The Gentle Art Of Making Enemies

London: William Heinemann, 1890. First "Whistler" edition. 292 pp. Printed by the Ballantyne Press. 1 vols. Square 8vo. Quarter yellow cloth and printed tan boards. Rubbed, some scattered foxing. Bookplate of Alexander Stuart Graham and Blaihame. In brown cloth slipcase with leather label. First "Whistler" edition. 292 pp. Printed by the Ballantyne Press. 1 vols. Square 8vo. Seitz,… Read more about this item

William Heinemann, 1953-01-01. Hardcover. Good/No Jacket. 19 to 25 cm tall, Octavo, (8vo). Posted within 1 working day. 1st class tracked post to the UK, Airmail tracked worldwide. Robust recyclable packaging.

New York: G P Putnam's Sons, 1953. Hardcover. Very Good/No Jacket. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Thoroughly entertaining record of Whistler's numerous disputes, arguments and contretemps, including legal proceedings, with much content from his own letters. 13th (1953) printing of 1890 first edition. In VG clean and bright order. Quarter yellow cloth with cream paper-covered boards.… Read more about this item

New York: G.P. Putnam's Sons, 1916. Hardcover. Good. Later printing. Gilt-decorated papercovered boards with gilt-stamped mustard cloth spine. Unopened pages, hinges repaired with cloth tape, boards and spine toned with chipping at the edges, good only. Whistler's details of his libel suit against the critic John Ruskin, who in an 1877 published review of Whistler's painting "Nocturne in… Read more about this item

New York: G.P. Putnam's Sons, 1909. Hardcover. Good. Later printing. Gilt-decorated papercovered boards with gilt-stamped mustard cloth spine. Very good with modest soiling and scuffing, hinges cracked, owner's decorative bookplate. Whistler's details of his libel suit against the critic John Ruskin, who in an 1877 published review of Whistler's painting "Nocturne in Black and Gold: The Falling Rocket"… Read more about this item

London: William Heinemann, 1909. Hardcover. Very Good. Later printing of the first authorized edition. Gilt-decorated papercovered boards with gilt-stamped mustard cloth spine. Very good with modest soiling and scuffing, owner's name inked on half-title. Whistler's details of his libel suit against the critic John Ruskin, who in an 1877 published review of Whistler's painting "Nocturne in Black and… Read more about this item

(WHISTLER, James) THE GENTLE ART OF MAKING ENEMIES. New York: G.P. Putnam's Sons, 1953. 8vo. Cloth spine, boards. (xvi), 340 pag A later printing of one of Whistler's best known books. Light foxing to endpapers, else very good.

London: William Heinemann, 1922. Leather. Near Fine. 8" by 6". None. James McNeill Whistler's controversial response to John Ruskin after their famous libel suit, an interesting work from the library of Audrey Pleydell-Bouverie. A scandalous work by James McNeill Whistler, written part in response and part a transcript of Whistler's libel suit against John Ruskin, a famous and… Read more about this item

New York: G.P. Putnam's Sons, 1909. Good. First edition. Good. Book is worn on the edhes, corners, edges of the spine and hinges. Please Note: This book has been transferred to Between the Covers from another database and might not be described to our usual standards. Please inquire for more detailed condition information.

New York: Putnam, 1927. Very Good. First edition. Very good. Please Note: This book has been transferred to Between the Covers from another database and might not be described to our usual standards. Please inquire for more detailed condition information.

New York:: John W. Lovell Co.,, 1890.. publisher's cloth-backed boards.. Some scattered light foxing; pencil name on front free endpaper; rubbing and wear to cloth and boards, with some light staining.. Square 8vo,.

NY: Putnam's, 1927. 8vo, pp. 340. Paper over boards, with cloth spine. Cover little soiled and worn, a tear in the margin of pp. 157-158, one hinge tender, o/w VG. Whistler fencing with his critics.

Dover Publications Inc.. Used - Very Good. Very Good condition. (painters, biography, personal correspondence) A copy that may have a few cosmetic defects. May also contain light spine creasing or a few markings such as an owner’s name, short gifter’s inscription or light stamp. Bundled media such as CDs, DVDs, floppy disks or access codes may not be… Read more about this item

William Heinemann. Used - Good. Good condition. No Dust Jacket (Literature, Meemoirs, personal Correspondance, Biography) A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains.

Used - Very Good. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in excellent condition. May show signs of wear or have minor defects.