The Diary Of a Nobody
by Grossmith, George and Weedon
The Diary of a Nobody, an English comic novel written by George Grossmith and his brother Weedon Grossmith with illustrations by Weedon, first appeared in the magazine Punch in 1888 – 89, and was printed in book form in 1892. It is considered a classic work of humour. The diary is that of Mr. Charles Pooter, a city clerk of lower middle-class status but significant social aspirations, living in Upper Holloway.
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The Diary of a Nobody
by GROSSMITH, George and Weedon
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- 2003
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Littleton, Colorado, USA
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London: The Folio Society. Near Fine. 2003. Hardcover. Stated fifteenth printing, 2003, of this Folio Society edition of the Grossmith Brothers' comic novel, which first appeared in serial form in Punch magazine in 1888-89. This is the story of Charles Pooter, a London clerk, and his family and friends; it is considered a classic work of … Read more about this item Item Price
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by Grossmith, George and Weedon
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London: Arrowsmith, 1892. Bristol: J. W. Arrowsmith, 1892. The Diary of a Nobody originally appeared in Punch. This is the first appearance in book form with the diary considerably added to. Published as Arrowsmith's 3/6 Series. Vol. XI. Original publisher's orange-brown smooth cloth, cover titled in blue and black, spine titled in gilt. A very good (or better copy)… Read more about this item Item Price
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The Diary of a Nobody (with new Illustrations by Paul Hogarth and Philip Hood)
by Grossmith, George and Weedon
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- 1984
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London: Elm Tree Books. 1984. Small Quarto Size [approx 19cm x 27cm]. Very Good condition. Dark blue leatherette spine and corners, with marbled front and back covers and gilt lettering and design to front and spine. Faint patch of discolouration to front panel. Colour illustrations. 150 pages. This edition is illustrated with new drawings by Paul Hogarth and includes… Read more about this item Item Price
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The Diary of a Nobody.
by Grossmith, George & Weedon.
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- 1992
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London: The Folio Society, 1992. 165pp, bw ills. Or pictorial yellow cloth in slipcase. Very slight fading to spine. Originally published in Punch.. Folio Society Reprint. Hard Cover. Very Good/Slipcase. Illus. by Lawrence, John.. 8vo. Item Price
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Bristol & London: J. W. Arrowsmith; Simpkin, Marshall, Hamilton, Kent and Co. Limited,, [1892]. The funniest book in the world First edition in book form, first impression. Upon publication The Diary of a Nobody was "at once recognized as one of the most amusing novels in the English language" (ODNB). The first impression is rare. George Grossmith was a… Read more about this item Item Price
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Diary of a Nobody
by George & Weedon Grossmith
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- 1984
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Elm Tree Books, 1984. Book. Illus. by Hogarth, Paul And Hood, Philip. Very Good. Hardcover. First Edition Thus. 1st printing of this 1984 edition with new illustrations by George & weedon Grossmith. Firmly bound and carefully read. No inscription or ownership markings. No tears or loss. Illustrated in colour. Bound with blue faux leather to the corners… Read more about this item Item Price
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The Diary of a Nobody
by Grossmith, George & Weedon
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- 1969
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London: Folio Society, 1969. 6th printing; gold c w/brown pictorial decorations/red titles; 165 clean, unmarked pages in very good slip case.. Hardcover. Near Fine/No Jacket as Issued. Illus. by John Lawrence. Slim 8 Vo. Item Price
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The Diary of a Nobody
by George and Weedon Grossmith
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- 1984
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London: Elm Tree Books, 1984 Book. Illus. by Paul Hogarth and Philip Hood. Very Good. Half Bound in Navy Leather. First Thus. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Modern edition of the popular tale, first published in Punch, with new illustrations. 150pp illustrated with colour drawings. Marbled boards with navy leather spine and corners, glued on title label to… Read more about this item Item Price
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The Diary of a Nobody
by George and Weedon Grossmith
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- 1937
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Goring-by-Sea, West Sussex, GBR
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J. M. Dent, 1937. Hardcover. Good. 1937. 288 pages. No dust jacket. Green cloth with gilt lettering. Book is in better condition than most examples of this age. Neat, clean, well bound pages with very minimal foxing, tanning and thumbing. Small inscriptions and neat labels may be present. Boards have mild shelf wear with light rubbing and corner… Read more about this item Item Price
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The Diary of a Nobody
by Grossmith, George and Weedon
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London: Arrowsmith, 1892. First edition, first printing. published by J.W. Arrowsmith in Bristol, 1892. This is a very good (or better) copy. Published as Arrowsmith's 3/6 Series. Vol. XI. Original publisher's orange-brown smooth cloth, cover titled in blue and black, spine titled in gilt. There are some handling marks and blemishes on the cloth. There is a previous owners… Read more about this item Item Price
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The Diary of a Nobody
by George and Weedon Grossmith
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- 1955
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Goring-by-Sea, West Sussex, GBR
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Collins, 1955. Hardcover. Good. 1955. First Edition Thus. 254 pages. No dust jacket. Blue cloth. Black and white illustrations throughout. Pages and binding are presentable with no major defects. Minor issues present such as mild cracking, inscriptions, inserts, light foxing, tanning and thumb marking. Overall a good condition item. Boards have mild shelf wear with light rubbing and… Read more about this item Item Price
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The Diary of a Nobody (Oxford World's Classics)
by Grossmith, George and Weedon
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- 9780199540150
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Paperback. Very Good. Item Price
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The Diary of a Nobody
by George & Weedon Grossmith
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- 2017
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Peasedown St. John, Somerset, GBR
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London: Penguin Books, 2017. Hardback in Dust Wrapper.. Very Good — in Very Good Dust Wrapper. . Weedon Grossmith. Hardback in dust wrapper (faun boards with orange titling to the spine) Physically 8” x 5¼” (0.7 kg); 215pp; In the Penguin Classics series; Illustrated by Weedon Grossmith; Includes: Line drawings; Illustrated lining papers; ISBN: 978-0-2413-4315-9 || The book… Read more about this item Item Price
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The Diary of A Nobody
by George & Weedon Grossmith
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- 2006
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- Softcover
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- 9781853262012
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Wordsworth Classics, 2006. Softcover. Good Condition. With an Introduction and Notes by Michael Irwin, Professor of English Literature, University of Kent at Canterbury. The Diary of a Nobody is so unassuming a work that even its author, George Grossmith, seemed unaware that he had produced a masterpiece. For more than a century this wonderfully comic portrayal… Read more about this item Item Price
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The Diary of a Nobody
by Grossmith, George & Weedon
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- 9780140005103
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Penguin Books. 234pp, illustrations by Weedon Grossmith.. Paperback. Very Good+. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Item Price
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The Diary of a Nobody
by George & Weedon Grossmith
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- 1963
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Goring-by-Sea, West Sussex, GBR
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Dent, 1963. Paperback. Good. 1963. Reprint. 288 pages. Paperback book with pictorial paper covers. Contains black and white illustrations throughout. Pages and binding are presentable with no major defects. Minor issues present such as mild cracking, inscriptions, inserts, light foxing, tanning and thumb marking. Overall a good condition item. Paper cover has mild edge-wear with light rubbing and… Read more about this item Item Price
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The Diary Of A Nobody
by George & Weedon Grossmith
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- 1942
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- Hardcover
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Goring-by-Sea, West Sussex, GBR
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J.M. Dent & Sons Ltd, 1942. Hardcover. Acceptable. 1942. Reprinted. 288 pages. No dust jacket. Red cloth with black and white illustrations throughout. Moderate tanning to pages with pen inscriptions to front pastedown and slight dog-eared pages throughout. Visible tanning to text block edges. Boards have moderate tanning and minor bumping to corners. Soft crushing to spine ends… Read more about this item Item Price
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The Diary of a Nobody
by Grossmith, George and Weedon
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- Used - Very Good
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- 1969T
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- Hardcover
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- 9780850670158
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Simi Valley, California, USA
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The Folio Society, 1969T. hardcover. Very Good. 0.7087 9.0551 5.0394. mild amount of wear on the slipcase (light ripping) Item Price
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The Diary of a Nobody
by George and Weedon Grossmith
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- 1979
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- Paperback
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Goring-by-Sea, West Sussex, GBR
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Penguin Books, 1979. Paperback. Good. 1979. Reprint. 233 pages. Pictorial paperback. Black and white illustrations throughout. Pages and binding are presentable with no major defects. Minor issues present such as mild cracking, inscriptions, inserts, light foxing, tanning and thumb marking. Overall a good condition item. Paper cover has mild edge-wear with light rubbing and creasing. Some light marking… Read more about this item Item Price
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Diary of a Nobody
by George and Weedon Grossmith
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- Used - Good
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- 1963
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- Paperback
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Goring-by-Sea, West Sussex, GBR
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J.M. Dent & Sons, 1963. Paperback. Good. 1963. Last Reprint. 288 pages. Pictorial paper cover. Black and white illustrations throughout. Pages and binding are presentable with no major defects. Minor issues present such as mild cracking, inscriptions, inserts, light foxing, tanning and thumb marking. Overall a good condition item. Paper cover has mild edge wear with light rubbing… Read more about this item Item Price
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