Description: Wodehouse at Work by Richard Usborne A study of the books and characters of P.G. Wodehouse across nearly sixty years. OVERALL condition: VG/VG- Published in 1961 by Herbert Jenkins in London. First edition, first printing. In original red cloth covered boards Octavo, 224 pages (including index) Richard Alexander Usborne (May 1910 – March 2006) was a journalist, advertising executive, schoolmaster and author. After the publication of his book Wodehouse at Work in 1961 he became regarded as the leading authority on the works of P. G. Wodehouse. He published or contributed to nine more books on the subject. He adapted eight Wodehouse novels and several other of the author's works for broadcast on BBC radio between 1979 and 1996. Sir Pelham Grenville Wodehouse, KBE (October 1881 – February 1975) was an English writer and one of the most widely read humorists of the 20th century. His creations include the feather-brained Bertie Wooster and his sagacious valet, Jeeves; the immaculate and loquacious Psmith; Lord Emsworth and the Blandings Castle set; the Oldest Member, with stories about golf; and Mr. Mulliner, with tall tales on subjects ranging from bibulous bishops to megalomaniac movie moguls. Wodehouse was a prolific writer throughout his life, publishing more than ninety books, forty plays, two hundred short stories and other writings between 1902 and 1974. Condition info: The book is in VERY GOOD vintage condition. Firm hinges and joints. Spine lean. Colorful, clean boards. A little foxing and tape stains on the endpapers. Foxed edges. No writing or ex libris marks. The unclipped first state original dust jacket (8/16 net on front flap) is in GOOD+ to VERY GOOD- condition. Tape stains along edges from where the dust jacket was adhered to the old Mylar wrap. Some light edge wear and creasing. Large water dampening stain to foot, near the spine. Please view pictures as they are an important part of the condition description and book information. As a fellow book collector, I know how frustrating it can be when items aren’t accurately described or poorly packaged for shipping. That is why I (1) take a lot of pictures and try to describe condition issues as accurately as possible and (2) pack your book purchases with the utmost care before shipping. I have been selling and buying on eBay for over 10 years and have a 100% satisfaction rating, and offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee 30-day return policy. Happy to combine shipping on multiple orders to save you money. Be sure to check out my store and to give me a follow. I have thousands of rare, signed, and collectible books to list in the coming weeks and months!
Price: 34.95 USD
Location: Litchfield Park, Arizona
End Time: 2025-01-28T22:25:20.000Z
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Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Binding: Cloth
Place of Publication: London
Language: English
Special Attributes: 1st Edition
Author: Richard Usborne
Publisher: Herbert Jenkins
Topic: Essays & Speeches
Original/Facsimile: Original
Year Printed: 1961
