London: Elm Tree Books. Near Fine with no dust jacket. 1984. First Edition Thus. Hardcover. 0241113644 . Half Bound in Navy 'leatherette' with attractive marbled paper boards, in simulation of an 'antique' book. There is pictorial paper title label pasted onto the front board (a little darkened - possibly deliberately in simulation of an 'Antique' book) ). Bright gilt titling/luxurious decoration to the spine. No dustjacket, presumably as issued. There are NO Inscriptions or Marks. A little light 'smudging to the glossy endpapers. 150 pp. Charmingly illustrated in colour by Paul Hogarth and Philip Hood (after the Punch cartoonist 'Spy'). Overall, this is an Excellent, Clean, Tight and Bright Near 'As New' copy. "This is at one and the same time the funniest book in the English language and the most realistic portrayal of life, both as it was and is...." . A Lovely new version of this great classic and a beautifully illustrated copy of 'The Diary of a Nobody'. This English comic novel written by George Grossmith and his brother Weedon Grossmith with illustrations by Weedon first appeared in the magazine Punch in 1888/89, and was first printed in book form in 1892. It is considered a classic work of humour and has never been out of print. ; 4to 11" - 13" tall .

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The Diary of a Nobody, an English comic novel written by George Grossmith and his brother Weedon Grossmith with illustrations by Weedon, first appeared in the magazine Punch in 1888 – 89, and was printed in book form in 1892. It is considered a classic work of humour. The diary is that of Mr. Charles Pooter, a city clerk of lower middle-class status but significant social aspirations, living in Upper Holloway.

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Bookseller: Sue Lloyd-Davies Books (GB)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 112923
Title: The Diary of a Nobody
Author: Grossmith, George & Weedon
Illustrator: Paul Hogarth & Philip Hood
Format/Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition: Used - Near Fine with no dust jacket
Edition: First Edition Thus
ISBN 10: 0241113644
ISBN 13: 9780241113646
Publisher: Elm Tree Books
Place of Publication: London
Date Published: 1984
Keywords: 0241113644, The Diary Of A Nobody; Punch Magazine; A, George & Weedon Grossmith;, Paul Hogarth; Philip Hood; Victorian Fiction;, Charles Pooter;
Bookseller catalogs: Illustrated; Humour; Fiction;

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