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The Diary of a Nobody
by GROSSMITH, George and Weedon
- Used
- near fine
- Hardcover
- Condition
- Near Fine
- Seller
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Littleton, Colorado, United States
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About This Item
London: The Folio Society. Near Fine. 2003. Hardcover. Stated fifteenth printing, 2003, of this Folio Society edition of the Grossmith Brothers' comic novel, which first appeared in serial form in Punch magazine in 1888-89. This is the story of Charles Pooter, a London clerk, and his family and friends; it is considered a classic work of humor. With illustrations by John Lawrence. --- In gold cloth-covered boards with wrap-around Lawrence illustration in black and with spine titling in green; green topstain. Volume wrapped in green paper-covered slipcase. --- An about Near Fine copy lacking damages worthy of mention. Structurally sound slipcase with an area of scuffing along one panel, else in great shape.; Octavo - 8 to 9 in. tall; 165 pages .
Synopsis
The Diary of a Nobody, an English comic novel written by George Grossmith and his brother Weedon Grossmith with illustrations by Weedon, first appeared in the magazine Punch in 1888 – 89, and was printed in book form in 1892. It is considered a classic work of humour. The diary is that of Mr. Charles Pooter, a city clerk of lower middle-class status but significant social aspirations, living in Upper Holloway.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Bluebird Books
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 84919
- Title
- The Diary of a Nobody
- Author
- GROSSMITH, George and Weedon
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Near Fine
- Publisher
- The Folio Society
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 2003
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About the Seller
Bluebird Books
Biblio member since 2005
Littleton, Colorado
About Bluebird Books
Bluebird Books is the bookselling business of Eric Mayer, operating from my base in Littleton, Colorado. I specialize in classic fiction and literature, books on birds and natural history, railroadiana, biography, history and many other genres. Bluebird Books features publications by the Modern Library and Everyman's Library. I offer free shipping on books shipped within the US via USPS Media Mail. INTERNATIONAL ORDERS: I recommend that you use Biblio.com for your international orders because they have formed a partnership with Asendia to allow for much more affordable shipping on parcels weighing under 5 lb. (about 2.26 kg).
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- Fine
- A book in fine condition exhibits no flaws. A fine condition book closely approaches As New condition, but may lack the...
- Folio
- A folio usually indicates a large book size of 15" in height or larger when used in the context of a book description. Further,...
- Spine
- The outer portion of a book which covers the actual binding. The spine usually faces outward when a book is placed on a shelf....
- Octavo
- Another of the terms referring to page or book size, octavo refers to a standard printer's sheet folded four times, producing...
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