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 : 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
Soft cover. Etat : Fine. 1st Edition. 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 : 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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Vendeur : Any Amount of Books, London, Royaume-Uni
Soft cover. Large 4to. Pp: 96. First edition. Colour illustrated laminated paper covers. Illustrated throughout in black and white. Inscribed for Martin Bax of Ambit Magazine: "To Martin, without whom I would have done it anyway but you are such an inspiration. Bless you, Ralph Steadman 10. Dec. 90." With some additions to drawing on half title page.ISBN: 0224030299 Very good with foxing to top edge and lightly toned covers with minor wear to edges. N° de réf. du vendeur C70473
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