Useful Knowledge by Gertrude Stein (27 results)

Paperback. Condition: As New. No Jacket. Pages are clean and are not marred by notes or folds of any kind. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. xxxii, 207p., advertisement by Stein, frontis-portrait by W.G. Rogers, foreword, introduction, notes, light wear and spotting to covers, previous owner's name on endpaper as well as a Strand price label, else a good second US edition thus, a hardcover bound in white cloth boards and unclipped but mildly edgeworn dust jacket. Wilson A12c. Originally published in 1928. New material added from Waldrop & Burns.…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. Clean Unmarked Copy Moderate Wear DJ Shows Minor Nicks And Tears Along Edges (126).

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. Unclipped DJ in archival cover, minor edge wear.

Condition: Good. NY 1937 Payson & Clarke 1st. Octavo, 207pp., cloth hardcover. Good, spine ends and corners worn, no DJ.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Near Fine. Reprint. Foreword by Edward Burns. Introduction by Keith Waldrop. Fine in a near fine dust jacket with faint toning.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Undated; presumably 1929. Black cloth cover with red and green printing; title page in red and black. Verso of title page states book was printed in the U.S. Deckle edges. Pages are yellowed but free of markings; boards are lightly rubbed. No dust jacket.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. 1st Edition. First printing. 8vo. 207 pp. Original black cloth binding. Wear at the spinal extremities; spine somewhat faded. Very faint top edge damp stain extending down into text approx. 1 1/2 inches. Very good minus.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Condition: Very Good; Hardcover in dustjacket. First Edition. Condition is Very Good in a Good dustjacket. Mild wear to book, previous owner name & address on ffep. Jacket split along front gutter(in mylar). Hardcover.

Condition: New. Satisfaction Guaranteed or your money back.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Poor. 1st Edition. FIRST EDITION, PRESENTATION COPY. 1 vol., 9-5/8" x 6-1/4", inscribed by Stein on the front blank endleaf "For the Cooper(?) family in New York Gertrude Stein", bound in the publisher's original red lettered black cloth, with the original DJ. External hinges fine, front inner hinge starting, lower edge shelf wear, internally clean and bright, GOOD+/POOR. SCARCE INSCRIBED. RBH locate only 2 inscribed copies ever appearing at auction. One London edition and one US edition. Inscribed by Author(s).…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. First English edition. Octavo. 207pp. Light dampstain on topedges of last few pages in the gutters and on rear board, small offsetting on pages 89-90, spine ends rubbed, about very good in a fair to good only dust jacket split at the internally taped spine, some loss of the spine, short chips on edges.…

Hardcover. Condition: Good. No jacket. First American edition. Covers worn and faded.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. No jacket. First American edition. Covers worn and faded.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good+. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good-. First British Edition. Large 8vo 9" - 10" tall; 207 pages; 1929 John Lane / the Bodley Head. HC/DJ First British edition. Snugly bound and clean in full black cloth with ruling and lettering in green and orange to the upper board edges and in a matching dust jacket layout. Light offsetting to endpages from the jacket flaps and a small darker offset at front where a clipping was laid in. Jacket missing the bottom 2.5 inches from the spine panel and a smaller chip at crown. Partial splits at the jacket panel folds archivally meneded to verso. Small chip top front corner. Pages opened neatly. Presents well. VG+/VG-.…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Fair. First English edition. Octavo. 207pp. Slight offsetting on endpapers, spotting on boards, very good in a fair dust jacket with the front panel and flap detached (but present), splitting at the rear flap fold, and tiny tears.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. 207 pp. Hardcover, bound in black cloth stamped in green and orange with matching dust jacket. The jacket lightly rubbed with a small chip at one corner; the endpapers foxed; several of the first leaves roughly cut, the remainder uncut.…

8vo, 207pp, tipped in title page. A good hardback copy in dust jacket with minor losses to rear. Offsetting to endpapers.

Hardcover. Condition: Very good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. First edition. Covers have some shelfwear. Jacket worn and chipped.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. First Edition. First British Edition, First Impression. a Fine copy in black cloth with red and blue lettering, in black paper dustwrapper of identical design. 207pp. with "Advertisement" preceding the text (by Stein). Pages cut. Q21247.

Leatherbound. Condition: NEW. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. Leatherbound edition. Condition: New. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. Pages: 228. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1928 edition. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Language: English Pages: 228.…

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Black cloth. Near fine copy in like dustwrapper with very slight chipping at spine ends. Excellent copy of the small English edition using American sheets. One of 500 copies.

dj. First printing. First edition of Stein's collection of experimental portraits and linguistic investigations - in the uncommon original jacket. Representing her mature period of radical innovation, USEFUL KNOWLEDGE exemplifies Stein's practice of "prolonged" or "continuous present" writing which aimed to capture the essence of experience - rather than its mere description. In addition, the book was in many ways a direct challenge to critics opposed to her experimental approaches: "The 1928 publication USEFUL KNOWLEDGE is part of Gertrude Stein's response to a mid-1920's dispute over her authorship. On one side of this debate, Stein's oeuvre is figured as 'imbecilic,' and, on the other, it is presented as manifesting a new type of 'intelligence' emerging with modern democracy [.] The 1928 material Stein produces to frame USEFUL KNOWLEDGE, a collection of pieces written between 1919 and 1926, offers a defense [.] by presenting her work as exemplary of a democratized American intellect." A handsome production, featuring the scarce original dust jacket's (uncredited) bold modernist typography. 9.25'' x 5.75''. Original full black cloth. In original unclipped (no price, as issued) printed jacket. [6], 210 pages - plus two publisher ads bound at the front. Jacket moderately toned, rubbed, and soiled with some edgewear and splitting here and there. Book slightly bowed and a little musty. Stein to front endpaper. Offsetting to final page. Overall sound and complete. Very good minus in very good minus jacket.…

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. First UK Edition. A Fine copy in black cloth stamped in red and green, in black dustwrapper of same design. Title page tipped in. Review Copy, with publisher's slip dated 16 Mar 1/929 with hand-written price, laid in. About half the pages uncut. 207pp. Q12419.…

Condition: Very Good+. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. First edition. First edition. Signed by Gertrude Stein on the front free endpaper, "To George from Gertrude Stein." [x], 207 pp. Bound in publisher's black cloth stamped in red. Very Good+ with faint toning to spine and wear at the ends and corners, offsetting at publisher's foreword and rear blank with moderate marginal foxing, and bookseller's ticket at rear pastedown. In a Very Good unclipped dust jacket, chipped along edges; light dampstaining to front joint, repair to verso. A collection of experimental prose and poetry that Stein intended as a defense against her critics. Uncommon in the jacket and scarcely, if ever, found signed. Wilson A12a. Signed.…

Leather Bound. Condition: New. 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 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:- 226, 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. 226 226.…

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 1928. 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: - 228, 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. 228 228.…