James g burnett (54 risultati)

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: Like New. In unused condition, may show some slight shelf wear, but otherwise unread. This title was digitally scanned from a rare, out of print edition, and will have some visual artifacts from that process.

Paperback or Softback. Condizione: New. Love and Laughter: Being a legacy of rhyme. Book.

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Condizione: New.

Soft cover. Condizione: Very Good. 1st Edition. 97 pages. :John Wain (Alternative Poetry); James Chace (Otto Von Bismark & Henry Kissinger); Vladimir Maximov Interview; Gold Mann (Adollph Hitler); Renzo Rosso (Short Story); P.>N. Furbank (Ivy Compton-Burnett) Desmond Stewart (Muhammadheikal); Clive James (Philip Larkin); Richard Lownethal (Conservative Utopia) Poetry (Andrew Waterman, Peter Scuphham, Peter Reading, Geogrey Grigson) Letters (Sigund Freud & Carl G. Jung).…

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Decorative Cloth. Condizione: Very Good. No Jacket. First Edition. Excellent condition. Previous owner's name written inside front cover in ink. Corners lightly bumped. 161 pages.

HRD. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Hard cover. First edition. Contents include six installments of Rape of the Gamp by C. Welsh Mason; four installments of Miss Angel, by Anne Thackeray; Nobody by Jane Rossitur, and On the Circuit, by Fannie Hodgson Burnett, James Parton on caricatures in various historical periods, Edward H. Knight on Mechanical Progress, S.S. Conant on David Livingstone in Africa and Ismailia, William Black on the Man who was like Shakespeare, Lyman Abbott on Christian Missions around the world, etc. Many engraved illustrations. Black leather spine covering and corners over black boards. Some scuffing to leather and a white spot on front cover. Decorative endpages, no ownership marks. Very good in very good dust jacket.…

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good+. Revised and Edited by Stanley Green. Blue board clean and sharp, shelf wear to edges and corners. Book is firm in binding, b&w historic photographs, 367 pages include Discography. Free of any markings, not ex-library. ; B&W Photographs; 4to 11" - 13" tall; 367 pages.…

Condizione: New.

Paperback or Softback. Condizione: New. Of the Origin and Progress of Language: Volume IV. Book.

Condizione: New.

Condizione: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Condizione: New.

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. Hardcover (1895,c1895) in blue artistically decorated boards in white and gold gilt with age toned spine in very good condition, no DJ, well preserved inner hinges and clean end papers without mark, autographed photo frontispiece has issue guard which has ghosted image on title page, 161 pages, slight spine lean.…

Condizione: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This collection of verse from the late 19th century showcases the author's mastery of humor and wit, touching on themes of love, courtship, and the lighter side of daily life. The poems, originally published in magazines and periodicals of the era, expertly capture the social and romantic mores of the time. A precursor to the works of Ogden Nash and Dorothy Parker, this charming collection offers a delightful and nostalgic glimpse into the human experience as seen through the eyes of a keen observer. Its timeless appeal lies in its ability to resonate with readers across generations, proving that the pursuit of love, laughter, and the joys of life remain universal human endeavors. 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. …

HARD BACK BLUE. Condizione: FAIR. Louis Armstonr, Bix Beiderbecke, Miles David, Johnny Dodds, Duke Ellington, Dizzy Gillespie, Jelly Roll Morton, King Oliver, Charlie Parker, Bessie Smith, Fats Waller, Stanley Green (revised and edited), dustjacket is badly torn on back & wrinkled, chipped around all edges and torn on spine at top/bottom, DATE PUBLISHED: 1978 EDITION: 367.…

Hardcover. Condizione: As New. Condizione sovraccoperta: As New. 1st Edition. [1st edition, 1st printing] ; 142 pp. ; illustrated (many in color) ; 24 x 32 cm. ; LCCN: 82-84018 ; LC: ND237.M77 ; Dewey: 759.13 ; OCLC: 9575539 ; ISBN 0965748405 ; showcases the work of James Henry Moser, the illustrator of Uncle Remus and the instructor in watercolors at the Corcoran Art School ; AS NEW. Book.…

Paperback. Condizione: Brand New. 512 pages. 8.50x5.50x1.16 inches. In Stock.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Love and Laughter | Being a legacy of rhyme | James G. Burnett | Taschenbuch | 180 S. | Englisch | 2017 | hansebooks | EAN 9783337266738 | Verantwortliche Person für die EU: Hansebooks GmbH, Trakehner Weg 52, 22844 Norderstedt, gb[at]hansebooks[dot]com | Anbieter: preigu. …

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. 1st Ed. VG+ in blue cloth boards with gold lettering; no dust jacket as issued. A collection of poems by Broadway actor of humorous old men & eccentric characters in general. Poems include An Idyl of Summer, Making Rhymes, The Golden Gate & Absent and Present. Poetry. …

Condizione: New. Print on Demand.

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. THIS BOOK IS PRINTED ON DEMAND. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Delivered from our UK warehouse in 4 to 14 business days. THIS BOOK IS PRINTED ON DEMAND. Established seller since 2000.

PF. Condizione: New. This item is printed on demand. Brand new book, sourced directly from publisher. Dispatch time is 6-7 days from our warehouse. Book will be sent in robust, secure packaging to ensure it reaches you securely.

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. THIS BOOK IS PRINTED ON DEMAND. Established seller since 2000.