Browne W G (204 results)

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Good - Bumped and creased book with tears to the extremities, but not affecting the text block, may have remainder mark or previous owner's name - GOOD Standard-sized.

Hardback. Condition: New. Ever wondered how to make a garden attractive in December? Or what to do with that corner by the dustbin? Answers to these questions can be found in this compact and charming book of tips for the green-fingered, accompanied by Heath Robinson's highly inventive and humorous cartoons. First published in 1938, the book gives an insight into gardening trends on the eve of the Second World War while also addressing common concerns faced by gardeners. It features many typically elaborate contraptions such as the Combined Telescopic Spaderake for digging and raking at the same time, the Inebriate Roller for making wobbly garden paths and the Osoeezi Slugsticker. While some are patently ridiculous - a lawn is de-thistled and resown with the help of a barrel of grass seed strapped onto a small donkey - others are before their time, such as a special pump that can divert your bathwater into your garden hose, a contraption that is not wildly dissimilar to gadgets on the market today. Finally, the growing of vegetables inspires some sage advice: 'with the right kind of upbringing, a marrow will attain astonishing dimensions, and can be used for boasting purposes.' Poking gentle fun at a British obsession with a detailed illustration on almost every page, this book will delight both aspiring and experienced gardeners alike.…

Condition: New. Brand New.

Hardback. Condition: New. W. Heath Robinson is best known for his hilarious drawings of zany contraptions, though his work ranged across a wide variety of topics covering many aspects of British life in the decades following the First World War. Starting out as a watercolour artist, he quickly turned to the more lucrative field of book illustration and developed his forte in satirical drawings and cartoons. He was regularly commissioned by the editors of Tatler and The Sketch and in great demand from advertising companies. Collections of his drawings were subsequently published in many different editions and became so successful as to transform Heath Robinson into a household name, celebrated for his eccentric brand of British humour. Presenting such innovations as the 'Zip-Opening Bonnet', the 'Duo-car for the Incompatible' and the handy 'New Rear Wheel Gear for Turning the Car in One Movement', this volume of Heath Robinson illustrations with commentary by K.R.G. Browne will appeal to 'everybody who is ever likely to drive, be driven in, or get run over by a mechanically propelled vehicle'.…

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

Hardback. Condition: New. W. Heath Robinson is best known for his hilarious drawings of zany contraptions, though his work ranged across a wide variety of topics covering many aspects of British life in the decades following the First World War. Starting out as a watercolour artist, he quickly turned to the more lucrative field of book illustration and developed his forte in satirical drawings and cartoons. He was regularly commissioned by the editors of Tatler and The Sketch and in great demand from advertising companies. Collections of his drawings were subsequently published in many different editions and became so successful as to transform Heath Robinson into a household name, celebrated for his eccentric brand of British humour. Presenting such innovations as the 'Zip-Opening Bonnet', the 'Duo-car for the Incompatible' and the handy 'New Rear Wheel Gear for Turning the Car in One Movement', this volume of Heath Robinson illustrations with commentary by K.R.G. Browne will appeal to 'everybody who is ever likely to drive, be driven in, or get run over by a mechanically propelled vehicle'.…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. VG blue cloth covered boards with gilt on black titling along spine. Binding and hinges tight and square. Contents clean and unmarked except for owner signature and date on FFEP. No dust jacket. 280pp. Index. 93 b/w illustrations.

Hardcover. Condition: Poor. See photos for condition details. Hardcover, ornately decorated leather boards, fully stamped and highlighted in gilt. This copy is in very poor condition with both boards detached, spine strip is missing, rear end pages are detached but present. The leather shows extensive wear to the edges and corners. The remaining binding of the text pages is good in the illustrations still have their tissue guards, including the frontispiece. Both the title and contents page contains a stamp stating this was from the Library of the Our Lady of Perpetual Help church in Brooklyn NY. No other markings found. Pages are darkened due to age and there spotting and foxing present throughout, including minor dampstains to the extreme edges on some of the pages. This book was originally issued with a presentation page, located between the title and frontispiece pages. This copy does not have one. The remaining book appears complete. There is no publication date listed, though this title was published in 1856 with two bindings: one being plain stamped leather and the other edition being trimmed and gilt with the text pages framed in red decorations. Please note: this book is in very poor condition, but is complete with the exception of the presentation page and spine covering. It is still very readable but it is in several pieces, though all of the text pages are intact.…

paperback. Condition: VeryGood. A copy that may have been read, very minimal wear and tear. May have a remainder mark.

Cloth. Condition: Good. Good++++/no dust jacket. Brown cloth hardcover with brown lettering and designs. 1925. Later printing. Moderate edgewear and light bumping to corners. Ghost of former owners inscription on free front endpaper and 1" tear on frontis. Normal light browning to pages. Nice solid copy. Henry W. Herrick (illustrator).…

HC. 274pp very good w/good dustjacket (hardcover). B&W illustrations (illustrator).

hardcover. Condition: Good.

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

Hardcover. Condition: New.

Condition: New. pp. 120.

Condition: New. pp. 128 111 Illus.

Condition: New. pp. 128.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. 2nd Edition. Small octavo. B&W drawings. Fine in fine DJ. 116 pages.

hardcover. Condition: Very Good +. Very Good +. Black cloth covers with gilt lettering on spine. Blue dust jacket with black lettering. Features many black and white illustrations of humorous inventions. CONDITION: Pages are clean. Binding is tight. Foxing on edges. Covers have a few bumps. Dust jacket has some wear and discoloration. Overall a nice copy. Full refund if not satisfied.…

Hardcover. Condition: Brand New. 130 pages. 7.50x5.00x0.50 inches. In Stock.

Single Issue Magazine. Condition: Very Good. First Edition; First Printing. New York: Ziff-Davis Publishing Company. 1951 First edition vintage pulp magazine in Pictorial wrappers [about 7" x 10"], 162 pages, illustrated. Edited by Howard Browne with stories by Milton Lesser, Gerald Vance, John W. Jakes, Chester S. Geier, Arthur G. Strangland, Salem Lane, Lee Owen, L. A. Burt, Dale Lord, Walt Crain, Tom Lynch, Dave Long. Cover art by Robert Gibson Jones. A very good copy with two pieces of old clear tape to the head and the foot of the spine, small edge tears, text very lightly tone. See Photos whbx 1/ E. cover art by Robert Gibson Jones (illustrator). …

Paperback. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: No Dust Jacket As Issued. First Edition. New York: Ziff-Davis Publishing Company. Ziff-Davis Publishing Company New York: 1951. First edition Vintage Pulp Magazine in Pictorial wrappers [about 7" x 10"], 162 pages, illustrated. edited by Howard Browne with stories by Milton Lesser, Gerald Vance, John W. Jakes, Chester S. Geier, Arthur G. Strangland and cover art by Robert Gibson Jones A good copy with cover and spine creasing and with a 1" deep piece off the upper right corner of the front cover, text lightly toned. See Photos mag9. cover art by Robert Gibson Jones (illustrator).…

Trade Paperback. Condition: New. Support Small Business by buying this book.

Condition: New. pp. 128.

Condition: New. In English.

Condition: New. Browne, W G R (illustrator).

Condition: New. pp. 128.

Condition: New.

Condition: New.

Condition: New. In.