Excerpt: ..."he did once call on the Almighty, but otherwise his language was beyond reproach." Dear old Billington! Earlier in life he had been with the company on a South African tour, and the wide spaces, the ample life and the boundless opportunities of that vast country appealed to him irresistibly. South Africa had a "call" for him, and he had ambitions, when the time came for him to retire, to settle there. That ambition was never realised. Only the night before he died, while we were in our dressing-room, he ...
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Excerpt: ..."he did once call on the Almighty, but otherwise his language was beyond reproach." Dear old Billington! Earlier in life he had been with the company on a South African tour, and the wide spaces, the ample life and the boundless opportunities of that vast country appealed to him irresistibly. South Africa had a "call" for him, and he had ambitions, when the time came for him to retire, to settle there. That ambition was never realised. Only the night before he died, while we were in our dressing-room, he surprised me with the question, "How would you like to die, Harry?" From a man so little inclined to brood on the morbid the question was strange. I told him I didn't know. I had never, I told him, thought it out, and didn't intend to, either. "But if you had to die," he insisted, "how would you prefer to go?" "Oh! I don't know," I retorted. "Anyhow, we're not going to die just yet." "Well," was his answer, "if I had my way, it would 107 be a good dinner, a bottle of wine, a good cigar, a good joke, and
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Add this copy of The Secrets of a Savoyard to cart. $15.00, good condition, Sold by John C. Newland rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Cheltenham, Glos., UNITED KINGDOM, published 1922 by Jarrolds.
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Used-Good. Good hardback (no dust jacket) Undated & with no edition stated, but probably a 1922 reprint as gift inscription dated 4/22. Free end papers slightly browned; page fore-edge foxed; spine faded & a little bumped.
Add this copy of The Secrets of a Savoyard to cart. $15.29, fair condition, Sold by Anybook rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Lincoln, UNITED KINGDOM, published by Jarrold.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. No dust jacket. No date stated. Pages foxed. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 400grams, ISBN:
Add this copy of The Secrets of a Savoyard to cart. $18.00, new condition, Sold by Ingram Customer Returns Center rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from NV, USA, published 2022 by Legare Street Press.
Add this copy of The Secrets Of A Savoyard to cart. $18.03, new condition, Sold by Ingram Customer Returns Center rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from NV, USA, published 2008 by Adams Press.
Add this copy of The Secrets of a Savoyard to cart. $19.36, fair condition, Sold by Anybook rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Lincoln, UNITED KINGDOM, published by Jarrolds.
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No DOP found, circa 1920. Book has been rebound, cover worn. This book has hardback covers. Ex-library, With usual stamps and markings, In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. No dust jacket. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 400grams, ISBN:
Add this copy of The Secrets of a Savoyard to cart. $19.47, poor condition, Sold by Anybook rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Lincoln, UNITED KINGDOM, published by Jarrolds.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. In poor condition, suitable as a reading copy. Unknown Date Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 450grams, ISBN:
Add this copy of The Secrets of a Savoyard to cart. $22.69, good condition, Sold by Anybook rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Lincoln, UNITED KINGDOM, published by Jarrolds.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. In good all round condition. No dust jacket. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 400grams, ISBN:
Add this copy of The Secrets of a Savoyard to cart. $25.78, good condition, Sold by Dodman Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Morston, NORFOLK, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1922 by Jarrolds.
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Good in Fair jacket. ND. 1922 (WorldCat). "it is unlikely that his record as a Gilbert and Sullivan artiste will ever be surpassed, " notes Rupert D'Oyly Carte in the foreword of this autobiography of the noted performer Lytton. Bar some light toning, all in VG crisp, clean and bright internal order. Colour frontispiece of Lytton as 'Jack Point'. Press cutting re Lytton tipped in to fep. Light marking to red boards with black titling to front and gilt to spine. Unclipped d/j well worn and marked with loss to rear. Some internal repairs and use of removable protective sleeve have smartened things up a little. This is a charity sale for Friends Of Morston Church (reg.1099831). 12mo. 192pp.
Add this copy of The Secrets of a Savoyard to cart. $26.60, good condition, Sold by Anybook rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Lincoln, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1922 by Jarrolds.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. In good all round condition. No dust jacket. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 400grams, ISBN:
Add this copy of The Secrets of a Savoyard to cart. $28.30, new condition, Sold by Ingram Customer Returns Center rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from NV, USA, published 2022 by Legare Street Press.
