Quick w m r (16 Ergebnisse)

Hardcover. Zustand: Good. 1st Edition. SSPP, xx 196pp, green cloth, black lettering sp sl faded, finely printed title page in two cols, central illus by W. M. R. Quick, Travers illustration of Madonna over the city to front board, neat ownership signature and blank label few minor annotations. Quick, W. M. R.; Travers, Martin (illustrator). …

Hardcover. Zustand: Good. 1st Edition. SSPP, 237pp, orange cloth, black lettering sp sl faded, finely printed illus by W. M. R. Quick, Travers, ownership signature and some underlining/annotation, some light spotting, else good. Quick, W. M. R.; Travers, Martin (illustrator).

Hardcover. Zustand: good. pgs:94. 1915, decorated boards, illus with woodcuts, slight fading to spine, odd spotting to end papers, clean copybinding tight, Professional booksellers since 1981.

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. 1st Edition, Limited Edition. Irene Iddesleigh is the infamous debut novel of Mrs. Amanda McKittrick Ros (Anna Margaret Ross, 1860-1939), celebrated for its extravagantly ornate prose and unintended comedy. First issued in Belfast in 1897 at the author's expense, it later drew cult admirers, including members of the Inklings, who read it aloud for amusement. This Nonesuch Press edition of 1926 is limited to 1,250 numbered copies and was the first fine-press reissue of the book. It includes three woodcut engravings by W. M. R. Quick. Irene Iddesleigh, A Novel by Mrs. Amanda McKittrick Ros. Published by The Nonesuch Press, London, 1926. Limited to 1250 copies of which this is number 39. First edition thus. The original issue was in Belfast in 1897. Includes 3 woodcut engravings by W.M.R. Quick, including frontispiece. A good to very good hardback, bound with tan leather spine and corners with printed patterned paper over boards. Gilt title to head of spine. Leather has some scuffing, bumping and wear and is chipped to head and tail of spine. With green floral endpapers, with a stain to the first free endpaper. Text is clean and bright throughout some offsetting to front and rear, and with toned edges to the rough cut pages. vii + 151pp. Dimensions:  160mm high x 136mm wide x 15mm deep. Weight approximately 272g. W.M.R. Quick (illustrator).…

Zustand: New. This is a Brand-new US Edition. This Item may be shipped from US or any other country as we have multiple locations worldwide.

Zustand: Used. pp. 508.

Zustand: Used. pp. 508.

Zustand: New. In English.

Zustand: New. 2019. Paperback. . . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.

Leather. Zustand: Very Good Indeed. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Very Good Indeed. A smart limited edition copy of what is considered to be one of the worst novels ever published, an illustrated edition published by the Nonesuch Press. A limited edition of 1,250 copies, of which this is numbered 99.Generally considered to be one of the worst novels ever published, 'Irene Iddesleigh' follows a noblewoman who has an affair with her tutor.When first published, figures such as Mark Twain publicly denounced its purple prose and poorly-constructed plot, with Twain dubbing it "one of the greatest unintentionally humorous novels of all time".The author, Amanda McKittrick Ros, wrote and published this novel at her own expense in 1897, a gift to her husband to celebrate their tenth wedding anniversary.Illustrated with a frontispiece and two plates, by W. M. R. Quick.Collated, complete.From the library of George Engle, gifted to him by his friend Brian Spiller, with a presentation bookplate to the front paste down. Engle was a barrister and noted collector of books, his library containing obscure and sought after works. From 2001 to 2008 he was the President of the Kipling Society.In a custom marbled paper dust wrapper, with 'Cecily Engle' written in ink to the reverse. Protective plastic is taped to the custom dust wrapper. In the original publisher's half morocco binding with marbled cloth to the boards. Externally, smart. Spine is faded. Minor bumping to the head and tail of the spine, with a small amount of loss to the tail. Light rubbing to the extremities. Cloth is very lightly cockled to the fore edges. Bookplate to the front paste down. Spots to the endpapers. Custom dust wrapper is sunned to the spine, with protective plastic taped to the reverse, and an ink inscription to the reverse. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean. Very Good Indeed. W. M. R. Quick (illustrator). book.…

Hardback. Zustand: Very Good Indeed. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Very Good Indeed. A Nonesuch Press limited edition of this delightful collection of poetry and music relating to the garden, with an excellent example of the original dust wrapper. A limited edition work, limited to 875 copies, of which this is number 214.Published by The Nonesuch Press. Bound in the publisher's original paper vellum, with the scarce original unclipped dust wrapper.A collection of charming poetry and songs hailing the beauty of gardens and nature, alongside their musical accompaniment. Containing 'The Lover's Lesson', 'The Air Balloon', 'Here's the Pretty Girl I Love', and more. With engravings by W. M. R. Quick. Compiled by Peter Warlock, the pseudonym of Philip Arnold Heseltine, a British composer and music critic.The Nonesuch Press specialised in limited edition and private press. They were founded by Francis Meynell, his second wife Vera Mendel and their friend David Garnett. They were unusual as they used a small Albion press to design the books, but had them printed by commercial printers. In doing so, books with the quality of a fine-press were produced, but available to a wider audience at lower prices. Bound in the publisher's original paper vellum, with the original unclipped dust wrapper. Externally, very good, with a little discolouration to boards and spine, and the odd mark. Boards have sprung slightly. Dust wrapper is very smart, with light edge wear and a few minor chips to the extremities. A little sunning to the spine of the wrap, wth a few spots to the front label. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean, wth just the odd mark to page extremities. Some pages remain unopened. Very Good Indeed. W. M. R. Quick (illustrator). book.…

3pp., 12mo. Bifolium. In good condition, lightly aged. He begins by thanking them for sending 'a Copy of Hand work & Head work' by Baroness Martha Von Marenholtz Bülow (1810-1893), 'a book on a subject which I trust will soon attract general attention'. In his judgment 'Frau Bu low is [] very fortunate in getting so skilful a writer as Miss Christie [Alice M. Christie] to interpret her in England'. He is however 'sorry the circumstances so frankly explained in the translator's preface have not had more influence on the title page. As the Baroness does not consider her work completely translated should not the title page give some hint of omissions?' He infers that 'the Baroness has lost her rights in the matter through some informality, but it seems a pity she could not have been propitiated.' He ends by asking for 'the address of Mr A. Sonnenschein the well known educational writer & lecturer'.…

Leather. Zustand: Good. A limited edition comprising Amanda McKittrick Ros' romantic novel 'Irene Iddesleigh,' a copy gifted from the publishers' to a C. Joan Allen. A limited edition to one thousand-two-hundred and fifty copies printed of this later edition of Amanda McKittrick Ros' romantic drama novel, originally financed by her husband as a wedding anniversary gift in 1897. This edition by Nonesuch Press follows the exact text of the first edition with the exception of some corrections indicated on the errata slip.Following the complicated love life a Canterbury lady, Irene.Considered to be one of the worst novels of all time, it gained interest by many important authors; Mark Twain defined it as "one of the greatest unintentionally humorous novels of all time;" the noted group Inklings played a game to see who could read most of this novel without breaking into laughter; Robert H. Taylor defined it as 'endearing.'Inscribed to the half title page 'C. Joan Allen, the gift of the Publishers.' Illustrated with a frontispiece and two wood engravings by W. M. R. Quick. In the original publisher's half leather binding over marbled cloth boards. Externally smart with some shelf wear and rubbing to the spine and extremities. With some loss to the head of the spine. Inscribed to the half title page "C. Joan Allen, the gift of the Publishers." Internally, firmly bound. The pages are bright and clean. Illustrated with three wood engraving by W. M. R. Quick. Good. W. M. R. Quick (illustrator). book.…

Vellum. Zustand: Good. A Nonesuch limited edition collection of poetry and songs by a variety of authors and composers, with engravings throughout by W. M. R. Quick. A limited edition work, limited to eight-hundred and seventy-five copies, of which this is numbered five-hundred and thirty-four.The Nonesuch Press specialised in limited edition and private press. They were founded by Francis Meynell, his second wife Vera Mendel and their friend David Garnett. Their aspiration was for their publications to be aligned with the same aesthetic standards as the private press movement. They were unusual as they used a small Albion press to design the books, but had them printed by commercial printers. In doing so, books with the quality of a fine-press were produced, but available to a wider audience at lower prices.A collection of charming poetry and songs hailing the beauty of gardens and nature.Containing 'The Lover's Lesson', 'The Air Balloon', 'Here's the Pretty Girl I Love', and more.With engravings by W. M. R. Quick.Edited by Peter Warlock, the pseudonym of Philip Arnold Heseltine, a British composer and music critic. In the original publisher's paper vellum binding. Externally, generally smart. Small crack to the head and tail of the front joint, resulting in a little lifting to the spine. Boards are a little sprung. Light discolouration and minor marks to the boards, as is usual with paper vellum. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean. Good. W. M. R. Quick (illustrator). book.…

Vellum. Zustand: Good. A Nonesuch limited edition volume of songs which had been performed at the London Pleasure Gardens during the late eighteenth century. A limited edition to eight-hundred and seventy-five copies, this being copy numbered eight-hundred and twenty-two.A fascinating volume with twenty five songs, selected from the songs that used to be sung at the London Pleasure Gardens during the last half of the eighteenth century, collected and edited by Peter Warlock.Including 'The Lover's Lesson', 'The Air Balloon', 'Go, Deceitful Fair One, Leave Me', 'Disappointment: A Pastoral', 'The Phoenix', 'When Charming Chloe', and more.With engraved decorations by Stephen Gooden and W. M. R. Quick.The Nonesuch Press specialised in limited edition and private press. They were founded by Francis Meynell, his second wife Vera Mendel and their friend David Garnett. Their aspiration was for their publications to be aligned with the same aesthetic standards as the private press movement. They were unusual as they used a small Albion press to design the books, but had them printed by commercial printers. In doing so, books with the quality of a fine-press were produced, but available to a wider audience at lower prices. In the original publisher' vellum binding. Externally, boards are bowed. Vellum is a little age-toned and spotted, as is usual to see. Spots to the paste downs and endpapers. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean. Good. Stephen Gooden; W. M. R. Quick (illustrator). book.…

Zustand: Good. First edition in publisher's original stitched grey printed card wrap covers [softback]. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 26 printed pages of text with one double page of red and black script, three mounted sepia photographs. Foxing to the paper, pencil name to the top front cover and in Good condition. Member of the P.B.F.A. LAKE DISTRICT.…