Cetera Collection by Augustine Birrell (21 results)

Hardcover. Condition: Fair. Fair+ hardcover. No DJ. ORIGINAL 1930 EDITION. Ex-Library with usual markings. Text is clean and unmarked. Slightly tanned, Covers show edge wear with rubbing/soiling. Bumped corners. Binding still fairly tight. all pages present and still readable.; 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed! Ships same or next business day.…

hardcover. Condition: Good. Chatto & Windus, London, 1930, small 8vo., cloth, 277pp., ex-lib.- spine label, pocket, stamps, G $.

Condition: New.

Condition: Good. Boards have little wear. Pages tanned with spotting.

Condition: Good. 1941. 277 pages. Green pictorial dust jacket over blue cloth with gilt lettering. Pages are lightly tanned and thumbed at the edges, with light foxing. Binding has remained firm. Boards are a little rub worn, slight shelf wear to corners, spine and edges. Corners are a little bumped. Spine ends are mildly crushed. Tanning to spine and edges. The unclipped dust jacket has moderate edge wear, tears and chips to edges and spine ends. Tanning to spine and edges.…

Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket.

Condition: New.

8+277pp ; famous essayist on Boswell, Wyclif, Bunyan, Dr Codex, Peacock, etc; original boards sl grubby, g+.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. hardback, small 8vo, 277pp, owner's card on endpaper, page edges browned, text otherwise clean and sound, brown cloth, gilt decorated spine, slightly rubbed, Good / no dustwrapper.

Condition: Very Good. 1930. hardcover. Good clean copy with minor shelfwear. Cloth covers, ex libris with usual stamps and labels, previous owner's name on ffep, text is crisp and clear, remains very good. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.

Condition: New.

Condition: Very Good. 1930. hardcover. Good clean copy with minor shelfwear. Cloth covers, ex libris with usual stamps and labels, previous owner's name on ffep, text is crisp and clear, remains very good. . . . .

Condition: New.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - 'Et Cetera: A Collection' is an elegant assembly of essays and reflections by the distinguished man of letters, Augustine Birrell. Characterized by his signature wit and engaging conversational style, this work showcases Birrell's deep erudition and his talent for what was affectionately known as 'Birrelling'-the art of light, insightful, and humorous commentary on serious subjects.The collection spans a diverse array of topics, ranging from astute literary criticism of historical figures to personal observations on the joys and tribulations of book collecting. As a barrister and politician as well as a scholar, Birrell brings a unique perspective to his prose, blending legal precision with a warm humanism. Within these pages, readers will find thoughtful examinations of 18th and 19th-century literature alongside charming anecdotes that capture the intellectual spirit of the era.'Et Cetera: A Collection' remains a significant work for those interested in the evolution of the personal essay and the history of British literary thought. It provides a timeless look at the intersection of life and letters, proving Birrell to be a master of the short-form essay who continues to delight with his urbanity and charm.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.…

Buch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - 'Et Cetera: A Collection' is an elegant assembly of essays and reflections by the distinguished man of letters, Augustine Birrell. Characterized by his signature wit and engaging conversational style, this work showcases Birrell's deep erudition and his talent for what was affectionately known as 'Birrelling'-the art of light, insightful, and humorous commentary on serious subjects.The collection spans a diverse array of topics, ranging from astute literary criticism of historical figures to personal observations on the joys and tribulations of book collecting. As a barrister and politician as well as a scholar, Birrell brings a unique perspective to his prose, blending legal precision with a warm humanism. Within these pages, readers will find thoughtful examinations of 18th and 19th-century literature alongside charming anecdotes that capture the intellectual spirit of the era.'Et Cetera: A Collection' remains a significant work for those interested in the evolution of the personal essay and the history of British literary thought. It provides a timeless look at the intersection of life and letters, proving Birrell to be a master of the short-form essay who continues to delight with his urbanity and charm.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.…

Condition: Poor. Jacket in poor condition with tears/creases/heavily marked/tanned. Boards faded/bumped/edgeworn. Tanned roughcut textblock edge. Tanned/marked endpapers. Light tanning to page edges, content all good/legible/clear.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. [1st edition, 1st printing] ; 4 p. 1., 3-277 p., 1 1. 20 cm. ; LCCN: 30-15141 ; OCLC: 1578256 ; LC: PR4115; Dewey: 824/.8 ; beige cloth ; no dustjacket ; Contents: A few warning words for would-be autobiographers -- Boswell disrobed! -- The province of the reviewer determined -- The biographer of Sir Walter Scott -- John Wyclif -- John Bunyan -- George Whitefield -- Dr. Codex -- Dr. Doddridge -- Clergymen and churchwardens in the eighteenth century -- The birthplace of "Pamela" and "Clarissa" -- Nathaniel Hawthorne -- "No Crabb, No Christmas" -- Thomas Love Peacock -- Hickey -- A church unchurched. ; Although he was most known as the British Chief Secretary for Ireland, Birrell had literary connections, and was well received as an essayist. For his unique style of humour, the word "birrelling" was coined. He was opposed to universal suffrage, and resigned as Secretary at the outbreak of the Easter Uprising ; the essays reveal a man of considerable literary taste, widely read, and somewhat of a francophile ; interesting and thoughtful reading ; VG. Book.…

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