garden folly de stephen leacock (33 résultats)

Cloth. Etat : G+. No Jacket. 282 pp, the book and contents are clean and tight, the endpapers have light foxing, the covers are tight with very light soil and wear, this is a very solid and usable book.

Hardcover. Etat : Fair. No Jacket. 282 Pages; 10 Chapters With Preface, Concerning Humour And Huourists In Front. Pages Tight; Somewhat Yellowed; Page Edges Cut Roughly And Somewhat Darkened. String Binding. Previous Owner And Notation On Front End Page. Slight Smudging On End Pages. Faded Red Hard Covers With Raised Lettering On Front Cover; Gild Lettering On Spine. Moderate Shelf Wear. Chapter Headings Include: The Secrets Of Success; The Human Mind Up To Date; The Human Body; Its Care And Prevention; The Perfect Salesman; Romances Of Business; The Perfect Lover's Guide; The Progress Of Human Knowledge; Glimpses Of The Future In America; My Unposted Correspondence; Letters To The New Rulers Of The World, Etc. Rare Vintage Copy.

Hardcover. Etat : Very Good. 1st Edition. 282 pp., Red Hardback, Gilt title bit faint else VG, no DJ, no DJ, 1st ed.

Hardcover. Etat : Good. 1st Edition. Clean interior front board has corner chewed off ,looks like dog. reading copy.

Hardcover. Etat : Very Good. First Edition. Blue cloth. 277pp. plus 8pp publishers lost of Leacock books.

Etat : Good. 1924. 276 pages. No dust jacket. Green cloth. Pages and binding are presentable with no major defects. Minor issues present such as mild cracking, inscriptions, inserts, light foxing, tanning and thumb marking. Overall a good condition item. Boards have mild shelf wear with light rubbing and corner bumping. Some light marking and tanning.

Hardcover. Etat : Very Good +. No Jacket. First American Edition. 282 Pp. Green Cloth, Gilt. First Printing With 1922 Date On Title Page. Lightly Used, Gilt Bright, Previous Owner's Information On Front Endpaper.

Hardcover. Etat : Near Fine. No Jacket. First American Edition. 282 Pp. Red Cloth, Gilt. Near Fine, No Rubbing, Inscription On Front Endpaper And Recipients Name And Address On Rear Endpaper.

282pp. 8vo Red cloth 1st edition Spine sunned, tiny chip at top fore corner of front endpaper, else VG+/no dj.

Hardcover. Etat : Good. Red cloth binding. 282pp. Top and bottom of spine and corners of binding lightly bumped. This copy is in good to very good condition with no dust jacket & minor light foxing on some pages. This book may require additional postage. Photos available on request.

Etat : Good. 1924. 276 pages. No dust jacket. Blue cloth. Pages and binding are presentable with no major defects. Minor issues present such as mild cracking, inscriptions, inserts, light foxing, tanning and thumb marking. Overall a good condition item. Boards have mild shelf wear with light rubbing and corner bumping. Some light marking and tanning.

Cloth. Etat : VG/No Dustjacket. Not Illustrated (illustrateur). 2nd Printing. New York, NY: Dodd, Mead and Company. VG/No Dustjacket. 1924. 2nd Printing. Cloth. 8vo., xi, 282pp., Inscriptions; some uncut pages .

Blue hardback cloth cover. Etat : Good. First UK Edition. G : in good condition without dust jacket. Cover rubbed and marked. 200mm x 140mm (8" x 6"). 276pp + ads.

Hardcover. Etat : Used: Acceptable. Condition clean, no dj, foxing first blank page. ref ZKVQ.

Hardcover. Etat : Very Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. Clean copy with previous owner's name in green cloth.

Hardcover. Etat : Very Good. 277p black cloth with faint green lettering to spine and front, a fresh clean copy, first edition Language: English Weight (g): 340.

Hardcover. Etat : Good. First American edition. Octavo. Boards darkened and stained, thus good only. From the library of the artists Ben Shahn and Bernarda Bryson Shahn, with an estate label designed by their son, Jonathan Shahn. Signed by Bernarda Bryson in neat ink on the front free endpaper, with a small silhouette drawing underneath.

Hardcover. Etat : Very Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. True first British printing. No jacket. 277 pages plus ten pages of publisher's adverts to rear. Blue boards with green lettering to spine and front are very good with a little pushing/bumping to corners, little browning to spine, the odd small mark, little patchy rubbing to edges and a little wear (pushing/rubbing/bumping) to head/tail of spine. Pages are generally clean and the binding is tight. Rough cut page edges and bottoms. Pages bit tanned. Previous owner's name in pen to front end-paper. Odd small mark/spots of foxing to page edges, tops and bottoms. Inside boards/end-papers tanned with the odd small mark/minor foxing. Occasional small mark/scattered foxing to pages. No other faults. All books described honestly and accurately. Paypal accepted.

Published in 1924, "The Garden of Folly" is a collection of satirical essays by Stephen Leacock targeting the prosperity of the 1920s and Prohibition . Between 1915 and 1925, Leacock was the best-known English-speaking humorist in the world , though this volume appeared late in that peak period. Quotations from the book were still cited as of 2017, used to illustrate the deceptive nature of advertising and the fake news cycle . The book comprises humorous pieces on business, advertising, science, and modern life. While not among Leacock's most celebrated works like "Sunshine Sketches of a Little Town" (1912), it remains an engaging example of his social satire. First editions from Dodd, Mead are reasonably available in the marketplace, making this a collectible but not particularly rare volume. This is a first edition from Dodd, Mead and Company, New York, 1924. Red cloth binding with gilt lettering. The boards are sturdy with mild wear to corners and mild discoloration inside covers. The binding is tight and the text block firmly attached. Pages are clean, crisp, and tightly bound with attractive deckled edges. No dust jacket. The book presents as a very good copy of this first American edition, showing only gentle signs of age and use while retaining its structural integrity and attractive appearance throughout. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ OUR APPROACH TO DESCRIBING BOOKS At Equipment for Living, we understand that book collectors tend to be serious, detailed individuals. So we aspire, as much as possible, to document the various imperfections present in each volume we offer. We also do our best to provide extensive photographs that show what we're seeking to describe. We take this approach not to discourage you, but to inform you. Our descriptions are deliberately conservative-we'd rather you be pleasantly surprised when your book arrives than disappointed. Every item we list has been selected because we believe it offers genuine significance and value to collectors, researchers, and book lovers of all kinds. We don't list everything that crosses our path; we list what we believe is worth your attention. That said, we approach this work with humility. The world of rare and antiquarian books is full of variations, historical idiosyncrasies, and details that can elude even careful research. We study every book we sell, but we undoubtedly miss important particulars from time to time. If you possess more specific or accurate information about a volume we've listed, we genuinely want to hear from you. We're always learning. While we've been selling books online since 2008, we have only recently begun focusing more deliberately on rare, collectible, and antiquarian books. We do not yet hold membership in professional organizations like the Antiquarian Booksellers' Association of America or the International League of Antiquarian Booksellers-but we are actively working toward that goal. We're building the track record, developing the expertise, and cultivating the relationships that such distinction requires. In the meantime, we hold ourselves to the standards these organizations represent: honest descriptions, fair dealing, and a genuine commitment to serving collectors well. We're here to help you make the most informed decision possible. So, if you have questions, want additional photographs, or would like to hop on a video call so we can walk you through a book's unique features in real time, just ask. We love this work because we love books-and we love connecting them with the people who will appreciate them most.

Pamphlet. Etat : Used - Very Good. Haldeman-Julius Company, Girard, Kansas, copyright 1924. 64 pages. Series list. 5 x 3.5", printed wrapper. Toned, small spine nick, VG.

Couverture rigide. Etat : Très bon. 282 p. Code 2027.

Hard Cover. Etat : Good. No Jacket. First Edition. red cloth sunned at spine, top of spine with small tears, useful reading copy (and it is agreeable reading - I was a fan of Leacock as a schoolboy and re-reading him now, he is still funny). Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

Original Cloth. Etat : Very Good. First Edition. First UK edition. Originally published in the US in 1924. The spine is slightly faded and the boards have light edge rubbing but are otherwise unmarked. Browning to the page edges with some scattered spotting. The endpapers are browned with the trace of a name and date in pencil to the top of the front free endpaper. The pages are otherwise clean and unmarked however. No jacket. First printing.

Hardcover. Etat : Very Good. Etat de la jaquette : No Dust Jacket. First Edition. Boards marked/stained. Head/tail of spine bumped. E/p's browning. Rough cut pages. Fore edges dusty. Foxing. 276 pp.; 002479; 8vo.

Book Condition, Fine: Bumps to corners and edges, but publisher's original cloth binding in great shape. Now protected by a plastic slipcover. Text block in good shape for the book's age, some fraying to page edges, dust marks, but mostly clean. Pages throughout are tightly bound, clean and tidy. The Garden of Folly, published by The Bodley Head in 1924, is a first edition that exemplifies Stephen Leacock's wit and mastery of satirical essays. Early printings of Leacock's works are highly collectible for their humor, social commentary, and historical appeal, capturing the charm and perspective of early twentieth-century Anglophone satire. Collectors prize this edition for its representation of Leacock's enduring literary voice and the continuing influence of his humorous style. In The Garden of Folly, Stephen Leacock offers a series of sharp, witty essays that lampoon human pretension, social quirks, and the absurdities of everyday life. Blending clever observation with gentle satire, the collection invites readers to laugh at folly while reflecting on human nature. It remains a delightful and timeless showcase of Leacock's humour and insight.

Etat : Good.

LeatherBound. Etat : New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. Leatherbound edition. Condition: New. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. Pages: 304. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1924 edition. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Language: English Pages: 304.

Hardcover. Etat : Good++. First Edition. dj has light chipping on spine ends, light soiling. S2 4.

First Edition. John Held Jr. (or after) dustjacket art. Humorous volume in which Leacock "takes up such problems as, The Human Body, Its Care and Prevention; The House, Garden and Bungalow, or How to be Happy Even at Home; Knowledge in College or The Outline of Everything. Near Fine in Very Good dustjacket, some soiling to spine and rear panel, dime sized chip at lower spine end.

Leather Bound. Etat : New. Language: English. Language: English. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2025, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1924. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Pages:- 298, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 298 298.