The Diary of a Nobody
de Grossmith, George & Weedon
- Usado
- Tapa dura
- First
- Estado
- Near Fine with no dust jacket
- ISBN 10
- 0241113644
- ISBN 13
- 9780241113646
- Librería
-
Carmarthen, United Kingdom
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Sobre este artículo
London: Elm Tree Books. Near Fine with no dust jacket. 1984. First Edition Thus. Hardcover. 0241113644 . Half Bound in Navy 'leatherette' with attractive marbled paper boards, in simulation of an 'antique' book. There is pictorial paper title label pasted onto the front board (a little darkened - possibly deliberately in simulation of an 'Antique' book) ). Bright gilt titling/luxurious decoration to the spine. No dustjacket, presumably as issued. There are NO Inscriptions or Marks. A little light 'smudging to the glossy endpapers. 150 pp. Charmingly illustrated in colour by Paul Hogarth and Philip Hood (after the Punch cartoonist 'Spy'). Overall, this is an Excellent, Clean, Tight and Bright Near 'As New' copy. "This is at one and the same time the funniest book in the English language and the most realistic portrayal of life, both as it was and is...." . A Lovely new version of this great classic and a beautifully illustrated copy of 'The Diary of a Nobody'. This English comic novel written by George Grossmith and his brother Weedon Grossmith with illustrations by Weedon first appeared in the magazine Punch in 1888/89, and was first printed in book form in 1892. It is considered a classic work of humour and has never been out of print. ; 4to 11" - 13" tall .
Sinopsis
The Diary of a Nobody, an English comic novel written by George Grossmith and his brother Weedon Grossmith with illustrations by Weedon, first appeared in the magazine Punch in 1888 – 89, and was printed in book form in 1892. It is considered a classic work of humour. The diary is that of Mr. Charles Pooter, a city clerk of lower middle-class status but significant social aspirations, living in Upper Holloway.
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Detalles
- Librería
- Sue Lloyd-Davies Books
(GB)
- Inventario del vendedor #
- 112923
- Título
- The Diary of a Nobody
- Autor
- Grossmith, George & Weedon
- Ilustrador
- Paul Hogarth & Philip Hood
- Formato/Encuadernación
- Tapa dura
- Estado del libro
- Usado - Near Fine with no dust jacket
- Edición
- First Edition Thus
- ISBN 10
- 0241113644
- ISBN 13
- 9780241113646
- Editorial
- Elm Tree Books
- Lugar de publicación
- London
- Fecha de publicación
- 1984
- Palabras clave
- 0241113644, The Diary Of A Nobody; Punch Magazine; A, George & Weedon Grossmith;, Paul Hogarth; Philip Hood; Victorian Fiction;, Charles Pooter;
- Catálogos del vendedor
- Illustrated; Humour; Fiction;
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Sue Lloyd-Davies Books
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Sobre el vendedor
Sue Lloyd-Davies Books
Miembro de Biblio desde 2006
Carmarthen
Sobre Sue Lloyd-Davies Books
Retired Member of the P.B.F.A, and the WBA. In business for 42+ years to date, mainly working from home nowadays, and formerly exhibiting at Major London Book Fairs, and some Provincial ones within reach of the M4! View by Appointment ONLY Please, as I may be unavailable on the day you call. Happy to see customers but they have to be able to squeeze through the book aisles/piles! Unfortunately no wheelchair access. Currently only working part-time.
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