Burgess, Gelett (S.B.).

Are You a Bromide ? or The Sulphitic Theory, expounded and exemplified according to the most recent researches into the psychology of boredom, including many well-known Bromidioms now in use. With decorations by the author.

Fourth Printing. New York, B.W. Huebsch, 1906. 18cm x 12.5cm. 63 pages. Original Hardcover with illustrated frontcover. Very good condition with only minor signs of wear. Upper hinge with minor split. Very interesting bookplate of the ABAA (American Booksellers’ Association) to the front pastedown. The bookplate has the printed dedication “Compliments of B.W.Huebsch” and is signed in ink by Gelett Burgess.

Includes for Example:
Essay reprinted, with revisions and additions, from “The Sulphitic Theory” published in “The Smart Set” for April 1906/ dedicated to Gertrude McCall, Chatelaine of Mac Manor/ the adjective “bromidic” at the time adopted as a general vehicle, a common carrier for the thoughtless damnation of the Phillistine etc.

• Keywords: ABAA – American Booksellers Association · American Literature · American Literature – Rare · Books on Books · Books on Books Rare · Ephemera · Signed
• Language: English
• Inventory Number: 40363AB

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