Three Men on the Bummel, Jerome K. Jerome — 1st Edition

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Three Men on the Bummel, Jerome K. Jerome — 1st Edition

Name: Three Men on the Bummel, Jerome K. Jerome — 1st Edition
Brand: Broadhursts Books
SKU: 4231
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Publication: Bristol, J.W. Arrowsmith / London, Simpkin, Marshall, Hamilton, Kent and Co. Limited, 1900

Formatting: 8vo, pp. 328.

Condition Report: Very Good. The maroon cloth binding remains robust and structurally sound, maintaining tight hinges and solid boards. The upper board features clean, unoxidised red stamping, though faint spotty rubbing and discoloration are present across the cloth panels. The gilt lettering to the spine remains notably bright and legible. The text block edges show only faint age-toning typical of the era, remaining free from heavy foxing or dampstaining. Slight rubbing is visible at the spine extremities and corners, which is entirely commensurate with age and standard shelf-wear. Internally, the pages present beautifully, yielding a highly respectable and sturdy copy.

Catalogue Note: A truefirst edition of Jerome K. Jerome's comedic sequel to his immensely popular Three Men in a Boat. The volume is issued in the publisher's original dark red cloth as Volume XXXVI of Arrowsmith's 3/6 Series. The title page bears the requisite "Copyright. Entered at Stationers' Hall," establishing its early printing status.

The text is brought to life with original illustrations by the celebrated English artist and Punch cartoonist L. Raven Hill, perfectly capturing the whimsical and chaotic nature of the trio's Continental adventures.

A contemporary ownership signature, "Marjory Lees," is neatly inscribed in black ink on the front free endpaper, adding a touch of Edwardian provenance. While not exceptionally rare, securing a first edition in such a firm, bright, and internally clean state is increasingly uncommon for a book that was frequently read to pieces.

A decade after their iconic escapades on the Thames, Jerome, George, and Harris, older, but arguably no wiser, embark on a new misadventure. Seeking a reprieve from domestic life, the trio sets off on a "bummel" (a journey without a destination) through the German Black Forest. Armed with bicycles, an astounding lack of linguistic prowess, and their trademark knack for finding trouble, they face bewildering cultural differences, intractable foreign bicycles, and their own boundless incompetence. Written with the same sharp wit and gentle satire that made Three Men in a Boat a classic, Three Men on the Bummel is a hilarious, timeless exploration of the golden age of European cycling tours and the enduring comedy of human folly.

Book Condition: Near Fine

Book Authors: Jerome K. Jerome

Book Publisher: J. W. Arrowsmith

Book Language: English

Narrative Type: Fiction

Genre: Humour Fiction

Book edition: First Edition

Signed: No

Book Pages: 328

Book Publication Year: 1900

Book Publication Date:

Book Binding: Cloth

Illustrator: L. Raven Hill

Book Series: N.A

Country/region of manufacture: London, United Kingdom

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