Gracchus, who seeks to honour his murdered brother in various foreign missions. Based on the real life of the reformist Roman politician and soldier. Written by Odin Gregory, an American writer. With an introduction from Theodore Herman Albert Dreiser, an American novelist and journalist of the naturalist school. In the original brown cloth binding. Externally, smart with minor bumping to the extremities and light fading to the spine. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are very bright and clean with age toning and minor spotting to the endpapers. Very Good Indeed. book.

LeatherBound. Condition: NEW. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. Leatherbound edition. Condition: New. 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. Pages: 152. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1923 edition. 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. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. 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. Language: English Pages: 152.

Softcover. Condition: Near Fine. First edition, preliminary issue. An introduction by Theodore Dreiser. Narrow quarto. 172pp. Cream wrappers with red lettering. A near fine unopened copy, with light foxing on wrappers (red printing is fresh and bright), moderate bump on fore-edge of wrappers and text causing one-inch faint wrinkle in lower fore-edge margin of most pages, else printed covers are bright, text is fresh and clean. Publisher's "Preliminary Edition" in printed wrappers; uncommon in collectable condition. Stating "Preliminary Edition" on title page [see Pizer B20-1 for the first trade edition].

GREGORY, Odin. JESUS: THE TRAGEDY OF MAN. NY: Colony, [1923]. Small 4to., green full-suede leather, stamped in gilt. Signed Limited Edition of 500 Numbered Copies. Also, signed presentation by Gregory: "To Elizabeth J. Morr, with affectionate remembrance of her father, who loved Jesus the man. December 31, 1923." Good (suede is fragile & starting to deteriorate, some repair spine). A miracle is still exists! $150.00.

Softcover. Condition: Very Good. Advanced state of the preliminary edition. Introduction by Theodore Dreiser. Quarto. Sewn signatures. Covers toned, with light soiling and wear, a few chips and small tears, a few scratches on the back cover, sound, very good overall.

First trade edition. 8vo, 172pp; cloth. Tipped to the front pastedown is a small slip signed by Dreiser. Shelf-rubbed; very good, without dust jacket.