Gordon daviot (41 Ergebnisse)

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.

PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Zustand: New. In English.

HRD. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Soft cover. Zustand: Poor. Wraps are worn and marked.Foxing.Tightly bound.Reprint.[R.K]. Our orders are shipped using tracked courier delivery services.

Adapté de l'anglais par Anne D'Aurier. Illustrations de Ergès. Cartonnage de l'éditeur. 254 pages. Mouillures en marges.

Zustand: Good. 1934. No Edition Remarks. 103 pages. This is an ex-Library book. Quarter bound blue leather with blue cloth covered boards. Book has been rebound by library, with expected inserts, stamps and inscriptions. Pages are lightly tanned throughout. Binding remains firm. Boards have light shelf-wear with corner bumping. Light tanning to spine and edges. Staining to both boards.…

paperback. Zustand: Good. Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. A copy that has been read but remains in clean condition. All of the pages are intact and the cover is intact and the spine may show signs of wear. The book may have minor markings which are not specifically mentioned. A good condition first edition book. General chipping and wear to the covers with a few dusty scuffs. The contents are toned but unfaded and fully legible and the binding is fine. A well-read book still fit for purpose.…

First Edition. Zustand: vg+. vg+ 1st Victor Gollancz Ltd 1933 edition paperback with flaps In stock shipped from our UK warehouse.

First Edition. Zustand: vg+. vg+ Trade 1st Duckworth 1939 edition paperback In stock shipped from our UK warehouse.

299 pp. Rústica. Forrado y sello anterior propietario. Idioma: inglés.

Cloth. Zustand: Good. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Poor. First American Edition. Stated first printing. First US edition. Black cloth in unclipped jacket. 279 pp. A work of historical fiction revolving around the life and exploits of the privateer or pirate, Captain Henry Morgan. By Josephine Tey (also a pseudonym), who was perhaps best known for her mysteries. POOR jacket on a GOOD book. Heavy chipping, tearing, creasing and loss to the jacket along the hinges, flaps and extremities, almost completely separated along the flap hinges. Heavy creasing, some scuffing and soiling to the jacket, being overall extremely worn and fragile. General fading, minor soiling and edgewear to the book. Property of US Navy stamped on the inside cover. Page edges soiled.…

Hardcover. Zustand: Fair. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Good. Classic Josephine Tey, this ex-library books shows signs of being very well read, with the binding stretched, though still firmly intact. With library stamps and marks, it has the iconic Ray Russell cover, which, whilst far from perfect (bumps to corners and top and bottom of spine), is nicely protected by non-adhesive plastic protection.…

First Edition. Zustand: vg. vg 1st Victor Gollancz Ltd 1934 edition paperback with flaps name and date written on 1st page In stock shipped from our UK warehouse.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'Kif, an Unvarnished History' is a compelling and poignant exploration of the life of Kif, a young Scotsman whose trajectory is irrevocably altered by the chaos of the First World War. Moving from the tranquil stability of the Scottish Highlands to the brutal reality of the trenches in France, the narrative follows Kif as he attempts to navigate a world that has been shattered by conflict. Upon returning from the front, Kif finds himself part of a lost generation, struggling to find a place in a civilian society that seems to have no use for his skills or his sacrifices. Driven by a mix of necessity and disillusionment, he drifts into a life of professional burglary in London. Gordon Daviot presents a stark, unsentimental portrait of a man shaped by circumstances beyond his control, offering a deep psychological study of the transition from soldier to social outcast. This work is a significant example of early 20th-century realism, focusing on the social and psychological consequences of war rather than the glory of the battlefield. 'Kif, an Unvarnished History' remains a powerful narrative of displacement and the search for identity, highlighting the thin line between survival and criminality in the wake of global upheaval.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.…

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. Very Good in black cloth with yellow titles. A little edge wear and front board pulling just a bit. 1st U.S. printing. 353pp 8vo.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'Kif, an Unvarnished History' is a compelling and poignant exploration of the life of Kif, a young Scotsman whose trajectory is irrevocably altered by the chaos of the First World War. Moving from the tranquil stability of the Scottish Highlands to the brutal reality of the trenches in France, the narrative follows Kif as he attempts to navigate a world that has been shattered by conflict. Upon returning from the front, Kif finds himself part of a lost generation, struggling to find a place in a civilian society that seems to have no use for his skills or his sacrifices. Driven by a mix of necessity and disillusionment, he drifts into a life of professional burglary in London. Gordon Daviot presents a stark, unsentimental portrait of a man shaped by circumstances beyond his control, offering a deep psychological study of the transition from soldier to social outcast. This work is a significant example of early 20th-century realism, focusing on the social and psychological consequences of war rather than the glory of the battlefield. 'Kif, an Unvarnished History' remains a powerful narrative of displacement and the search for identity, highlighting the thin line between survival and criminality in the wake of global upheaval.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.…

103 S. Original printed wrappers with dust jacket. First english edition. - Jacket unclipped. Head of spine slightly bumbed. Gewicht (Gramm): 106.

Couverture rigide. Zustand: bon. R160025523: 1932. In-12. Relié. Bon état, Couv. légèrement passée, Dos abîmé, Intérieur frais. 254 pages. Illustrations noir et blanc hors texte de Ergès. Cartonnage beige avec décors marine et or. . . . Classification Dewey : 840-Littératures des langues romanes. Littérature française. …

Couverture rigide. Zustand: bon. RO20232430: Non daté. In-12. Relié. Bon état, Couv. convenable, Mors fendus, Intérieur frais. 254 pages augmentées de quelques dessins en noir et blanc dans le texte Page de faux-titre légèrement déchirée. Une signature à l'encre sur la page de titre. . . . Classification Dewey : 820-Littératures anglaise et anglo-saxonne. …

Couverture rigide. Zustand: bon. R260255022: 1932. In-12. Relié. Bon état, Couv. convenable, Dos satisfaisant, Intérieur frais. 254 pages augmentées de quelques dessins en noir et blanc hors texte. . . . Classification Dewey : 820-Littératures anglaise et anglo-saxonne.

Couverture rigide. Zustand: bon. RO30324872: Non daté. In-12. Cartonné. Bon état, Couv. convenable, Dos satisfaisant, Papier jauni. 254 pages. Rares rousseurs. . . . Classification Dewey : 820-Littératures anglaise et anglo-saxonne.

Victor Gollancz Ltd. London. 1933. First Edition. Fifth Impression. Hardback. No DW. Black cloth, pink paper label. Boards are lightly spotted, spine knocked, gift inscription to front free endpaper and occasional mark to contents o/w a clean and sound copy of a scarce play by this master of detective fiction.…

Duckworth, London. 1946. First Edition. Hardback, NO WRAPPER. Black cloth, orange lettering. Small slim 8vo. Boards are very lightly soiled. Small label ("Civil Service Stores") to front pastedown o/w contents are clean and sound. A lovely copy. SCARCE.