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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Da: Books From California, Simi Valley, CA, U.S.A.
paperback. Condizione: Very Good. Codice articolo mon0004248240
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Da: Boojum and Snark Books, Kanab, UT, U.S.A.
Soft cover. Condizione: 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). Codice articolo 4354
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Da: Blaeberry Books, Lilliesleaf, Regno Unito
Soft cover. Condizione: 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. Codice articolo 015510
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Da: Much Ado Books, Alfriston, SUSSE, Regno Unito
Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. Black and White illustrations. Very Good, without dust jacket. Codice articolo 33388
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Da: Affordably Rare, Westport, CT, U.S.A.
Soft cover. Condizione: Fine. No Jacket. 1st Edition. fantastic interpretations by Steadman of 19th century grotesques, oddities, imposters and eccentrics. Codice articolo ABE-1768357093224
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Da: Merandja Books, Cornwall, Regno Unito
Paperback. Condizione: Fine. First Edition. A softcover, paperback book in fine condition, dated 1990, First Edition. Codice articolo 065474
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Da: Moe's Books, Berkeley, CA, U.S.A.
Softcover. Condizione: Very good. No jacket. Inscribed with a drawing by Steadman on the half-title page. Covers shelfworn. Codice articolo 113497
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Da: David Bunnett Books, London, Regno Unito
SOFTCOVER. Condizione: 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. Codice articolo P18HS1424
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Da: Any Amount of Books, London, Regno Unito
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. Codice articolo C70473
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Da: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, Regno Unito
Hardback. Condizione: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Codice articolo GOR003119988
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