An illustrative interpretation of the 19th century compendium of grotesques, oddities, imposters and eccentrics. This book is a catalogue of nature's freakish humours, showing characters such as "Old Boots" who could hold a coin between his nose and his chin.
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Vendeur : WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, Royaume-Uni
Hardback. Etat : Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. N° de réf. du vendeur GOR003119988
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Vendeur : WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, Royaume-Uni
Hardback. Etat : Fair. A readable copy of the book which may include some defects such as highlighting and notes. Cover and pages may be creased and show discolouration. N° de réf. du vendeur GOR007906948
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Vendeur : Stella & Rose's Books, PBFA, Tintern, MON, Royaume-Uni
Softcover. Etat : Very Good. No Jacket. Steadman, Ralph (illustrateur). First edition. 1st 1990. Very good condition. An exploration into the strange and the weird. Full of freaks and weirdos, this subject matter gives Ralph Steadman the ideal canvas for his particular brand of madness. Genuine weirdness is a rare quality. To be truly weird demands character and wanton disregard for the social mores of the day. Large format. Pictorial cardwraps. B/w illustrations. 96 pages. Light rubbing to cover edges. Contents have a wave probably created by the sheer size of the volume when attempting to read it. Contents are clean. Packaged with care and promptly dispatched! N° de réf. du vendeur 1831541
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Vendeur : Boojum and Snark Books, Kanab, UT, Etats-Unis
Soft cover. Etat : As New. No Jacket. 1st Edition. An exceptional, AS NEW copy of the true first edition/first printing, published by Jonathan Cape in London in 1990 (not the first U.S. edition, published by Firefly in 2002). Softcover, glossy illustrated covers, 14 x 10 1/4 inches (folio), 96 pp., extensively illustrated in b/w. An account of some of the 19th century s more unusual people -- fire eaters, the man who ate rocks, etc. Most of the illustrations and accompanying essays were first published in the British literary magazine Ambit. (K029). N° de réf. du vendeur 4354
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Vendeur : Blaeberry Books, Lilliesleaf, Royaume-Uni
A fine copy of a first edition, first impression large paperback original. All books are swathed in biodegradable bubble wrap and posted in strong, custom made book boxes to ensure undamaged delivery. N° de réf. du vendeur 015510
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Vendeur : Much Ado Books, Alfriston, SUSSE, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : Very Good. Black and White illustrations. Very Good, without dust jacket. N° de réf. du vendeur 33388
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Vendeur : Affordably Rare, Westport, CT, Etats-Unis
fantastic interpretations by Steadman of 19th century grotesques, oddities, imposters and eccentrics. N° de réf. du vendeur ABE-1768357093224
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Vendeur : Merandja Books, Cornwall, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : Fine. First Edition. A softcover, paperback book in fine condition, dated 1990, First Edition. N° de réf. du vendeur 065474
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Vendeur : Moe's Books, Berkeley, CA, Etats-Unis
Softcover. Etat : Very good. No jacket. Inscribed with a drawing by Steadman on the half-title page. Covers shelfworn. N° de réf. du vendeur 113497
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Vendeur : David Bunnett Books, London, Royaume-Uni
SOFTCOVER. Etat : Fine. 1st Edition. Large Folio in colour printed stiff glossy card covers, 96pp on thick art pape . [CONDITION: A well preserved FINE very clean and tight unmarked copy in not far from new condition (minute speck of shelf rub to cover corner tips) ] . . . We always ship in STRONG PROTECTIVE CARD PARCELS. N° de réf. du vendeur P18HS1424
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