Second Post by Lucas, Used (34 results)

Hardcover. Condition: Good. 1st Edition. First Edition (Published October, 1910). The Book Is Bound In Dark Green Cloth Over Boards With Gilt Lettering On The Front And Spine. The Top Edges Are Gilt. Hinges Sound And On Ownership Information Present. The Page Edges Are Tanned. Minor Edge Wear. Fading Near The Lower Back Edge. The Gilt Lettering On The Spine Is Gone.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. Another "eminently readable" collection of essays by the hugely prolific Lucas. Gilt lettering very bright. Minor shelf-wear to spine.

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. Dust Jacket in fair condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,400grams, ISBN:

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,350grams, ISBN:

Condition: Good. 1925. 1st thus. 693 pages. No dust jacket. Pink cloth. Pages and binding are presentable with no major defects. Minor issues present such as mild cracking, inscriptions, inserts, light foxing, tanning and thumb marking. Boards have mild shelf wear with light rubbing and corner bumping. Some light marking and heavy tanning.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. First Edition. First edition. Very good Hardcover First Edition, First Printing. Former owner's gift inscription on front endpaper with date of 1916. Bookplate of Marie Peary Stafford, daughter of Admiral Peary, inside front cover. Book shows some light general rubbing, a 1" strip of white paint at top of spine not affecting any stamping.

First Edition. Very good copy in the original gilt-blocked decorated cloth. Spine bands and panel edges somewhat rubbed and dust-toned as with age. Remains quite well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Physical description; xi, 266 p. ; 18 cm. Subjects; Letter-writing. English letters. 3 Kg.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. 1923 twelfth edition on pink cloth. Pencilled ownership details to end paper.

First Edition. Very good copy in the original gilt-blocked decorated cloth. Spine bands and panel edges somewhat rubbed and dust-toned as with age. Remains quite well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Physical description; xi, 266 p. ; 18 cm. Subjects; Letter-writing. English letters. 1 Kg.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Fifth Impression. 266pp. A companion to the gentlest art, an anthology of letters. Green cloth hardcover, rather faded, edges and corners slightly bumped, otherwise clean inside and out, not inscribed, tight. Size: 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. Book.

First Edition. Near fine copy in the original gilt-blocked, fine-ribbed cloth. Slightest suggestion only of dust-dulling to the spine bands and panel edges. Remains overall particularly well-preserved; tight, bright, clean and strong. ; 264 pages; Description: xi, 264 p. 17 cm. Subjects: Letter-writing. English letters. 3 Kg.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. First issued in this form, "a choice of letters by entertaining hands".

Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. First Edition. mild shelf wear on the boards. ownership plate. contents though a little foxed, remain intact and clean. gold gilt on top edge. very good copy considering its age.[SK]. Our orders are shipped using tracked courier delivery services.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. Small red stain at the foot of some pages.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. The Friendly Library Edition. Dark green cloth with gilt lettering and elaborate spine and cover decorations by Bertha Stuart of the Decorative Designers. Light rub to head and heel of spine. Corners bumped and lightly rubbed. Text is otherwise clean and bright, no marks but aged due to shelf life.

First Edition. Near fine copy in the original gilt-blocked cloth. Slightest suggestion only of dust-dulling to the spine bands and panel edges. Scattered foxing within. Remains particularly well-preserved overall. Physical description; xi, 266 pages ; 18 cm. Subjects; Letter-writing. English letters. Letters Collections. Correspondence. English literature. English fiction. 3 Kg.

12th edition. Pink boards, gilt embossed (no dustwrapper). Contents: good+ & clean. Owner's inscription. Boards: spine faded/browned. Ink-stained, two slight bumps to edges. Tight binding.

First Edition. Near fine copy in the original gilt-blocked, fine-ribbed cloth. Slightest suggestion only of dust-dulling to the spine bands and panel edges. Remains overall particularly well-preserved; tight, bright, clean and strong. ; 264 pages; Description: xi, 264 p. 17 cm. Subjects: Letter-writing. English letters. 1 Kg.

Hardcover. Condition: Fair. Cheap Edition. A fair reading copy only.

First Edition. Near fine copy in the original gilt-blocked cloth. Slightest suggestion only of dust-dulling to the spine bands and panel edges. Scattered foxing within. Remains particularly well-preserved overall. Physical description; xi, 266 pages ; 18 cm. Subjects; Letter-writing. English letters. Letters Collections. Correspondence. English literature. English fiction. 1 Kg.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. First Printing. Green cloth with gilt lettering and elaborate spine and cover decorations. Light rub to head and heel of spine. Corners bumped and lightly rubbed. Previous owner signature to front endpaper, text is otherwise clean and bright, no marks. "An anthology of letter writing so human, interesting and amusing from first to last as almost to inspire one to attempt the restoration of a lost art.".

Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Hard cover book in good condition. No dust jacket. Fading to spine with bumps to head and foot of spine. Foxing to endpapers and pages lightly tanned throughout. Inscription on front free endpaper dated 1935. 12mo. 693pp.

Hardback. Condition: G++. Dust Jacket Condition: No DW. 1st Edition. Blue cloth, gilt. Top edge gold. Green decorative label pasted onto front pastedown. Name of owner at front of book. In very good, clean, tight condition BUT slightly cocked. Corners are bumped and spine has faded to green.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. 12mo. Pp. xi, 264, [8]-blanks. Original green decorated cloth, stamped in gilt, illustrated endpapers, top edge gilt. Corners and spine ends very lightly bumped, with lightly chewed cloth at the bottom of the rear board. Overall a really sharp copy with the front cover design by Bertha Stuart.

Hardcover. First Edition; First Printing. Very Good+ in boards. Light bumping at spine crown/heel.

Condition: Poor. No jacket. Worn & marked hardcover with tanned spine. Tanned & marked textblock edge & endpapers. Worn binding. Content is good & clear.

Softcover. Condition: Very Good. 1910. A very well-presented copy, with a few very minor bumps at the outer edges and corners from normal handling and shelving, a couple of spots and discolouration marks to the covers, but firm and secure with no major wear and gilt titles bright. Contents clean throughout with just some mild browning to the endpapers and some light thumbing at the outer corners, no major wear. Why on Amazon do most sellers not describe their actual book? Buy with confidence and support a genuine Independent Bricks & Mortar Real Bookshop. We are Maynard & Bradley CAMBO & PBFA(now lapsed) members here in Leicester City Centre. Size: 135 x 190 mm. 266. Item Type: Book. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilo. Category: Religion & Theology; Britain/UK; 1900-1920; Inventory No: 46963.

Condition: Sehr gut. Zustand: Sehr gut | Seiten: 284 | Sprache: Englisch | Produktart: Bücher | Keine Beschreibung verfügbar.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Gorgeous antique omnibus edition of two collections of letters edited by the English humourist and essayist Lucas: "The Gentlest Art" (1907) and "The Second Post" (1910). First issued in this form in 1925, as stated on reverse of the general title. "The Gentlest Art" is from the 1923 twelfth edition of "The Second Post" is from the 1919 sixth edition. Handsome antique rebinding by the celebrated bookbinders Sangorski & Sutcliffe of London. Green leather boards with gilt decoration. Decorated spine with five raised bands, although the leather has faded (albeit not unpleasantly) to brown along with the edges of the boards. Lovely marbled end papers and gilt page edges. Spine is dated 1923, ostensibly from the latest edition of "The Gentlest Art", though this book was published in 1925. Interior is clean and unmarked save for elegantly inked "D.K. from C.K." gift inscription with the date 30/12/30 on the flyleaf. A splendid little collection.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. First Edition. First Edition. Dark blue cloth boards with gilt titles to front and spine. Spine sunned. Corners a little bumped. End papers and paste downs browned. No jacket.