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Price clipped jacket lightly rubbed. Previous owner's neat name; Original orange cloth, black lettering; 12mo 7" - 7½" tall; 256 pages. Seller Inventory # B6143
Title: Spring Fever
Publisher: Herbert Jenkins Limited (1948), London
Publication Date: 1948
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Near Fine
Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine
Edition: First Edition.
Seller: Evergreen Goodwill, Seattle, WA, U.S.A.
hardcover. Condition: Acceptable. Seller Inventory # mon0000608560
Seller: forest primeval, Cherry tree, PA, U.S.A.
VGD. VGD. Seller Inventory # 3002
Seller: antikvariat sacher, Malmö, SKÅNE, Sweden
pock. Condition: Very Good. Seller Inventory # 5632
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Seller: Mr.G.D.Price, Mansfield, United Kingdom
GOOD+ condition. Seller Inventory # 30746
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Seller: WeBuyBooks, Rossendale, LANCS, United Kingdom
Condition: Good. Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. A copy that has been read but remains in clean condition. All of the pages are intact and the cover is intact and the spine may show signs of wear. The book may have minor markings which are not specifically mentioned. Seller Inventory # rev7538243089
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Seller: Anybook.com, Lincoln, United Kingdom
Condition: Fair. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers. In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. No dust jacket. Date unstated. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,350grams, ISBN: Seller Inventory # 7039093
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Seller: HPB-Diamond, Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority! Seller Inventory # S_467653763
Seller: HPB Inc., Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority! Seller Inventory # S_465891439
Seller: Half Price Books Inc., Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
Paperback. Condition: Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority! Seller Inventory # S_471474227
Seller: Crappy Old Books, Barry, United Kingdom
Paperback. Condition: Used. Ah, the delightful conundrum of "Spring Fever," a title that evokes visions of blossoming flowers, overzealous lovebirds, and perhaps a slightly neurotic but intensely charismatic protagonist with a penchant for mischief?if only it were so simple. Published in 1969 by the whimsical minds at Penguin, this volume is neither a harbinger of seasonal affections nor an exhaustive manual on the intricacies of hay fever. Instead, it?s like finding a vintage pair of socks: charmingly nostalgic yet fundamentally flawed in its practical applications. In the grand tradition of PG Wodehouse, whose name alone conjures images of upper-crust gentlemen caught in ludicrous predicaments, "Spring Fever" promises a rollercoaster of emotional highs and lows, though the only real fever here is likely to be from the eccentric characters trying to navigate a series of increasingly absurd situations. Imagine a British garden party gone awry, where the cucumber sandwiches are the least of your worries and madness is as plentiful as the daffodils sprouting in the background, each leaf a potential catalyst for the next delightful disaster. Readers might find themselves pondering the existential crises of characters who seem to have all the time in the world, yet somehow manage to get embroiled in events that could take a small nation years to unravel. Wodehouse masterfully wields his quill, crafting dialogue that sparkles like champagne on a summer?s day, albeit rather flat if left open too long. The author?s ability to create an improbable yet irresistibly entertaining tapestry of social faux pas is practically unparalleled?much like a cat attempting to play the piano: intriguing, slightly chaotic, and ultimately worth the price of admission. One cannot ignore the splendidly unique atmosphere that envelops this tale, a concoction of whimsy and woe that might leave you questioning reality itself. Perhaps it?s a reflection of the turbulent 1960s, or perhaps Wodehouse simply fancied a good chuckle at the absurdity of human nature. Whatever the case, this book is a treasure trove of quirky observations and character sketches that could only be crafted by someone who knew the British upper class intimately enough to pull the curtain back and let us see the delightful mania within. As you leaf through the pages of "Spring Fever," you may find yourself enamored with the absurdity of life, or at the very least, amused by the various ways in which each character tries to outwit their own shortcomings. Who knew that a casual jaunt through the English countryside could lead to such a tangled web of farcical encounters? It?s a bit like attempting to enjoy a picnic while simultaneously dodging the errant bees; thrilling and a touch perilous. Condition: Used, which means this copy may have been lovingly thumbed through by previous readers, likely enjoying its quirky musings while contemplating their own life?s misadventures. Expect a few dog-eared pages, the occasional coffee ring, and perhaps even a note or two in the margins that add an unexpected layer of context?who knows what insights previous owners may have had? It?s like finding a historical artifact, albeit one that tells the tales of tea-drinking, cricket-playing eccentrics instead of ancient civilizations. In sum, if you?re on the hunt for a book that will transport you back to a time when the biggest crisis was a misplaced monocle, ?Spring Fever? is your ticket to hilarity. It?s a delightful romp through Wodehouse?s signature style, filled with whimsical turns and witty repartee that can brighten the gloomiest of damp days. So grab your copy from Crappy Old Books and prepare to lose yourself in a world where the only thing more unpredictable than the British weather is the behaviour of its characters. Seller Inventory # 1243
Quantity: 1 available