Absurdities, W. Heath Robinson — 1st Edition

£65.00

Absurdities, W. Heath Robinson — 1st Edition

Name: Absurdities, W. Heath Robinson — 1st Edition
Brand: Broadhursts Books
SKU: 5999
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Publication: London, Hutchinson & Co. (Publishers), Ltd., 1934

Formatting: Large 4to, pp. 96.

Condition Report: Good. The book maintains its structural integrity without major flaws such as detached boards or page tears, though it exhibits wear commensurate with its age and handling. The oversized pictorial boards remain relatively bright on the front but show moderate edge-wear, bumping to the corners, and noticeable rubbing to the spine ends. The plain rear board is heavily mottled and darkened by prominent foxing and handling marks. Internally, the binding remains secure. The endpapers are moderately foxed and the front free endpaper bears a neat previous owner's Christmas gift inscription dated 1938. The interior pages themselves are well-preserved and largely clean, exhibiting only very light, scattered foxing to the margins.

Catalogue Note: This is a first edition of W. Heath Robinson's Absurdities. Bound in the original pictorial boards, this volume is profusely illustrated throughout with Robinson's characteristically intricate and humorous line drawings.

While Absurdities occasionally surfaces on the open market, locating a first edition in its original boards without severe structural degradation or loss to the spine can be difficult due to the fragile nature of the oversized binding.

This particular copy retains its original charm, complemented by a modest 1938 previous owner's gift inscription, presenting a solid example of Robinson's celebrated work.

A delightful foray into the eccentric genius of W. Heath Robinson, Absurdities offers a brilliant collection of the artist's most beloved and convoluted contraptions. Renowned for his whimsical, over-engineered solutions to everyday problems, Robinson's intricate line drawings capture a uniquely British sense of humour. From hilariously complex machinery to charmingly improbable scenarios, such as a couple setting sail in a tiny, makeshift boat or a golfer pausing for a tiny bird's maternal instinct, this collection showcases the timeless imagination that made 'Heath Robinson' a byword for delightfully overly-complicated design.

Book Condition: Good

Book Authors: W. Heath Robinson

Book Publisher: Hutchinson & Co. (Publishers), Ltd.

Book Language: English

Narrative Type: Non-Fiction

Genre: Humour

Book edition: First Edition

Signed: No

Book Pages: 96

Book Publication Year: 1934

Book Publication Date:

Book Binding: Hardcover

Illustrator: W. Heath Robinson

Book Series: N/A

Country/region of manufacture: London, United Kingdom

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