Sparks From a Flint; Odd Rhymes for Odd Times
by E. V. L. [Lucas, Edward Verrall]
- Used
- Very Good
- Hardcover
- Condition
- Very Good
- Seller
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Walnut Creek, California, United States
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About This Item
London: Howe & Co. / Saxon & Co, 1890. Hardcover. Very good. Twenty-fourmo size, 95 pp. English humourist, essayist, playwright, biographer, publisher, poet and novelist Edward Verrall Lucas' (1868-1938) first book; a collection of tongue-in-cheek verses, with numerous literary references. Much to Lucas' dismay, the publishers inserted a preface without his permission, and he was so upset with the offensive preface that years later he bought and destroyed as many copies as he could, the result being that this slim volume is a bit uncommon.
___DESCRIPTION: Publisher's mustard-yellow cloth stamped in black to the front board and the spine, all edges stained red, text printed within single-rule borders; twenty-fourmo size (5.25" by 4"), pagination: [1-9] 10-95. Note that the publisher on the title page is "Howe & Co.", but on the front board below the device it states "Saxon & Co.".
___CONDITION: Volume is very good, internally bright and complete, with a strong, square text block; front hinge cracked, covers a bit rubbed and with light soiling; a nice copy of an uncommon volume.
___CITATION: Not listed in NCBEL, Ahearn Fourth Edition p. 407.
___POSTAGE: International customers, please note that additional postage may apply as the standard does not always cover costs; please inquire for details.
___Swan's Fine Books is pleased to be a member of the ABAA, ILAB, and IOBA and we stand behind every book we sell. Please contact us with any questions you may have, we are here to help.
___DESCRIPTION: Publisher's mustard-yellow cloth stamped in black to the front board and the spine, all edges stained red, text printed within single-rule borders; twenty-fourmo size (5.25" by 4"), pagination: [1-9] 10-95. Note that the publisher on the title page is "Howe & Co.", but on the front board below the device it states "Saxon & Co.".
___CONDITION: Volume is very good, internally bright and complete, with a strong, square text block; front hinge cracked, covers a bit rubbed and with light soiling; a nice copy of an uncommon volume.
___CITATION: Not listed in NCBEL, Ahearn Fourth Edition p. 407.
___POSTAGE: International customers, please note that additional postage may apply as the standard does not always cover costs; please inquire for details.
___Swan's Fine Books is pleased to be a member of the ABAA, ILAB, and IOBA and we stand behind every book we sell. Please contact us with any questions you may have, we are here to help.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Swan's Fine Books (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 16020575
- Title
- Sparks From a Flint; Odd Rhymes for Odd Times
- Author
- E. V. L. [Lucas, Edward Verrall]
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Publisher
- Howe & Co. / Saxon & Co
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1890
- Keywords
- Poetry
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