John buchan susan (13 risultati)

Hard Cover. Condizione: Very Good. No Jacket. First Edition. First edition. Lacks jacket. Edges lightly foxed, Christmas gift tag to Mrs. Dulles laid in - probably Eleanor Lansing Dulles, wife of Robert Lansing: these were purchased from a family library in Henderson Harbor, NY, near U.S. Secretary of State Robert Lansing's birthplace in Watertown, which included many other works owned by him. 1920 Hard Cover. 170 pp. Yellow cloth spine, illustrated paper over boards, black titles. A political book pseudonymously co-authored by John Buchan and his wife Susan. Not to be confused with John Buchan's 1936 novel of the same name. The latter was published in the United States as The Man from the Norlands. Buchan was best known for his novel The Thirty-Nine Steps.…

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. Condizione sovraccoperta: Fair to Good. Book Club Edition. Two books that were published separately but designed to complement each other; Memory Hold the Door is John Buchan's autobiography published in 1940 and his wife published her book in 1947; Each book is sound, agetoned pages, both books have prev.owners names on ffep; Both have unclipped intact jackets, both have small chips/tears and tape repairs and discolouration; John Buchan was not only a distinguished author of many books, he was also Canada's Governor General at the time of his death in 1940. Please allow for extra postage for 2 books.…

[2] pp.; 10.5 x 15.5 cm.; color; edition size unknown; unsigned and unnumbered; offset-printed Double sided postcard published in conjunction with show held May 5 - April 10, 1980. Exhibition included works by David Buchan, Susan Britton, Paul Campbell, Robin Collyer, Jerry McGrath, John Scott, and Shirley Wiitasalo. Very Good. Unmailed copy, light edge wear.…

Cloth. Condizione: Near Fine. Condizione sovraccoperta: Good. First edition. A three-volume first edition set of works from Susan Buchan, including two memoirs and an anthology of John Buchan's writings. Comprising three first edition works either written or arranged by Susan Buchan, or Lady Tweedsmuir, a British writer and the wife of author and Governor General of Canada (1935-1940).Complete with the publisher's original dust wrappers, 'Clearing House' being unclipped.The Clearing House (1946) - Lady Tweedsmuir's selection of John Buchan's writings, including extracts from his lesser known works. With essays on being a historian, biographical portraits, legal writings, poems, and excerpts from Buchan's novels.The Lilac and the Rose (1952) - This memoir (the first in the author's trilogy) tells the story of Tweedsmuir's girlhood up to and including her marriage to John Buchan, interwoven with portraits of individual family members. With fascinating reminiscences of high society in late Victorian and Edwardian times.The Edwardian Lady (1966) - The third of a trilogy of Tweedsmuir's reminiscences, recounting her life in the first decade of the Edwardian period. With charming details of Edwardian shopping, gardening and cooking. In the original cloth bindings. With the original dust wrappers, 'Clearing House' being unclipped. Externally, very smart, with only minor shelf wear. Slight fading to the cloth edges of 'Edwardian Lady'. Dust wrappers are generally smart, with sunning to 'Lilac and the Rose' and scattered spotting to 'Clearing House'. With mild edge wear to 'Clearing House' and 'Edwardian Lady'. With most notable wear to 'Lilac', which has tape reinforcements to chipped areas around the edges. Also with handling marks and a couple spots to its wrap. Internally, firmly bound. Front free endpaper missing to 'Lilac and the Rose'. Pages are generally bright and clean, with a few spots to the endpapers of all, and the occasional spots throughout 'Lilac and the Rose'. Contemporary ink inscription to title page of 'Clearing House'. Near Fine. None (illustratore). book.…

Hardcover. Condizione: Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. VG- first US edition. Blanchard A48. A discussion of the political views of the day set in the guise of a country house novel. 170pp Blue paper-covered boards with turquoise lettering and black and pale yellw illustration; yellow cloth spine with black lettering. Quite clean but the spine is sunned and the binding slightly cocked. The corners are rubbed, one being more heavily worn. Bright internally with occasional light foxing. The front fly-leaf is missing. A sound copy of a scarce work at a below average price.…

Cloth. Condizione: Very Good. First edition. One of John Buchan's scarcer titles, here in the first US edition, 'The Island of Sheep' presents a fictional discussion of political, economic and social issues of the time. The first US edition. A scarce title, written by John Buchan and his wife, Susan under the pseudonym "Cadmus & Harmonia". Not to be confused with his 1936 Richard Hannay adventure novel, which has the exact same title. An interesting work, presenting a fictional discussion of the pertinent political, economic and social questions of the time. Set in a Scottish shooting lodge, Buchan uses characters from different areas of society, such as a landowner, an M.P., a journalist and a minister, to explore the issues of a post-war world. Bound in the publisher's quarter cloth and pictorial boards. With a facsimile dust wrapper and a photocopy of a handwritten dedication from "Cadmus & Harmonia", or John and Susan Buchan, to Lady Ferrers. Bound in the publisher's quarter cloth and pictorial boards. Externally, very good, with light rubbing to the extremities and a little soiling to cloth. The odd mark to boards. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright with light scattered spotting in places. Facsimile dust wrapper is fine. Very Good. None (illustratore). book.…

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. VG- first US edition of Buchan's discourse on the politics of his day presented in the guise of a country-house novel set on a Scottish island. The US edition is scarce; the UK edition is virtually unobtainable. 170 pp Illustrated paper-covered boards; mustard yellow spine with black lettering. The corners are worn and the spine is lightly sunned. One of the two front fly-leaves is missing and the other has an ownership inscription. Internally the book is bright and clean.…

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. First American edition. Quarter cloth and decorated paper over boards. Two ink spots on front board, corners a little rubbed, about very good lacking dustwrapper. Uncommon pseudonymous Buchan title.

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. Dust Jacket Included. 1st Edition. VG first US edition with a facsimile dustwrapper. Blanchard A48 note. Written by John & Susan Buchan this is a political symposium in the guise of a country house novel. The UK edition is virtually unobtainable and the US edition is also scarce. 170pp Light blue paper-covered boards with bright blue lettering and black and yellow silhouette illustration. The spine is a little darkened but otherwise the book is in very good condition. There is an inscription on the fly-leaf and also a small private library label. The book comes with a good quality facsimile dustwrapper.…

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. VG- first US edition. Blanchard A48 note. Written by John & Susan Buchan this is a political symposium in the guise of a country house novel. The UK edition is virtually unobtainable and the US edition is also rare. 170pp Light blue paper-covered boards with bright blue lettering and black and yellow silhouette illustration. Yellow cloth spine with black lettering. Internally very bright with slight creasing to a few top corners near the front. 2 leaves have ragged edges, almost certainly the result of a mishap when slitting the page edges when new. There is a name on the front fly-leaf. Externally there are light damp stains on the front board and spine.…

One page, 4to, black-bordered, one corner chipped, minor marking, text clear and complete. "Thank you very much for your delightful little letter. My husband always so love your writing, and always quoted and enjoyed your parodies. He was a very careful reader of 'Punch', and had, in his time, contributed some things to it." She hopes he will visit her in Oxfordshire. …

First Edition. An uncommon biography of Arthur Wellesley, Duke of Wellington by the wife of author John Buchan. Near Fine in price-clipped Good dustjacket, with inch chip at mid-spine, nickel sized chip at lower spine end and top front panel, modest soiling.

Leather Bound. Condizione: New. Language: English. Language: English. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2024, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1920. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Pages: : - 192, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 192 192.…