The Diary of a Nobody
by George and Weedon Grossmith
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- Very Good
- Hardcover
- Condition
- Very Good
- Seller
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Goring-by-Sea, West Sussex, United Kingdom
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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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- World of Rare Books (GB)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 1715339958ADA
- Title
- The Diary of a Nobody
- Author
- George and Weedon Grossmith
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Publisher
- The Folio Society
- Date Published
- 1977
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