Eccentricity exists particularly in the English, states Dame Edith Sitwell, because of "that peculiar and satisfactory knowledge of infallibility that is the hallmark and the birthright of the British nation." Originally published in 1933, The English Eccentrics has lost none of its vitality and wit. We find hermits, quacks, mariners, indefatigable travelers, and men of learning. We meet the amphibious Lord Rokeby, whose beard reached his knees and who seldom left his bath; the irascible Captain Thicknesses, who left his ...
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Eccentricity exists particularly in the English, states Dame Edith Sitwell, because of "that peculiar and satisfactory knowledge of infallibility that is the hallmark and the birthright of the British nation." Originally published in 1933, The English Eccentrics has lost none of its vitality and wit. We find hermits, quacks, mariners, indefatigable travelers, and men of learning. We meet the amphibious Lord Rokeby, whose beard reached his knees and who seldom left his bath; the irascible Captain Thicknesses, who left his right hand, to be cut off after his death, to his son Lord Audley; and Curricle Coats, the Gifted Amateur, whose suit was sewn with diamonds and whose every performance ended in uproar. This is a glorious gallery of the extremes of human nature, portrayed with humor, sympathy, knowledge, and love.
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Very Good in Good Slipcase jacket. Size: 19 to 25 cm tall, Octavo, (8vo); Illustrated by Roland Pym. Posted within 1 working day. 1st class tracked post to the UK, Airmail tracked worldwide. Robust recyclable packaging.
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Very Good in Very Good Slipcase jacket. Size: 19 to 25 cm tall, Octavo, (8vo); Posted within 1 working day. 1st class tracked post to the UK, Airmail tracked worldwide. Robust recyclable packaging.
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Near Fine Condition. Near Fine 1998 reprint Folio Society hardback with slipcase, with Intro by Mervyn Horder and illustrated by Roland Pym. A little corner rubbing wear to slipcase and book, small surface scuff to top front corner of slipcase, book itself excellent bright and unmarked. Sent Airmail at no extra cost; Worldwide Shipping IMMEDIATE 1ST CLASS/AIRMAIL DISPATCH First edition of the work in this format and binding, and/or set or series. Quantity Available: 1. Category: Biography & Autobiography; The photos provided are of our own book, further photos may be arranged upon request. Inventory No: 071154.
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Good. Yellow Pages. **SHIPPED FROM UK** We believe you will be completely satisfied with our quick and reliable service. All orders are dispatched as swiftly as possible! Buy with confidence!
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Very good in very good dust jacket. A clean, tight copy. Binding tight. Folio edition with slipcase. Illustrative blue paper covered boards with blue cloth to spine with blue slipcase. Contains black and white illustrations and plates throughout. ALL ITEMS ARE SENT BY ROYAL MAIL.
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Pym, Roland. Very Good. 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall. 1st edition thus this Folio Society edition, 8vo, 268pp, introduction Mervyn Horder; line illustrations Roland Pym; two-tone green patterned boards; VG Copy in VG Slipcase a little bumped at one corner.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. No dust jacket. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 700grams, ISBN:
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Dispatched, from the UK, within 48 hours of ordering. Though second-hand, the book is still in very good shape. Minimal signs of usage may include very minor creasing on the cover or on the spine.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. In good all round condition. No dust jacket. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 400grams, ISBN:
