Anbieter: World of Books (was SecondSale), Montgomery, IL, USA
Hardback. Zustand: Good. This is a spectacular feast of the most brilliant zingers ever delivered. It is intellectually enriching, and highly entertaining. It is the perfect gift for the sophisticated reader. It includes many little-known gems.'Repartee is something we think of twenty-four hours too late' declared Mark Twain. How he would have delighted in this irresistible treasure-trove of the most impressive retorts, ripostes, rejoinders, comebacks, quips, adlibs, bon mots, off-the-cuff comments, wisecracks and clever remarks ever to come from the mouths and pens of famous characters throughout history.Touching on all areas of human endeavour, including politics, the arts, literature, sports, relationships and even the risque, this wonderfully researched book includes many delightful contributions from the likes of Mae West, Winston Churchill and Dorothy Parker.Why and to whom did Whistler say, 'You will, Oscar, you will'? About whom did Alfred Hitchcock exclaim, 'I don't know whether this is a problem for wardrobe, make-up, or hairdressing'? And what was the context for Billy Wilder's curt cable to his wife, 'Impossible to obtain bidet. Suggest hanstand in shower'?.All is revealed here! Artikel-Nr. 00090575585
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Anbieter: Better World Books: West, Reno, NV, USA
Zustand: Good. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good. Artikel-Nr. 9685703-75
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Anbieter: Better World Books, Mishawaka, IN, USA
Zustand: Very Good. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good. Artikel-Nr. 10792164-6
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Anbieter: ThriftBooks-Dallas, Dallas, TX, USA
Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Artikel-Nr. G1906217149I4N00
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Anbieter: ThriftBooks-Dallas, Dallas, TX, USA
Hardcover. Zustand: As New. No Jacket. Pages are clean and are not marred by notes or folds of any kind. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Artikel-Nr. G1906217149I2N00
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Anbieter: AwesomeBooks, Wallingford, Vereinigtes Königreich
Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. Viva La Repartee This book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering. The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. This book has clearly been well maintained and looked after thus far. Money back guarantee if you are not satisfied. See all our books here, order more than 1 book and get discounted shipping. Artikel-Nr. 7719-9781906217143
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Anbieter: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, Vereinigtes Königreich
Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. This is a spectacular feast of the most brilliant zingers ever delivered. It is intellectually enriching, and highly entertaining. It is the perfect gift for the sophisticated reader. It includes many little-known gems.'Repartee is something we think of twenty-four hours too late' declared Mark Twain. How he would have delighted in this irresistible treasure-trove of the most impressive retorts, ripostes, rejoinders, comebacks, quips, adlibs, bon mots, off-the-cuff comments, wisecracks and clever remarks ever to come from the mouths and pens of famous characters throughout history.Touching on all areas of human endeavour, including politics, the arts, literature, sports, relationships and even the risque, this wonderfully researched book includes many delightful contributions from the likes of Mae West, Winston Churchill and Dorothy Parker.Why and to whom did Whistler say, 'You will, Oscar, you will'? About whom did Alfred Hitchcock exclaim, 'I don't know whether this is a problem for wardrobe, make-up, or hairdressing'? And what was the context for Billy Wilder's curt cable to his wife, 'Impossible to obtain bidet. Suggest hanstand in shower'?.All is revealed here! The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Artikel-Nr. GOR003846779
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Anbieter: Better World Books Ltd, Dunfermline, Vereinigtes Königreich
Zustand: Good. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good. Artikel-Nr. 9685703-75
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Anbieter: Bahamut Media, Reading, Vereinigtes Königreich
Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. This book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering. The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. This book has clearly been well maintained and looked after thus far. Money back guarantee if you are not satisfied. See all our books here, order more than 1 book and get discounted shipping. Artikel-Nr. 6545-9781906217143
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