hints servants di jones john (33 risultati)

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Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. "Hints to Servants: Being a Poetical and Modernised Version of Dean Swift's Celebrated Directions to Servants" offers a humorous and satirical glimpse into the world of domestic service. Attributed to "An Upper Servant," this collection of poetry explores the daily lives and questionable habits of household employees. Through witty verse, the book delves into the practicalities and absurdities of managing a household staff. A unique blend of poetry and social commentary, "Hints to Servants" provides a lighthearted yet insightful look at the relationship between masters and servants. Readers interested in social history, satire, and the enduring appeal of Dean Swift's sharp wit will find much to enjoy in this volume. A classic exploration of household life, this book is a reminder that the challenges and humors of domestic service remain timeless.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. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book offers a thought-provoking exploration of how servants navigated their roles and relationships within their households, providing a rare glimpse into their lived experiences. The author, a renowned authority on domestic life in the past, examines various aspects of servitude, including the strategies servants employed to gain favor, the challenges they faced, and the ways they asserted their agency. The book also sheds light on the complex power dynamics between masters and servants, and explores the ways in which these relationships could be both exploitative and mutually beneficial. Through a witty and engaging style, the author presents a nuanced understanding of servitude as a multifaceted social institution, and invites readers to question the assumptions and stereotypes that often surround it. This book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in social history, labor relations, or the intricate tapestry of human relationships that shaped the fabric of past societies. 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.

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Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - 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 was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.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.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. 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.

Hardback. Condizione: Fair. Meadows, Kenny (illustratore). First Edition. [5], 6-76pp, plates. Original blind stamped blue / green cloth, upper cover with gilt title and central vignette. Upper cover and spine faded and soiled, especially to edges, rubbed to extremities, corners gently bumped. Cracked between front free endpaper and first illustration, title browned, text lightly browned, the odd small spot of foxing, but generally fairly clean. With twelve full page illustrations of various servants by Kenny Meadows. A poetic parody of Swift. Five locations in Library Hub. Attar 390.1 Size: 12mo.

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Condizione: New. Print on Demand pp. 124.

LeatherBound. Condizione: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. Leatherbound edition. Condition: New. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. Pages: 130. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1843 edition. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Language: English Pages: 130.

LeatherBound. Condizione: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. Leatherbound edition. Condition: New. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. Pages: 104. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1843 edition. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Language: English Pages: 104.

Hardcover. Condizione: Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. Good Plus condition. Great engravings by John Jackson. Spine cracked but holding at page 40. Pages generally very clean with an occasional spot of foxing or smudge. Previous owner's bookplate on the front pastedown. Front cover mostly clean with bright gilt lettering and design. Some staining to the back cover. Significant rubbing to the book's spine, which is no longer readable. A few small dents in the top and bottom edges. Cover corners turned in. (Note: Photos may show a flash reflection.) PayPal always welcome. We pack all our books with care and ship in cardboard boxes. Shipment outside of the United States may require extra funds. Additional photos emailed upon request.

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First edition. First edition. 11 plates and a tailpiece engraved by John Jackson after original designs by Kenny Meadows. 1 vols. 12mo. Jones was also the author of "Attempts in Verse by John Jones, an old Servant; with some account of the Writer written by himself, and an Introductory Essay on the Lives and Works of our uneducated Poets by Robert Southey." (1831). In the 1836 edition of Southey's work the "Attempts in Verse" forms the appendix. Original green cloth with the gilt title "Comic Keepsake" on upper cover. Some rubbing and discoloration of cloth, slightly shaken, some spotting of text, else a very good copy 11 plates and a tailpiece engraved by John Jackson after original designs by Kenny Meadows. 1 vols. 12mo.

Hardcover. First Edition. Small octavo, 76 pages with section of unpaginated leaves in the rear. In Very Good Minus condition. Marbled end papers. Spine decorated with gilt lettering and inlay. Half bound in Moroccan leather with green marbled paper boards. Minor edgewear to boards, corners bumped. Textblock agetoned, minor soiling to interior. Tearing to page 43-46. Lower corner of 43-44 torn, missing several words of text missing on page 44. Shelved case 0. Eleven plates and a tailpiece engraved by John Jackson after original designs by Kenny Meadows. 1401736. Shelved Dupont Bookstore.

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Hardcover. Condizione: Near Fine. 1st Edition. FIRST EDITION, first printing. Octavo (19 x 12cm), pp.76. Publisher's dark green cloth, titles and vignette in gilt to upper, blind tooling to boards, yellow coated endpapers. Illustrated. Bookplate of John R. Anderson to pastedown, occasional marks within, marginal tears and loss to pp.51-56 where the book has been opened roughly. Binding lightly handled to extremities. Scarce. Near fine.

First Edition. Small Octavo. 76pp. illustrated with 12 original designs including frontispiece by Kenny Meadows, engraved by John Jackson., poetry set to various servants such as The Butler, The Cook, The Valet, The Waiting Woman the House made and more. A lovely book bound in 3/4 brown Morocco over marbled paper covered boards with matching endpapers, raised bands with compartments lettered and decorated in gilt, top edge gilt. A clean bright copy.

Leather Bound. Condizione: New. 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 1843. 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: - 104, 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. 104.