1892 The Satires of Cynicus Illustrated Signed Author's Presentation Copy

Description: Click here to see our other books! The Satires of Cynicus Cynicus; [Martin Anderson] 1892 The Cynicus Publishing Co; Simpkin, Marshall, Hamilton, Kent & Co : London 7.5" by 5.5" Unpaginated SUMMARY The author's presentation copy of this collection of satires, written and illustrated by Cynicus, a presentation copy to the fellow writer Eden Phillpotts. Author's Presentation Copy,Illustrated,Publishers' Original Binding,Signed Overall Condition: Very Good This book weighs 0.5 KG when packed UK Postage: £ 3.99 US Postage: £ 15.99 EU Postage: £ 13.99 European Postage: £ 14.99 Asia Postage: £ 18.99 Worldwide Postage: £ 19.99 DESCRIPTION An author's presentation copy, signed by the author to the verso to the front free endpaper. 'To Eden Phillpotts With sincere regards from Cynicus May 92'. This work is a series of satirical cartoons, containing controversial topics of the time. Illustrated with eleven plates and numerous in-text illustrations. Written and illustrated by Cynicus, the pseudonym of Martin Anderson. Cynicus was a Scottish artist and political cartoonist. Eden Phillpotts was an English author and poet, being a very prolific writer. Some of his works were 'The End of a Life', 'The Golden Feitch', 'Demeter's Daughter', 'The Deed Without a Name', 'The Human Boy and the War', and much more. With two newspaper clippings loosely inserted, one detailing the loneliness of Cynicus' older brother, and the later reunion of them. Both clippings are from 'The Sunday Times', one from December 29 1929, the other from 5th January 1930. CONDITION In the original publisher's cloth binding. Externally, smart. Light bumping to the head and tail of the spine and to the extremities. Some very minor marks to the boards. Author's presentation inscription to the verso to the front free endpaper. Internally, generally firmly bound. Pages are bright with some scattered spots. Overall Condition: 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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