Straw conceits (67 resultados)

Hardcover. Condición: Good. No Jacket. First Edition.

Hardcover. Condición: Near Fine. First American edition. Cloth/Boards. Christmas inscription else NF in DJ with small chips and some smudging else VG.

Hardcover. Condición: Good+. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Good. Ex-library copy with usual flaws. Owner's name. Dustjacket is worn and chipped with section missing at tail of spine. ; Ex-Library; 16mo 6" - 7" tall; 179 pages.

Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. No Dust Jacket. First Edition.

Condición: New.

Condición: New.

Hardcover. Condición: Very Good+. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Very Good-. 1st Edition. No date. Red cloth spine with light wear.

Condición: Fair. 1927. First Edition. 179 pages. No dust jacket. Beige marbled boards with a beige cloth spine. Pages and binding are presentable with common faults. Text is legible throughout. Some issues present such as cracking, inscriptions, inserts, moderate foxing, tanning and thumb marking. Binding remains firm. Boards have noticeable shelf wear with rubbing and corner bumping. Moderate tanning and marking. …

Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. No Jacket. First Edition. This is a Very Good Copy of this Book in Publisher's original marbled patterned paper covered boards with brown cloth spine and paper title label to spine,no dust-jacket.The binding remains firm with no hinge weakness,no split joints etc,and their a re no previous ownership inscriptions present and the book remains a nice clean copy internally,179pp First Edition.…

Condición: Fair. Acceptable condition. No Dust Jacket (Literature, Essays) A readable, intact copy that may have noticeable tears and wear to the spine. All pages of text are present, but they may include extensive notes and highlighting or be heavily stained. Includes reading copy only books.

Hardcover. Condición: Near Fine. 12mo in red and black-green boards; viii, 179, [1] p. 18 cm. A nice copy. A wee bit of edge-wear; else overall VG++ to Near Fine-.

Condición: New.

Condición: New.

Condición: New.

Condición: New.

Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. No Jacket. First Edition. First edition, hardcover, has a lean to the binding, bowing to the boards, bumps to the spine ends and cover corners, wear to the cover edges, foxing to the edges of the text block, and a few brief inked and penciled notes to the front end pages. Overall, this is a solid, Very Good copy.…

Condición: New.

Hardcover. Condición: Good. No Jacket. Hardcover. Book Condition: Good. Jacket Condition: No Jacket. Edwin Valentine Mitchell and Coward-McCann, Hartford / New York 1927. 179 pages. Moderate general wear. Page ends soiled. Size: 12mo 6.75 - 7.75'' tall. Literature Non-Fiction 6025.

Hardcover. Condición: Used - Very Good. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Good. First Edition. 1st edition. 6.75x4.5x0.75. 179 pp. Black paper covered boards with red cloth spine and white spine label. Plain DJ which is chipped on edges and missing a small piece at upper spine. Original price on DJ is $5.00.…

1st. ed. fine. d.j. Please email for info concerning any book or dust jacket. If d.j. does not appear in description, it means there is no dust jacket. Photos on request. Some books may have remainder marks. Heavy and/or oversized books require additional postage.

Condición: New.

Condición: New.

Hardcover. Condición: Near Fine. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Very Good. 1st Edition. First American Edition (no date). Original green cloth boards with red cloth spine. Previous owner's name in ink, Near Fine, in Very Good Dust Jacket with a small chip at the head of the spine and a smudge on the froont cover.…

First Edition. Very good copy in the colour-printed boards. Spine bands and panel edges somewhat dulled and rubbed as with age. Remains quite well-preserved overall. Physical description; viii, 179 pages : illustrations ; 18 cm. Subjects; English fiction. English literature. English literature; 20th century. English authors. 1 Kg.…

First Edition. Very good copy in the colour-printed boards. Spine bands and panel edges somewhat dulled and rubbed as with age. Remains quite well-preserved overall. Physical description; viii, 179 pages : illustrations ; 18 cm. Subjects; English fiction. English literature. English literature; 20th century. English authors. 1 Kg.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - 'On Straw and Other Conceits' is a delightful collection of lighthearted and satirical essays by the celebrated British humorist and journalist D. B. Wyndham Lewis. Known for his sharp wit and distinctive voice, Lewis explores a wide array of seemingly trivial subjects with a learned and whimsical eye, transforming the mundane into the extraordinary through his clever prose.This anthology showcases the author's ability to blend erudition with playful mockery, offering readers a series of 'conceits' that range from the absurd to the deeply insightful. Whether dissecting the peculiarities of modern life or wandering through historical and literary musings, Lewis maintains a tone that is both sophisticated and immensely entertaining. As a representative work of early 20th-century British humor, 'On Straw and Other Conceits' remains a testament to the art of the essay, capturing a unique blend of intellectual curiosity and comedic brilliance that defined the era's literary landscape.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 may 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.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - 'On Straw and Other Conceits' is a spirited collection of essays and satirical reflections by the celebrated British humorist and journalist D.B. Wyndham Lewis. Known for his sharp wit and distinctive command of the English language, Lewis explores a wide array of seemingly mundane topics, transforming the ordinary into the extraordinary through a unique lens of irony and intellectual playfulness.This volume captures the essence of early 20th-century British belles-lettres, offering readers a series of 'conceits' that range from the whimsical to the bitingly observational. Whether dissecting social mannerisms or musing on the trivialities of daily life, Lewis employs a sophisticated prose style that established him as a master of the light essay form. The pieces within this collection reflect the cultural landscape of the 1920s, blending erudition with humor to provide a delightful and engaging reading experience. For enthusiasts of classic British humor and students of the period's literature, 'On Straw and Other Conceits' remains a testament to the enduring charm of the satirical essay and the vibrant literary talent of one of the era's most recognizable voices.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 may 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.…

Buch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - 'On Straw and Other Conceits' is a delightful collection of lighthearted and satirical essays by the celebrated British humorist and journalist D. B. Wyndham Lewis. Known for his sharp wit and distinctive voice, Lewis explores a wide array of seemingly trivial subjects with a learned and whimsical eye, transforming the mundane into the extraordinary through his clever prose.This anthology showcases the author's ability to blend erudition with playful mockery, offering readers a series of 'conceits' that range from the absurd to the deeply insightful. Whether dissecting the peculiarities of modern life or wandering through historical and literary musings, Lewis maintains a tone that is both sophisticated and immensely entertaining. As a representative work of early 20th-century British humor, 'On Straw and Other Conceits' remains a testament to the art of the essay, capturing a unique blend of intellectual curiosity and comedic brilliance that defined the era's literary landscape.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 may 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.…

Buch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - 'On Straw and Other Conceits' is a spirited collection of essays and satirical reflections by the celebrated British humorist and journalist D.B. Wyndham Lewis. Known for his sharp wit and distinctive command of the English language, Lewis explores a wide array of seemingly mundane topics, transforming the ordinary into the extraordinary through a unique lens of irony and intellectual playfulness.This volume captures the essence of early 20th-century British belles-lettres, offering readers a series of 'conceits' that range from the whimsical to the bitingly observational. Whether dissecting social mannerisms or musing on the trivialities of daily life, Lewis employs a sophisticated prose style that established him as a master of the light essay form. The pieces within this collection reflect the cultural landscape of the 1920s, blending erudition with humor to provide a delightful and engaging reading experience. For enthusiasts of classic British humor and students of the period's literature, 'On Straw and Other Conceits' remains a testament to the enduring charm of the satirical essay and the vibrant literary talent of one of the era's most recognizable voices.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 may 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.…

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. THIS BOOK IS PRINTED ON DEMAND. Established seller since 2000.