By Cecil Roberts (8 results)

Soft cover. Condition: As New. Reproduction of a work published in 1891.

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. 149 pages. Sketches for an autobiography / Edward Sackville-West -- A small world / William Sansom --Dreams of a summer night / George Barker -- Pages from an essay on Dorothy Osborne / David Cecil --Dirge for the new sunrise ; The canticle of the rose / Edith Sitwell -- La tragedie de Guy de Maupassant / René Dumesnil --The Meeg / Philip O'Connor -- Reflections ; The risen sun ; She said ; A daydream / Walter de la Mare -- The innocent / Graham Greene --Benvolio : the "cousin" theme in the early novels of Henry James / S. Gorley Putt -- Les roses de Noel ; Il n'y a pas d'amour heureux / Louis Aragon ; translated by Frances Cornford -- Oak and olive : being pages from Great morning. I, Mark Kirkby ; II, Montegufoni / Osbert Sitwell -- Humming birds / Anthony Rye --The Daniells / Stephen Bone -- White temple by the sea / Joseph Chiari --Doctor Johnson in his relations with women / Margaret Lane -- Airgraph I / Geoffrey Parsons -- Winter encounter ; The letter bearer / W.H. Osborne --The innumerable laughter / Ethel Wilson -- Joyce's progress / Henry Reed --Drunken ship / J.N.A. Rimbaud ; translated by George Duncan Painter. (U.P.).…

Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Dust Jacket. 1st Edition. Firm dark blue cloth covers with gilt lettering and crest, lightly rubbed at spine ends, binding sound except most of front portrait photograph pages have been cut out and removed, all plates relating to text remain, clean pages, bookplate of C P Willard on inside of front cover. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: 1-2kg. Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request. Inventory No: 52317031080. All our books are sent by tracked mail. This book is heavier than 1kg, and may incur additional delivery charges on some delivery services to some locations.…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. First edition, first impression. Some edge wear and chipping to top and bottom of jacket and spine, corners rubbed with tiny loss, spine slightly browned, some overall dust and time staining, slight offsetting to endpapers and spotting to page fore edges. Not price clipped (15s), small gift inscription to ffep, internally clean tight and square, overall a vg+ copy for its age. 287pp. A pastoral reading of the Song Of Songs renews romantic memories in a number of elderly English people living in a Riviera resort town. Edric Cecil Mornington Roberts (1892-1976), was a journalist, poet, dramatist and novelist. He grew up in Nottingham and worked as a journalist on the Liverpool Post during World War I, first as literary editor and then as a war correspondent. During World War II Roberts worked for Lord Halifax, who was British Ambassador to the United States. Despite his prolific output as a writer, and the popularity of his works during his lifetime, he is now, sadly, almost wholly forgotten. Jacket by David Knight (illustrator).…

Condition: Very Good. First thus edition hard back binding in publisher's original coral paper covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine, plum to the upper edges. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. Contains 405 printed pages of text with monochrome photographs throughout. Ink name and address to the half-title page, very light age spots to the end papers. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with two 15 mm closed tears to the foot of the rear panel. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this preserves and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. BIO (Résumé, Memoir).…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. US1ST.EDITION.1ST.PRINTING.VG HARDBACK.THIS COPY IS INSCRIBED BY MARY MOSELEY "FOR CONFIRMATION.TO DAVID HOWARD FROM MARY MOSELEY.LASAAU,BAHAMAS.2ND.JULY 1941"27. Inscribed by Author(s).

Hardcover. Two large (12" x 14-1/4") volumes bound by the California Book Binding Company in maroon leatherette with gilt lettering and decorations created as a posthumous tribute to DeMille containing the important elements of the 1963 television documentary that highlighted the life and cinematic career of the legendary filmmaker. Each volume contains a photographic frontispiece of DeMille. Each page is written or decorated by hand or contains original photographs or letters. The first volume's preliminary matter imitates the opening credits of films of the time with a sequence of title cards, followed by photographs of actors facing the ORIGINAL SIGNED LETTERS they wrote in response to being invited to be part of the documentary, all tipped on to heavy paper. These include Yul Brynner, Charlton Heston, Betty Hutton, Anthony Quinn, Barbara Stanwyck, James Stewart, Gloria Swanson, and John Wayne. In addition, Billy Graham is included. The rest of the volume contains glossy photographs of past DeMille films and a multi-page hand-written time table of the filmmaker's career. The letters are quite wonderful tributes to DeMille. Betty Hutton's is the only handwritten letter. She says, "He was one of the greatest and kindest men I've ever known. I consider my picture, 'The Greatest Show on Earth,' one of the highlights of my life because of him." Anthony Quinn, who was DeMille's son-in-law, discusses the technical dreams the filmmaker had and writes a very personal tribute. In part: "Only many years later did we look into each others [sic] eyes. I saw that he was in search of a friend and not a deciple [sic]. He was vulnerable to love." Barbara Stanwyck states, "It is well for all to remember what Hollywood, and the motion picture industry, owes to the foresight and the daring of Cecil De Mille and to those who, in 1913, first shared his vision. Or those who, after them, followed the trail he blazed." Gloria Swanson's letter is short but telling: "Inasmuch as I did 7 consecutive silent pictures with Mr. DeMille, and then acted with him in the one and only talking picture he ever appeared in, it would seem strange if I were not a part of his life story. Besides, ours was a friendship which spanned many years, my admiration for the great man going back to when I was 17 years old." Only John Wayne is not represented by a signed letter but rather an inter-office communication explaining how they were having trouble reaching Wayne by ship-to-shore radio as Wayne was on his ship, the Wild Goose. The second volume contains the ORIGINAL TYPESCRIPT for the documentary with each page mounted on the rectos only of the heavy paper. In addition, this volume contains 2 ORIGINAL PAINTINGS of the set, one double-page and the other triple-page. An impressive, unique production and an important artifact of the history of Hollywood. A few pages have the photos partly separated from the heavy paper due to the drying of the glue, easily remedied if one wished. Near Fine.…

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. Language: English. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2024, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1924. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Pages: : - 394, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 394 394.…