A Spaniard In the Works

by Lennon, John

A Spaniard in the Works is a book from 1965 by John Lennon. The book consists of nonsensical stories and drawings similar to the style of his previous book, 1964's In His Own Write. The name refers to a pun on the term "A spanner in the works" (analogous to the American English expression, "throw a monkey wrench", a spanner being British English for wrench), another fragment of Lennon's humour.

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by LENNON, John (1940-1980)

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London: Jonathan Cape, 1965. [Pop culture] UNCORRECTED PROOF COPY IN DUST-WRAPPER, with various differences to the published version. Duodecimo (18 x 14cm), pp.96. Printed sheets, sewn, with blank endleaves, in a proof-only dust-wrapper. Profusely illustrated with Lennon's idiosyncratic drawings. A lovely fine copy, inside and out. The most important and obvious difference between this proof and the trade edition… Read more about this item
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by LENNON, John

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1965
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London: Jonathan Cape, 1965. Softcover. Near Fine. Uncorrected proof. Bound signatures in unprinted wrappers in proof dustwrapper with rear flap stating "PROOF ONLY" with a provisional publication date of June 24, 1965. Some edgewear else near fine. The published book did not have a jacket, but did reproduce this jacket illustration on the boards, albeit with some variations… Read more about this item
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by John Lennon

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First
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1965
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Decorated Boards
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Lennon, John A Spaniard in the Works. London: Jonathan Cape. 1965: Illustrated by the author. First edition, first impression. Published in decorated laminated boards and issued without a dustwrapper. The printed price in duodecimal sterling appears on the front paste down endpaper. A very good copy.… Read more about this item
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by LENNON, John.

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1965
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London: Jonathan Cape,, 1965. Scarce signed copy First edition, first impression, signed by the author on the front free endpaper, and scarce thus, of this collection of humorous and nonsensical stories, poems, and drawings. Of particular interest is the poem "Our Dad" (pp. 83-5), which provides a poignant insight into Lennon's relationship with his father, who left the… Read more about this item
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by Lennon, John

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1965
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New York, New York, U.S.A.: Simon and Schuster, 1965. First Edition First Printing . Hardcover. Fair. Lennon, John; Freeman, Robert. Unpaginated. Comical pen-and-ink drawings by Lennon throughout the text; cover design by Robert Freeman. A FIRST EDITION, first printing from 1965, this small square hardcover has decorative paper over boards; no DJ, as issued (never came with one).… Read more about this item
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A Spaniard in the Works

by Lennon, John; [Victor Spinetti]

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1965
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London: Jonathan Cape, 1965. First Edition. Near Fine. First edition, first printing, an association copy signed by John Lennon on the front free endpaper. From the library of Victor Spinetti, with his initials in ink to the last page. Spinetti was a Welsh actor, author, poet, and raconteur. He appeared in dozens of films and stage plays throughout… Read more about this item
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A SPANIARD IN THE WORKS

by Lennon, John [author and illustrator]

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1965
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New York: Simon and Schuster, 1965. First Edition, First Printing. Hardcover. Octavo, 90 pages; G+; spine black with pink label and white lettering; some wear and scuffing overall; price sticker at front cover; wear to corners; wear to head and tail of spine; small brown stain to back cover; binding shaken; brown and green illustrations throughout; pages clean; shelved… Read more about this item
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by John Lennon

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First
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1965
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Illustrated boards
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No DW. 10/6 printed on inside front board. Some "crinkling" of the laminate.
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by Lennon, John

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Used - Illustrated boards light rubbing at bottom edge of cover, light bump near head of spine on verso and creasing near spine; overal
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First U.S. edition
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1965
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90 pp. 8vo
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New York: Simon and Schuster, 1965. First U.S. edition. 90 pp. 8vo. Illustrated boards light rubbing at bottom edge of cover, light bump near head of spine on verso and creasing near spine; overall a very good copy. Robert Freeman [design]; John Lennon [drawings]. First U.S. edition. 90 pp. 8vo.
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by Lennon, John

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1965
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London.: Jonathan Cape. Very Good+. 1965. Reprint. Hardcover. Light foxing to endpapers; B&W Illustrations; 12mo 7" - 7½" tall; 96 pages .
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A Spaniard in the Works

by John Lennon

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1965
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95pp., original edition with VG laminated boards. Cover illustration by Freeman. Amazing chronicle of a young Beatle just after British Invasion of America. A must in any Beatles collection. Minor chipping & rubbing to outside boards.
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A SPANIARD IN THE WORKS

by Lennon, John

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1965
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Johnathan Cape Ltd, 1965. Reprint. Hardcover. Very Good/No Jacket. Reprint 1965. Signed by previous owner. Publication of 93 pages. The spine and the front of the book is printed in bold lettering. The boards are a little shelf rubbed, small creases and edge worn. There is minor foxing around the block of the book. The condition of the… Read more about this item
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by Lennon, John

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1965
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NY: Simon & Schuster, 1965. First American edition. Hard cover. Published NY: Simon & Schuster, 1965, first printing. 12mo., 5 5/8" x 7 1/8", 93pp., drawings by John Lennon. Pictorial boards with cover photo of Lennon by Robert Freeman, publisher's price of $2.50 on rear cover. Wear along the edges, some outer hinge splits, name on flyleaf, else very good,… Read more about this item
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by LENNON, John.

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London: Jonathan Cape,, 1965. First edition, first impression, of this collection of humorous and nonsensical stories, poems, and drawings, together with a compliment slip from Tony Barrow of Nems Enterprises, the company founded by Brian Epstein. Barrow was the Beatles press officer 1962-8 and coined the phrase "The Fab Four". Provenance: from the collection of Hilary Gerrard, Ringo… Read more about this item
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by Lennon, John

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1965
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Jonathan Cape, 1965. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Very Good/No Jacket. About the book: Hardcover without jacket, as issued. First edition, first printing. Stated "First Published 1965" Book is in nice condition with some wear inside. Some bubbling/snaking to thin plastic film covering book. Minor bumping to corners. Signed by Lennon on the last page. The "The End"… Read more about this item
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A Spaniard in the Works

by Lennon, John

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1965
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London.: Jonathan Cape. Very Good+. 1965. Reprint. Hardcover. Light foxing to endpapers. Previous owner's name stamp ; B&W Illustrations; 12mo 7" - 7½" tall; 96 pages .
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by Lennon, John

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London: Jonathan Cape, 1965. First edition, first printing. Published by Jonathan Cape in London, 1965. This is a near fine copy. Issued without the dust wrapper, the pictorial paper-covered boards are slightly worn at the corners and spine tips, with some lifting to the laminate on the front and rear hinges. There is some residue to the front and… Read more about this item
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by Lennon, John

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1965
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Jonathan Cape, 1965. Reprint. Hardcover. Very Good/No Jacket. The boards are in a very good condition, though slightly shelf rubbed and a bit worn at the corners. Internally clean and tightly bound. Complete with 90 pages. This is a reprint. [B.K.]. Our orders are shipped using tracked courier delivery services.
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A SPANIARD IN THE WORKS

A SPANIARD IN THE WORKS

by Lennon, John

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First Edition; First Printing
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1965
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Hardcover
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Jonathan Cape: London. Good with no dust jacket. 1965. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. Lennon, John. (The Beatles). , First Edition. 7x 5 1/2", 90 numbered pages plus four additional pages in rear. True first edition ('First published' stated) in original pictorial boards (binding has wear and creasing to lamination, free of former owner writing or bookplates.… Read more about this item
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A Spaniard in the Works

by John Lennon

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Hardback. New. John Lennon's second collection of poems, stories and drawings back in print to mark its 50th Anniversary
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