thackeray albert smith (67 Ergebnisse)

Hardcover. Zustand: Good. Illustrated (illustrator). 1st Edition. Red cloth, 388 pp, numerous plates and illustrations in the text. Spine somewhat faded, still good. We ship fast.

Zustand: Good. Good condition. In protective mylar cover. (caricatures and cartoons, english humorous stories, english wit and humor) A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains. Bundled media such as CDs, DVDs, floppy disks or access codes may not be included.

Zustand: New.

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. Cruikshank, George and Others (illustrator). Small 8vo, red cloth with blind-stamped emblem and lettering on cover, gilt lettering on spine. 388 pp, hundreds of illustrations, many plates by Cruikshank. Spine modestly faded.

Hardcover. Zustand: Good. No Jacket. George Cruikshank (illustrator). Hardbound, no dust jacket. Wear to board edges otherwise very good. Foxing to end pages, wear to board edges, otherwise very good.

Hardcover. Zustand: Good. No Jacket. George Cruikshank (illustrator). Hardbound, no dust jacket. Wear to board edges otherwise very good.

Cloth. Zustand: G+. No Jacket. George Cruikshank and Others (illustrator). None Stated. 388 pp, b/w illustrations, the book and contents are clean and solid, the covers have some very light soil and several small spots of edge wear, the front lower right cover is bumped, a very usable book.

Zustand: New. In.

Hardcover. Zustand: Fair. No Jacket. Appears to be about the year 1881. In fair condition for the age of the book. Heavy book may require extra postage unless posted within South Africa. Publication of 428 pages and 30 pages, Chatto and Windud's list of books. There is gilt on the spine of the book. Frontispiece. The boards are a little shelf rubbed and the edges a little frayed. Some of the pages are a touch edge worn and minor tears. There are light marks within the body of the book. The text is legible. The binding has been repaired. GK. Our orders are shipped using tracked courier delivery services.

Hardcover. Zustand: Good. No Jacket. Cruikshank, George (illustrator). First Series 1835-1843. Copy in green cloth on boards with gilt title and illustration on cover and spine. Undated but appears circa 1880. Rubbing to head/foot of spine. Spine lightly scuffed along sides. Corners lightly bumped. Light cracks in front and rear hinges. Tissue guard on frontis missing. Several light internal cracks. Light foxing to early folios. Clean text with b/w illustrations.

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. Book measures 20x13cm, 383pp. Bound in original publishers green cloth, with gilt title lettering and illustrations. Binding with shelf wear, rubbed corners. Cloth in good clean condition. Internally, some light spotting on free end papers, small split down front hinge. Otherwise pages clean. A very good clean copy.

Cloth. Zustand: Good. George Cruikshank (illustrator). Green cloth with gilt titles and illustration to front board and spine. Binding has been repaired with matching green cloth. Tissue guard for frontispiece is barely hanging on. Noticeable wear to edge of boards/corners.

Zustand: Fair. Acceptable condition. Reading copy only. Lacking backstrip. Several pages detached. (reference, literature).

Zustand: New. In.

Zustand: New. In.

John Camden Hotten, [1870]. Hardback, 8vo, [v],388pp, frontis, illust, 24pp catalogue (for 1870). Ex-library, stamps to title, occasional foxing to edges, lacks pp7-10 of catalogue. Green library cloth, mottled edges. A fair copy -1.

hardback, 8vo, 428,(32)pp, numerous illustrations, edges browning and scattered foxing, text otherwise clean and sound, owner's name dated 1871 on half-title, gilt-decorated green cloth, rubbed, Good condition.

Hardcover. Zustand: Fair ++/Good. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: No Dustcover. Cruikshank, George (illustrators) (illustrator). Second Edition. NO DUSTJACKET. 383 pages + 32 publisher's catalogue. B&W line illustrations as plates and within text. NO DUSTJACKET. Bottle-green hardback binding with impressed gilt-coloured titles and decoration to front board and spine No obvious date but looks mid-late 19th century and there is a handwritten date of 'Xmas 1871' to on of the preliminary pages, three of which are detached. Front inner hinge is split but apart from the 3 detached pages, the binding is sound. Page-edges lightly browned and foxed as are very earliest and latest pages o/w pages are clean and tidy.

Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book is an anthology of funny, witty, and absurd etiquette guides, poems, and short stories from the 19th century, a time when etiquette and social rules were seen as paramount. It is packed with humorous and satirical takes on everything from table manners to courtship and marriage, and provides a fascinating glimpse into the social customs and values of the Victorian era. Themes in the book include concerns with politeness, respecting rank and file, courtship, marriage, fashion, and social standing. The author pokes fun at the seriousness with which society treated these topics and scrutinizes the upper-class preoccupation with social rules, rank, and money. Ultimately, the book serves as a reminder that while social norms change over time, the human desire for connection and belonging remains constant. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.

Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book explores the history of parliamentary acts in England. The author provides a satirical look at the way in which laws were made and enforced in the 19th century. The author covers topics such as the use of euphemisms in parliamentary language, the absurdity of some laws, and the ways in which people tried to get around them. It also includes humorous advice on how to save money, how to emigrate, and how to get revenge on your enemies. The author's insights into the workings of government and the human condition make this book a must-read for anyone interested in history, politics, or satire. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.

Zustand: Sehr gut. Zustand: Sehr gut | Seiten: 650 | Sprache: Englisch | Produktart: Bücher | This book has been considered by academicians and scholars of great significance and value to literature. This forms a part of the knowledge base for future generations. So that the book is never forgotten we have represented this book in a print format as the same form as it was originally first published. Hence any marks or annotations seen are left intentionally to preserve its true nature.

Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This captivating book investigates a collection of humorous almanacs created by George Cruikshank, one of the most acclaimed caricaturists of the 19th century. These almanacs provide an intriguing insight into everyday life during this era, featuring witty stories, humorous poetry, and quirky anecdotes. The author explores the impact of Cruikshank's almanacs on popular culture, revealing the ways in which they both reflected and influenced the social and political climate of the time. Through an analysis of the almanacs' content and illustrations, the book sheds light on the evolution of British humor and satire, making it an invaluable resource for enthusiasts and scholars alike. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.

Zustand: New. Print on Demand.

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. Cruikshank, George / and Other Artists (illustrator). Uniformly bound in 3/4 green leather and marbled paper, raised bands on gilt decorated spines, all edges marbled, marbled endpapers, with binding and hinges tight. First Series [6], 160pp; 161-388pp; Second Series [4], 250pp; 251-428pp with the frontis-piece in volumes I, III & IV. Illustrated throughout, which includes folding plates. Occasional foxing.

Zustand: Good. Reprint edition Three-quarter leather & boards Good condition. Binding top, bottom of spine, corners worn and rubbed. Lacking ffep and probably half-title. Internally sound, but one of the fulf-page plates is torn but complete. Volume II (only, of four) covering the years 1840-1844. Total of 60 full-page Cruikshank drawings.

Zustand: Good+. George Cruikshank (illustrator). George Cruikshank was a British caricaturist and book illustrator, praised as the "modern Hogarth" during his life His book illustrations for his friend Charles Dickens, and many other authors, reached an international audience "The 'Comic Almanacks' of George Cruikshank have long been regarded by admirers of this inimitable artist as among his finest, most characteristic productions Extending over a period of nineteen years, from 1835 to 1859, inclusive, they embrace the best period of his artistic career, and show the varied excellences of his marvelous power" (From the Preliminary) This set is bound in 3/4 leather, with stamped gilt lettering and raised bands on the spine Gilt also at top edge The exteriors show minor rubbing, and chipping at the spine ends The spine cover of the first volume shows some loss The bindings are sound The text has light toning and light scattered foxing The bookplate of Joel Cheney Wells on the front pastedowns of both volumes No other marks or damage 388, 428 pp.

Three-Quarter Leather. Zustand: Very Good. Illustrated by George Cruikshank. (illustrator). 1st Edition. Spine labels missing, two defective free endpapers, evidence of re-casing, but internally clean - "The 'Comic Almanacks' of George Cruikshank have long been regarded by admirers of this inimitable artist as among his finest, most characteristic productions. Extending over a period of nineteen years, from 1835 to 1859, inclusive, they embrace the best period of his artistic career, and show the varied excellences of his marvelous power." (From the Preliminary.

12mo. half leather, marbled paper-covered boards, marbled endpapers. (viii), 160; (ii), 161-388; (viii), 184; (ii), 185-428 pages. 4 Volumes. First volume with prefatory remarks. Illustrations by George Cruikshank (Cohn 184) and other illustrators. In a signed binding by W. Roach from NY. An assortment of humorous matter. Each volume with frontispiece (a foldout in the third volume). Black and white plates, and illustrations in text, throughout. According to Cohn, this is a complete run. Covers rubbed and scuffed at edges and along spine. half leather, marbled paper-covered boards, marbled endpapers.

Zustand: New. Print on Demand.

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. 1st Edition. The first series, 1835-1843. Very good condition. Beautifully decorated with bright heavy gilt decorations and titles which are unfaded on blindstamped green cloth boards. Outer leaves a little foxed, spine shows a little edgewear, but overall a very good copy. No date of publication on the title page, but the advertisements at the back, Chatto and Windus's List of Books have the date March 1878.