Condition: New.
Condition: New.
Condition: New.
Language: English
Published by J M Dent & Sons Ltd, London, 1904
Seller: C. Parritt, Derby, United Kingdom
Cloth. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Beardsley, Aubrey (illustrator). 3rd Edition. 1904 (1893) 3rd edition. 191pp. Very Good/None. Pale green cloth boards with minor rubbing/bumping to edges/spine, very minor soiling. Contents clean & tight but for very minor soiling, minor browning/spotting. B&W 'grotesques' illustrations by Aubrey Beardsley. A collection of pithy quotes from English essayist and poet, Charles Lamb ( 1775-1834), and English dramatist Douglas William Jerrold ( 1803-1857 ), edited by Jerrold's grandson. Decorated with 'grotesques' by Aubrey Beardsley.
Seller: Forgotten Books, London, United Kingdom
Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book is a collection of over 100 bon mots - short, witty sayings typically delivered in conversation - attributed to British essayist Charles Lamb, along with his fellow wits, including Douglas Jerrold and others. The book provides a glimpse into the sharp minds and biting humor of these literary figures, offering insight into their perspectives on topics such as literature, politics, and life in general. The bon mots are presented in an accessible and entertaining manner, allowing readers to appreciate the wit and wisdom of these authors. Through these clever remarks, readers gain a deeper understanding of the individuals who penned them, as well as the broader literary landscape of their time. 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.
Kartoniert / Broschiert. Condition: New. KlappentextThis work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the origina.
Published by J. M. Dent & Company, London, 1904
Seller: tinyBook, Bath, United Kingdom
Full Leather. Condition: Good +. Third edition. A small pocket size book (13cm x 8-1/2cm), bound in limp green morocco, top edges gilt and gilt titles to spine. The covers are faded, rubbed to edges and with slight loss to hd. of spine. A very small contemporary gift inscription dated 1904 to fly leaf and a small book plate to pastedown. Front prelims tender, darkening to endpapers else a clean, firm copy profusely illustrated with the striking Beardsley vignettes.
Language: English
Published by Kessinger Publishing, LLC, 2009
ISBN 10: 1120165539 ISBN 13: 9781120165534
Seller: moluna, Greven, Germany
Condition: New. Über den AutorrnrnCharles Lamb (10 February 1775 - 27 December 1834) was an English essayist, poet, and antiquarian, best known for his Essays of Elia and for the children s book Tales from Shakespeare, co-authored with his sister, Mary Lam.
Language: English
Published by J M Dent, London, 1893
Seller: Kerkhoff Books DIV KSI, Warsaw, IN, U.S.A.
First Edition
Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Aubrey Beardsley (illustrator). 1st Edition. Bound in cream cloth with gilt titles an brown decorations, 191 pp. This is the regular issue. There is offsetting from the covers to the end papers, a dent and some bubbling to the back cover, otherwise an unread copy.
Cloth. Condition: Very Good. Aubrey Beardsley (illustrator). A charming pocket book anthology of bon mots from Charles Lamb and Douglas Jerrold, illustrated with Aubrey Beardsley's 'grotesques'. Third edition of this illustrated issue of Charles Lamb and Douglas Jerrold's bon mots.Pocket book.Illustrated with vignettes or "grotesques" by Aubrey Beardsley, a leading member of the aesthetic movement whose black ink drawings were influenced by Japanese woodcuts, and often sparked controversy for their depiction of the grotesque, the decadent, and the erotic.In the publisher's cloth binding.A delightful volume highlighting the witty remarks or "bon mots" of notable 18th century literary figures Charles Lamb and Douglas Jerrold.Edited by Douglas Jerrold's grandson, Walter Jerrold, an English writer, biographer and newspaper editor. In the publisher's cloth binding. Externally, smart, with mild rubbing and bumping to the extremities. A slightly more notable bump to the rear board corner. A few small marks to the cloth. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright, with only the odd spot to the endpapers, otherwise clean. Very Good. book.
Published by J M Dent & Sons Ltd, London,, 1893
Seller: Ocean Tango Books, Palm Springs, CA, U.S.A.
First Edition
Hardcover. Condition: Good. 1st Edition. as pictured First Edition, Beardsley's 'grotesques' throughout the text. with tissue guard , fair condition hardcover. gilt lettering free endpaper removed, but taped back in. tears to seams , nice gift note first prelim , shelf wear , cloth creased.
Published by J. M. Dent, London, 1893
Seller: By Books Alone, Woodstock, NY, U.S.A.
First Edition
Original White Pictorial Cloth. Condition: Good. Aubrey Beardsley (illustrator). First Edition. Cocked; coveres slightly creased and soiled; inner hinges cracked; front flyleaf absent.
Published by J M Dent & Co., 1893
Seller: Morning Mist Books and Maps, Cirencester, United Kingdom
First Edition
Hardcover. Condition: Good. 1st Edition, Limited Edition. As stated on the limitation page, "Only One Hundred Copies of this Large Paper Edition have been printed for England and America". This is an unnumbered copy. 'Large Paper Edition' is a little misleading as the book measures 16.5cm by 11cm approx. Covers with gilt title and gilt Beardsley details to front (the standard first edition has the Beardsley details in red). Boards and spine heavily sunned. Front inner hinge split with webbing exposed. Binding weak and beginning to open. Panel of surface loss to ffep where someone has excised personal details. Pages decent with light general toning. The main interest in this work relates to the Beardsley line drawings; mainly in-text but some full page examples. 191pp. Further details available on request. (Uc4).
Published by J.M. Dent, London, 1893
Seller: Between the Covers-Rare Books, Inc. ABAA, Gloucester City, NJ, U.S.A.
First Edition
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. First edition, ordinary issue in cream cloth. Title page, front cover ornament, and 74 grotesques by Beardsley, 29 of them new to this volume. Slight wear on spine ends, a little puckering on the cloth, very good or a little better. The second book in the "Bon-Mots" series. *MSL 19.*.
Published by J.M. Dent, London, 1893
Seller: Between the Covers-Rare Books, Inc. ABAA, Gloucester City, NJ, U.S.A.
First Edition
Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. First edition, ordinary issue in cream cloth. Title page, front cover ornament, and 68 grotesques by Beardsley, 29 of them new to this volume. A bit of soiling on the boards, else near fine. The second book in the "Bon-Mots" series. *MSL 19.*.
Published by J.M. Dent, 1893
Seller: Midway Book Store (ABAA), St. Paul, MN, U.S.A.
First Edition
Hardcover. Condition: very good. First edition. 16mo. (6 1/2" x 4") Tan cloth. With gilt lettering and design to front cover. 191pp. Black and white grotesques by Aubrey Beardsley. Toning to covers. Limited to 100 large paper copies for England and America of which this is copy #51.
Published by J.M. Dent, London, 1893
Seller: Between the Covers-Rare Books, Inc. ABAA, Gloucester City, NJ, U.S.A.
First Edition
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. First edition, limited issue. Title page, front cover ornament, and 68 grotesques by Beardsley. Cream cloth gilt. Copy number 43 of 100 copies of the Large Paper issue in cream cloth. Boards foxed and toned, about very good. *MSL 19.*.
Published by London: J.M. Dent, 1904
Seller: Louis88Books (Members of the PBFA), Andover, United Kingdom
Association Member: PBFA
Hardcover. Condition: Good. 3rd Edition. London: J.M. Dent, 1904, Third Edition. Full (assumed) publisher's gilt decorated calf green binding with gilt titles and decoration to the spine, elaborate gilt decorated boards. Rubbed to the top and base of the spine. Scarce in leather. A pretty volume, from the library of Robin de Beaumont, with his notes in pencil to the front end paper. Pagination: viii, 80pp. Provenance: pencil notes from Robin de Beaumont to the front. Approximately 5 1/8 inches tall (13cm). Condition Report Externally Spine fair to good condition gilt titles, marked and worn, especially to the top and base of the spine with minor loss. Joints good condition rubbed and worn. Corners good condition bumped and worn. Boards good condition elaborate gilt decoration to both boards, wear and rubbing to extremities. Page edges good condition all gilt. See above and photos. Internally Hinges very good condition sound, strained to the gutter at the title page. Paste downs very good condition grey paper. End papers good condition grey end papers, pencil notes. Title good condition tanned. Pages good condition tanned. Binding good condition nice binding. See photos. Publisher: see above. Publication Date: 1904 Binding: Hardback.
Condition: Very Good. J. M. Dent London 1893 Binding: Hardcover.
Published by Dent, London, 1893
Seller: Second Life Books, Inc., Lanesborough, MA, U.S.A.
First Edition
BEARDSLEY, Aubrey, illus. (illustrator). First Edition. 16mo, pp. 191. Edited by Walter Jerrold, with grotesques by Aubrey Beardsley. Ivory cloth, stamped in maroon and gilt. TEG. Cloth rippled, with small stains; interor slightly foxed, hinges tender. VG. Lasner 19. The second in the "Bon-Mots" series with 29 new designs by Beardsley and 39 repeated from the first volume in the series.
Publication Date: 2024
Seller: Gyan Books Pvt. Ltd., Delhi, India
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 1893. 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: - 209, 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. 209 209.
Publication Date: 2013
Seller: Gyan Books Pvt. Ltd., Delhi, India
Leather bound. Condition: New. Language: English. {Size: 12.7 x 19.05 cms} 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 2013, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1893. 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, Vol:- , Pages:- 212, 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. 212.
Publication Date: 2013
Seller: Gyan Books Pvt. Ltd., Delhi, India
Full Leather Bound. Condition: NEW. Language: English. {Size: 12.7 x 19.05 cms} A Unique Premium Leather-Bound book for elite readers/collectors of old rare books. An Original Leather is being used for binding this book with Golden Leaf Printing and designing on Spine, front and Back of the book with edge gilding. WE HAVE MULTIPLE OPTIONS IN COLOR OF LEATHER RED, GREEN, BLUE, MAGENTA, TAN, PURPLE DEEP BROWN, BLACK AND WITH DIFFERENT COLOR LABELS. YOU MAY CHOOSE ANY COLOR OF YOUR CHOICE AND MAIL US. This service is chargeable. Original edition was published in [1893] and this unique edition is Reprinted in 2013 with the help of original edition. Black & white printing on high quality natural shade paper with sewing binding for longer life, professionally processed without changing its contents. As these are old books, we processed each page manually on computer and make them readable. We give our best to give you the best book but in some cases we have to adjust few pages which are blur or missing or black spots. If it is multi volume set, then it is only single volume. We hope that you understand these issues in these old treasure. This is an important book for the readers who want to know more about our old treasure. Our dedicated team is trying to bring these rare books back to the shelves. We are also giving service of printing the hard-to-find books which are not listed in our store. Hope you will like it and give your comments and suggestions. Lang: - English, Pages 212, Print on Demand. Product Disclaimer: Please be aware that because leather is a natural material, slight discoloration or change in texture may be visible. {FOLIO EDITION (Size 12x19 Inches) IS ALSO AVAILABLE ON REQUEST}. 212.