Exquisite Perdita by Barrington (42 results)

Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. 377 pages; 29 chapters; pages tight; moderate page wear; no markings; page edges darkened. inner spine crease weakened but pages intact. Faded blue hard cover with with gild lettering on spine. Moderate shelf wear; frontispiece has color portrait-Gainsboroug's Famous Portrait of the Exquisite Perdita Robinson. Chapter headings include: The Exquisite Perdita; On the Brink; St. Cecilia; The Knave of Hearts; A Spring Thaw; Prince Charming; The Slipping Bond; The Queen's Sorrow; Sunset; The Slippery Heights; Friendship; The Downward slope; The Lights burn out, etc. VINTAGE COPY.…

Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Second printing. Good book without DJ.

Cloth. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Limited. Limited Edition this book being No. 217. Blue cover with bright gilt lettering shows some edge wear. Previous owner name plate inside front cover. Tipped in frontispiece by Gainsborough. Hinges and pages tight. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

Hardcover. Very Good- with no dust jacket; Reading copy only. Edges bumped, spine weak. Spine edges frayed; Ex-Lib; 377 pages.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st. First American Edition; dj w/price clipped, lite chipping; illustrated end papers; 377 clean, unmarked pages.Historical fiction of George IV's mistress in 18th century London. Color frontis Portrait of Gainsborough's Portrait (illustrator).…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Dust Jacket. Red cloth covers with general wear; interior with some toning, darker at endpapers; text bright & unmarked. Fiction Annex 3; 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

Cloth. Condition: Near Fine. No DJ. Near fine in blue moire cloth with embossed Dodd Mead symbol on cover and gilt spine printing. Reproduction of Gainsborough's portrait of Perdita frontpiece. Ex private library bookplate on front glued down endpaper and unmarked 'date due' slip on back fep. 376 pp.…

Condition: Very Good. limited to 250 numbered copies; 377 pp., color frontis., original blue cloth (hardcover), lacks the jacket, else very good. - If you are reading this, this item is actually (physically) in our stock and ready for shipment once ordered. We are not bookjackers. Buyer is responsible for any additional duties, taxes, or fees required by recipient's country.…

Hard cover. Very good. No dust jacket. Cover.

Condition: New.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. 1926 printing. No DJ. Blue boards and spine intact, light wear to edges, bumping to corners. No markings to pages, tanning. PO inscription on fly-leaf page. Tracking available on most domestic orders.

hardcover. First Edition. A fine, bright copy lacking the dust jacket. A novel of the mistress of George III.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Signed. Good. *** Inscribed by Publisher, numbered copy 1/250 *** Used. Text block edge and spine shows offsetting. Pages show NO markings, still in solid reading condition. Pasadena's finest new and used bookstore.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Hard Cover with Dust Jacket. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. Reprint. VG, Shelfwear, circular fade spot to spine heel, dealer sticker, ink gift inscrption, foxing, browning/G, Price-clipped on front flap, spine & rear panel, edgewear, chips, tears, foxing, browning. Biographical historical drama about the life of eighteenth-century actress Mary Robinson. Photo on request.…

Condition: New.

Hardcover. good condition with minor soiling xlibrary with usual markings; xlibrary with usual markings; LIB2958008088; #49 of limited edition of 250 copies, tipped in illustration of Gainsborough painting as frontispiece.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. First edition. Very good or a little better/ no dustwrapper. Novel centered around Perdita Robinson, Gainsborough's favorite model.

Hardcover. Condition: Very good. limited edition. 6 x 9 in. Cloth boards. Numbered ed. Condition is VERY GOOD ; very clean, mild wear to corners and spine ends. Binding tight. Gift message dated 1929 on ffep. Text unmarked. Bio. Stax.

Cloth. Condition: Very Good. None. Limited. Wonderful dark blue cloth binding with title printed in gold on spine, decorated end papers, this is a limited presentation edition being limited to 250 copies, this copy is inscribed by hand to Eugene Herr with the compliments of (appears to be Edward Dodd) one of the publishers, color frontispiece with glassine protective wrapper,page 53-77 bottom middle page edges slightly wrinkled, pages uncut, 377 pages. None (illustrator).…

Hard Cover. Condition: Very Good. Reprint. v, 377pp; purple boards are faded, spine still bright.; 190 x 130mm.

dj. First Edition. First edition Very Good book in a Fair dust jacket. Bookplate.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. First edition. Fine in good plus, price-clipped dustwrapper with light chipping and tears. Jacket by Edward C. Casswell. A novel about the beautiful actress Perdita Robinson, mistress to George IV. Scarce in jacket.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. Historical fiction in 18th century London. 377 pages Perdita Robinson portait by Gainsborough color frontispiece. (she was painted at one time or another by several famous artists of the day as she was was not only beautiful but quite a celebrity in her day)An actress, writer, libertine, and mistress of many men; including, King George IV of England. Beautiful copy with red topstain and the silky blue blocked cloth covered boards with the Publisher's right corner and gilt spine.…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Presentation edition limited to 250, signed by Publisher. 1926.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - 'The Exquisite Perdita' is a captivating historical novel that dramatizes the meteoric rise and poignant fall of Mary Robinson, one of the most celebrated figures of 18th-century London. Known to the public as 'Perdita' for her luminous performance in Shakespeare's 'The Winter's Tale,' Robinson's life was a whirlwind of theatrical triumph, social scandal, and royal intrigue. E. Barrington masterfully recreates the atmosphere of the Georgian era, tracing Mary's journey from a young actress of modest means to the high-profile mistress of the youthful Prince of Wales, the future King George IV.The narrative delves into the complexities of fame and the precarious nature of female agency in a society governed by rigid class structures and double standards. Through vivid characterizations and lush prose, the author explores Mary's relationships with influential figures of the day, including Richard Brinsley Sheridan and David Garrick, while highlighting her own aspirations as a poet and novelist. 'The Exquisite Perdita' serves as both a glamorous window into the world of the London stage and a moving portrait of a woman who sought to define herself beyond the gaze of the public and the whims of the court.This work stands as a significant piece of early 20th-century biographical fiction, blending meticulous historical detail with the emotional resonance of a classic tragedy. Readers interested in the intersection of celebrity, royalty, and the arts will find this an evocative exploration of a legendary life.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.…

Ltd Edition. New York, NY: Dodd, Mead and Company. Very good condition/No Dustjacket. 1926. Ltd Edition. 8vo., 377 pp. . Very good condition/No Dustjacket. Tipped-In Color Frontispiece (illustrator).