Edward Harold Begbie (45 results)

Hard Cover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. First American Edition. First American edition. No jacket. Page ridges foxed. 1921 Hard Cover. xxi, 176 pp. Photographic plates. Introduction to this edition (not present in UK original) attacks Darwinian theory in favor of theistic evolution. Also includes chapters on Margot Asquith, womanhood, British politics, etc. Begbie's book provides a fascinating glimpse into the world of high fashion in London in the early 20th century. He offers witty and incisive commentary on the social dynamics of fashion, covering everything from dressmakers and designers to society ladies and gentlemen. With its keen insights and colorful prose, this book is sure to delight anyone interested in the history of fashion and social history in general.…

Condition: New.

Paperback or Softback. Condition: New. The Handy Man, and Other Verses. Book.

Condition: Very Good.

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Condition: New.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. Green cl., gilt lettering on backstr., sl. dulled, v. sl. rubbing top and bottom, tiny red indentation to front cover. Frontis. w. tissue overlay. Illus. w. portraits of Margot Asquith; Lady Harrowby; Lord Morley; Gen. Sir Ian Hamilton; Balfour; Mrs. Gladstone, Col. Charles Repington. Xxi, 176pp. on heavy paper. FIRST AMERICAN ED. 8 Portraits (illustrator). …

Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Brown cl. w. gilt lettering on backstr. Printed on heavy paper, some pp. sl. foxed, o.w. good. Gift inscription ffep. Illus. Xi, 171pp.12 portraits of Lloyd George; Lord Carnock; Asquith; Balfour, Churchill, Haldane, Kitchener, et al. Frontis & 12 Plates (illustrator).…

Paperback. Condition: New. An Unused, unmarked and unblemished copy. THIS BOOK IS A REPRODUCTION OF AN ORIGINAL WORK (the 1920 printing) WHICH IS IN THE PUBLIC DOMAIN IN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, AND POSSIBLY OTHER COUNTRIES. MOST OF THESE WORKS WERE SCANNED FROM LIBRARY COPIES. IT MAY HAVE OCCASIONAL IMPERFECTIONS SUCH AS MISSING OR BLURRED PAGES, POOR PICTURES, ERRANT MARKS, ETC. THAT WERE EITHER PART OF THE ORIGINAL ARTIFACT, OR WERE INTRODUCED BY THE SCANNING PROCESS (this particular book appears to be quite a good reproduction).; 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed! Ships same or next business day.…

Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. A Gentleman with a Duster was the pen name that Edward Harold Begbie hid behind for his book, "The Glass of Fashion : Some Social Reflections" which is, in a way, a Jeremiad against the modern world, a diatribe against the 'nouveau riche' and the encroaching vulgarity of style, which Mr. Begbie feared was steamrollering over British society like an unstoppable juggernaught . Of particular offense to Mr. Begbie's sensibilities was Dame Margot Asquith, who had just written a sort of tell-all memoir, which caused no end of indignation and dyspeptic choler. Begbie was "triggered" by Margot Asquith's style. In fact, going against tradition , whereby a frontispiece was reserved for someone or something honored (or the author), the book's frontispiece features a photograph of Lady Asquith, wearing her latest choice in fashion (Begbie admitted that he found her "disgusting"!) . I must say her clothing style does seem dreadful. But Begbie was railing against more than simple bad choice in personal apparel, he was going after the entire sense of modernity, speeding along, as it were with no thanks to tradition. A very fascinating book, and Mr. Begbies introduction, in which he sets out with a full broadside of unmuffled indignation, is worth the price of admission. TITLE : The Glass of Fashion - Some Social Reflections AUTHOR : A Gentleman With a Duster (Edward Harold Begbie, 1871 - 1929) ILLUSTRATIONS :Halftone Reproductions of Photographs IMPRINT : G. P. Putnam's Sons PLACE : New York DATE : 1921 EDITION : First American Edition STATUS : Op - Out of Print PROVENANCE : DEACCESSIONED - LIBRARY BOOK (a defunct library that has been superseded by more modern concerns) X-LIB . removed from library decades ago, and with a subsequent ownership label. (Mrs. I. N. Terry / The Olbiston / Utica New York ). The Olbiston Apartment Building, built in 1892, was the largest apartment complex in central New York State. A mammoth red sandstone structure of imposing style, with turreted corner towers. it dominate Genesee Street, and remains a well-known landmark. At the time of Mrs. Terry's occupancy, it was considered quite ritzy. Mrs. Terry's husband (d. 1908) was pastor of the Westminister Presbyterian Church PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION : Trade Hardcover; eight photographic, plate illustrations printed on calendered paper, including frontispiece with tissue guard; [xiv] + 176pages, plus four pages of publisher's promotional text; 6" x 9"; cloth-covered boards colored dark green, with gilt lettering on spine. CONDITION -- GOOD -- This is a previously owned book -- X-LIBRARY -- Which remains clean and serviceable, with the following particulars noted: EXTERIOR - Catalog number inked on spine; spine extremities are compressed and frayed' spine surface somewhat dulled, as id the gilt lettering; boards have scattered small spotting and moderate surface rub; bottom edges of boards are moderately abraded (shelf-rub); boards are free of library makings; text-block edges are mildly weathered, else clean and clear of library markings. BINDING - The book has obviously been read and thus is hardly as tight as when issued, the leaves opening widely; however no leaves are detached or loose, and the whole remains fairly solid. The paper over the end-hinges are not split. INTERIOR - Library stamps on front and rear paste-downs; remains of lending card attachment on rear paste-down. Previous owner's name and address label affixed to front free end-paper. End-papers are considerably foxed. A few more interior leaves have foxing, but to a much lesser extent; The tissue guard over the frontispiece is partly detached. The interior likely has some small spots or smudges, but, upon perusal none were obvious. Basically the interior is clean and presentable. The photographs present brightly. Halftone Photographs (illustrator).…

Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Sixth printing of this popular and entertaining parody of Alice In Wonderland, satirising the government of Arthur Balfour. Binding opening a little and endpapers toned, but all in good internal order otherwise. Decorated green cloth rather marked (inc ink blots), lightly worn, and dulled to spine. Auction lot label fixed to spine. Best regarded as a good reading copy. 12mo. xvi. 150pp. S.R. [J Stafford Ransome] (illustrator).…

Condition: New.

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. First American edition. Introduction by Kirsopp Lake. Illustrated by Emile Verpilleux. 229pp. Hinges neatly strengthened, endpapers with modest offsetting, boards lightly spotted, spine sunned, good only. Profiles of religious thinkers, including Bishop Gore, Dean Inge, Father Knox, Dr. L.P. Jacks, Bishop Hensley Henson, Miss Maude Royden and others. …

Condition: New. In English.

Condition: Poor. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers. In poor condition, suitable as a reading copy. No dust jacket. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,350grams, ISBN.…

Condition: Fair. This book has hardback covers. Ex-library, With usual stamps and markings, In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. No dust jacket. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,350grams, ISBN.

Condition: New.

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

First Edition. Near fine copy in the original title-blocked cloth. Slightest suggestion only of dust-dulling to the spine bands and panel edges. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. ; 157 pages; Physical desc. : 157 p. ; 20 cm. Subject: Conservatism --Politics and government --Statesmen, British. 1 Kg.…

Couverture rigide. Condition: Très bon. 188 p. + catalogue 16 p. Ex-library book (bookplate, loan sheet, card pocket).

Couverture rigide. Condition: Très bon. 126 p. 13x19,5cm. Bookplate of the Fraser Institute on front pastedown. Front cover a bit worn. Code 1141.

First Edition. Near fine copy in the original title-blocked cloth. Slightest suggestion only of dust-dulling to the spine bands and panel edges. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. ; 157 pages; Physical desc. : 157 p. ; 20 cm. Subject: Conservatism --Politics and government --Statesmen, British. 1 Kg.…

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Condition: New.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - bTitle:/b The Handy Man, and other verses.br/br/bPublisher:/b British Library, Historical Print Editionsbr/br/The British Library is the national library of the United Kingdom. It is one of the world's largest research libraries holding over 150 million items in all known languages and formats: books, journals, newspapers, sound recordings, patents, maps, stamps, prints and much more. Its collections include around 14 million books, along with substantial additional collections of manuscripts and historical items dating back as far as 300 BC.br/br/The POETRY & DRAMA collection includes books from the British Library digitised by Microsoft. The books reflect the complex and changing role of literature in society, ranging from Bardic poetry to Victorian verse. Containing many classic works from important dramatists and poets, this collection has something for every lover of the stage and verse. br/br/++++br/The below data was compiled from various identification fields in the bibliographic record of this title. This data is provided as an additional tool in helping to insure edition identification:br/++++br/br/b/b British Librarybr/b/b Begbie, Edward Harold; br/b/b nullbr/b/b 8º.br/b/b 011651.i.40.br/.…

Condition: New.

Octavo, cloth. First edition. Limited to 500 copies plus a few extras for legal deposit purposes. The fourth volume in Ash-Tree's "Occult Detectives Library." Begbie was a polemical journalist in the early 1900s. In 1904 he wrote this series of six detective stories for LONDON MAGAZINE about a sort of dreamland/parallel universe. A fine copy in fine dust jacket. (#167466).…

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PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. THIS BOOK IS PRINTED ON DEMAND. Established seller since 2000.