John Wendell Dodds (22 results)

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. This copy is NEAR FINE; the text is clear, bright, and unmarked; binding is tight, but pages are definitely aging and some foxing on edges. The covers are also near fine: intact in all ways, including color and design, but slight wear on edges and corners, sunning and dealer's mark on spine. We have a five star rating because of our fulfilment success and because our descriptions are accurate. We guarantee: NO NASTY SURPRISES.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: No Dust Jacket. Life in America; 256 pages.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good -. No Jacket. Ex-library copy. Firm hinges & little wear to the cover. literature.

Hard Cover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Navy cloth boards are scuffed, rubbed on edges. Prior owner name on fep. Small amount of markings in text. Size: 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Ex Libris.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good-. Dust Jacket Condition: No Dust Jacket. First Printing. Toned, corner bump, light creasing, light wear. Solid trade paperback.; INSCRIBED "With all best wishes" by author. Memorial bookplate of Percival Hunt is on front paste-down. Hunt was Head of the Department of English at the time that Dodds was an Assistant Professor writing this book. "It seems important . to reappraise Southerne's work and to place it both in reference to the drama of the period and to the later spawn of sentimental tragedy. Such a study, made without the attempt sometimes exerted to create a hero of a man of straw, reveals Southerne as a far more important tragic dramatist than the neglect accorded him by special studnets of drama would indicate." - Preface. Contents: Preface; Chronology; I. Biographical Sketch; II. The Loyal Brothr, or The Persian Prince; III. The Disappointment, or The Mother in Fashion; IV. Sir Anthony Love, or The Rambling Lady; V. The Wives' Excuse, or Cuckolds Make Themselves; VI. The Maid's Last Prayer, or Any Rather Than Fail; VII. The Fatal Marriage, or The Innocent Adultery; VIII. Oroonoka; IX. The Fate of Capua; X. The Spartan Dame; XI. Money the Mistress; XII. Conclusion; Appendix; Bibliography; Index. ; Yale Studies In English; 0 pages; Signed by Author.

Trade Paperback. Condition: Very Good. First edition. Yale Studies in English LXXXI. An Irish-born writer and dramatist, Thomas Southerne (1660-1746) was a friend of John Dryden and wrote prologues and epilogues for several of Dryden's plays. However, he is chiefly remembered for his two sentimental tragedies, The Fatal Marriage (1694) and Oroonoko (1696), both based on novels by Aphra Behn. Some mild browning and wear along the extremities of the original printed paper wrappers; otherwise very good.

paperback. Condition: Good. 237 pp. 5 3/4 x 9. Gray wraps, cracking at front hinge. Random pencil markings on front cover.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. First edition. 6 x 9 in. Paper wraps. Condition is VERY GOOD ; corners and spine ends worn, spine toned and cocked. Binding tight and text unmarked. Drama. Stax.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Dark navy blue boards. A small worn spot on the bottom edge as well as on the corners. Some slight fraying on the bottom edge of the spine. A small nick on the back board. Binding is solid. Previous owners name inside front cover in ink.

First Edition. Very good cloth copy in a near-fine, very slightly edge-nicked and dust-dulled dust-wrapper, now mylar-sleeved. Remains particularly and surprisingly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Physical description; xvii, 509 p. : ill. ; 25 cm. Subjects; Great Britain Civilization 19th century. Great Britain History Victoria, 1837-1901. Great Britain Social life and customs 19th century. 3 Kg.

First Edition. Very good copy in the original gilt-blocked cloth. Spine bands and panel edges somewhat rubbed and dust-toned as with age. Remains quite well-preserved overall: tight, bright, clean and strong. Physical description; xvii, 509 p. : ill. ; 25 cm. Subjects; Great Britain Civilization 19th century. Great Britain History Victoria, 1837-1901. Great Britain Social life and customs 19th century. 3 Kg.

First Edition. Fine cloth copy in a near-fine, very slightly edge-nicked and dust-dulled dw, now mylar-sleeved. Remains particularly and surprisingly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 509 pages; Physical description. : xvii, 509 p. ; 22 cm. Subject: Great Britain - Social life and customs. 3 Kg.

First Edition. Very good cloth copy in a near-fine, very slightly edge-nicked and dust-dulled dust-wrapper, now mylar-sleeved. Remains particularly and surprisingly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Physical description; xvii, 509 p. : ill. ; 25 cm. Subjects; Great Britain Civilization 19th century. Great Britain History Victoria, 1837-1901. Great Britain Social life and customs 19th century. 1 Kg.

First Edition. Very good copy in the original gilt-blocked cloth. Spine bands and panel edges somewhat rubbed and dust-toned as with age. Remains quite well-preserved overall: tight, bright, clean and strong. Physical description; xvii, 509 p. : ill. ; 25 cm. Subjects; Great Britain Civilization 19th century. Great Britain History Victoria, 1837-1901. Great Britain Social life and customs 19th century. 1 Kg.

First Edition. Fine cloth copy in a near-fine, very slightly edge-nicked and dust-dulled dw, now mylar-sleeved. Remains particularly and surprisingly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 509 pages; Physical description. : xvii, 509 p. ; 22 cm. Subject: Great Britain - Social life and customs. 1 Kg.

Condition: Good. Good condition. Good dust jacket. (History, British History, Biography, England) A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. 1st Edition. CLipped DJ in archival cover, edge and seam wear, small chips on spine.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Blue boards, gilt lettering to spine. 950 pages. Pages browned. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: 1-2 kilos. Category: Poetry::Prose; Poetry; Inventory No: 279253.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: good. Putnam - Batsford, 1965. A near fine hardcover book with a good DJ, damage on spine and signs of age wear. 256p. 22,5X14,5cm. 600gr.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Ex-library book, usual markings. Hardback, in good condition. Clean text, sound binding. Quick dispatch from UK seller.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good-. No Jacket. First Edition. FIRST PRINTING of the First Edition. A wonderful selection of the best of English prose literature, encompassing the works of countless major authors, suitable for the serious student and educational professional, the cited material reflecting both British history and its development in intellectual, social, religious, scientific, political, and other spheres. Hardcover, contains two blue reading tassells, 950pp., boards show light soiling. A nice copy. Very rare. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Former Owner Bookplate. Book.