Buy this book on-line Barnum, P. T : The Humbugs of the World. An Account of Humbugs, Delusions, Impositions, Quackeries, Deceits and Deceivers Generally, in All AgesCarleton, New York, 1866
Original publisher's dark blue cloth binding with gilt lettering on spine. Beautiful marbled endpapers with predominant blue color and gilt accents. 5 1/4" x 7 1/2." 424 pages, complete. Eight additional pages in back advertising other books by Carleton. Former owner's bookplate tipped in on front pastedown: "Paul Godehn." Pages and covers are very clean and intact overall. Covers are Near Fine with slight corner and edge wear and a few small spots on front and back. Pages are slightly age-toned and a few have dampstains and other spots. A Very Good copy overall. By P. T. Barnum, the famous showman. About "humbugs" in history, who Barnum defines as people who commit hoaxes. Barnum himself was termed the "Prince of Humbugs." He was well-known (and became controversial) for staging a variety of hoaxes for publicity and marketing purposes. According to Barnum, humbugs are people who deceive but do not do so to the detriment of their character. Throughout his career, Barnum tried to distance himself from people he defined as committing actual fraud.. Book. Book Condition: Very Good. Binding: Hardcover Click here for full details of this book, to ask a question or to buy it on-line. Bibliophile Bookbase probably offers multiple copies of Barnum, P. T : The Humbugs of the World. An Account of Humbugs, Delusions, Impositions, Quackeries, Deceits and Deceivers Generally, in All Ages. Click here to select from a complete list of available copies of this book. Bibliophile Bookbase lists over 5 million books, maps and prints including libri rari, livres illustrées, livres d'occasion, collectables and incunabula. Bibliophile Bookbase for antiquarian books, maps and prints. |