Norman Sylva Editor (11 results)

1st edition. Near fine copy in the original gilt-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. Physical description: xxv, 203 pages, [1] pages 23 cm. Contents: Introduction, by Sylva Norman.--The last squire, by Adrian Bell.--Return in winter, by Kate o'Brien.--The earth being troubled, by Philip Tomlinson.--Footnote to Lawrence, by Richard Goodman.--Henry James; an aspect, by Graham Greene.--Anger against books, by Naomi Mitchison.--Spirit of death, by Tangye Lean.--The triumph of time, by James Laver.--Sable goddess, by Derek Hudson.--Gubbins on love, by Michael Roberts.--The returned traveller, by Peter Fleming.--Fall in, ghosts, by Edmund Blunden. Subjects: Lawrence, D. H. (David Herbert) 1885-1930 Criticism and interpretation. English essays 20th century. 1 Kg. …

First Edition. Fine copy in the original gilt-blocked cloth. Slightest suggestion only of dust-dulling to the panel edges. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Physical description; xxv, 203 pages, [1] pages 23 cm. Subjects; English essays 20th century. English essays. English essays 20th century Collections. Lawrence, D. H. (David Herbert) 1885-1930 Criticism and interpretation. 1 Kg. …

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. Physical description; xxv, 203 pages, [1] pages 23 cm. Subjects; English essays 20th century. English essays. English essays 20th century Collections. Lawrence, D. H. (David Herbert) 1885-1930 Criticism and interpretation. 1 Kg. …

1st edition. Near fine copy in the original gilt-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. Physical description: xxv, 203 pages, [1] pages 23 cm. Contents: Introduction, by Sylva Norman.--The last squire, by Adrian Bell.--Return in winter, by Kate o'Brien.--The earth being troubled, by Philip Tomlinson.--Footnote to Lawrence, by Richard Goodman.--Henry James; an aspect, by Graham Greene.--Anger against books, by Naomi Mitchison.--Spirit of death, by Tangye Lean.--The triumph of time, by James Laver.--Sable goddess, by Derek Hudson.--Gubbins on love, by Michael Roberts.--The returned traveller, by Peter Fleming.--Fall in, ghosts, by Edmund Blunden. Subjects: Lawrence, D. H. (David Herbert) 1885-1930 Criticism and interpretation. English essays 20th century. 1 Kg. …

First Edition. Fine copy in the original gilt-blocked cloth. Slightest suggestion only of dust-dulling to the panel edges. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Physical description; xxv, 203 pages, [1] pages 23 cm. Subjects; English essays 20th century. English essays. English essays 20th century Collections. Lawrence, D. H. (David Herbert) 1885-1930 Criticism and interpretation. 1 Kg. …

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. Physical description; xxv, 203 pages, [1] pages 23 cm. Subjects; English essays 20th century. English essays. English essays 20th century Collections. Lawrence, D. H. (David Herbert) 1885-1930 Criticism and interpretation. 1 Kg. …

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. First edition. 12 essays by writers of the time - Adrian Bell, Kate O'Brien, Philip Tomlinson, Richard Goodman, Graham Greene, Naomi Mitchison, Tangye Lean, James Laver, Derek Hudson, Michael Roberts, Peter Fleming, Edmund Blunden. Introduction by Slyva Norman. xxv, 203 pp. A little very light foxing on prelims. Rust cloth boards with gilt lettering on spine. Spine somewhat faded. Top edge red. Bottom edge untrimmed. Top of spine rubbed. Overall condition VG. No dust wrapper. …

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. 8vo. xxv, 203pp. Includes essays by Graham Greene, Edmund Blunden, Adrian Bell and Peter Fleming amongst others. In brick red cloth. Top edge red. Spotting to fore edge. Foxing to end papers otherwise a very good copy.

Hard Cover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. First Edition. Hard Cover. 8vo. 203pp. Condition: Very Good or better in a Good dust jacket which has chips missing from head and tail of spine. ** Includes the essays "Henry James - An Aspect" by the author Graham Greene, "Anger Against Books" by the Scottish author Naomi Mitchison, and "Spirit of Death" by the founder of the famous J.R.R. Tolkien-associated Inklings Club, (Edward) Tangye Lean. OCLC 26693546. Book.…

Condition: Very Good. First Edition. Hardback. 8vo. pp. xxv, [i], 203, [i]. Original publisher's red cloth lettered gilt on spine top edge red. Signed presentation copy: 'Hilary Ð with love Sylva. December 12th, 1933.' Sylva Norman, a novelist and critic and second wife of Edmund Blunden has also written a verse on the front free-endpaper in which she claims the recipient of this book as her creditor. Graham Greene has contributed an essay on the religious aspect of Henry James and Edmund Blunden has written a piece about the First World War. D.H. Lawrence is the subject of another essay. Very slight foxing to fore-edge. VG+. Very good. Signedes.…

A volume of 12 essays written by some of the greatest writers of the day. Edited with an introduction by Sylva Norman. Essays by Adrian Bell, Kate O'Brien, Philip Tomlinson, Richard Goodman, Graham Greene, Naomi Mitchison, Tangye Lean, James Laver, Derek Hudson, Michael Roberts, Peter Fleming & Edmund Blunden. xxv, 203 pp. Rust-red cloth boards with gilt lettering on spine. Top edge red. Bottom edge untrimmed. Strip at bottom of boards and spine darkened. Spots of foxing on prelims and front edge. Overall condition VG. In Good dust wrapper - torn at top of spine and darkened. …