Davies stanley james (11 risultati)

Paperback. 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.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Brand new book, sourced directly from publisher. Dispatch time is 4-5 days from our warehouse. Book will be sent in robust, secure packaging to ensure it reaches you securely.

Hard Cover. Condizione: Near Fine. Near Fine. 4th Printing. 4th printing (Ford-Smith, Folio 76 #1140). Includes publisher's slipcase. Fine book in near fine slipcase. Slipcase faintly scuffed. Binding tight and square, pages clean, bright, and unmarked. 2003 Hard Cover. 288 pp. A collection of humorous vignettes by various authors, with contributions by William Shakespeare, Samuel Johnson, Charles Dickens, Winston S. Churchill, the Queen of England, G.K. Chesterton, P.G. Wodehouse, Mark Twain, Dorothy Parker, Groucho Marx, etc., etc. Ever since Chaucer's day, when the host of the Tabard Inn in Southwark rose to welcome the Canterbury Pilgrims with a joke, the After Dinner Speech, designed, if possible, to reduce the assembled company to helpless merriment, has presented the ultimate challenge. The best speakers are natural story-tellers - Gerard Hoffnung, reading a selection of letters from continental hoteliers: 'There is a French widow in every bedroom affording delightful prospects'; John Mortimer telling the woeful tale of a man's numerous unsuccessful attempts to murder his wife: 'At no time did Mrs Scott feel that the magic had gone out of their marriage' - and in this collection of post-prandial treasures you will find the very best of them, from Groucho Marx on how to resist a femme fatale, to Ralph Steadman surreally addressing the Lewis Carroll Centenary Dinner. 'Goodness', said a friend on greeting Mae West, 'where did you get those beautiful pearls?' 'Goodness', replied Mae, 'had nothing to do with it.' Shaggy dog stories, practical jokes, sporting anecdotes, rousing toasts, travellers' tales and risque reminiscences rub shoulders in this essential collection with real-life revelations and moments of history. Among the guests are Peter Ustinov, Jilly Cooper, Brian Johnstone, Charles Dickens, Dorothy Parker, Robertson Davies, Henry Grady and A.P. Herbert. There is food and drink in abundance. There is gentle reflection and endearing charm as well as defiant frivolity. Above all there are stories for every occasion - witty, absurd, momentous, philosophical, fascinating, poignant, and forever entertaining.…

Condizione: Good. 1954. Second Impression. 160 pages. Signed by the author. Pictorial dust jacket over red cloth. Flat signed to title page. Pages are mostly clean overall, with moderate tanning and mild foxing throughout. Occasional dog-eared corners. Thumb-marking present throughout. Boards have visible edge wear with corner bumping. Noticeable tanning to spine and edges with some crushing to spine ends. Gilt lettering is bright and clear. Water stains overall. Book is bowed and forward leaning. Unclipped jacket with tape to insides. Panels have heavy edge wear with chips, tears and creasing. Large area of loss to all surfaces.…

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.

Soft cover. Condizione: As New. Reprint. This as copy is bound in illustrated card covers as issued. The contents are bright, tight, white and square. International postal rates are calculated on a book weighing 1 Kilo, in cases where the book weighs more than 1 Kilo increased postal rates will be quoted, where the book weighs less then postage will be reduced accordingly. This is a remarkable story of courage and faith. Although written by a Christian, it does not in any way push Christianity in your face, it just makes you aware of how a person with faith can help you through the most dreadful experiences. At the same time the author has not dwelt at all on the horrors that he and his fellow prisoners experienced. It is in no way a tale of the gruesome events that went on in Korean POW camps. It is just a tale of human endurance and courage with one particualar man the leading light for so many men. A truly uplifting book. Ref BBB 6.…

Hardcover. Condizione: Good. Hardback. Some foxing to pages. Dust jacket in three pieces (please see photo).

Hardback. Condizione: Fine. Condizione sovraccoperta: Near Fine. First Thus. This copy is in fine, unmarked condition bound in green cloth covered boards with bright gilt titling to the spine. This copy is bright, tight, white and square. The unclipped dustwrapper is mildly sunned but still near fine condition International postal rates are calculated on a book weighing 1 Kilo, in cases where the book weighs more than 1 Kilo increased postal rates will be quoted, where the book weighs less then postage will be reduced accordingly. This copy has been signed by the author on the title page with no other dedication. This is a remarkable story of courage and faith. Although written by a Christian it does not in any way push Christianity, it just makes you aware of how a a person with faith can get help you through the most dreadful experiences. At the same time the author has not dwelt at all on the horrors that he and his fellow prisoners experienced. It is no way a tale of the gruesome events that went on in Korean POW camps. It is just a tale of human endurance and courage with one particular man the leading light for so many men. A truly uplifting book. Ref KKK 4.…

Condizione: Very Good. Original stapled illustrated souvenir theatre programme 7'' x 5''. Contains 28 printed pages of text with illustrated advertisements. In Very Good clean condition. Member of the P.B.F.A. THEATRE PROGRAMMES.

Condizione: Very Good. Black and white press photograph, promotional device resembling lobby card. 8'' x 10''. In Very Good condition. Member of the P.B.F.A. CINEMA [Front of House Press Photograph].

Condizione: Very Good. Black and white press photograph, promotional device resembling lobby card. 8'' x 10''. In Very Good condition. Member of the P.B.F.A. CINEMA [Front of House Press Photograph].