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A Man Made of Money: Available Copies
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A Man Made Of Money Douglas Jerrold by Douglas Jerrold
Seller: Forgotten Books (London, United Kingdom) New Book
Book Price: $21.81
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Print on Demand. This book opens a window on Victorian England's social and material culture through the lens of a man who convinced society he was wealthy and was subsequently burdened by the expectations it created. The author adeptly conveys the economic anxieties of the era and subtly challenges the reader to question how such behaviors and aspirations continue to impact society today. The book offers a humorous yet insightful look into a unique historical figure within the broader context of Victorian ideas about wealth and social status, further inviting contemplation on the consequences of an insatiable desire for material possessions. Ultimately, this book illuminates the profound insight that true personal satisfaction and fulfillment cannot be found in the relentless pursuit of money. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book.
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Seller: Forgotten Books (London, United Kingdom) New Book
Book Price: $22.44
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Print on Demand. This captivating volume delves into the complexities of a man whose insatiable pursuit of wealth and status ultimately imprisons him in a gilded cage. Readers are transported to a world where appearances deceive, and the corrosive effects of greed corrupt both the individual and those around them. The author deftly explores themes of identity, morality, and the elusive nature of true happiness, inviting us to question the values we hold dear. Through a compelling narrative, the book exposes the emptiness that lies at the heart of a life consumed by materialism, leaving readers with a profound reflection on the genuine sources of fulfillment. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book.
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A Man Made of Money by Jerrold, Douglas
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Publisher: Punch (1849)
Seller: Anybook.com (Lincoln, United Kingdom)
Used Book—Condition: Poor
Book Price: $5.58
Shipping: $18.41
TOTAL Cost: $23.99
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. No dust jacket. With 12 illustrations on steel by John Leech. 8vo. Half leather over marbled boards, gilt title on black-lettering piece to spine, marbled edges. Very heavy external wear, spine sunned and leather rubbed with some loss to top of spine and bumped corners. Inner gutter is exposed at margin of p. 1 and binding is starting. Text block is shaken with a few exposed gutters but remains intact. Pages are toned but clean. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,500grams, ISBN:
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A man made of money 1849 [LeatherBound] by Jerrold, Douglas WilliamLeech, John ill
Hardcover
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Publisher: (2025)
Seller: True World of Books (Delhi, India) New Book
Book Price: $30.99
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BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1849 edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. Pages: 326 As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Pages: 326 Language: English
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A man made of money and The chronicles of Clovernook 1853 [LeatherBound] by Douglas William Jerrold
Hardcover
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Publisher: (2025)
Seller: True World of Books (Delhi, India) New Book
Book Price: $31.99
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BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1853 edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. Pages: 367 As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Pages: 367 Language: English
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The Writings of Douglas Jerrold: A man made of money ; The chronicles of Clovernook, 1853 1853 [LeatherBound] by Douglas William Jerrold
Hardcover
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Publisher: (2025)
Seller: True World of Books (Delhi, India) New Book
Book Price: $31.99
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BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1853 edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Pages: 361 NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Pages: 361
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A man made of money. By Douglas Jerrold. With twelve illustrations on steel by John Leech 1849 [LeatherBound] by Douglas William Jerrold
Hardcover
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Publisher: (2025)
Seller: S N Books World (Delhi, India) New Book
Book Price: $35.49
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TOTAL Cost: $35.49
BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. Leatherbound edition. Condition: New. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. Pages: 318. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1849 edition. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Language: English Pages: 318
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A Man Made of Money, and The Chronicles of Clovernook by JERROLD, Douglas
Hardcover
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Publisher: Bradbury and Evans, London (1853)
Seller: Between the Covers-Rare Books, Inc. ABAA (Gloucester City, NJ, U.S.A.)
Used Book—Condition: Good
Book Price: $30.00
Shipping: $5.50
TOTAL Cost: $35.50
Blind embossed brown cloth, gilt-stamped spine title. Endpapers foxed, hinges cracked, loss of spine ends and corners, a good only copy. Volume six only of the "Collected Edition of the Writings of Douglas Jerrold."
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