Wisdom Wait by Lucas Graves (20 results)
- Softcover
Seller: California Books, Miami, FL, U.S.A.California Books
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Published by Isbister & Co., 1903
- Softcover
Seller: Knights Rare Books (Est. 1994), Glastonbury, SOMER, United KingdomKnights Rare Books (Est. 1994)
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Add to basketSoft cover. Condition: Good. 34th Thousand. Original card covers, 95 printed pages complete with illustrations and adverts. Large chip to the bottom of the spine, the staples have rusted and the rust has come through to the front cover, the covers are creased to the corners, some pages are also creased to the corner.
Published by Sir Isaac Pitman & Sons, London, 1914
- Softcover
- First Edition
Seller: G. F. Wilkinson Books, member IOBA, GRASS VALLEY, CA, U.S.A.G. F. Wilkinson Books, member IOBA
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Add to basketSoftcover. Condition: Very Good+. First Edition. Spine preserved with a clear coat at some point, which is darkened but has kept the book solid. Otherwise light wear & soil. ; 100 pp. , plus 27 pages of publishers lists & catalog in rear; Illustrated light yellow wrappers; caricatures & cartoons throughout. ; 12mo 7" - 7½" tall.
Signs of the times; or, The hustlers' almanack for 1907 / by the authors of "Wisdom while you wait." Illustrated by George Morrow
Lucas, Edward Verrall (1868-1938). Graves, Charles Larcom (1856-1944). Morrow, George (1869-1955)
Published by London : Allston Rivers, 1906
- Softcover
- First Edition
Seller: MW Books, New York, NY, U.S.A.MW Books
Contact seller5-star sellerFirst Edition. Near fine copy in the original stiff-card wrappers; edges very slightly dust-dulled and toned. Remains particularly and surprisingly well-preserved; tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered.; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 144 pages; Description: 144 p. : front., ill. ; 19 cm. Subjects: English wit and humor. 1 Kg.
Signs of the times; or, The hustlers' almanack for 1907 / by the authors of "Wisdom while you wait." Illustrated by George Morrow
Lucas, Edward Verrall (1868-1938). Graves, Charles Larcom (1856-1944). Morrow, George (1869-1955)
Published by London : Allston Rivers, 1906
- Softcover
- First Edition
Seller: MW Books Ltd., Galway, IrelandMW Books Ltd.
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Add to basketFirst Edition. Near fine copy in the original stiff-card wrappers; edges very slightly dust-dulled and toned. Remains particularly and surprisingly well-preserved; tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered.; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 144 pages; Description: 144 p. : front., ill. ; 19 cm. Subjects: English wit and humor. 1 Kg.
More imagesPublished by London: Isbister & Co., 1903
- Softcover
Seller: RightWayUp Books, Woodbridge, SUFFO, United KingdomRightWayUp Books
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Add to basketSoft cover. Condition: Good. [Lucas, E. V. and Charles L. Graves]. Wisdom while you wait : being a foretaste of the glories of the 'Inside completuar Britanniaware'. . . 40th thousand. London: Isbister & Co., 1903. Paperback, Good. Illustrated red card covers, faded and dusty to edges with patchy color fading to reverse. Binding… firm. Stapled into the ffep (the staples now rusty) an order form for the special edition of the book available at 5 shillings. Frontispiece b/w illustration. 96pp. including mock advertisements at the end; b/w illustrations. Slight colour leakage from the red covers onto the edges of the last few pages, otherwise contents clean and bright. This satire is a humorous and exaggerated marketing pamphlet for a fictional encyclopedic publication, referred to as the Insidecompletuar Britanniaware. Its topic revolves around the absurdity of the encyclopedic genre and the commercialization of knowledge during a time when reference works were becoming increasingly popular. The content of the book consists of a series of playful testimonials, quirky advertisements, and mock essays that elaborate on the benefits of owning the encyclopedic set. It includes comedic claims about the various uses of the volumesranging from serving as ballast for ships to providing excellent insulation against earthquakes. The whimsical and farcical tone of the writing showcases a variety of subjects and contributors, satirizing the nature of journalism, literature, and the commercialization of intellectual pursuits in a lively and entertaining manner. Through its humorous exaggeration, "Wisdom while you wait" critiques the consumerist culture surrounding education and knowledge dissemination in the early 20th century. RightWayUp Books aims to provide accurate and detailed descriptions. All images are of the actual book for sale - no stock images are ever used. Thank you for looking at this listing.
If: a nightmare in the conditional mood. By the authors of 'Wisdom while you wait' . With illustrations by George Morrow
C.L.G.; G.M.; E.V.L. [i.e. Charles Larcom Graves; George Morrow; Edward Verrall Lucas]
Language: English
Published by Sir Isaac Pitman and Sons, 1908
- First Edition
Seller: Nigel Smith Books, Gunnislake, United KingdomNigel Smith Books
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Add to basketNo Binding. Condition: Poor. 1st Edition. Lacking cover, the binding's sewing is also slack so the signatures are all attached but loose. last page is disattached; pages tanned with some foxing. George Morrow (illustrator).
More imagesPublished by Isbister & Co, London, 1903
- Hardcover
Seller: Rooke Books PBFA, Bath, United KingdomRooke Books PBFA
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Condition: Used - Very good
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Add to basketCloth. Condition: Very Good Indeed. A very scarce mock prospectus for a spoof encyclopaedia by E. V. Lucas and C. L. Graves, a smart copy, illustrated throughout. A very scarce work.The 27th thousandth.This work was originally published for private circulation in 1902.Rebound in a cloth binding, the original wraps are bound in.A… comical work by E. V. Lucas and C. L. Graves.'Wisdom While You Wait is a parody prospectus for 'Insidecompletuar Britanniaware', ie. 'Encyclopaedia Britannica'. The work mocks the future Americanisation of the world.Illustrated with a frontispiece, and in-text illustrations throughout.One page of adverts to the rear. Rebound in a cloth binding, original wraps are bound in. Externally, smart. A few light marks to the cloth. Very light bumping to the extremities. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean, with the occasional light handling mark. Repaired closed tear to the reverse of the front wrap. Very Good Indeed. Not Stated (illustrator). book.
More imagesPublished by Isbister & Co, London, 1903
- Softcover
- First Edition
Seller: Rooke Books PBFA, Bath, United KingdomRooke Books PBFA
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Add to basketPaperback. Condition: Good Only. First edition. The first edition of this scarce mock prospectus for a spoof encyclopaedia by E. V. Lucas and C. L. Graves. The first trade edition, first impression.A scarce work.This work was originally published for private circulation in 1902.A comical work by E. V. Lucas and C. L. Graves.'Wis…dom While You Wait is a parody prospectus for 'Insidecompletuar Britanniaware', ie. 'Encyclopaedia Britannica'. The work mocks the future Americanisation of the world.Illustrated with a frontispiece, and in-text illustrations throughout.One page of adverts to the rear. Leaf bound to the front promoting a limited edition of this work.Newspaper clipping regarding this work pasted to the verso of the title page.Lacking the rear wrap. In the original publisher's paper wraps. Externally, worn, lacking the rear wrap, front wrap is detached but present. Light edge wear to the front wrap, with small chips. Lacking some of the backstrip. Front wrap is a little discoloured. Spots to the fore edge. Internally, binding is strained in places. Pages are bright and generally clean with some scattered spots. Newspaper clipping pasted to the verso of the title page. Good Only. Not Stated (illustrator). book.
- Softcover
- Print on Demand
Seller: Majestic Books, Hounslow, United KingdomMajestic Books
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- Softcover
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Seller: Books Puddle, New York, NY, U.S.A.Books Puddle
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Published by Isbister,, London,, 1903
- Softcover
- First Edition
Seller: Burwood Books, Wickham Market, United KingdomBurwood Books
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Condition: Used - Very good
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Add to basketPaperback. Condition: Very Good. First Edition. Wraps. Large 8vo. pp 56. 165mm by 207. Anoymous illustrated bookplate on inside cover old pencilled note and price in hand of Martin Stone. 16 full page illus ('Scenes in the Lives of Competitors.') Humorous parody of newspaper competitions. Rare. Sound about ery good with some lig…ht wear, slight rubbing and slight fading.
- Softcover
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Seller: Biblios, frankfurt am main, HESSE, GermanyBiblios
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Published by Sir Isaac Pitman & Sons, London, Bath, New York and Melbourne, 1914
- Softcover
- First Edition
Seller: Currey, L.W. Inc. ABAA/ILAB, Elizabethtown, NY, U.S.A.Currey, L.W. Inc. ABAA/ILAB
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Small octavo, pp. [1] 2 [3] 4-100 [101] [102-104: ads] +24-page publisher's catalogue at rear, illustrations by George Morrow, publisher's pictorial cream wrappers printed in orange and black. First edition. Parody of British newspapers and weeklies. 44x25 mm chip from lower right corner of rear cover, shallow chips from spine e…nds, a very good copy. (#171020).
More imagesPublished by Printed for Private Circulation, Not Stated, 1902
- Hardcover
- First Edition
Seller: Rooke Books PBFA, Bath, United KingdomRooke Books PBFA
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Condition: Used - Very good
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Add to basketLeather. Condition: Very Good Indeed. First edition. A very scarce work, a copy printed for printed circulation, of this comical mock prospectus for a spoof encyclopaedia by E. V. Lucas and C. L. Graves. The first edition of this work for private circulation, a very scarce edition of a scarce work. The work had a trade edition i…n 1903.A comical work by E. V. Lucas and C. L. Graves.'Wisdom While You Wait is a parody prospectus for 'Insidecompletuar Britanniaware', ie. 'Encyclopaedia Britannica'. The work mocks the future Americanisation of the world.Illustrated with a frontispiece, and in-text illustrations throughout.Collated, complete. In a quarter morocco binding with cloth to the boards. Externally, smart. Spine is a little faded and rubbed. Only a few minor marks to the boards. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean. Very Good Indeed. Not Stated (illustrator). book.
More imagesPublished by Isbister & Co. 1902-3, London, 1902
- Softcover
- First Edition
Seller: Rooke Books PBFA, Bath, United KingdomRooke Books PBFA
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Condition: Used - Good
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Add to basketPaperback. Condition: Good. First edition. A pair of first editions comprised of a scarce mock prospectus for a spoof encyclopaedia, with the supplement work, written by E. V. Lucas and C. L. Graves. The first edition. Published for private circulation. Scarce. Bound in the publisher's original wraps. A comical pair of works by…E. V. Lucas and C. L. Graves. Comprised of 'Wisdom While You Wait' (1902) and it's supplement, 'Wisdom on the Hire System' (1903).'Wisdom While You Wait is a parody prospectus for 'Insidecompletuar Britanniaware', ie. 'Encyclopaedia Britannica'. The work mocks the future Americanisation of the world. The supplementary 'Wisdom on the Hire System' contains full details of the 'Insidecompletuar Britanniaware' prize competition.Illustrated with a frontispiece, and in-text illustrations throughout both works. Advertisements to endpapers, with a leaf bound to the front of 'Wisdom on the Hire System' promoting a limited edition of this work. Bound in the publisher's original wraps. Externally, 'Wisdom While You Wait' is slightly worn, with fading to the spine and front wraps, edge wear, and chipping to the head and tail of the spine, causing loss to the tail. Wrap has detached from textblock. Ink inscription to front wrap. 'Wisdom of the Hire System' is very smart indeed, with light fading and minor shelf wear. Internally, 'Wisdom on the Hire System' is firmly bound, with scattered spotting throughout. Internally, 'Wisdom While You Wait' is somewhat tenderly held by ocrds, with pages remaining bright, the odd spot and red ink mark to end pages and title page. Good. Not Stated (illustrator). book.
Wisdom while you wait, being a foretaste of the glories of the 'Insidecompletuar Brittaniaware' and Twentieth century dictionary . 1903 [LeatherBound]
Lucas, E. V. (Edward Verrall)Graves, Charles L. (Charles Larcom) joint author,Yott, I. D.
- Hardcover
- Print on Demand
Seller: True World of Books, Delhi, IndiaTrue World of Books
Contact seller5-star sellerLeatherBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1903 edition. 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 band…s. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Pages: 97 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. 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. Pages: 97 Lucas, E. V. (Edward Verrall), 1868-1938,Graves, Charles L. (Charles Larcom), 1856-1944, joint author,Yott, I. D. [from old catalog].
Wisdom while you wait; being a foretaste of the glories of the 'Inside-completuar Britanniaware' 1902 [LeatherBound]
Lucas, E. V. (Edward Verrall)Graves, Charles L. (Charles Larcom)
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Seller: True World of Books, Delhi, IndiaTrue World of Books
Contact seller5-star sellerLeatherBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1902 edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd repri…nt. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. Pages: 104 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. 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. Pages: 104 Language: English.
More imagesWisdom while you wait, being a foretaste of the glories of the 'Insidecompletuar Brittaniaware' and Twentieth century dictionary . 1903 [Leather Bound]
Lucas, E. V. (Edward Verrall),Graves, Charles L. (Charles Larcom), joint author,Yott, I. D.
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Seller: Gyan Books Pvt. Ltd., Delhi, IndiaGyan Books Pvt. Ltd.
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Add to basketLeather 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 l…ends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2024, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1903. 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: : - 97, 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. 97 97.
More imagesWisdom while you wait; being a foretaste of the glories of the 'Inside-completuar Britanniaware' 1902 [Leather Bound]
Lucas, E. V. (Edward Verrall),Graves, Charles L. (Charles Larcom),
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Seller: Gyan Books Pvt. Ltd., Delhi, IndiaGyan Books Pvt. Ltd.
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Add to basketLeather 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 l…ends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2024, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1902. 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: - 104, 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. 104 104.
