By P. G. Wodehouse
London   George Newnes
8" by 5.5" 128pp
An uncommon reprint of this humorous novel by P. G. Wodehouse, also known as 'The Intrusion of Jimmy'.
By P. G. Wodehouse

[1931] A Gentleman of Leisure

London   George Newnes
8" by 5.5" 128pp
An uncommon reprint of this humorous novel by P. G. Wodehouse, also known as 'The Intrusion of Jimmy'.
£165.00
: 0.5kgs / : 893P11

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Publishers' Original Binding

'A Gentleman of Leisure' follows the bachelor Jimmy Pitt, who has fallen in love whilst on a transatlantic liner, and finds himself breaking into the house of a police captain as a result of a bet.

Published in the U.S. as 'The Intrusions of Jimmy', and originally published as a novella as 'The Gem Collector' in 'Ainslee's Magazine.

P. G. Wodehouse is an influential and very popular humorist author, best known for the creation of his characters Bertie Wooster and his valet, Jeeves. He was a prolific author, publishing more than ninety books.

Undated, dated from Jisc from a copy held at the British Library.

Condition

In the original publisher's paper wraps. Externally, a little worn, with edge wear to the wraps, heavier to the front wrap with some chips, and smaller closed tears to the wraps. A small amount of loss to the backstrip. Light handling marks to the wraps. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are age-toned and clean. Ink inscription to the half-title.

Good

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