Great eccentrics par bushell peter (7 résultats)

Etat : Good. Light wear to boards. Content is clean and bright. DJ with some edge wear/scuffs and age tone.

hardcover. Etat : Good. Good Jacket. . Posted within 1 working day. Royal Mail Tracked 24 to UK. Tracked Airmail worldwide. Robust recyclable packaging. Picture is the actual item.

Paperback. Etat : Good. Good condition, lean to spine. This book is in stock now, in our UK premises. Photos of our books are available on request (dustjacket and cover illustrations vary, and unless the image accompanying the listing is marked 'Bookseller Image', it is an Abebooks Stock Image, NOT our own). BUYERS OUTSIDE UK please also note the following: 1. shipping rates apply to packets of 750g and under, and should the packed weight of an item exceed this we reserve the right to ship via 'Economy', or request extra postage prior to fulfilling the order, or cancel 2. many countries apply import or other taxes - these are the buyers responsibility; we may ask for extra payment to cover any taxes which we have to pay 'up front' on the buyer's behalf.…

Octavo hardcover (VG) in d/w (VG); all our specials have minimal description to keep listing them viable. They are at least reading copies, complete and in reasonable condition, but usually secondhand; frequently they are superior examples. Ordering more than one book will reduce your overall postage cost.…

Paperback. Etat : Very Good. FAST Despatch by First Class Royal Mail.

Hardcover. Etat : New. Etat de la jaquette : As New. 1st Edition. This copy is in new, unmarked condition bound in red cloth covered boards with bright gilt titling to the spine. This copy is bright, tight, white and square. The price clipped dust wrapper is in as new condition. International postal rates are calculated on a book weighing 1 Kilo, in cases where the book weighs more than 1 Kilo increased postal rates will be quoted, where the book weighs less then postage will be reduced accordingly. There are highly amusing accounts of Lord Monboddo (who believed that all babies are born with tails); of Jonas Hanway (who was convinced that tea drinking was a social evil leading to adultery, divorce and suicide); of Gladstone traipsing the streets of London in an endeavour to redeem fallen women; and of Squire Osbaldestone - that archetypal British eccentric - who defeated the French tennis champion using only his hand as a racquet; and saved an important cricket match by bowling in a drunken stupor whilst suffering from a broken shoulder. From Afganistan we have the exotic King Amanulla, who was forced to abdicate after attempting to pass a law requiring his male subjects to wear bowler hats. Whilst America is represented by the incredible Howard Hughes - who despite assets of $150 million ended his days an insane drug-ridden recluse with personal possessions amounting to one pair of shorts and an old trilby hat. Another American eccentric, the despotic Glenn Wilbur Voliva, reigned for twenty years over Zion City, outlawing everything from lipstic to life assurance and persuading his 'subjects' that the earth was flat. In a world of increasing conformity, in which our individuality is being eroded almost daily, the proper study of mankind continues to be man. He is nowhere better displayed than here - in his crochets. Ref JJJ 6. Fred Banbury (illustrateur).…

Hardcover. Etat : Near Fine. Etat de la jaquette : Near Fine. 1st Edition. Allen & Unwin 1984 hardback , first edition , first impression near fine clean tight binding in near fine dustjacket.