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The Table-Talk and Bon-Mots of Samuel Foote
by Samuel Foote; William Cooke
- Used
- near fine
- Condition
- Near Fine
- Seller
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BATH, Somerset, United Kingdom
Item Price
£290.00£261.00
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About This Item
London: Myers & Rogers, 1902. Fine Binding. Near Fine. 9" by 6". Not Stated. An extra-illustrated, splendid finely bound collection of the aphorisms and humour of Samuel Foote. Samuel Foote was a British dramatist and actor active during the eighteenth century. A comic writer and playwright, he lost his leg in a riding accident, and was quick to capitalise on the accident using his humour and wit.Edited by William Cooke.With fourteen illustrations in the original work; bound with an additional twenty. Including a frontispiece in colour.In an unsigned binding.A limited edition, with one hundred and twenty copies produced. This one is unnumbered.From the library of Audrey Pleydell-Bouverie, an English socialite and the illegitimate granddaughter of King Edward VII. She was featured by Cecil Beaton in 'The Book of Beauty'. Amongst her circle were Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon, Coco Chanel, Salvador Dali, Winston and Clementine Churchill and Nancy Mitford.A marvellous collection of the wit of Samuel Foote. In a full calf binding. Externally very smart, with just a little rubbing to the boards. Head and tail of the spine are a touch bumped, with some wear to the front joint. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean. Near Fine
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Details
- Bookseller
- Rooke Books
(GB)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 793R21
- Title
- The Table-Talk and Bon-Mots of Samuel Foote
- Author
- Samuel Foote; William Cooke
- Illustrator
- Not Stated
- Format/Binding
- Fine Binding
- Book Condition
- Used - Near Fine
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Publisher
- Myers & Rogers
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1902
- Size
- 9" by 6"
- Keywords
- Samuel Foote William Cooke Table-Talks Autobiography William Cooke
Terms of Sale
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Books are sent on approval and may be returned in like condition for any reason within 14 days of receipt. Responsibility of return to be with the purchaser.
About the Seller
Rooke Books
Biblio member since 2007
BATH, Somerset
About Rooke Books
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We are a small team dedicated to bringing you very scarce books at reasonable prices. We specialise in rare and hard to come by works on all subjects over the last 500 years, together with modern first editions and decorative sets and bindings. Our library has something for every interest and specialism. We deliver worldwide using a fully tracked and insured courier delivery service.
Where are We?
Based in the literary city of Bath, our offices are housed in the Eastern Dispensary. Built in 1845, the building originally existed as a charitable institution providing medical care. The building now houses our collection of over twenty thousand books and has five full time members of staff.
Glossary
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- Spine
- The outer portion of a book which covers the actual binding. The spine usually faces outward when a book is placed on a shelf....
- Rubbing
- Abrasion or wear to the surface. Usually used in reference to a book's boards or dust-jacket.
- Tail
- The heel of the spine.
- Fine Binding
- An elaborate and decorative binding, example including a leather-bound book with gilt edges, raised blind stamps, raised ribs,...
- Calf
- Calf or calf hide is a common form of leather binding. Calf binding is naturally a light brown but there are ways to treat the...
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