Corns Albert (34 results)

Hardcover. Condition: Good. No dust jacket. Good hardcover with some shelfwear; may have previous owner's name inside. Standard-sized.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Dust Jacket. Reprint Edition. Slight foxing to top page ends. ; Reprint of 1915 edition.

Hardcover. Condition: New. No jacket, as issued. 1969 reprint of the 1915 original. New York: Burt Franklin, 1969. Brand New in perfect condition (just removed from the publisher's shrink wrap so we could write this description). Bright, clean, square and tight. Sharp corners. NOT a library discard. NO owner's name or bookplate. NO remainder mark. Pages are fresh and crisp. Not all "odd volumes" are worth only peanuts. What appear to be odd volumes are sometimes all that exist of a work, because additional volumes projected were discontinued due to death, political suppression, discouragement, economics or other reasons. This bibliography identifies and describes uncompleted works by Macaulay, Lord Acton, Bacon, Keats, Spenser, Goldsmith, Thackeray, Dickens, R. L. Stevenson, etc. It is cross referenced to Allibone, the British Museum Catalog, DNB, Lowndes, Upcott, Watt, etc. Bound in the original blue cloth, stamped in shiny gold. Besterman 840. 1969 reprint of the 1915 original. Hardcover. New/No jacket, as issued. 8vo. xvi, 255pp. …

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

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

Condition: New.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. No Jacket. Reprint. (20), 255 pp, introduction September 1967 by Leslie Shepard, bibliography works compiled by Albert R. Corns, preface, introduction July 1915 by Archibald Sparke, A bibliography of Unfinished Books in the English Language. Reprint of the scarce 1915 original, 1968. Lightly foxed along top edge, else, Pristine, no wear. Clean, tight and strong binding with no underlining, highlighting or marginalia. Original green cloth gilt lettering to spine. Size: 8vo. Book.…

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

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

Condition: Fine. - Octavo, blue cloth. 255 pp. Near fine. A reprint of the original edition of 1915.

Hardcover. 8vo. 22cm, reprint edition, 255p., green cloth, front free name clipped, otherwise fine (gar). ~ A reprint of the 1915 edition by Bernard Quaritch. With new introduction bibliography and corrections by Leslie Shepard dated 1967. A useful reference.

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

Cloth. Condition: Very Good. Limited to 300 Copies. xvi, 255p. Includes an interesting introductory chapter on famous unfinished books in the English language. From the Library of Walter Peck with bookplate on the inside front board. Headband a little rubbed and some light dusting to the boards due to general use.…

Facsimile Edition. Good copy in original gilt-blocked cloth with some wear and tear as with age. Remains well-preserved overall; bright and clean. Series; Burt Franklin bibliography & reference series ; 269. Physical description; xvi, 255 pages ; 22 cm. Notes; Reprint of the 1915 ed. Title on spine: Unfinished books in the English language. Subjects; Unfinished books ; Bibliography. Genre; Bibliography. 1 Kg. …

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Facsimile Edition. Good copy in original gilt-blocked cloth with some wear and tear as with age. Remains well-preserved overall; bright and clean. Series; Burt Franklin bibliography & reference series ; 269. Physical description; xvi, 255 pages ; 22 cm. Notes; Reprint of the 1915 ed. Title on spine: Unfinished books in the English language. Subjects; Unfinished books ; Bibliography. Genre; Bibliography. 1 Kg. …

Reprint of the 1915 edition, 8vo, pp. 255; fine in original blue cloth, spine gilt.

Condition: New.

First Edition. Very good copy in the original gilt-blocked cloth. Spine bands and panel edges somewhat dulled and rubbed as with age. Bumped corners. Some light foxing to prelims. Remains well-preserved overall. Limited to 300 copies. Physical description; xvi, 255 p. ; 24 cm. Subject; Unfinished books Bibliography. 1 Kg.…

First Edition. Very good copy in the original gilt-blocked cloth. Spine bands and panel edges somewhat dulled and rubbed as with age. Bumped corners. Some light foxing to prelims. Remains well-preserved overall. Limited to 300 copies. Physical description; xvi, 255 p. ; 24 cm. Subject; Unfinished books Bibliography. 1 Kg.…

An invaluable reprint of the scarce 1915 edition. Crown 8vo original publishers cloth xvi.255pps in excellent condition with no ownership marks.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the curious and fascinating world of uncompleted books, exploring the diverse reasons why literary works remain unfinished. The author provides a comprehensive survey of fragmented novels, poems, and plays, examining the intentions of the authors, the challenges they encountered, and the impact of external events on their ability to complete their projects. The book sheds light on the creative process and the complexities of authorship, highlighting the challenges of inspiration, self-doubt, and the struggle to render a vision into tangible form. It explores the 'human' side of unfinished works, capturing the poignant stories of authors whose lives or circumstances prevented them from realizing their literary ambitions. Through a diverse selection of case studies, from Coleridge's "Kubla Khan" to Kafka's "The Castle," the book delves into the thematic depth and ideas presented in these incomplete works, offering insights into the artistic choices and narrative arcs that were left unresolved. It examines the significance of unfinished books as historical and literary artifacts, providing a unique perspective on the evolution of literature and the enduring power of fragmented narratives. 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.…

XVI, 255 S. Orig.-Leinen mit goldgeprägt. Rückentitel. 22 : 14,5 cm. * Burt Franklin: Bibliography & Reference Series 269. - Sehr gut erhalten. Aufgrund der neuen PPWR-Regelung zur Zeit kein Versand in EU-Länder. Due to PPWR no delivery to EU-countries.

REPRINT, VERY GOOD COPY IN BLUE BOARDS - NO DUSTWRAP.

Condition: Hervorragend. Zustand: Hervorragend | Seiten: 276 | Sprache: Englisch | Produktart: Bücher | Keine Beschreibung verfügbar.

Burt Franklin, New York, 1969. 255 Seiten, Leineneinband---- Reprint von 1915 / Text englisch / gutes Exemplar - 646 Gramm.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. Good condition English and French language hardcover in unclipped dust jacket, with a note from the author laid in. Jacket is sunned and marked, particularly the spine, and edges are creased and nicked. Board corners and spine ends are bumped, boards are slightly bowed, and spine is a little cocked. Page block and page edges are lightly tanned. Binding remains sound, boards are clean and pages are mostly clear and bright throughout. LW. Used. …

Hardcover. Condition: Good. 255pp. Cloth.

XVI, 225 p., 8°, O-Cloth A bibliography of English books or volumes that have never been finished; might it be, because the author died, might it be for other reasons. - Good to very good copy.

LeatherBound. Condition: NEW. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. 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. Pages: 754. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1915 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. Language: English Pages: 754.…