Humour In Memoriam

London: Routledge & Kegan Paul Ltd in association with Andre Deutsch. 1970. Octavo Size [approx 15.5 x 22.8cm]. Very Good condition in Good Dustjacket - now protected in our purpose-made clear archival plastic sleeve. DJ is age-toned, especially at spine. 116 pages.. Half philosophy and half anecdote about the nature of humour and national variations in it, and… Read more about this item

"George Mikes...has written an attractive work, half philosophy and half anecdote, about the nature of humour and national variations in it, and the sad or merry character of a humorist.....a wisely reflective book..." This copy in very good condition - book solid and clean, with a dedication to the economist Max Corden ("Maxie") on flyleaf. Dustjacket also in very good condition,… Read more about this item

London: Routledge and Kegan Paul, 1970 0710066872. First edition. Hardback. Fine in DW which is not price-clipped but has had price tippexed out and is also lightly soiled. Otherwise intact. No inscription. 116 pages. A very interesting analysis of national and international humour with many jokes provided as examples by a master humorist of the 20th century. .

hardcover. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book.