Scott john william robertson (92 risultati)

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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.…

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Condizione: New.

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

Condizione: New. In English.

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. 2nd Edition"; revised ed. VERY GOOD CONDITION. cover has a few foxing spots ; ***ORIGINAL COVER PR ICE "one shilling" "COMPLETE UNABRIDGED".BLACK TITLES ON dark purple SPINE STRIP COVER TITLE BANNER.WHITE COVER ART SHOWS 1" PENGUIN ON ONE LEG MIDDLE bottom PURPLE STRIP. author photo back cover. ; 183+pg pages; Country life rural England. Great Britain Social culture.…

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Condizione: Good. 1956. No Edition Remarks. 239 pages. No dust jacket. Signed by the author. Red cloth with faded lettering. Contains black and white photographic plates.Flat singed by author on front free end paper and includes a signed insert. Binding remains firm.Pages remain bright with minimal tanning. Boards have moderate edge-wear with bumping to corners and noticeable rubbing to surfaces.Strong tanning to spine and edges.…

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Condizione: Fair. 1912. No Edition Remarks. 335 pages. No dust jacket. Green cloth with gilt lettering. Black and white photographic plates. Moderate foxing and tanning to pages and plates. More prominent to text block edges, pastedowns and free endpapers. Light cracking and staining to gutters but binding remains firm. Boards have minor corner bumping and edgewear with mild staining, tanning and scuffing overall. Spine has heavier tanning with soft crushing to ends. Lettering remains bright and clear. Book has a slight forward lean.…

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Condizione: New. In English.

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

First Edition. Near fine copy in the original gilt-blocked cloth. Slightest suggestion only of dust-dulling to the spine bands and panel edges. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. ; 264 pages; Physical desc. : 264 p. : front. ; 18 cm. Subject: England --Land --Agriculture --England --Works, 1900-1945 --Land tenure --Agricultural labourers. No date stated. Ex-libris copy with minor marks remaining. 1 Kg.…

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First Edition. Near fine copy in the original gilt-blocked cloth. Slightest suggestion only of dust-dulling to the spine bands and panel edges. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong.; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 264 pages; Description: 264 p. Frontis. (port. ) ; 18 cm. Subjects: Peasantry - Great Britain. Agriculture - Economic aspects - Great Britain. Agriculture - Great Britain - History. Peasants - Great Britain. Land tenure - Great Britain. Agricultural laborers - Great Britain. Series: The nation's library. 1 Kg. …

Sm octavo hardcover (VG) in d/w (VG-); all our specials have minimal description to keep listing them viable. They are at least reading copies, complete and in reasonable condition, but usually secondhand; frequently they are superior examples. Ordering more than one book may reduce your overall postage costs.…

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

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

Condizione: New.

Condizione: New.

First Edition. Near fine copy in the original gilt-blocked cloth. Slightest suggestion only of dust-dulling to the spine bands and panel edges. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. ; 264 pages; Physical desc. : 264 p. : front. ; 18 cm. Subject: England --Land --Agriculture --England --Works, 1900-1945 --Land tenure --Agricultural labourers. No date stated. Ex-libris copy with minor marks remaining. 1 Kg.…

First Edition. Very good cloth copy in a very good, slightly edge-torn and dust-dulled dust-wrapper. Light foxing to prelims. Remains well-preserved overall. Physical description; 239 pages, 6 unnumbered leaves of plates : illustrations, portraits ; 23 cm. Subjects; Robertson Scott, J. W. (John William) (1866-1962). Journalists Great Britain Biography 19th century. Journalists Great Britain Biography 20th century. Periodical editors Great Britain Biography. Journalism Great Britain History 19th century. 1 Kg.…

First Edition. Near fine copy in the original gilt-blocked cloth. Slightest suggestion only of dust-dulling to the spine bands and panel edges. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong.; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 264 pages; Description: 264 p. Frontis. (port. ) ; 18 cm. Subjects: Peasantry - Great Britain. Agriculture - Economic aspects - Great Britain. Agriculture - Great Britain - History. Peasants - Great Britain. Land tenure - Great Britain. Agricultural laborers - Great Britain. Series: The nation's library. 1 Kg. …

Condizione: New. In English.

First Edition. Very good cloth copy in a very good, slightly edge-torn and dust-dulled dust-wrapper. Light foxing to prelims. Remains well-preserved overall. Physical description; 239 pages, 6 unnumbered leaves of plates : illustrations, portraits ; 23 cm. Subjects; Robertson Scott, J. W. (John William) (1866-1962). Journalists Great Britain Biography 19th century. Journalists Great Britain Biography 20th century. Periodical editors Great Britain Biography. Journalism Great Britain History 19th century. 1 Kg.…

Or.cl. 282pp. Blind stamp lettering to front cover. Gold lettering to spine. 282pp. uncut. Light discolouration to top corners of cloth. Very good copy. 1st ed. John Robertson was a journalist & editor of The Countryman magazine. In the 1920s he exposed the agricultural decline of rural England after its failed land reforms.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Discover the fascinating story behind one of England's most peculiar marriage customs in 'The Strange Story of the Dunmow Flitch' by J. W. Robertson-Scott. Delve into the historical traditions surrounding the Dunmow Flitch Trials, a unique Essex tradition where married couples could win a flitch of bacon by proving to a jury that they had not argued or regretted their marriage for a year and a day. Explore the rich folklore and social history of Great Dunmow through this meticulously prepared republication of a classic historical text. Uncover the origins and enduring appeal of this unusual practice, reflecting broader themes of marriage, fidelity, and community in English history. A captivating glimpse into the customs and traditions that shaped the social fabric of the region.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.…