The Man and the Book: Sir Walter Scott; Midwinter; Prester John; Sea Life in Literature from The Fourteenth to the Nineteenth Century; Modern Short Stories; Ten Modern Plays; A Book of Escapes and Hurried Journeys
Published by Thomas Nelson & Sons, Ltd. 1925-1928, London; Edinburgh; New York, 1925
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- Used
Seller: Rooke Books PBFA, Bath, United KingdomRooke Books PBFA
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Condition: Used - Very good
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A smart seven-volume set from "The Teaching of English Series" edited by Henry Newbolt, featuring works by John Buchan and others. In the publisher's original cloth bindings.This is a seven volume set of books from "The Teaching of English Series" consisting of works by John Buchan and edited by Henry Newbolt, three of which are first editions.Each volume is illustrated with a line drawing frontispiece.This set consists of: The Man and the Book: Sir Walter Scott (1925). This copy is the second edition. This is abiographical and critical study of Sir Walter Scott, exploring his life, literary works, and legacy. Midwinter (1925). This is the first edition in this series; the text of this edition has been slightly abridged by the author. A Jacobite-era historical novel of espionage and loyalty, set during the 1745 uprising. Prester John (1925). This copy is the first edition. This is a thrilling adventure novel, following a young Scotsman caught in a South African uprising. Sea Life in Literature from the Fourteenth to the Nineteenth Century (September 1925). This copy is the second edition, compiled with an introduction by Henry Newbolt. An anthology of sea-themed prose and poetry tracing maritime literature across five centuries. Modern Short Stories (1926). First published in this series in November 1926; this is the second impression, published May 1928. This offers acurated selection of early 20th-century short fiction from prominent English authors. Ten Modern Plays (1928). This volume is a first edition. Selected and edited by John Hampden. A concise but varied collection of contemporary plays, highlighting key trends in early 20th-century drama. A Book of Escapes and Hurried Journeys (1928). This copy is the fifth impression. This copy provides avivid recounting of daring escapes and real-life adventures, written in Buchan"s compelling narrative style. In the publisher's original cloth bindings. Externally, generally very smart. Slight offsetting to endpapers. Previous owner"s inscription to front free endpaper of "Modern Short Stories", "Ten Modern Plays", "Midwinter", "Prester John", and bookplate from Joanna Meredith to front free endpaper of "Sealife" with inscription. Rear hinge of "Midwinter" slightly strained, with binding materials partially exposed, but holding firm. Previous owner"s small inscription to title page of "The Man and the Book". Previous bookseller"s small label to rear paste down of "Ten Modern Plays", "The Man and the Book; Sir Walter Scott", and "Sea Life". The odd slight handling mark to boards and spine. Spines slightly faded. Slight rubbing and bumping to extremities and boards. Internally, firmly bound. Pages bright and clean with one or two spots, heavier to fore edge and first and last few leaves. Very Good.…
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Bibliographic details
- Title
- The Man and the Book: Sir Walter Scott; Midwinter; Prester John; Sea Life in Literature from The Fourteenth to the Nineteenth Century; Modern Short Stories; Ten Modern Plays; A Book of Escapes and Hurried Journeys
- Author
- Henry Newbolt [Editor]; John Buchan; John Hampden [Editor]; Various
- Publisher
- Thomas Nelson & Sons, Ltd. 1925-1928, London; Edinburgh; New York
- Publication year
- 1925
- Condition
- Very Good
- Book Type
- book
- Binding
- Cloth
- Illustrator
- None
- Item weight
- 1.5 kilograms
- Dimensions
- 6.5" by 4.5"
- Seller catalogs
- Modern Fiction
Rooke Books PBFA
Bath, United Kingdom
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