Eccentricity exists particularly in the English, states Dame Edith Sitwell, because of "that peculiar and satisfactory knowledge of infallibility that is the hallmark and the birthright of the British nation." Originally published in 1933, The English Eccentrics has lost none of its vitality and wit. We find hermits, quacks, mariners, indefatigable travelers, and men of learning. We meet the amphibious Lord Rokeby, whose beard reached his knees and who seldom left his bath; the irascible Captain Thicknesses, who left his ...
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Eccentricity exists particularly in the English, states Dame Edith Sitwell, because of "that peculiar and satisfactory knowledge of infallibility that is the hallmark and the birthright of the British nation." Originally published in 1933, The English Eccentrics has lost none of its vitality and wit. We find hermits, quacks, mariners, indefatigable travelers, and men of learning. We meet the amphibious Lord Rokeby, whose beard reached his knees and who seldom left his bath; the irascible Captain Thicknesses, who left his right hand, to be cut off after his death, to his son Lord Audley; and Curricle Coats, the Gifted Amateur, whose suit was sewn with diamonds and whose every performance ended in uproar. This is a glorious gallery of the extremes of human nature, portrayed with humor, sympathy, knowledge, and love.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. No dust jacket. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 700grams, ISBN:
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Near Fine Condition. Near Fine 1998 reprint Folio Society hardback with slipcase, with Intro by Mervyn Horder and illustrated by Roland Pym. A little corner rubbing wear to slipcase and book, small surface scuff to top front corner of slipcase, book itself excellent bright and unmarked. Sent Airmail at no extra cost; Worldwide Shipping IMMEDIATE 1ST CLASS/AIRMAIL DISPATCH First edition of the work in this format and binding, and/or set or series. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 1kg. Category: Biography & Autobiography; 84cxrarebooks is the trading name of Cambridge-based bookseller Marino Guida, with 25 years experience in the trade. We guarantee the condition of all our books. Further images or a short video presentation of any book can be arranged on request. We send tax-free and tariff-free to EU, US/Canada and Australia/NZ with insurance included for peace of mind. Inventory No: 071154.
Add this copy of The English Eccentrics to cart. $21.44, good condition, Sold by Anybook rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Lincoln, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1936 by Faber & Faber.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. In good all round condition. No dust jacket. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 400grams, ISBN:
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Very good in very good dust jacket. A clean, tight copy. Binding tight. Folio edition with slipcase. Illustrative blue paper covered boards with blue cloth to spine with blue slipcase. Contains black and white illustrations and plates throughout. ALL ITEMS ARE SENT BY ROYAL MAIL.
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Physical description: xiii, 268 pages; 22 cm. Subjects: Eccentrics and eccentricities England; Biography. Genre: Biographies. Language: English. Fine copy in the original illustrated, paper-covered boards in the original slipcase. Slipcase is slightly dulled and dust-toned as with age. Corners sharp with an overall tight, bright and clean impression.
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Add this copy of The English Eccentrics (the Faber Library) to cart. $66.95, very good condition, Sold by Object Relations IOBA PBFA rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from London, COUNTY (OPTIONAL), UNITED KINGDOM, published 1936 by Faber and Faber.
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Very Good in Very Good jacket. 2nd imp. (1936). 332pp. VG/VG copy, small internal tape repair to jacket head of spine, price-clipped, now preserved in mylar jacket protector.
