The Humour of Ireland
O'Donoghue, D. J.
Published by Walter Scott Publishing Co. Ltd. 0, London
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viii-xx, 434pp; frontispiece; rear hinge cracked; brown bevelled decorative boards and spine, gilt to front board, gilt at spine rubbed, gilt to page edges, light edgewear. Size: 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. Seller Inventory # 065422
Bibliographic Details
Title: The Humour of Ireland
Publisher: Walter Scott Publishing Co. Ltd. 0, London
Binding: Hardcover
Illustrator: Paque, Oliver
Condition: Good
Book Type: Book
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The Humour of Ireland
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Walter Scott Ltd, London, 1894
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Seller: Hanselled Books, Burntisland, FIFE, United Kingdom
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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. H/B 434 pages plus illustrations. Condition is good, the flyleaf has been removed, Seller Inventory # 088078
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The Humour of Ireland: Selected, With Introduction (Classic Reprint)
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the rich tapestry of Irish humour, exploring its unique characteristics and historical evolution. The author takes readers on a journey through centuries of Irish wit and storytelling, showcasing the enduring legacy of laughter in Irish culture. From ancient folklore and proverbs to the works of renowned playwrights, poets, and novelists, this book examines the diverse forms and expressions of Irish humour. It highlights the imaginative and often self-deprecating nature of Irish wit, where laughter and sorrow intertwine to create a distinct comedic voice. The author provides insightful commentary on the social and political contexts that have shaped Irish humour, exploring themes of love, drinking, storytelling, and the complexities of Irish identity. Readers will discover the works of legendary figures such as Jonathan Swift, Oliver Goldsmith, and Oscar Wilde, alongside lesser-known but equally talented humorists. By offering a comprehensive overview of Irish humour, this book illuminates the profound role that laughter has played in Irish life, revealing its power to entertain, unite, and inspire. 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. Seller Inventory # 9781330660270_0
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The Humour of Ireland
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The Humour of Ireland: Selected, With Introduction, Biographical Index and Notes (Classic Reprint)
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The Humour of Ireland
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Walter Scott Ltd., London,, 1894
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First Edition
Seller: Valuable Volumes, Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom
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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Paque Oliver (illustrator). 1st Edition. Spine shows slight shelf wear. Gilt decoration to front which continues through spine to rear cover.Top page edges gilt. Name and address in copperplate writing on first title page o/w internally very clean.434pp plus 26pp publishers pages. Seller Inventory # 008772
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The humour of Ireland; selected, with introduction, biographical index and notes
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London, The Walter Scott Publishing Co., ltd.; New York, C. Scribner's Sons, 1908
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Seller: Redux Books, Grand Rapids, MI, U.S.A.
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Hardcover. Condition: Fair. Not a reprint, original 1908 edition. Red hardcovers with gilt decoration. Covers show heavy rubbing and some soiling. Ex-Library (college) with usual markings. Pages are tanned, some end pages show large tears near the spine. Hinges have been reinforced.; 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed! Ships same or next business day!. Seller Inventory # 1209140083
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The humour of Ireland; selected, with introduction, biographical index and notes, by D.J. O'Donoghue: the illustrations by Oliver Paque. 1908 [Leather Bound]
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LeatherBound. Condition: New. Leatherbound edition. Condition: New. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1908 edition. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Pages: 466 Language: English Pages: 466. Seller Inventory # LB100158171630
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The humour of Ireland; selected, with introduction, biographical index and notes 1908 [Leather Bound]
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Seller: True World of Books, Delhi, India
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LeatherBound. Condition: New. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1908 edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Pages: 470 Language: English. Seller Inventory # LB990002650208
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The humour of Ireland / selected, with introduction, biographical index and notes, by D.J. O'Donoghue: the illustrations by Oliver Paque 1896 [Leather Bound]
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Seller: S N Books World, Delhi, India
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Leatherbound. Condition: NEW. Leatherbound edition. Condition: New. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1896 edition. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Pages: 474 Language: English Pages: 474. Seller Inventory # LB100152582277
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