Description: Click here to see our other books! Alarms and Diversions James Thurber 1957 Harper & Brothers Publishers : New York 8.5" by 5.5" xii, 367pp. SUMMARY A first edition anthology of short stories and essays by James Thurber, inscribed by the author. Author's Presentation Copy,First Edition,Illustrated,Original Binding,Publishers' Original Binding,Signed,With Dustwrapper Overall Condition: Very Good Indeed This book weighs 0.75 KG when packed UK Postage: £ 3.99 US Postage: £ 19.99 EU Postage: £ 15.99 European Postage: £ 16.99 Asia Postage: £ 21.99 Worldwide Postage: £ 25.99 DESCRIPTION The first edition. In the publisher's original cloth binding with the original, unclipped dust wrapper. Inscribed by the author to the front free endpaper, reading, "Merry Christmas to Ellen, - Jim & Helen" With numerous vignette illustrations throughout by the author. A delightful collection of short stories and essays by James Thurber, blending hilarity with serious comedy and satire. Non-fiction articles featured discuss topics such as the trial of Willie Stevens, the Loch Ness Monster and the notorious Rosenthal-Becker murder case of 1912. Alongside popular short stories such as, 'The Interview', and, 'A Final Note on Chanda Bell'. James Thurber was an American cartoonist, writer, humorist and playwright. He is best known for his short stories and cartoons which were published in the New Yorker. The half title page is present. CONDITION In the publisher's original cloth binding. Externally, very smart with some light shelf wear to the edges, slightly heavier to the lower spine. The odd spot to the paste downs. Author's gift inscription to the front free endpaper. The original unclipped dust wrapper is in smart condition. Shelf wear and chipping to the edges. Light spotting to the rear flyleaf. Sunning to the spine and to the edges of the panels. Light marks to the panels. Offsetting to the inside of the dust wrapper. Small closed tear of about 1 cm to the front panel. Internally, firmly bound. Pages very bright and clean. Creasing to page 333. Overall Condition: Very Good Indeed Very Good GLOSSARY OF TERMS Overall Condition (Dustwrapper condition rating is shown after that for the book itself, where a dustwrapper is present) Fine - Very well preserved copy showing very little wear Very Good Indeed - Only one or two minor faults, really a very attractive copy Very Good - Quite a wide term meaning no major faults but probably several smaller ones often expected given the age of the book, but still a respectable copy Good - Meaning not very good. Some more serious faults as will be described in the condition report under 'condition' Good Only - Meaning one or more faults that could really do with repair Fair - As with good only above but with other faults leaving a compromised copy even after repair Poor - Really bad and possibly seriously incomplete. We only sell books in this condition where their rarity or value makes them attractive none the less. Major defects will be described. GUARANTEE We offer a full money back guarantee on our descriptions. Please ask for details and conditions. We prefer PAYPAL. If you pay via PAYPAL we will post the item off the same or the next working day with the postage you have selected. Please note we cannot accept USD cheques
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Topic: Literary Collections
Publisher: Harper & Brothers Publishers
Author: James Thurber
Binding: Cloth
Subject: Literary Criticism
Special Attributes: 1st Edition, Signed
Original/Facsimile: Original
Language: English
Region: New York
Illustrator: James Thurber
Signed: Yes
Place of Publication: New York
Year Printed: 1957
Country/Region of Manufacture: New York
