W E William Edward Norris (276 results)

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Paperback or Softback. Condition: New. On the Art of Writing Fiction. Book.

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Condition: VERY GOOD. First US edition. A novel by this Edwardian writer who was both prolific (with 60 novels plus short stories to his credit) and popular at his time. A 1902 review commented that "There is no pleasanter writer than Mr. W. E. Norris, and it is perhaps from this very excess of pleasantness that we lose some consciousness of his excellent art, his clever method, and his smoothness of writing. He is an author who has invariably an interesting story to relate, which he does in a pleasantly cynical manner. . his work is essentially gentlemanly." (Torquay Times) Appleton's Town and Country Series # 190. Top edge gilt, 350 pp. Very good overall in three quarter burgundy leather over red marbled boards (some rubbing to spine and corners).…

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Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. 2 volumes paginated continuously: [4], 322, [5], 324-618 p.; 17 cm. Mustard cloth with gilt-stamped spine titles; decoration, series title, and cover title are black-stamped, including front cover illustration of spider web. This was the Art Nouveau-style binding used for the publisher's Leisure Hour Series. Endpapers have publisher's advertisements in red, including the Leisure Hour Series, dated Oct. 1887. On each front free endpaper a small bookseller's label for Clarke & Carruth, Boston. Advertisement for other novels by the author on page facing title page. At head of title: Leasure Hour Series No. 205. Former owner's inscription at head of title page in each volume: "1887 M.U. Marshall." "Author's Edition" -- title page verso. A scarce copy of the first American edition. In Near Fine Condition: edges very lightly rubbed; clean and tight.…

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Hardcover. Condition: Fine. First Edition. First Edition. Hardcover. William Edward Norris (1847-1925) was a prolific English fiction writer. He wrote over 60 novels, published between 1877-1926 (posthumously). He also wrote numerous series of short stories, many of which appeared in Cornhill Magazine, Pall Mall Magazine, and the Illustrated London News. Clarissa Furiosa, which deals with English politics and the writing career of its protagonist, is one of his middle novels. This copy is a first edition (NCBEL indicates that the American edition precedes the London, Methuen, 1897 edition). VERY SCARCE. Bound in the original tan cloth lettered in gold on the spine and front cover. Green decoration to front cover. Small spot of soiling to rear cover, else suprisingly bright and clean with tight binding. 488 pages. LIT/101416.…

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Leatherbound. Condition: NEW. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. Leatherbound edition. Condition: New. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. Pages: 92. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1880 edition. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Language: English Pages: 92.…

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Leather. Condition: Very Good. First edition. The Colonial Issue of the very scarce first edition of W. E. Norris's novel about class and the aspirations of women in the Victorian Era. The very scarce first edition.The verso of the half title reads 'this Edition is intended for circulation only in India and the British Colonies'.Norris's novel follows central character Christina Compton as she navigates the expectations of society and her family as a young woman in the Victorian era.The novel explores themes such as social class, marriage, and the evolving roles of women in a rapidly changing society.Retaining the half title.Former owner's inscription, dated 1890, to half title. In a half calf binding, with marbled paper covered boards. Rear joint starting, with board firmly held. Small area of worming to tail of front joint. Small losses of calf to tail of rear board. Inscription to half title. Internally, firmly bound. Pages bright, with instances of significant spotting to page perimeters. Very Good. None (illustrator). book.…

Leatherbound. Condition: NEW. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. Leatherbound edition. Condition: New. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. Pages: 216. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1895 edition. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Language: English Pages: 216.…

Leatherbound. Condition: NEW. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. Leatherbound edition. Condition: New. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. Pages: 232. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1892 edition. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Volume 1 Language: English Pages: 232 Volume 1.…