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The English Gentleman
by Sutherland, Douglas (intro. Sir Iain Mocrieffe of that Ilk; illus. Timothy Jaques)
- Used
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Very good, unclipped d/j (in protective sleeve); red clothbound boards, gilt spine titling; text block firm, pages crisp and unm
- Seller
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Maidenhead, Berkshire, United Kingdom
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About This Item
London: Book Club Associates, 1979. 1st thus. h/b. Very good, unclipped d/j (in protective sleeve); red clothbound boards, gilt spine titling; text block firm, pages crisp and unmarked.. 8vo: crown (200 x 140 / 8"" x 5_""). Tongue in cheek treatment of the legendary upper class man which examines his habits, actions and viewpoints concerning such diverse considerations as wardrobe, war, the Church and domestic habits. ""Extremely funny"" Jilly Cooper ""Douglas Sutherland is a most witty exemplar of this vanishing species, and he has written a perfect self-parody of his type"" New York Times Introduction by Sir Iain Moncreiffe of that Ilk, Bart. Drawings by Timothy Jaques""
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Details
- Seller
- Inklings & Yarnspinners
(GB)
- Seller's Inventory #
- IYC133369
- Title
- The English Gentleman
- Author
- Sutherland, Douglas (intro. Sir Iain Mocrieffe of that Ilk; illus. Timothy Jaques)
- Format/Binding
- H/b
- Book Condition
- Used - Very good, unclipped d/j (in protective sleeve); red clothbound boards, gilt spine titling; text block firm, pages crisp and unm
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- 1st thus
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Book Club Associates
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1979
- Pages
- 77
- Size
- 8vo: crown (200 x 140 / 8"" x 5_
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
- Keywords
- 1st thus, Debretts, Sutherland, Jaques, illustration, humour, comedy
- Bookseller catalogs
- 2nd-hand books;
Terms of Sale
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Inklings & Yarnspinners
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