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

London, Isbister & Co, 1903. Cloth. A very scarce mock prospectus for a spoof encyclopaedia by E. V. Lucas and C. L. Graves, a smart copy, illustrated throughout. A very scarce work.The 27th thousandth.This work was originally published for private circulation in 1902.Rebound in a cloth binding, the original wraps are bound in.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. Rebound in a cloth binding, original wraps are bound in. Externally, smart. A few light marks to the cloth. Very light bumping to the extremities. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean, with the occasional light handling mark. Repaired closed tear to the reverse of the front wrap. Very Good Indeed . Ill.: Not Stated. Very Good Indeed .