Emperors Tigers by Valentine Dobree (10 results)

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Condition: New.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - 'The Emperor's Tigers' is a sophisticated and evocative novel by Valentine Dobree, a writer and artist deeply embedded in the intellectual circles of the early twentieth century. Set against a backdrop that blends elements of fable with sharp social observation, the work explores themes of desire, disillusionment, and the pursuit of meaning within a highly structured society. The narrative follows a series of intricate interpersonal relationships, mirroring the complex dynamics of the era's cultural landscape.

Buch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - 'The Emperor's Tigers' is a sophisticated and evocative novel by Valentine Dobree, a writer and artist deeply embedded in the intellectual circles of the early twentieth century. Set against a backdrop that blends elements of fable with sharp social observation, the work explores themes of desire, disillusionment, and the pursuit of meaning within a highly structured society. The narrative follows a series of intricate interpersonal relationships, mirroring the complex dynamics of the era's cultural landscape.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Delivered from our UK warehouse in 4 to 14 business days. THIS BOOK IS PRINTED ON DEMAND. Established seller since 2000.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. The sole UK printing published by Faber and Faber, London in 1929. Original publisher's green cloth, spine lettered in gilt; upper edge top- stained purple, else untrimmed; striking decorative endpapers matching wrapper design (unattributed artist), priced 6s. net to the front flap; The BOOK is in Very Good++ or better condition with a couple of splash marks and scratches to the upper edge; lightly bumped to spine tips; The WRAPPER is in Very Good condition, retaining much of its original colour, with moderate splitting along the spine and folds. The front flap is detached. There are some losses to the ends of the spine and folds; spine a touch toned. The striking wrapper however comes together very well and is protected in a removable Brodart archival cover. An interesting work, the second novel by the visual artist, novelist and poet Valentine Dobree. Dobree (nee Gladys May Mabel Brooke-Pechell) was born in India in 1894, and studied art under the tutelage of Andre Derain. In 1913 she married Bonamy Dobrée, and after the war traveled to London, where she became involved with the London Group and the Bloomsbury Group. She began an affair with the painter Mark Gertler, who produced two portraits of her - one in 1919 and the other in 1920. Her first, semi-autobiographical book, 'Your Cuckoo Sings by Kind', was published in 1929, and 'The Emperor's Tigers', with more fantastical undertones, followed shortly after. Dobree's works were much admired by writers such as T. S. Eliot and Graham Greene, though are little known today. Better remembered are her surrealist paintings, though she once described herself as "one who regards the arts as a many-faceted crystal rather than as personified by separate Muses". A very elusive title, especially so in the striking wrapper. Ashton Rare Books welcomes direct contact.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Delivered from our UK warehouse in 4 to 14 business days. THIS BOOK IS PRINTED ON DEMAND. Established seller since 2000.

Condition: Good. 1929. First Edition. 160 pages. No dust jacket. Green cloth with gilt titles to spine. Upper edge stained purple; other edges untrimmed. Eye-catching yellow and red illustrated endpapers. Pages have slight foxing and tanning, slightly more assertive to endpapers and front matter. Binding is firm. A few minor edge tears and creases, as expected with untrimmed edges. Price in pencil to second leaf. Boards have some moderate edge wear, with slight bumping to corners and minor bumping to spine ends. A few liquid droplet marks. Spine and adjacent parts of boards are heavily sunned, with slight brown marks. Boards a little rubbed, marked and generally mottled overall. Lettering has dulled.

First edition. This is Dobree's second novel, an allegorical fantasy about the emperor's tigers cloistered away in the private garden of Transmappamondia. This title is uncommon, especially in such excellent condition. Dobree was best known for her surrealist paintings and her writing was admired by the likes of T.S. Eliot and Graham Greene. Her first book Your Cuckoo Sings by Kind was published in 1927, and The Emperor's Tigers followed two years later. Octavo. With dust jacket. Original green cloth, spine lettered in gilt, pictorial endpapers, top edge dark red, others untrimmed. Lower corners bumped, binding otherwise sharp and bright, contents clean, pages mostly unopened; jacket unclipped, spine toned, couple of nicks to extremities: a near-fine copy in like jacket.

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. 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 1929. 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: - 170, 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. 170 170.