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CARP, Esq., AUGUSTUS [i.e. Sir Henry Howarth Bashford.]: : Augustus Carp, Esq., by himself, BEING THE AUTOBIOGRAPHY OF A REALLY GOOD MAN

LONDON.THE FOLIO SOCIETY,1988.

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UK,slim Demy 8vo HB+slipcase,1st edn thus. [The text was first published pseudonymously (or pseudo-eponymously?) (London,Heinemann) in May, 1924 and later that year in USA by Houghton Mifflin.Then the illustrations were by "Robin"', real name Marjorie Blood,who often drew for Punch,who after about a year later joined the Order of the Sacred Heart,and became Mother Catherine at Roehampton Convent.Title was also first published in BOOKMASTERS 1985,by The Boydell Press - an imprint of Boydell & Brewer Ltd.There was an English reprint in the 1930s and the book was then neglected for decades, until 1966.Anthony Burgess had then prevailed upon the original publishers,Heinemann,to reprint it,with his new introduction.] FINE+/FINE.Bright,crisp,clean,sharp-cornered, plain undecorated dark blue paper-covered cardboard slipcase; with negligible shelf-wear to edges and corners - no nicks,no tears and no rubbing present.[Slipcases were generally,and very often,where records survive,manufactured by the London Fancy Box Company.] Bright,crisp, clean,sharp-cornered,publisher's original maroon cloth boards with black ink printed design with a gilt border-edged and gilt decorated black ink printed oval vignette (portrait of Mr Chrysostom Lorton) to upper board,bright,crisp,blocked gilt lettering (title+publisher) to spine/backstrip,a maroon+white striped headband and immaculate plain dark blue endpapers.Top edges maroon,fore-edges white,all bright and clean and without blemish; contents bright,tight,clean,solid and sound - pristine - no dog-ear reading creases to any pages' corners - appears unread - apart from my own collation.UK,slim Demy 8vo HB+slipcase, 1st edn thus,ix-xviiipp+1-199pp includes an introduction by John Letts,19 (XIX) chapters, full-page b/w line illustrated frntis and 12 other part-page b/w line illustrations interspersed throughout the text and the book - all by David Eccles - along with border-edged, calligraphic chapter numeration and b/w chapter tailpieces; plus [unpaginated half-title with b/w line illus frntis to reverse,title page, separate contents and illustrations lists/ tables,blank verso of last page and 4pp blanks at rear of the book.Set in Monotype Bell by Speedspools,Edinburgh.Printed and bound at The Bath Press,Avon,using Edinburgh antique laid paper.Design of text and binding by David Eccles. Author's best-known and acclaimed satirical, comic novel.True 1st edns are very scarce,so an opportunity to acquire a superb and excellent example. 'Himself' is identified as Sir Henry Howarth Bashford Kt, M.D., F.R.C.P.,a distinguished English,Edwardian physician.Born 1880,died 1961 aged 81.He was Chief Medical Officer to the Post Office,Medical Adviser to the Treasury and Honorary Physician to King George VI.He wrote other books,under his own name,though none have had the staying power of Mr. Carp. The Folio Society’s formula for success is publishing books with exceptional typography,illustrations,paper and bindings.The Society sources new introductions from literary experts to accompany classic texts and uses skilled designers and master printers to produce memorable fine books.Fiction and non-fiction titles are published.The Folio Society also prides itself on producing series of an author's works which regular publishers might not think economic - in several cases it is only possible to acquire forgotten books by major writers in Folio Society editions. Please contact seller,because of the lighter weight and the value of this item for correct, insured shipping/P+p quotes - particularly ALL overseas buyers - BEFORE ordering through the order page! ** N.B. ALL buyers please note,stocks' actual shipping/P+p costs are adjusted and any difference is refunded,after order's receipt and before the order's despatch,especially if the item(s) are offered either P+p included/FREE. ** N.B. US/Canada customers please be aware: Standard AIRMAIL postage from UK to these destinations can now cost more than the price of the book! If speed is not of the essence,then Economy rate is recommended - at approx. anything from a 1/3rd to 1/2 of the standard AIR quote/rate - sometimes arriving sooner than the 42 days - but not always.

UK,slim,Demy 8vo HB+slipcase,1st edn thus.
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