Cloud Silver by Lucas E V (42 results)

Hardcover. Condition: Acceptable. No Jacket. First Edition. Ten autobiographical essays on WWI (pp 1-67). Eleven essays on othersubjects.

Hardbound. Condition: Very Good++. Dust Jacket Condition: No Dustjacket. Later printing. New York: George Doran, 1916. Later printing. Very Good++/No Dustjacket. First Edition, decorated American trade binding. Clean green ribbed cloth boards with bright gilt decorative title box on cover, gilt lettering on spine. No bumping or wear. Binding is tight & square, no cracking. Pages are bright and clean. P/O name and date on title page. 189 pgs. A lovely book.

Condition: Good. 1916. First Edition. 233 pages. No dust jacket. Red cloth covered boards with gilt. Pages and binding are presentable with no major defects. Minor issues present such as mild cracking, inscriptions, inserts, light foxing, tanning and thumb marking. Overall a good condition item. Boards have mild shelf wear with light rubbing and corner bumping. Some light marking and sunning.

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: Poor. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers. In poor condition, suitable as a reading copy. No dust jacket. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,300grams, ISBN:

Hardcover. Condition: Good. 1921 fourth edition on brown cloth with gilt lettering to spine and frontis.

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

hardback. Condition: About fine. 1st ed. NY (Doran) 1916. About fine.

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

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Good. Hardcover, rubbed at spine ends and bumped corners, cover soiled, spine browned, gold stamping on front cover and spine, front hinge slightly cracked at title page, a little bit of brown spotting on first few pages.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. First edition, first printing . Octavo hardback. viii, 233 pp. Cloth slightly rubbed, generally Good condition. No dust jacket.

hardback. Condition: Fine. 1st ed. NY (Doran) 1916. Fine.

Condition: New.

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. Bookplate.

Hardback edition. Near fine copy in the original gilt-blocked cloth. Slightest suggestion only of dust-dulling to the spine bands and panel edges. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Physical description; vii, 233 pages ; 18 cm. Subjects; English essays 20th century. English literature; 20th century. English fiction; 20th century. 3 Kg.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Hardcover In Very Good Condition, No Dust Jacket. Gilt Decoration On Front Board. Strong Binding, Clean Pages. Size: 8Vo - Over 7¾" - 9¾" Tall. Book.

Cloud and Silver by E.V. Lucas Published: Methuen & Co., London, 1916 Format: Hardcover, 8vo (approx. 20 cm) Pages: 233 pp. Condition: Very Good. Original publisher's cloth with gilt titles to spine and cover. Binding tight and square. Owner's neat inscription on preliminary page. Light shelf wear to boards, corners only slightly rubbed. Gilt lettering on spine and upper board remains clear and bright. Internally clean and unmarked; pages show minimal age toning consistent with publication date. A well-preserved copy of this early 20th-century volume. Description: First published in 1916, Cloud and Silver is a collection of essays by E.V. Lucas (1868-1938), the prolific essayist, biographer, and critic associated with Methuen & Co. Lucas was a contemporary of A.A. Milne and a notable figure in early 20th-century English literature, known for his light, reflective prose and keen social observation. This volume captures his characteristic blend of wit, charm, and gentle irony, offering insights into Edwardian and wartime Britain. The book is increasingly sought after by collectors of Lucas's works, Methuen first editions, and early modern English essays.

Hardback edition. Near fine copy in the original gilt-blocked cloth. Slightest suggestion only of dust-dulling to the spine bands and panel edges. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Physical description; vii, 233 pages ; 18 cm. Subjects; English essays 20th century. English literature; 20th century. English fiction; 20th century. 1 Kg.

Condition: New.

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Hardback. Condition: nrVG. Dust Jacket Condition: No DW. Third Edition. Taupe cloth, gilt. Bookplate. Inscription of owner at start of book. In very good, clean, tight condition BUT front cover a bit creased. Spine a bit faded.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book presents a collection of essays on various topics, ranging from the nature of humor in the British trenches of World War I to the changing role of women in society. The author explores the significance of laughter as a coping mechanism for soldiers facing the horrors of war, drawing parallels between their experiences and the use of irony in everyday life. The book delves into the historical and literary context of humor, examining its evolution and the influence of figures like George Graves and George Robey in shaping contemporary comedic sensibilities. These essays offer a unique perspective on the human experience of war, humor, and the evolving nature of society, providing valuable insights into the complexities of the human condition. 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: Fine. First Printing. -; Fine in Very Good dust jacket.

1916 Edition. Fine cloth copy in a fair somewhat edge-torn (with loss to spine) and dust-dulled dw, now mylar-sleeved. Remains particularly and surprisingly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. ; 189 pages; Description: vii p. , 1 l. , 11-189 p. 20 cm. Contents: On Bellona's hem. Various essays. Once upon a time. In a new medium. 3 Kg.

Condition: good. First? Printing. 18 cm, 233, spine faded. The essays were reprinted with permission, and few changes, from Punch, TheSpectator, The Star, and other works. The author was prolific, and also wrote about Charles Lamb, Sussex, Holland, etc.

1916 Lucas, EV CLOUD AND SILVER London: Methuen & Co, c1917 233pp 12mo Fine bright copy in VG+, lightly worn d/w.

1916 Edition. Fine cloth copy in a fair somewhat edge-torn (with loss to spine) and dust-dulled dw, now mylar-sleeved. Remains particularly and surprisingly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. ; 189 pages; Description: vii p. , 1 l. , 11-189 p. 20 cm. Contents: On Bellona's hem. Various essays. Once upon a time. In a new medium. 1 Kg.

First Edition. Collection of short essays on such subjects as the First World War, English and American Slang, Fiction, Wireless, and others. Fine, exceptionally bright copy in Near Fine dustjacket, few nicks at spine ends.