Samuel Johnson M A (34 results)

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Hardcover. No DJ. Ex-Library with usual markings. Pages are unmarked. Covers show light edge wear with rubbing. Binding is tight, hinges strong.; 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed! Ships same or next business day.

Hard Cover. Condition: Near Fine. Near Fine. 4th Printing. 4th printing (Ford-Smith, Folio 76 #1140). Includes publisher's slipcase. Fine book in near fine slipcase. Slipcase faintly scuffed. Binding tight and square, pages clean, bright, and unmarked. 2003 Hard Cover. 288 pp. A collection of humorous vignettes by various authors, with contributions by William Shakespeare, Samuel Johnson, Charles Dickens, Winston S. Churchill, the Queen of England, G.K. Chesterton, P.G. Wodehouse, Mark Twain, Dorothy Parker, Groucho Marx, etc., etc. Ever since Chaucer's day, when the host of the Tabard Inn in Southwark rose to welcome the Canterbury Pilgrims with a joke, the After Dinner Speech, designed, if possible, to reduce the assembled company to helpless merriment, has presented the ultimate challenge. The best speakers are natural story-tellers - Gerard Hoffnung, reading a selection of letters from continental hoteliers: 'There is a French widow in every bedroom affording delightful prospects'; John Mortimer telling the woeful tale of a man's numerous unsuccessful attempts to murder his wife: 'At no time did Mrs Scott feel that the magic had gone out of their marriage' - and in this collection of post-prandial treasures you will find the very best of them, from Groucho Marx on how to resist a femme fatale, to Ralph Steadman surreally addressing the Lewis Carroll Centenary Dinner. 'Goodness', said a friend on greeting Mae West, 'where did you get those beautiful pearls?' 'Goodness', replied Mae, 'had nothing to do with it.' Shaggy dog stories, practical jokes, sporting anecdotes, rousing toasts, travellers' tales and risque reminiscences rub shoulders in this essential collection with real-life revelations and moments of history. Among the guests are Peter Ustinov, Jilly Cooper, Brian Johnstone, Charles Dickens, Dorothy Parker, Robertson Davies, Henry Grady and A.P. Herbert. There is food and drink in abundance. There is gentle reflection and endearing charm as well as defiant frivolity. Above all there are stories for every occasion - witty, absurd, momentous, philosophical, fascinating, poignant, and forever entertaining.…

HARDCOVER. Condition: Very Good. Original ed. VERY GOOD CONDITION HARDCOVER, CLEAN, SOLID,BRIGHT; GOLD SPINE & COVER TITLES ON VERY DARK RED, TEXTURED CLOTH HARD COVERS. ; 786pg pages; FOUNDING OF ENGLISH TRADITION; RENAISSANCE;REACTION AGAINST ROMANTICISM;RETURN TO TRADITION; 20TH CENTURY; .MANY ILLUSTRATIONS IN TEXT.(AUTHOR'S PORTRAITS). Illustrated by Frontis color england literary MAP (illustrator).…

paperback. Condition: Very Good.

Hardback. Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. Octavo Size [approx 15.5 x 22.8cm]. A Near Fine copy. Excellent condition. Black & white illustrations by Shaun Tan. 149 pages. A surprising and often hilarious collection of letters to Santa from some of Australia's most notorious and best-loved grown-ups. Contributors include Helen Garner, Adam Hills, Deborah Mailman, Rove McManus, Leigh Sales, Grant Denyer, John Williamson, Myf Warhurst, John Paul Young, Mia Freedman, Shaun Micallef, Missy Higgins, and many more.…

Hardback. 1st Edition. Octavo Size [approx 15.5 x 22.8cm]. Near Fine condition. No dustjacket as issued. An excellent copy. Black & white illustrations by Shaun Tan. Robust, professional packaging and tracking provided for all parcels. 221 pages. Collection of letters to their mothers from notable Australians.…

Condition: Very Good. 10 pages. An authentic standalone article, extracted from a larger volume. Not a reprint or reproduction, but an original work in its own right. Preserved in a modern card cover, prepared for practicality - an unassuming but serviceable presentation that favours function over finery. Size: 14 x 22.5 cms. Category: Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine; Cosmo Books : 29 years on ABE, 47 years taking care of customers. A bookseller you can rely on. Softcover (Booklet - Unbound Pages).…

Condition: Very Good. 13 pages, with UK list of books. This is an original article separated from an issue of The Book & Magazine Collector publication. An authentic standalone article, extracted from a larger volume. Not a reprint or reproduction, but an original work in its own right. Preserved in a modern card cover, prepared for practicality - an unassuming but serviceable presentation that favours function over finery. Size: 14 x 21 cms. Category: Book & Magazine Collector; Cosmo Books : 29 years on ABE, 47 years taking care of customers. A bookseller you can rely on. Softcover (Booklet - Unbound Pages).…

Condition: very good. from the title page, "Earthquakes pose a serious hazard for urban areas of the Pacific Northwest. Marine geophysical data probe earthquake source regions and can help spur preparedness for possible major disasters." softcover, 11" x 8.5", 28 pages, illustrated, plates 1-3 folded inside rear pocket.…

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware.

Condition: New.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. Hardcover - clean, no marks, clean inside, no dj - from a private collection - Limited Edition of 500 copies - this is Copy No 140.

Condition: New. Print on Demand.

Soft cover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Fair. McClure's Magazine Vol. 42 No. 3 January 1914. Clarence F. Underwood (illustrator).

Hard cover. Condition: Very good. No jacket. Cover is shelf worn and slightly rubbed, otherwise book is in great condition with no other visible flaws. Binding is tight. Pages are slightly yellowed, but otherwise are clean and unmarked.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. 1st Edition. First Edition Introduction by J.C. Levenson. Former College copy with occasional pencil marks underlines. Essays on Shakespeare's Hamlet by John Dryden; Samuel Johnson; Samuel Taylor Coleridge; A.C. Bradley; E.E. Stoll; T.S. Eliot; G. Wilson Knight; J. Dover Wilson; L.C. Knights; Maynard Mack; William Empson; M.M. Mahood. 113pp. pp. Cloth covered boards with title pastedown.…

Hard Cover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Library binding, with several ink stamps inside, light 2 inch stain on spine, corners a bit rubbed, endpapers toned. Binding tight and square, pages clean, bright, and unmarked. 1914 Hard Cover. 960 pp. A collection of numerous articles on current political and social events, along with letters to the editor, music and drama reviews, books of the month and book review sections, etc. This volume for discussion of women's suffrage, anti-trust legislation, and the United States' relationship with Mexico during the Mexican Revolution.…

No Binding. Condition: Very Good. A fine engraved portrait printed circa 1870. Mounted/matted and ready to frame. A fine opportunity to purchase an unusual and attractive engraving. Engraved by C W Sharpe. Dr. Johnson, in dark clothes, sitting with one hand on his stick, the other holding his hat, in an elegant interior with several others waiting also, a lawyer yawning by the window on the left, a dandy on the right flirting with a pretty young woman who rests one hand on the shoulder of her black page, a King Charles spaniel in the foreground and a man in the background at the end of a passage, bowing as he enters Lord Chesterfield's room. E M Ward RA (illustrator). …

No Binding. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. First Edition. This is a very large print, measuring 22.9 x 30 Inches, 58.2 x 76.2 (cms), paper size 26.5 x 33.6 inches, 67.2 x 85.6 (cms) and will be posted rolled in a tube. Printed by McQueen & Co, published by the Art Union of London in 1880 (originally published in 1876), engraved by Lumb Stocks RA from the painting by E M Ward RA. Shows Dr. Johnson, in dark clothes, sitting with one hand on his stick, the other holding his hat, in an elegant interior with several others waiting also, a lawyer yawning by the window on the left, a dandy on the right flirting with a pretty young woman who rests one hand on the shoulder of her black page, a King Charles spaniel in the foreground and a man in the background at the end of a passage, bowing as he enters Lord Chesterfield's room. .SPLENDID FINE ENGRAVED PORTION, WIDE MARGINS, EXCELLENT CONDITION, GREAT VALUE . E M Ward RA (illustrator).…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. HBDJ, 1963, 1ST EDITION, EARLY ISSUE REPRINT ,LARGER FORMAT, A Fine- copy in VG- DJ ,mylar protected DJ with some general rubbing and edgewear SCUFFING & TINY EXTREMITIES CHIPS, LAVENDER CLOTH COVER WITH GILT TITLE ON SPINE CVR, SALMON TOPSTAIN, 278 PGS + ADS IN BACK , Horace Walpole & Vathek, an Arabian Tale BY WILLIAM BECKFORD, Inherited Vast fortune at age 9 ,TRANSLATED from Original French by Rev. Samuel Henley SAYS PRICE CATAGORY, ALEGORY OF PRINCE LIVING IN A HAPPY VALLEY WHO SETS OUT IN WORLD TO DISCOVER, SOMETHING HE CAN DESIRE , Castle of Otranto, by Horace Walpole a Gothic story & Vathek, an Arabian NIGHTS Tale BY WILIAM BECKFORD, Night of Oriental Mysticism & exotic Splendor TRANSLATED from Original French by Rev. Samuel Henley, NOVELS R INTERWOVEN IN HISTORICAL SENSE.…

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. No. 1-4, Winter to Autumn, 1950. HC, Orig. Red cloth and gilt stamping to spine. B/W photography, ads, illustrations and collected writings from celebrated authors. 4to. 4 page Index to all 4 quarters + 429pp. Fine, Clean, with no markings or writings, never read. Mint Interior with near fine exterior; spine is sunned. Includes stories, poems and other writings by authors such as J. Frank Dobie, Virgie Bernhardt, John Rosenfield, Aubrey Burns, Leonard Casper, Fannie Cook, Elizabeth Coatsworth, David Cornell DeJong, Clyde Eagleton, Dick Johnson, Sidney Sulkin, William Goyen, O. W. Pierce, Amos Taub, James Pipes, Mary Poole, Vernon Young, Thomas Hal Philips, Albert Guerard, Ernest Kroll, Charles Allen, Ruth Morgan, Inez Thrift, Everett A. Gillis, Robert Ramsey, Fred Gibson, Ruby Pickens Tartt and many more. Hard to find in such nice condition. RARE. Collectible. BR Box 152.…

Hardcover. Fourteenth Edition; First Printing. Contemporary leather, worn on all corners and 1/8" loss at head of the spine. Front board marred. Browning to edges of marbled endpapers by leather, the rear pastedown has an abrasion and the free endpaper a small chip. Some foxing to the prelims. The frontis, an image of Johnson, has offset onto the title page but the page remains legible. On the blank leaf verso is an inscription to the captain of a French packett (ship) referring to his voyage from Bordeaux to Vers Cruz in 1831. There is an older bookseller's label from Bordeaux on the front pastedown. The binding is still sound and the decoration on the spine, other than the loss to the top is still attractive.; 24mo 5" - 6" tall; 284 pages.…

LeatherBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1872 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: 356 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: 356 Volume 1 Bryant, William Cullen, 1794-1878,Bunce, Oliver Bell, 1828-1890,Fenn, Harry, 1838-1911 ill,Gifford, R. Swain (Robert Swain), 1840-1905, ill,Perkins, Granville, 1830-1895 ill,Martin, Homer Dodge, 1836-1897, ill,Waud, Alfred R. (Alfred Rudolph), 1828-1891 ill,Moran, Thomas, 1837-1926 ill,Sheppard, William Ludwell, 1833-1912, ill,Hart, William, 1823-1894, ill,Smillie, James David, 1833-1909, ill,Warren, Asa Coolidge, 1819-1904, ill,Johnson, David, -1908 ill,Woodward, J. D., ill,Darley, Felix Octavius Carr, 1822-1888 ill,Casilear, John William, 1811-1893, ill,Bellows, A. F. (Albert Fitch), 1829-1883, ill,Kensett, John Frederick, 1816-1872 ill,Hart, J. M., ill,Griswold, Casimir Clayton, 1834-1918, ill,Whitteredge, W., ill,Rosenberg, C., ill,Hunt, Samuel Valentine, 1803-1893, engraver,Hinshelwood, Robert, 1812- engraver,Wellstood, William, 1819-1900, engraver,Thompason, D. G., engraver,Brandard, Edward Paxman, 1819-1898, engraver,Hall, George R., 1818- engraver,Wellstood, G. W., engraver,Hall, Henry Bryan, active 1850-1900 engraver,Holl, Francis, 1815-1884, engraver,Spencer, J. H. (association).…

LeatherBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1872 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: 350 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: 350 Volume 4 Language: English.…

LeatherBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1872 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: 358 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: 358 Volume 3 Language: English.…

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 2025, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1872. 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, Vol:- Volume 2, Pages:- 342, 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. Volume 2 342 342.…

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. {Size: 14.60 x 22.86 cms} 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 2026, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1810. 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, Vol:- Volume 28, Pages:- 127, 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. Volume 28 127.…

LeatherBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1872 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: 687 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: 687 Volume 1 Language: English.…

LeatherBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1872 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: 697 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: 697 Volume 2 Language: English.…

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 1865. 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: : - 400, 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. 400 400.…