Polyglots by William Gerhardi (14 results)

Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Piece(s) of the spine missing. Due to age and/or environmental conditions, the pages of this book have darkened. Former library book. Ex-Libris and is stamped as such. Significant damage due to wetness. Boards are moderate to severely edgeworn. Binding is very loose. Some pages are falling out. Shows more than the usual amount of shelf wear. Please note the image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item. Ex-Library.…

Original Cloth. Condition: Good. No Jacket. First Edition. Edges of cloth discolored. Tape marks on endpapers.

hardcover. Condition: Good. No Dustjacket. No Jacket. First Edition. New York. 1925. Duffield & Company. 1st American Edition. Good. No Dustjacket. 375 pages. hardcover. keywords: Europe England Literature World Literature. DESCRIPTION - THE POLYGLOTS, Gerhardie's comic masterpiece, is the unforgettable tale of an eccentric Belgian family living in the Far East through the uncertain years after the First World War and the Russian Revolution. The tale is recounted by their dryly conceited young English relative Captain Georges Hamlet Alexander Diabologh, who comes to stay with them during his military mission to the East. Filled with a host of bizarre characters - depressives, obsessives, paranoiacs, sex maniacs, hypochondriacs - Gerhardie paints a wonderfully absurd and directionless world where the comic and tragic are irrevocably entwined. inventory #4097.…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Title is "Pretty Creatures" only no Polyglots with dust jacket.

hardcover. No Jacket. First Edition. New York. 1925. Duffield & Company. 1st American Edition. Some Foxing to Endpapers, Otherwise Very Good. No Dustjacket. 375 pages. hardcover. keywords: Europe England Literature World Literature. DESCRIPTION - THE POLYGLOTS, Gerhardie's comic masterpiece, is the unforgettable tale of an eccentric Belgian family living in the Far East through the uncertain years after the First World War and the Russian Revolution. The tale is recounted by their dryly conceited young English relative Captain Georges Hamlet Alexander Diabologh, who comes to stay with them during his military mission to the East. Filled with a host of bizarre characters - depressives, obsessives, paranoiacs, sex maniacs, hypochondriacs - Gerhardie paints a wonderfully absurd and directionless world where the comic and tragic are irrevocably entwined. inventory #22705 Some Foxing to Endpapers, Otherwise Very Good. No Dustjacket.…

Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. This is a 1st edition presented without a dust wrapper in slightly worn and marked burgundy boards. The contents have some foxing to the early and later pages as well as the page edges. There is a neat name on the first title. FFEP stuck down onto front paste-down.…

Hardcover. Condition: Good. First American Edition. 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 375 pages; 1925 Duffield & Company, NY. HC 1st American edition. Original green cloth with titles in blue and cream. Text block sound but hinges tender with partial split to the endpapers in the hinge at rear now archivally reinforced with japanese kozo paper. Title deign to cover and spine much dulled but legible. Closed tears to cloth at crown and trace rub through to cloth at corner tips. Contents clean and unmarked but some scattered pages with corner tips creased. Page stock lightly toned. Uncommon in the original edition but good only at best in this example.…

Hardback. Condition: Very Good. Very Good, without dust jacket.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. First edition. 5 x 7 1/2 inches high. 382 pages. Maroon cloth with orange lettering on spine. Condition of the book is VERY GOOD; Small light spots on front cover, light foxing to prlims & last few pages, also light foxing to edges of text block, text is very clean, binding is tight. Fiction RGR. …

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. First Edition. First edition of this uncommon novel in original smooth brown cloth lettered in pink. Minor wear to extremities but very clean interrnally.

8vo. First edition. Original maroon cloth, lettered in orange on the spine. Extremities rubbed. Three tiny dents to the front board and some other small marks. Neat ink ownership (of David Isambard Sandelson), dated 10/10/25, on the flyleaf, together with 'Vol 32'. Some scattered foxing and signs of careless reading. Good +. The book is dedicated to Edith Wharton who had provided the preface to Futility. Uncommon.…

Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. First Edition (first printing). 8vo. 382pp + [ii] publisher's advertisements. Maroon cloth lettered in orange at the spine. Top edge dust soiled and the spine ends a little rubbed. Front hinge tender and with a touch of light spotting to several preliminary leaves. Handsome former owner armorial bookplate to the front pastedown. A good copy. No dust wrapper. The author's uncommon second novel, with a printed dedication to Edith Wharton.…

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 2025, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1925. 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:- 394, 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. 394 394.…

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 1925. 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: - 394, 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. 394 394.…