An illustrative interpretation of the 19th century compendium of grotesques, oddities, imposters and eccentrics. This book is a catalogue of nature's freakish humours, showing characters such as "Old Boots" who could hold a coin between his nose and his chin.
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Anbieter: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, Vereinigtes Königreich
Hardback. Zustand: Fair. A readable copy of the book which may include some defects such as highlighting and notes. Cover and pages may be creased and show discolouration. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers GOR007906948
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Anbieter: Boojum and Snark Books, Kanab, UT, USA
Soft cover. Zustand: As New. No Jacket. 1st Edition. An exceptional, AS NEW copy of the true first edition/first printing, published by Jonathan Cape in London in 1990 (not the first U.S. edition, published by Firefly in 2002). Softcover, glossy illustrated covers, 14 x 10 1/4 inches (folio), 96 pp., extensively illustrated in b/w. An account of some of the 19th century s more unusual people -- fire eaters, the man who ate rocks, etc. Most of the illustrations and accompanying essays were first published in the British literary magazine Ambit. (K029). Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 4354
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Anbieter: Blaeberry Books, Lilliesleaf, Vereinigtes Königreich
Soft cover. Zustand: Fine. 1st Edition. A fine copy of a first edition, first impression large paperback original. All books are swathed in biodegradable bubble wrap and posted in strong, custom made book boxes to ensure undamaged delivery. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 015510
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Anbieter: Much Ado Books, Alfriston, SUSSE, Vereinigtes Königreich
Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. Black and White illustrations. Very Good, without dust jacket. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 33388
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Anbieter: Affordably Rare, Westport, CT, USA
Soft cover. Zustand: Fine. No Jacket. 1st Edition. fantastic interpretations by Steadman of 19th century grotesques, oddities, imposters and eccentrics. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers ABE-1768357093224
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Anbieter: Merandja Books, Cornwall, Vereinigtes Königreich
Paperback. Zustand: Fine. First Edition. A softcover, paperback book in fine condition, dated 1990, First Edition. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 065474
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Anbieter: Moe's Books, Berkeley, CA, USA
Softcover. Zustand: Very good. No jacket. Inscribed with a drawing by Steadman on the half-title page. Covers shelfworn. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 113497
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Anbieter: David Bunnett Books, London, Vereinigtes Königreich
SOFTCOVER. Zustand: Fine. 1st Edition. Large Folio in colour printed stiff glossy card covers, 96pp on thick art pape . [CONDITION: A well preserved FINE very clean and tight unmarked copy in not far from new condition (minute speck of shelf rub to cover corner tips) ] . . . We always ship in STRONG PROTECTIVE CARD PARCELS. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers P18HS1424
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Anbieter: Any Amount of Books, London, Vereinigtes Königreich
Soft cover. Large 4to. Pp: 96. First edition. Colour illustrated laminated paper covers. Illustrated throughout in black and white. Inscribed for Martin Bax of Ambit Magazine: "To Martin, without whom I would have done it anyway but you are such an inspiration. Bless you, Ralph Steadman 10. Dec. 90." With some additions to drawing on half title page.ISBN: 0224030299 Very good with foxing to top edge and lightly toned covers with minor wear to edges. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers C70473
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