Lapsus Calami by Stephen James (127 results)

hardcover. Condition: Fair. 1909; Cambridge; blue cloth covered boards with gold titles; corners are bumped; light edge wear; light soiling; Previous owner's name on ffep; rear hinge is starting to split; gutter gap; interior is clean and unmarked; 12mo, 6 3/4" to 7 3/4" tall; 202 pages.

Condition: New.

Condition: New.

Condition: New.

Condition: New.

Condition: New.

Condition: New.

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

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

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

Condition: New.

Condition: New.

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

Condition: New. In English.

Full Leather. Condition: Very Good. No d/w. January 1898 Reprint. In full leather binding; a.e.g.; with 4 raised bands on spine and with variegated gilt tooling to fold ins; marbled e.p.s; 202pp; head and tail bands; Size: 16mo. Book.

Condition: New.

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

Condition: New. In English.

Paperback. Condition: New. New copy - Usually dispatched within 4 working days.

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

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. Reprint. 202pp, 12mo bound in navy blue leather, raised bands and gilt titles to spine, all edges gilt. mild rubbing to leather edges, light wear to gilt page edges, tight binding, bookplate, clean throughout, Very Good-.

Condition: New.

Condition: New.

Condition: New. In English.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - Lapsus Calami is a collection of humorous and satirical poems by James Kenneth Stephen, first published in 1891. Known for his sharp wit and clever use of parody, Stephen's verses offer a delightful glimpse into Victorian society and literary circles. This collection showcases his talent for playful wordplay and light-hearted social commentary. Included are a variety of poems that range from light verse to more pointed satires, making it an entertaining read for those interested in Victorian poetry and humor. Stephen's work provides a unique perspective on the era, blending literary skill with a keen sense of the absurd.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 will 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.…

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Publisher Bowes and Bowes, London 1912. Good condition. Blue boards with gilt lettering. Wear to corners and ends of spine. Rough cut pages. Pages tanned, some foxing and discolouration. Tight binding, no markings or inscriptions.

Cloth. Condition: Very Good. xxii, 202 pp. Blue cloth with gilt lettering to spine. Spine ends slightly bumped; binding splitting to p. 90-91; foxing to endleaves and notes in blue ink to bottom of p.3. 2 inscriptions to endpapers, one indicating the book was bought in 1954 on Charing Cross Road. Newspaper cutting of a letter to the editor of the Times taped onto rear blank. Sixth and complete edition of J. K. Stephen's poems, who was tutor to the eldest son of Prince and Princess of Wales and cousin of Virginia Woolf. Intro written by his brother. Small 8vo. …

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book of poetry, satire, and other verse delves into the late 19th century cultural movements and leading intellectual debates of the time. The author skewers popular culture and societal norms, creating humor and insight in equal measure. Satirical verses position the 'little man' against the dogma and institutions of the day, while witty poems playfully examine love, heartbreak, and friendship. Elegiac verses lament the passing of youth and innocence against the backdrop of a quickly industrialising world, and also explore deep and enduring spiritual themes such as nature, mortality, and the human condition. Through a rich tapestry of human experiences and emotions, this book deftly captures the anxieties and aspirations of an age in transition. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…