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More imagesNoblesse Oblige: An Enquiry into the Identifiable Characteristics of the English Aristocracy
Mitford, Nancy (ed.); Ross, Alan S.; Waugh, Evelyn; "Strix" [Fleming, Peter]; Sykes, Christopher; Betjeman, John
Language: English
Published by Hamish Hamilton, London, 1956
- Hardcover
Seller: The Merrickville Book Emporium, Merrickville, ON, CanadaThe Merrickville Book Emporium
Contact seller3-star sellerCondition: Used - Good
US$ 21.76
US$ 25.00 shippingShips from Canada to U.S.A.Quantity: 1 available
Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. Somewhat satirical collection of essays on the linguistic distinctions of the British upper class. The book begins with "an essay in sociological linguistics" by Alan C. Ross and then follows with the response from Nancy Mitford and then responses to that response by such…luminaries as Evelyn Waugh, Peter Fleming (writing under the pen-name "Strix"), Christopher Sykes, and John Betjeman. Cover and interior illustrations by Osbert Lancaster. Copy is in good+ condition. Minimal wear to the blue cloth boards. Interior is clean and unmarked. Slight cracking to the front end papers but the binding is solid and tight. Dust jacket is good with some wear, tears, and chips around the edges. Now wrapped in protective Brodart jacket cover. Lancaster, Osbert (illustrator).
NOBLESSE OBLIGE; AN ENQUIRY INTO THE IDENTIFIABLE CHARACTERISTICS OF THE ENGLISH ARISTOCRACY. (Dust jacket title: "Noblesse Oblige; Sophisticated fun about the speech and manners of the English upper classes.")
Mitford, Nancy (editor). Russell Lynes (Introduction). Nancy Mitford; Alan S.C. Ross [Alan Strode Campbell Ross]; Evelyn Waugh; Strix (pseudonym of Peter Fleming); Christopher Sykes; John Betjeman (contributors). Osbert Lancaster (illustrator).
Published by New York: Harper & Brothers Publishers, 1956., 1956
- Hardcover
Seller: David Hallinan, Bookseller, Columbus, MS, U.S.A.David Hallinan, Bookseller
Contact seller5-star sellerNo direct edition/printing statement provided (but with Harper's "H-F" code for August 1956 upon copyright page). i-xviii, 19-159, [1] pages. Hardcover: H 20.75cm x L 12.75cm. Dust jacket lightly soiled; toning along spine; nicks/scuffs and a few short tears at edges; front flap retains publisher's printed price at top right. Wh…ite spine with gray boards. Ink ownership inscription (dated October 1956) upon front free endpaper; interior leaves are otherwise clean. Binding is firm. Introduction by Russell Lynes; "The English Aristocracy" by Nancy Mitford; "U and Non-U" by Alan S.C. Ross; "An Open Letter to the Hon. Mrs. Peter Rodd (Nancy Mitford) on a Very Serious Subject" by Evelyn Waugh; "Posh Lingo" by Strix (pseudonym of Peter Fleming); "What U-Future?" by Christopher Sykes; "How to Get On in Society" by John Betjeman.
Noblesse Oblige: An Enquiry into the Identifiable Characteristics of the English Aristocracy
Alan S. C. Ross, Nancy Mitford, Evelyn Waugh, Peter Fleming (Strix), Christopher Sykes & John Betjeman
Language: English
Published by Hamish Hamilton, London, 1956
- Hardcover
Seller: B. B. Scott, Fine Books (PBFA), London, UK, United KingdomB. B. Scott, Fine Books (PBFA)
Contact seller5-star sellerAssociation member: PBFA
Condition: Used - Very good
US$ 60.52
US$ 44.40 shippingShips from United Kingdom to U.S.A.Quantity: 1 available
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Third impression. Illustrated by Osbert Lancaster. 8vo. Publisher's cloth, clean, square and crisp, decorative dust wrapper is bright save for a water stain to lower half of the spine, still presenting smartly in a protective plastic sleeve; this classic title re…mains eternally popular, penned by an amazing assembly of writers with the Lancaster jacket and illustrations. Osbert Lancaster (illustrator).
