Not much is known of Constance although she was clearly a very competent artist, provided the illustrations for many of her husband’s books and had quite a prolific output. Constance was born on 16th October 1875 and died on 4th June 1960.
"In Strife, Galsworthy deals with industrial relations; in Justice, with prison life - it was one of the few plays to effect real reforms. John Galsworthy is a winner of the Nobel Prize for Literature.".
The Noel Coward Songbook Paperback USA 1984 309 Pages 266.8.11. Rack.
The book contains 14 illustrations in colour by T.C. Gotch, and there are 16 other illustrations throughout the 14 chapters.
First edition, 1937. Illustrated royal family portrait volume with numerous portrait plates throughout. Blue decorative boards with gilt titling. Light foxing small speckling heavier in front matter with illustrations mostly ok, a few light soilings observed, no markings. Edge and corner wear, spine wear as shown. Binding remains ok. Overall good condition vintage British monarchy volume.
This is a hardback UK publication of "The Tintin Calculus Affair" by Hergé This vintage graphic novel, part of the Tintin series, is a valuable collectible for fans of comic books and English literature. With its English language text and origin in the United Kingdom, this edition holds a special place in the history of comic books, particularly in the Silver Age era. Perfect for collectors and enthusiasts of classic comics, this item is a must-have for anyone interested in the Tintin series and graphic novels of the 1960s.
Note ---In the case of hardcover editions, the grading may be listed as NF/VG etc. The first grade represents the condition of the book and the second condition represents the dust jacket. In this instance the book would be in Near Fine condition with a Very Good dust jacket.
Originally published in Great Britain in 1960 and subsequently reprinted through the 1960s into 1970, this edition retains many of the collectible characteristics sought after by Tintin enthusiasts, including the traditional hardcover format and iconic illustrated boards.
Their investigation uncovers an international slave-trading operation led by the mysterious Marquis di Gorgonzola, leading to one of Tintin’s most exciting globe-spanning adventures. A solid reading and collection copy of one of Tintin’s most popular adventures.
