J K Paulding William Irving Paulding (6 results)

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book is a satirical play from the Regency era poking fun at the social customs and upper class of the day. The author uses the arrival of two young American men in London to highlight the perceived differences between the cultures of the time. On one hand, the play reflects a period of social transition in Britain, with the growing middle class challenging the dominance of the aristocracy. On the other, it explores the theme of national identity and the nature of cultural exchange, as the young Americans bring their own unique perspectives and ideas to the English setting. The play offers a witty and engaging examination of the social and cultural norms of the time, and provides insights into the complex relationship between tradition and change. 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.…

Hardcover. Condition: Fair. No Jacket. 1st Edition. Volume 1 only, paper boards and leather spine, ten parts, owner name handwritten, some foxing throughout, corner of page 187 torn with losses, surface wear on covers, small format.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Stated third edition. Two volumes in one. 16mo. Original cloth, paper spine label. Hinges starting, owner's bookplate, modestly edgeworn, spine label rubbed, else very good. *BAL* 10229.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Stated third edition. Two volumes in one. About fine. Original cloth, paper spine label. *BAL* 10229.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. No Jacket. Two volumes. Stated third edition. 18mo. (15 cm.)Copper plate frontispieces, "Aunt Charity," and "Malvolio Dubster." Vol. I--pp. 1-249; Vol. II-- pp. 257-540. Finely bound by Sangorski and Sutcliffe in polished calf, elaborate gilt spines with five raised bands, gilt-lettered titling and date. Cover with gilt design of quill pen, antique crayon holder, and a ribbon. (Geoffrey Crayon.) Bookplate of an early 1900's prominent Clevelander. Originally issued in 20 serial numbers, Jan. 1807-Jan. 1808; the engravings are by Alexander Anderson. Light edge wear to bindings. A fine copy. BAL 10229.…

Hardcover. First Edition. Mixed editions, states and, per BAL, those states that cannot be prioritized are not noted. Complete in 20 Parts bound in 2 Vols. 3.5. x 5.5in. 430pp. Engraved frontispiece labeled "Lancelot Flagstaff, Esq." Bound in full crushed morocco. Spine with raised bands and gilt titling. Dentelles. The armorial bookplate of collector J. Harsen Purdy. Part No. 1: Fourth Edition; No. 2: Fourth Edition; No. 3: Fourth Edition; No. 4: Third Edition; No. 5: Third Edition; No. 6: Third Edition; No. 7: Second Edition; No. 8: Second Edition; No. 9: Second Edition; No. 10: Second Edition, "Revised and Corrected"; No. 11: First Edition; No. 12: Second Edition; No. 13: First Edition; No. 14: First Edition; No. 15; First Edition; No. 16: First Edition, First State; No. 17: First Edition, Second State; No. 18; First Edition, First State; No. 19: First Edition; No. 20: First Edition, Second State. [BAL 10097]. Both volumes are in VERY GOOD condition showing the extremities marginally shelf rubbed with small surfaces losses, the hinges with some outer surface loss from opening, former owner name of the period at the second blank of each volume, otherwise the bindings are strong and tight, the text-blocks are clean and exceptionally unmarked, and the boards remain distinct. As pictured.…