Swift Jonathan Leslie Shane (8 results)

1st printing of 1st edition. worn at extremities otherwise very good trade hard cover book/ no dust jacket.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Two-tone Illus (illustrator). First US printing; beige c w/paper spoine label; 347 clean, unmarked pages/index.

Condition: VERY GOOD. First US printing. In reviewing this book, T. S. Eliot commented "The book is very readable, confused and confusing - The exhumation is really a romantic biography; the skull is a mere figurehead. The first chapter contains a reference to a phrenologist, who after examining the skull of Swift reported, 'amativeness large and wit small'; thereafter the skull slips back into its proper place. In the next chapter we are informed that the Life of Swift will never be written; and then Mr. Leslie proceeds to write it. The biography is bright, interesting, and apparently well informed; but Mr. Leslie does not bring us any further inside that mystery of Swift which he sets himself to study." Illustrated with a frontispiece of Swift and seven internal illustrations in shades of red. Index. 347 pp. Very good in tan boards with paper label on spine (front flap only of dj laid in).

hardcover. Condition: Very Good. #1289 of limitation of 1500 1/4 leather over linen boards. Tight and unmarked lacks the slipcase. Signed by Alexander King. oversized and overweight.B35 Please email for photos. Larger books or sets may require additional shipping charges. Books sent via US Postal.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good+. First edition thus, limited. 4to (11"x7.5"). 1/4 bound leather and tan canvas covered-boards with blindstamped title to spine, illustrated map endpapers, deckled edges, printed illustrations in sepia throughout. Subscription card present (this being the first volume issued by L.E.C., card for vol.2 also laid-in) Hand-numbered 949 of 1500 copies and signed by King to colophon. Wear to spine leather, esp. to extremes. Previous owner's bookplate to front pdep. Missing slipcase.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. No Jacket. Limited and Numbered Signed 1st Edition. # 754 of 1500 copies signed by the illustrator Alexander King at colophon page. Near Fine, spine a bit darkened, in a Very Good slipcase, small chips at bottom edge of spine. closed tear and small chips at head of spine, small chips at edge of opening. The first book issued by The Limited Editions Club. Size: 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. SIGNED BY ARTIST. Book.

Full Moocco. Condition: Very Good. Limited Edition. Quarto, 293 pages, quarter pigskin stamped in blind, natural linen over boards, the spine has darkened and dried; publisher's thick slipcase has a number matching this copy. Ex libris William A. Kittredge. "Gulliver's Travels has achieved the final apotheosis of a satirical fable, but it has also become a tale for children." ". All those who had been fascinated by the realism and vivid detail of Daniel Defoe's 'Robinson Crusoe' were captivated again, even though they knew that Gulliver must be fiction - Printing and the Mind of Man, 185." Copy no. 49. Introduction by Shane Leslie (like Swift, an Irishman), with 19 bawdy illustrations by and signed by Alexander King. This was the first book published by The Limited Editions Club.

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2024, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1928. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Pages: - 386, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 386.