{"product_id":"a-magnificent-farce-and-other-diversions-of-a-book-collector-a-edward-newton","title":"A Magnificent Farce and Other Diversions of a Book-Collector, A. Edward Newton","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eA Magnificent Farce and Other Diversions of a Book-Collector, A. Edward Newton — First Edition\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePublication:\u003c\/b\u003e London, G. P. Putnam's Sons \/ Boston: The Atlantic Monthly Press, 1921\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eFormatting:\u003c\/b\u003e 8vo, pp. [xx], 267.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCondition Report:\u003c\/b\u003e Very Good. The quarter-cloth binding remains firm and secure, with the text block sitting tightly within the boards. The spine exhibits typical light toning and minor rubbing at the head and tail, consistent with standard shelving, while the brown boards show only faint shelf-wear and gently bumped corners. Internally, the pages are largely bright and clean, free from significant foxing or dog-earing. The hinges are structurally sound, and the original tissue guard protecting the title page remains intact, preserving the integrity of this handsome volume.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCatalogue Note:\u003c\/b\u003e This dual-imprint release features the original American sheets bound in a uniform quarter-cloth style, a common practice for trans-Atlantic releases of the era. The text is profusely illustrated throughout, featuring reproductions of rare title pages, portraits, and manuscripts that appeal directly to the bibliophile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003eOf note is the charming pictorial bookplate of one Graham Morrison affixed to the front pastedown. While Newton’s works were printed in relatively large numbers during the book-collecting boom of the 1920s, rendering this title quite accessible on the open market, finding a tidy, well-preserved copy in its original binding remains a distinct pleasure for collectors of books about books.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003eIn \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"10\"\u003eA Magnificent Farce and Other Diversions of a Book-Collector\u003c\/i\u003e, A. Edward Newton invites readers into the passionate, idiosyncratic world of bibliomania. Following the success of his previous works, Newton blends humour, historical anecdote, and personal memoir to explore the joys and absurdities of hunting down rare editions. Whether discussing the eccentricities of famous authors, the thrill of the auction room, or the quiet satisfaction of a well-stocked library, Newton’s infectious enthusiasm makes this classic essay collection a delightful read for anyone who has ever succumbed to the lure of the printed word.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Broadhursts Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54424076943699,"sku":"4796","price":50.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/1469\/6787\/files\/20260723_221652.jpg?v=1785233193","url":"https:\/\/broadhurstsbooks.com\/products\/a-magnificent-farce-and-other-diversions-of-a-book-collector-a-edward-newton","provider":"Broadhursts Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}