Published by Oxford University Press, Oxford, first paperback edition, 1979, 1979
ISBN 10: 0192812734 ISBN 13: 9780192812735
First Edition
Laminated illustrated wrappers, 8vo, 25 cm, xiii, [1], 192 pp, numerous ills. From the blurb - "The Oxford University Chest is that august university's quaint term for its treasury, so called because its curators used to keep the cash in an iron-studded box. Sir John Betjeman's book is, therefore, aptly named, for it is a treasure-house of amusing sketches of university life, lyrical tributes to Oxford's pastoral pleasures, and characteristically pungent architectural judgements. First published in 1938, and reproduced here without revision or retrospective embellishment, An Oxford University Cbest is a delightful period piece, an unashamedly sentimental evocation of the charms, beauties, and absurdities of Oxford. For Betjeman there are three Oxfords: 'Christminster', 'Motopolis', and the University. 'Christminster' is the market town of Hardy's Jude the Obscure, with its narrow streets, terrace-houses, local pubs, and cheerful community spirit. 'Motopolis' is Betjeman's name for the industrial invasion of the town begun by Lord Nuffield's motor car factory. But the University is the real focus of this book its ridiculous yet magnificent pageantry, its bewildering vocabulary ('Schools', 'Torpids', 'subfusc'), and above all its 'characters'. We meet Professor Harpoon, pottering along unchallenged in his field of Medieval Ichthyology; 'Buffy' Bounce, an old 'Blue' not overburdened with grey matter; pompous, port-swilling undergraduates with imposing titles; dim cocoa-sipping undergraduates with flat, unmemorable surnames; omniscient 'scouts' (college servants), the uncrowned kings of the colleges, to whom no don or undergraduate is a hero. Over a third of the book is devoted to an architectural tour of the town and university buildings, in which factual information is enlivened by anecdotes and accounts of relevant historical events. This rich mixture is complemented by Moholy Nagy's remarkable photographs, Osbert Lancaster's irreverent line drawings, and etchings of the town's magnificent buildings. The Oxford that Betjeman describes may no longer exist, and perhaps it never did. There is no doubt, however, that this book offers a magical distillation of the charm that Oxford still exerts over every visitor or citizen." Wrappers somewhat yellowed, contents agetoned, otherwise Good.
Published by Oxford University Press, Oxford, first paperback edition, 1979, 1979
ISBN 10: 0192812734 ISBN 13: 9780192812735
First Edition
Laminated illustrated wrappers, 8vo, 25 cm, xiii, [1], 192 pp, numerous ills. From the blurb - "The Oxford University Chest is that august university's quaint term for its treasury, so called because its curators used to keep the cash in an iron-studded box. Sir John Betjeman's book is, therefore, aptly named, for it is a treasure-house of amusing sketches of university life, lyrical tributes to Oxford's pastoral pleasures, and characteristically pungent architectural judgements. First published in 1938, and reproduced here without revision or retrospective embellishment, An Oxford University Cbest is a delightful period piece, an unashamedly sentimental evocation of the charms, beauties, and absurdities of Oxford. For Betjeman there are three Oxfords: 'Christminster', 'Motopolis', and the University. 'Christminster' is the market town of Hardy's Jude the Obscure, with its narrow streets, terrace-houses, local pubs, and cheerful community spirit. 'Motopolis' is Betjeman's name for the industrial invasion of the town begun by Lord Nuffield's motor car factory. But the University is the real focus of this book its ridiculous yet magnificent pageantry, its bewildering vocabulary ('Schools', 'Torpids', 'subfusc'), and above all its 'characters'. We meet Professor Harpoon, pottering along unchallenged in his field of Medieval Ichthyology; 'Buffy' Bounce, an old 'Blue' not overburdened with grey matter; pompous, port-swilling undergraduates with imposing titles; dim cocoa-sipping undergraduates with flat, unmemorable surnames; omniscient 'scouts' (college servants), the uncrowned kings of the colleges, to whom no don or undergraduate is a hero. Over a third of the book is devoted to an architectural tour of the town and university buildings, in which factual information is enlivened by anecdotes and accounts of relevant historical events. This rich mixture is complemented by Moholy Nagy's remarkable photographs, Osbert Lancaster's irreverent line drawings, and etchings of the town's magnificent buildings. The Oxford that Betjeman describes may no longer exist, and perhaps it never did. There is no doubt, however, that this book offers a magical distillation of the charm that Oxford still exerts over every visitor or citizen." Non-authorial inscription on front free endpaper, wrappers rather yellowed, otherwise Good.
Published by Oxford University Press, Oxford 1979 (Oxford University Press Paperback)., 1979
Seller: Antiquariat Kaner & Kaner GbR, Staufen, Germany
XIV, 530 p. with 63 figures. Softcover. Cover with some traces of wear. Text tanned. - Collection of still very interesting texts to various themes. Standard work. Contributors are eminent scholars in the field: M. Rodinson, F. Gabrieli, I.M. Lewis, A. Ahmad, C.A.O. van Nieuwenhuijze, B. Lewis, M.A. Cook, O. Grabar, R. Ettinghausen, F. Rosenthal, G.C. Anawati, A.K.S. Lambton, M. Plessner, J. Vernet, O. Wright.
Published by Oxford University Press 1979 Paperback, 1979
ISBN 10: 0195580540 ISBN 13: 9780195580549
Seller: Book Haven, Wellington, WLG, New Zealand
Condition: Good. Long regarded as one of the finest novels ever written by a New Zealander, Maurice Gee's Plumb introduces us to the intolerant, irascible clergyman George Plumb, one of the most memorable characters in New Zealand literature &- half saint, half monster, superhuman in his spiritual strength and destructive in his utter self-absorption. What personal price is this man prepared to pay in the pursuit of his conscience, no matter what the consequences are for those he loves? 272 pages.
Published by Oxford University Press 1979 Paperback, 1979
ISBN 10: 0195580540 ISBN 13: 9780195580549
Seller: Book Haven, Wellington, WLG, New Zealand
Condition: Good. Long regarded as one of the finest novels ever written by a New Zealander, Maurice Gee's Plumb introduces us to the intolerant, irascible clergyman George Plumb, one of the most memorable characters in New Zealand literature &- half saint, half monster, superhuman in his spiritual strength and destructive in his utter self-absorption. What personal price is this man prepared to pay in the pursuit of his conscience, no matter what the consequences are for those he loves? 272 pages.
Published by Oxford University Press 1979 Paperback, 1979
ISBN 10: 0195026160 ISBN 13: 9780195026160
Seller: Pieuler Store, Suffolk, United Kingdom
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Published by Oxford University Press 1979 Paperback, 1979
ISBN 10: 0195026160 ISBN 13: 9780195026160
Seller: Pieuler Store, Suffolk, United Kingdom
Condition: good. 100% Customer Satisfaction Guaranteed ! The book shows some signs of wear from use but is a good readable copy. Cover in excellent condition. Binding tight. Pages in great shape, no tears. Not contain access codes, cd, DVD.