Herbert a p sir alan patrick (46 resultados)

Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. No Jacket. 2nd. rust c w/lite sunnning and rubbing, gilt titles; some toning of end papers; 311 clean, unmarked pages+publisher's listings.

Hardcover. Condición: Near Fine. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Near Fine. 1st. 1st Printing, thus edition; dj in mylar (price unclipped); Jazz Age collection of songs and she-shanties, including such titles as Four Negro Commercials.

Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. Very Good. No dust jacket. ; X, 363 p. ; 22 cm.

First Edition. Fine copy in the original pictorial front gilt-blocked cloth. Slightest suggestion only of dust-dulling and rubbing to the spine bands and panel edges. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. ; 127 pages; Description: 127 p. Illus. 19 cm. Inscribed by previous owner. Subjects: Ballads. 1 Kg. …

Second Edition. Very good copy in the original title-blocked cloth. Slight suggestion only of dust-dulling to the spine bands and panel edges. Scattered foxing throughout. Remains particularly well-preserved overall. Physical description; viii, 275 p., ; 19 cm. Subjects; Wit and humor, English 20th century. English fiction; 20th century. English literature. Satire. 1 Kg.…

First Edition. Very good copy with illustrated end-papers in the original gilt-blocked cloth. Panel edges somewhat dulled and dust-toned as with age. Corners sharp with an overall tight, bright and clean impression.; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 503 pages; Physical description. : xiii, 503 p : illus. , maps, ports ; 23 cm. Notes: Autobiographical. Includes bibliographical references and index. Subject: Herbert, A. P. (Alan Patrick), Sir, 1890-1971. - Biography Great Britain. Parliament. House of Commons - Anecdotes, facetiae, satire, etc. Great Britain. Parliament. House of Commons - Humor. Politicians - Great Britain - Biography. Politicians - Great Britain - 20th century - Biography Great Britain - Politics and government - 1936-1945. Great Britain - Politics and government - 1945-1964. 1 Kg. …

First Edition. A good copy in the original title-blocked cloth. Slightest suggestion only of rubbing to the spine bands and panel edges. Foxing internally. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. ; 112 pages; Description: 112 p. 19 cm. Subjects: Helen of Troy (Greek mythology) --Drama. 1 Kg.…

Full-Leather. Condición: Near Fine. Estado de la sobrecubierta: No Jacket as Issued. 1st Edition. 1st thus (1988) limited Facsimile reprint of the 1935 edition; red full leather w/raised bands, 22kt gilt decorations/titles; all edges gilt; .satin markers; 494 clean, unmarked pages.

First Edition. Fine copy in the original pictorial front gilt-blocked cloth. Slightest suggestion only of dust-dulling and rubbing to the spine bands and panel edges. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. ; 127 pages; Description: 127 p. Illus. 19 cm. Inscribed by previous owner. Subjects: Ballads. 1 Kg. …

First Edition. Very good copy with illustrated end-papers in the original gilt-blocked cloth. Panel edges somewhat dulled and dust-toned as with age. Corners sharp with an overall tight, bright and clean impression.; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 503 pages; Physical description. : xiii, 503 p : illus. , maps, ports ; 23 cm. Notes: Autobiographical. Includes bibliographical references and index. Subject: Herbert, A. P. (Alan Patrick), Sir, 1890-1971. - Biography Great Britain. Parliament. House of Commons - Anecdotes, facetiae, satire, etc. Great Britain. Parliament. House of Commons - Humor. Politicians - Great Britain - Biography. Politicians - Great Britain - 20th century - Biography Great Britain - Politics and government - 1936-1945. Great Britain - Politics and government - 1945-1964. 1 Kg. …

Second Edition. Very good copy in the original title-blocked cloth. Slight suggestion only of dust-dulling to the spine bands and panel edges. Scattered foxing throughout. Remains particularly well-preserved overall. Physical description; viii, 275 p., ; 19 cm. Subjects; Wit and humor, English 20th century. English fiction; 20th century. English literature. Satire. 1 Kg.…

Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Very Good. 1st Edition. First edition, first impression. Some edge wear, chipping and small loss to top and bottom of jacket and spine, spine slightly browned, some yellowing to largely white jacket, corners rubbed and slightly bruised, spine slightly faded, price clipped, no inscriptions, bookplate of Patrick Greeves (who may have been the Patrick Reginald Greeves 1909-99, who was a graduate of Oxford University and an opthalmic surgeon) on front pastedown, internally clean tight and square, overall a vg+ copy. 198pp. An interesting, humorous history and survey of sundials and how to build them. Sir Alan Patrick Herbert (known as A. P. Herbert, 1890-1971), was an English humorist, novelist, playwright, law reformist, and, from 1935 to 1950, an independent Member of Parliament for Oxford University. Quite a scarce book. Jacket by Sandra Lousada (ilustrador). …

First Edition. Near fine cloth copy in a good if somewhat edge-torn (with some loss) and dust-dulled dust-wrapper, now mylar-sleeved. Remains particularly well-preserved; tight, bright, clean and strong. Physical description: 244p. ; 19cm. Notes: Jacket design illustrated by Ronald Searle. Subjects: Psychological tests ; Fiction. Civil service, Recruiting ; Fiction. 1 Kg. …

First Edition. A good copy in the original title-blocked cloth. Slightest suggestion only of rubbing to the spine bands and panel edges. Foxing internally. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. ; 112 pages; Description: 112 p. 19 cm. Subjects: Helen of Troy (Greek mythology) --Drama. 1 Kg.…

Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Very Good. 1st Edition. First edition, first impression. Some edge wear and chipping to top and bottom of jacket and spine, corners slightly rubbed, some slight spotting to back jacket but overall bright and unfaded. Price clipped, no inscriptions, internally clean tight and square, overall a vg+ copy for its age. 64pp. A selection A. P. Herbert's verses, each individually dated between January 9th 1944 and May 13th 1945 (a few days after Victory in Europe, WW2). Subjects range widely from the Fire Service, a thank you to the Metropolitan Police, the role of women in wartime, Hitler's birthday, Polish National Day, Montgomery, boredom, France, the Royal Engineers and much much more. Sir Alan Patrick Herbert (1890-1971), usually known as A. P. Herbert or simply A. P. H., was an English humorist, novelist, playwright and law reform activist, and an Independent Member of Parliament for Oxford University from 1935 until 1950.…

Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Very Good. 1st Edition. First edition, first impression. Some edge wear, chipping and small loss to top and bottom of jacket and spine, spine slightly faded, corners and folds rubbed, not price clipped (15s), no inscriptions, some offsetting to pictorial endpapers, internally clean tight and square, overall a vg + copy for its age. 404pp. A novel of Napoleon's time on Elba. Jacket illustration by M. Dubourg (ilustrador).…

First Edition. Near fine cloth copy in a good if somewhat edge-torn (with some loss) and dust-dulled dust-wrapper, now mylar-sleeved. Remains particularly well-preserved; tight, bright, clean and strong. Physical description: 244p. ; 19cm. Notes: Jacket design illustrated by Ronald Searle. Subjects: Psychological tests ; Fiction. Civil service, Recruiting ; Fiction. 1 Kg. …

Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Fair. 1st Edition. First edition, first impression. Jacket sadly quite tatty, with edge wear, chipping, a long creased closed tear to front jacket, rubbing and small loss to top and bottom of spine, folds slightly rubbed, and some browning and overall time staining. Not price clipped but price hidden by Xmas stamp on inside flap, previous owner's names to inside front flap, internally clean tight and square, overall a reasonable copy for its age. 48pp, lavishly illustrated in colour. The wartime cartoon posters of Fougasse. Cyril Kenneth Bird CBE (1887-1965), known by the pen name Fougasse, was a British cartoonist best known for his work in Punch magazine (of which he served as editor from 1949 to 1953) and his World War II warning propaganda posters. He also designed many posters for the London Underground. Jacket and illustrations by Fougasse (Cyril Kenneth Bird) (ilustrador).…

Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. "A charming collection of humorous verses and witty social commentary from 1927. This first edition features clever illustrations by Anna K. Zinkeisen throughout. The book captures the spirit of 1920s satirical wit, exploring themes of love, society, and everyday absurdities through Herbert's distinctive comic verse. Perfect for collectors of early 20th-century English literature and humorous poetry. A delightful period piece with period appeal and literary merit. Details ISBN: Not stated Publisher: T. Fisher Unwin Ltd., London Author: A.P. Herbert Illustrator: Anna K. Zinkeisen Publication Year: 1927 Country of Origin: United Kingdom Binding: Hardcover, blue cloth with gilt decoration Language: English Subject: Literature & Fiction Condition: This is a first edition hardcover in good to very good condition. The blue cloth boards show age-appropriate wear with some rubbing to the spine and corners. The gilt lettering and decoration on the spine and front cover remain bright and intact. The interior contains 144 pages with black and white illustrations throughout. Pages are clean with light tanning to the edges, consistent with age. The binding is firm and secure. Light foxing to endpapers and margins is minimal. No dust jacket present, as issued. Previous owner's inscription visible on front free endpaper (dated 1927). Overall, a sound, readable copy of this sought-after first edition.".…

Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. 1st Edition. [1st printing] ; 121 pp. ; illustrated ; 19 cm. ; LCCN: 26-965 ; OCLC: 123172010 ; blue cloth with gold lettering and decorations ; "Most of these verses have appeared in Punch" ; masterful illustrations by George Morrow ; VG. Book.

First Edition. Fine cloth copy in a near fine, very slightly edge-nicked and dust-dulled dw, now mylar-sleeved. Remains particularly and surprisingly well-preserved; tight, bright, clean and sharp-cornered. ; 125 pages; Description: 125 p. : ill. ; 21 cm. Subjects: Twentieth Century English Literature. Genre: Drama / Play Script. Impressively illustrated throughout with colourfully illustrated end-papers. 1 Kg.…

First Edition. Fine cloth copy in a near fine, very slightly edge-nicked and dust-dulled dw, now mylar-sleeved. Remains particularly and surprisingly well-preserved; tight, bright, clean and sharp-cornered. ; 125 pages; Description: 125 p. : ill. ; 21 cm. Subjects: Twentieth Century English Literature. Genre: Drama / Play Script. Impressively illustrated throughout with colourfully illustrated end-papers. 1 Kg.…

Condición: Poor. No dust jacket, some outer edges and corners have scuffs, cover has marks, outer pages have Brown marks, book content is in good condition.

Leatherbound. Condición: 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: 172. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1922 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: 172.…

Leatherbound. Condición: 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: 180. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1921 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: 180.…

Fountain Library Edition. Author's signed letter loosely inserted. Very good copy in the original title-blocked cloth. Spine bands and panel edges somewhat dust-toned and rubbed as with age. Remains quite well-preserved overall. Series: The Fountain Library. Physical description: 392p. ; 20cm. Subjects: English fiction. 1 Kg. …

Fountain Library Edition. Author's signed letter loosely inserted. Very good copy in the original title-blocked cloth. Spine bands and panel edges somewhat dust-toned and rubbed as with age. Remains quite well-preserved overall. Series: The Fountain Library. Physical description: 392p. ; 20cm. Subjects: English fiction. 1 Kg. …

Leatherbound. Condición: 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: 272. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1920 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: 272.…

Leatherbound. Condición: 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: 288. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1919 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: 288.…

LeatherBound. Condición: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1920 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 reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. Pages: 124 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: 124 Language: English.…