Pluck luck von robert benchley (15 Ergebnisse)

Hardcover. Zustand: Fair. No Jacket. Missing dust jacket; Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

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

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

Hard Cover. Zustand: Fair. No Jacket. SPECIALS-This small hardcover is fair; edge worn, inscriptions, some staining. No DJ. orange w/black lettering Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Williams, Gluyas (illustrator).

Hard Cover. First. First edition. Orange cloth lettered and decorated in black and yellow. Illustations by Gluyas Williams. Very good. No dust jacket.

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

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

Hardcover. Zustand: Good. No Jacket. Shelf and handling wear to cover and binding, with general signs of previous use. Binding and pages are intact. All pages are free from any markings. Scuffing and bumping visible to boards. Dust jacket is wrapped in mylar. Secure packaging for safe delivery.

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. First edition. Illustrated by Gluyas Williams. Upper hinge neatly repaired, a few illustrations neatly colored in, crown lightly bumped with a tiny tear, about very good, lacking the dust jacket. A collection of Benchley's essays previously printed in magazines.

hardcover. Zustand: Good. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Includes dust jacket. First Edition. First edition.

hardcover. Zustand: Good. Holt Hardcover. No jacket, but boards are illustrated. Copyright 1925 no edition information given. Pencil on front fly leaf. Foxing to inner boards. Dented spine edges. Printing style of pages increases likelihood of chipping. Tight binding.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'Pluck and Luck' is a masterful collection of humorous essays by the celebrated American wit Robert Benchley. This volume showcases Benchley's signature style-a blend of self-deprecating charm, keen observation, and delightful absurdity. From the trials of navigating social etiquette to the bewildering complexities of modern life in the 1920s, Benchley transforms the mundane into the hilarious. As a prominent member of the Algonquin Round Table, Benchley's influence on American humor is profound, and these sketches demonstrate his unique ability to find comedy in the smallest human foibles.The book features a variety of pieces that range from satirical takes on contemporary literature to whimsical reflections on personal mishaps. Benchley's persona as the 'befuddled common man' resonates throughout, making his observations both timeless and relatable. Whether he is dissecting the nonsense of public speaking or exploring the eccentricities of travel, his sharp intellect and playful use of language shine. 'Pluck and Luck' remains a cornerstone of early 20th-century satire, offering readers a window into a golden age of American literary comedy and a testament to Benchley's enduring legacy as one of the finest humorists of his generation.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.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'Pluck and Luck' is a masterful collection of humorous essays by the celebrated American wit Robert Benchley. This volume showcases Benchley's signature style-a blend of self-deprecating charm, keen observation, and delightful absurdity. From the trials of navigating social etiquette to the bewildering complexities of modern life in the 1920s, Benchley transforms the mundane into the hilarious. As a prominent member of the Algonquin Round Table, Benchley's influence on American humor is profound, and these sketches demonstrate his unique ability to find comedy in the smallest human foibles.The book features a variety of pieces that range from satirical takes on contemporary literature to whimsical reflections on personal mishaps. Benchley's persona as the 'befuddled common man' resonates throughout, making his observations both timeless and relatable. Whether he is dissecting the nonsense of public speaking or exploring the eccentricities of travel, his sharp intellect and playful use of language shine. 'Pluck and Luck' remains a cornerstone of early 20th-century satire, offering readers a window into a golden age of American literary comedy and a testament to Benchley's enduring legacy as one of the finest humorists of his generation.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. 1st ed Holt 1925. Jacket is present but in rough shape, split in two, missing bottom half of spine. Book is Very Good with fading to spine otherwise light wear, pages yellowed with occasional foxing, a few pencil marks to Contents page.

Hardcover. Zustand: Near Fine. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Near Fine. FIRST. A NEAR FINE FIRST IN DJ. WARMLY INSCIRBED IN YEAR OF PUBLICATION. WITH HANDWRITTEN POEM. Inscribed by Author(s).