E. V. Lucas; C. L. Graves — Wisdom While You Wait

London, Isbister & Co, 1903. First edition. Paperback. The first edition of this scarce mock prospectus for a spoof encyclopaedia by E. V. Lucas and C. L. Graves. The first trade edition, first impression.A scarce work.This work was originally published for private circulation in 1902.A comical work by E. V. Lucas and C. L. Graves.'Wisdom While You Wait is a parody prospectus for 'Insidecompletuar Britanniaware', ie. 'Encyclopaedia Britannica&apos. The work mocks the future Americanisation of the world.Illustrated with a frontispiece, and in-text illustrations throughout.One page of adverts to the rear. Leaf bound to the front promoting a limited edition of this work. Newspaper clipping regarding this work pasted to the verso of the title page.Lacking the rear wrap. In the original publisher's paper wraps. Externally, worn, lacking the rear wrap, front wrap is detached but present. Light edge wear to the front wrap, with small chips. Lacking some of the backstrip. Front wrap is a little discoloured. Spots to the fore edge. Internally, binding is strained in places. Pages are bright and generally clean with some scattered spots. Newspaper clipping pasted to the verso of the title page. Good Only . Ill.: Not Stated. Good Only .