Dunkerleys by Howard Spring (33 results)
Language: English
Published by Harper & Bros., New York, NY, 1947
- Hardcover
- First Edition
Seller: Trench Books, Hudson, ME, U.S.A.Trench Books
Contact seller5-star sellerBlack Cloth. Condition: Good+. Dust Jacket Condition: Poor. 1st Edition. Moderate wear/soiling to covers, sound and unmarked. Jacket complete, but is worn and has been repaired with cello tape.
Language: English
Published by Harper & Brothers Publishers, New York and London, 1947
- Hardcover
Seller: Thomas F. Pesce', Anaheim, CA, U.S.A.Thomas F. Pesce'
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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Poor. First Edition. Stated First Edition. NEW YORK: HARPER & BROTHERS. Book Condition: Very Good Black boards with green box and gilt letters on front cover and spine. Sharp edges and corners with no apparent wear to boards. Page edges lightly tanned. Endsheets uneven ligh…t tanning. Pages are clean, bright and tightly bound. Nice clean reading copy. Dust Jacket Poor due to edgewear with tears (taped on back) and a few missing peices. Top corner of front flap clipped leaving only word "Price.".
Published by Harper & Brothers Publishers
- Hardcover
Seller: ThriftBooks-Dallas, Dallas, TX, U.S.A.ThriftBooks-Dallas
Contact seller5-star sellerHardcover. Condition: Fair. No Jacket. Missing dust jacket; Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.
More imagesPublished by Harper & Bros., 1947
- Hardcover
- First Edition
Seller: Cragsmoor Books, Cragsmoor, NY, U.S.A.Cragsmoor Books
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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Fair. 1st Edition. Navy cl., gilt lettering, edges on blue patch, cover and bkstr. dj. worn, with chips to edges. 246pp., sl. age-toned. STATED FIRST EDITION.
Published by NY HARPER AND BROS C1947., 1947
- Hardcover
Seller: Ann Wendell, Bookseller, Oroville, CA, U.S.A.Ann Wendell, Bookseller
Contact seller5-star sellerg+/g+, prev owner bookplate, soil on top pg edges, lgt edgewear. dj chipped/faded/sm tears. 1st (stated). Binding is hc.
Published by Harper & Bros., 1947
- Hardcover
Seller: Library House Internet Sales, Grand Rapids, OH, U.S.A.Library House Internet Sales
Contact seller5-star sellerHardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Former library book. Please note the image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item. Ex-Library.
Language: Spanish
Published by Aguilar, 1962
- Softcover
Seller: Librería 7 Colores, Madrid, M, SpainLibrería 7 Colores
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Tapa Blanda. Condition: Casi Nuevo.
Published by Fontana Collins, London , United Kingdom, 1958
- Softcover
Seller: Eric James, Lewisporte, NL, CanadaEric James
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Soft Cover. Condition: Very Good -. First Thus. Mass market paperback Fontana 249, 254 pages; very gently read, if at all, very clean and unmarked, but there is a bump/crease to the bottom front corner extending to about page 36, and bumping/chipping to the spine bottom.
Published by Collins, 1946
- Hardcover
Seller: World of Rare Books, Goring-by-Sea, SXW, United KingdomWorld of Rare Books
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Condition: Good. 1946. No Edition Remarks. 256 pages. Red dust jacket over red cloth. Pages and binding are presentable with no major defects. Minor issues present such as mild cracking, inscriptions, inserts, light foxing, tanning and thumb marking. Boards have mild shelf wear with light rubbing and corner bumping. Some light m…arking and sunning. Unclipped jacket has light edge wear with minor tears and chipping. Mild rubbing and marking.
Language: Spanish
Published by Aguilar, Madrid, 1962
- Softcover
Seller: MAUTALOS LIBRERÍA, Madrid, M, SpainMAUTALOS LIBRERÍA
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Encuadernación de tapa blanda. Condition: Bien. Literatura anglosajona. Autor británico. Novelas. Traducción de Amando Lázaro Ros y Juan García Puente. Prólogo de Felipe M. Lorda. Papel biblia.
Language: English
Published by PAN BOOKS LTD, LONDON, 1950
- Softcover
Seller: Ron Weld Books, Great Yarmouth, United KingdomRon Weld Books
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Mass Market Paperback. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. First Pan p/back edition 1950, very good clean firm interior for the age, inscription to half-title page no usage marks, toned to page block, cover has bright frontage and only very light overall for the publish date, all tight and firm.
- Hardcover
Seller: The Guru Bookshop, Hereford, United KingdomThe Guru Bookshop
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hardcover. Condition: Very Good. 1978 EDITION with dust jacket - rare and collectable - will send out 2nd class tracked post within 12 hours of receipt of order.
Language: English
Published by Collins, 1946
- Hardcover
- First Edition
Seller: High Street Books, New Mills, United KingdomHigh Street Books
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Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Fair. First Edition. Tanned, worn and torn dust jacket has loss, foxing and is now in a protective sleeve. Foxing to the tanned page edges.
Language: English
Published by Collins
- Hardcover
Seller: Yare Books, Great Yarmouth, United KingdomYare Books
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Hardback. Condition: Good. No Cover.
Published by Collins, London, 1947
- Hardcover
- First Edition
Seller: Laura Books, Georgetown, SA, AustraliaLaura Books
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Hard Cover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. First Edition. slight wear to cover edges, presentation note half title page, pages tanned, foxing, otherwise book clean and tight Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.
Published by Fontana Books, 1966
- Softcover
Seller: Crappy Old Books, Barry, United KingdomCrappy Old Books
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Paperback. Condition: Good. Step right up, ladies and gentlemen, and feast your eyes on "Dunkerleys" by the illustrious Howard Spring, a literary tome that, much like a fine wine left unattended at a picnic, has developed an unexpected bouquet of eccentricity over the years. Published in 1966 by the ever-so-reliable Fontana Book…s, this novel is a whimsical dive into a world that may or may not resemble the actual world, leaving readers to ponder whether they?ve stumbled into a literary Dadaist art installation instead of a coherent narrative. Now, what does one expect when settling down with "Dunkerleys"? You may anticipate a gripping tale of intrigue, a riveting exploration of character, or perhaps a narrative so tightly woven that it leaves you gasping for air. But how naïve! Instead, prepare yourself for a delightful jaunt through the peculiarities of life, relationships, and the oddities that bind us. Picture characters so quirkily drawn that you might suspect they?ve stepped off the pages of a Victorian sketchbook, complete with top hats, monocles, and a tendency to recite poetry at inappropriate moments. Our author, Howard Spring, seems to have made it his mission to turn the mundane into the magnificent?or perhaps merely the ludicrous. With a keen eye for the absurdity of everyday life, he presents us with a veritable buffet of eccentric characters and bizarre situations that may or may not reflect actual human behaviour. Who needs realism when you can have a surreal parade of misfits and oddballs, each more outlandish than the last? The Dunkerleys family, after all, is not your typical collection of run-of-the-mill relatives; they?re more akin to a circus troupe, complete with all the chaos and charm that entails. As you flip through the pages, you might find yourself enchanted by the following elements, each more bewildering than the last: A family dog that appears to have more personality than several characters combined. A tea party that devolves into an impromptu debate on the philosophy of cheese. An aunt who insists on wearing a hat made entirely of fruit?yes, you read that right. Conversations that sound suspiciously like a game of verbal tennis, with no clear winner in sight. Events that seem to defy the laws of time and space, all while remaining delightfully British. Condition: Good . This book has weathered the years with the charm of a well-loved sweater, featuring dog-eared pages, the occasional scribble in the margins, and perhaps a lingering scent of Earl Grey tea. It?s the kind of book that makes you feel like you?ve borrowed a beloved tome from a friend?s eccentric great-aunt, who insists on telling you the backstory of every stain. Think of it as your own personal time capsule, preserving the whimsical spirit of the 1960s for your reading pleasure. As you immerse yourself in "Dunkerleys," don?t be alarmed if you find your chuckles turning to guffaws or your raised eyebrows becoming a permanent fixture. This is not merely a book; it is a veritable rollercoaster ride through the idiosyncrasies of life. Howard Spring?s peculiar brand of humour transcends the ordinary, inviting you to join the ranks of those who find joy in the absurd. Readers beware: after experiencing the Dunkerleys, you may never be able to look at a family gathering the same way again. So, if you?re in the mood for a whimsical jaunt through the enchantingly bizarre, look no further. "Dunkerleys" awaits, ready to pull you into its peculiar embrace. Just remember, it?s sold by Crappy Old Books for a reason?this delightful oddity is bound to become a favourite conversation starter at your next tea party, or perhaps that event you awkwardly call a family reunion.
- Softcover
Seller: Bookstore-Online, Mattsies, GermanyBookstore-Online
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Taschenbuch. Condition: Sehr gut. Auflage aus dem Buch nicht ersichtlich. 222 Seiten Das Buch befindet sich in einem gebrauchten, noch sehr guten Zustand. Es ist gebraucht und hat nur geringe Gebrauchsspuren, wie Verfärbung der Schnittkanten, leichter Abrieb an den Kanten vom Einband. Im Buch, bis auf alte Preisangabe oder ein N…amenseintrag, keine Einträge oder Beschriftungen. Nichtraucherbuch. Obere rechte Ecke ganz leicht gestaucht mit geglätteten winzigen Eselsohren Rik042106 Sprache: Englisch Gewicht in Gramm: 320.
Published by Collins, London, 1946
- Hardcover
Seller: Book Express (NZ), Shannon, New ZealandBook Express (NZ)
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Hardcover. Condition: Good. 253 pages. No dj. Cover worn. Text foxed.
More imagesPublished by Fontana Books Collins, Great Britain, 1958
- Softcover
Seller: Alex Simpson, Carrying Place, ON, CanadaAlex Simpson
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Soft Cover. Reprint. First thus 249. Curl/creasing at corners, tanning to paper, light soil to outer edges and light creasing from page handling. Wraps have edge/rub wear, creasing and light soiling. Actual book for sale pictured. 11 x 18 x 1.4cm, wt300g Size: 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall.
- Hardcover
Seller: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, United KingdomWorldofBooks
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Hardback. Condition: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.
Published by Editorial Aguilar, 1962
- Softcover
Seller: Librería Vobiscum, SAN VICENTE DEL RASPEIG, A, SpainLibrería Vobiscum
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Condition: Bueno. Editorial Aguilar. Madrid 1962. Colección Biblioteca de autores modernos. Ilustraciones. 1278 pp. 17x11.
Published by Fontana (Collins), GB, 1961
- Softcover
Seller: Richard Sylvanus Williams (Est 1976), WINTERTON, United KingdomRichard Sylvanus Williams (Est 1976)
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Paperback. Condition: nrVG. 2nd Impression Thus. Book is in very good minus condition with minor but noticeable signs of wear and/or age. Paper slightly browned. Eileen Walton (DW) (illustrator).
More imagesPublished by Pan, 1950
- Softcover
- First Edition
Seller: MacKellar Art & Books, Bournemouth, United KingdomMacKellar Art & Books
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Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. 1950 Pan Paperback 1st Edition 1st Impression. Very good clean tight binding with wonderful 50's cover design as shown.
Language: English
Published by London, Pan Books Ltd, 1950
Seller: Antiquariat Liber Antiqua, Krems an der Donau, AustriaAntiquariat Liber Antiqua
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Softcover/Paperback. 256 Seiten Ecken/Kanten bestossen, Einband berieben, vergilbt und fleckig, Buchschnitt mit Lagerspuren, Seiten gebräunt, Leserillen, schiefgelesen, verkncikte Ecken, leichte Blessuren am Rücken, eher mittelmässiger Zustand für das Alter Altersfreigabe FSK ab 0 Jahre Sprache: Englisch.
Published by Collins, GB, 1946
- Hardcover
- First Edition
Seller: Richard Sylvanus Williams (Est 1976), WINTERTON, United KingdomRichard Sylvanus Williams (Est 1976)
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Hardback. Condition: VG-. No DW. 1st Edition. Red publisher's cloth, lettered in gold. Bit cocked. Inscription of owner at start of book. Else Book is in near very good condition with minor but just noticeable signs of wear and/or age.
- Softcover
Seller: WeBuyBooks, Rossendale, LANCS, United KingdomWeBuyBooks
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Condition: Very Good. Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. A copy that has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.
More imagesLanguage: Spanish
Published by Aguilar, Madrid, 1962
- Hardcover
Seller: Librería Antonio Azorín, San Lorenzo de El Escorial, M, SpainLibrería Antonio Azorín
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Encuadernación de tapa dura. Condition: Muy bien. Idioma español: Ejemplar en muy buen estado. Encuadernación de tapa dura, en media piel de la época. Dimensiones: 18x12 - 1277 pp.
Language: Spanish
- Hardcover
Seller: Librería Torreón de Rueda, Segovia, SG, SpainLibrería Torreón de Rueda
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Encuadernación de tapa dura. Condition: Bien. London. Collins Clear-Type Press. 1946. 1ª edic. 19x13 cm. 256 págs. tela edit. camisa. Texto en inglés.
- Softcover
Seller: Librería Páramo, Urueña, VA, SpainLibrería Páramo
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Condition: Bueno. Ed. Aguilar, Madrid 1962, buen estado. 1283 p., 8 ilustraciones. 17,5x12 cms.//// Nota de la librería: Si no se especifica en la descripción anterior, los libros no tienen subrayados, anotaciones, firmas o defectos reseñables. ATENCIÓN: EL ENVÍO GRATUITO ES ORDINARIO SIN NÚMERO DE SEGUIMIENTO, y puede sufrir re…trasos de varios días. Le dejarán un aviso en el buzón PARA LA RECOGIDA EN OFICINA. PRIORITARIO/CERTIFICADO CON ENTREGA A DOMICILIO POR SOLO 2,90 euros. N0112235-L.
- Softcover
Seller: Desván del Libro / Desvan del Libro, SL, MADRID, M, SpainDesván del Libro / Desvan del Libro, SL
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TAPA BLANDA CON SOLAPA. Condition: BUEN ESTADO. CASTELLANO AGUILAR: BIBLIOTECA DE AUTORES MODERNOS.
