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	The Autobiography of Benvenuto Cellini (Folio Society) Benvenuto, Cellini [Translated by George Bull] (Book #ID 94631) Published by The Folio Society, Westminster, London 1966. 1966. Folio Society edition hard back binding in publisher's original gilt decorated maroon buckram cloth covers, gilt title lettering to the spine. 8vo. 10'' x 6¼''. Contains 351 printed pages of text followed by monochrome illustrations of his works. Very light spotting to the closed text block edges and in Very Good condition, no slip case. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the FOLIO SOCIETY Category	£6.00 Convert currency

	The Georgics Publius Vergilius Maro [Translated into English Verse by K. R. Mackenzie] Soft-ground Etchings by Nigel Lambourne. (Book #ID 94953) Published by The Folio Society, London First Folio Edition 1969. 1969. First Folio edition hard back binding in publisher's original oatmeal cloth covers, gilt title lettering to the spine, brown vignette to the front cover, top edge dyed yellow ochre. 8vo. 10'' x 6¼''. Contains 96 printed pages of text with monochrome etchings throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition slip case, unused new book. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the FOLIO SOCIETY Category	£11.00 Convert currency

	Jorrocks' Jaunts And Jollities Surtees, R. S. [Colour Plates by Henry Alken] (Book #ID 94571) Published by The Folio Society, Westminster, London First Folio Edition 1949. 1949. First Folio Society edition hard back binding in publisher's original red buckram covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. Contains 228 printed pages of text with 15 colour plates. Spine sun faded, age tanning to the end papers and Very Good condition, no slip case, or dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the FOLIO SOCIETY Category	£6.00 Convert currency

	The Last and Worst of the Bushrangers \| A Facsimile of the Original Edition of 1818 Howe, Michael [Introduction by Ian Atkins] (Book #ID 94592) Published by The Folio Society, Westminster, London First Folio Edition 1977. 1977. First Folio Society edition hard back binding in publisher's original illustrated olive cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8½'' x 6''. Light soiling to the covers and in Very Good condition, no slip case. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the FOLIO SOCIETY Category	£11.00 Convert currency

	The Adventures of Roderick Random Smollett, Tobias [Wood Engravings by Frank Martin] (Book #ID 94603) Published by The Folio Society, Westminster, London First Folio Edition 1961. 1961. First Folio Society edition hard back binding in publisher's original green and white decorated cloth covers, gilt and red title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. Contains 458 printed pages of text with monochrome wood-cuts throughout. Foxing to the closed text block edges and in Good condition, no slip case. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the FOLIO SOCIETY Category	£6.00 Convert currency

	Betjeman's Britain Green, Candida Lycett [John Betjeman 1906-1984] Illustrated with Photographs by John Piper, Edwin Smith, Bill Brandt and others (Book #ID 53031) Published by The Folio Society, London 2000. London 2000. Hard back binding in publisher's original maroon and photographic cloth covers, gilt lettering to the spine, photographic end papers. Quarto. 11'' x 7½''. Contains 318 printed pages of text with monochrome photographs throughout. Without any ownership markings and in unused and unopened Fine condition, in Fine condition slipcase. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the FOLIO SOCIETY Category	£15.00 Convert currency

	Mr Sponge's Sporting Tour Surtees, R. S. [Colour Plates by John Leech] (Book #ID 94570) Published by The Folio Society, Westminster, London First Folio Edition 1950. 1950. First Folio Society edition hard back binding in publisher's original red buckram covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. Contains 510 printed pages of text with 13 colour plates. Spine slightly sun faded and Very Good condition, no slip case, or dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the FOLIO SOCIETY Category	£8.00 Convert currency

	The Pick of Punch Kington, Miles [Selected by] (Book #ID 69112) Published by The Folio Society, London First Folio Edition 1998. London 1998. First Folio edition hard back binding in publisher's original illustrated gold foil covers, black title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9'' x 5½''. Contains 272 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition slipcase, unused new book. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the FOLIO SOCIETY Category	£8.00 Convert currency

	Memoirs of Prince Alexy Haimatoff Hogg, Thomas Jefferson [Introduction by Sidney Scott. Engravings by Douglas Percy Bliss] Prince Alexy Haimatoff (Book #ID 26068) Published by The Folio Society St. James's, London 1952. 1952. Hard back binding in publisher's original marble paper covers, gilt lettering to green cloth spine. 8vo 9'' x 5¼'' 156 pp. Full-page monochrome engravings throughout. Foxing to end papers, former name to front end paper and in Very Good condition with slip case. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the FOLIO SOCIETY Category	£6.00 Convert currency

	The Travels of Marco Polo \| The Folio Society Edition Ronald Latham (Translated and Introduced by) Marco Polo (Book #ID 102866) Published by The Folio Society, 44 Eagle Street, London First Folio Edition 1968. 1968. First Folio Society edition hard back binding in publisher's original mulberry paper covered boards, gilt title lettering to the black cloth spine, end paper maps. 8vo. 10'' x 6¼''. Contains colour frontispiece, 310 pp with monochrome text maps and colour plates throughout. Near Fine condition book in Very Good condition slip case with rubbing to the edges. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the FOLIO SOCIETY Category	£15.00 Convert currency

	Alexander The Great \| The Folio Society Edition Fox, Robin Lane [Maps Drawn by Reginald Piggott] (Book #ID 102867) Published by The Folio Society, 44 Eagle Street, London First Folio Edition 1997. 1997. First Folio Society edition hard back binding in publisher's original mulberry cloth covers, copper title lettering to the spine, copper portrait of Alexander The Great to the front cover, end paper maps. 8vo. 10'' x 6¼''. Contains (xvi), 588 pp with colour plates and maps throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition slip case. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the FOLIO SOCIETY Category	£20.00 Convert currency

	Washington Square (Folio Society) James, Henry [Illustrated with lithographs by Lynton Lamb] (Book #ID 94656) Published by The Folio Society, Westminster, London First Folio Edition 1963. 1963. First Folio Society edition hard back binding in publisher's original illustrated olive green waxed cloth covers, gilt and black title and author block lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8¼'' x 5½''. Contains 196 printed pages of text with 8 two-tone illustrations throughout. In Very Good condition, no slip case. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the FOLIO SOCIETY Category	£6.00 Convert currency

	The Citizen of the World or Letters from a Chinese Philosopher Residing in London to His Friends in the East (Folio Society) Goldsmith, Oliver [Decorations by Cecil Keeling] (Book #ID 94647) Published by The Folio Society, Westminster, London First Folio Edition 1969. 1969. First Folio Society edition hard back binding in publisher's original quarter blue buckram cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine, marble paper covered boards. 8vo. 9½'' x 6''. Contains 350 printed pages of text with monochrome decorations throughout. Fine condition book in near Fine condition slip case. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the FOLIO SOCIETY Category	£11.00 Convert currency

	Rumpole \| Rumpole and The Younger Generation; Rumpole and The Showfolk; Rumpole and The Old Boy Net; Rumpole and The Bright Seraphim; Rumpole and The Tap End; Rumpole and The Bubble Reputation; Rumpole à la Carte; Rumpole and The Children Of The Devil; Rumpole and The Family Pride; Rumpole On Trial. Mortimer, John [Illustrated by Paul Cox] (Book #ID 53026) Published by The Folio Society, London 2001. London 2001. Hard back binding in publisher's original grey cloth covers, silver and maroon block lettering to the spine, silver illustration of Rumpole standing outside The Old Bailey to the front cover, Purbeck grey end sheets. 8vo. 9½'' x 6½''. A collection of 10 of his favourite stories, selected and introduced by author. Contains xiv, 362 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations throughout. Fine condition book, in Fine condition slipcase. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the FOLIO SOCIETY Category	£11.00 Convert currency

	The Decameron of Giovanni Boccaccio; The First Five Days and The Second Five Days in Two Volumes [Two Volumes] Boccaccio, Giovanni [Translated by Richard Aldington] The Decameron (Italian: Decamerone), subtitled Prince Galehaut (Italian: Prencipe Galeotto), is a collection of novellas by the 14th-century Italian author Giovanni Boccaccio (1313-1375). [Aquatints by Buckland-Wright] (Book #ID 59922) Published by The Folio Society, London First Edition 1954. 2 Volumes. London 1954. Uniform matching first edition hard back bindings in publisher's original maroon cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine with red and green decoration to the spine and upper panel. 8vo. 10'' x 6¼''. Contains 393 and 323 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations throughout. Shallow rubs to the spine tips and upper corners. Near Fine condition books, no dust wrappers. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the FOLIO SOCIETY Category	£20.00 Convert currency

	Mass-Observation; Britain in the Second World War [Edited and Introduced by Sandra Koa Wing] Foreword by Philip Ziegler (Book #ID 59921) Published by The Folio Society Ltd, London First Edition 2007. London 2007. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original photographic paper upper panel with red cloth spine and rear panel, silver title to the spine. 8vo. 10'' x 7''. Contains [xix] 327 printed pages of text with monochrome photographs throughout, red end papers. Fine condition book in near Fine condition grey open-fronted slip case with a few small surface marks to the rear panel. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the FOLIO SOCIETY Category	£25.00 Convert currency

	Life of Michelangelo Buonarroti (Folio Society) Vasari, Giorgio [Michelangelo Buonarroti] Translated and with an Introduction by George Bull. (Book #ID 94644) Published by The Folio Society, Westminster, London Folio Edition 1971. 1971. Folio Society edition hard back binding in publisher's original gilt decorated nutmeg buckram cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9½'' x 6½''. Contains 158 printed pages of text followed by 31 full page plates with descriptive text on the facing page being photographs and reproductions of Michelangelo's works. Near Fine condition book in near Fine condition slip case. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the FOLIO SOCIETY Category	£6.00 Convert currency

	The Young King and Other Stories (Folio Society) Wilde, Oscar [1854-1900] Colour Illustrations by John Gaastra (Book #ID 94627) Published by The Folio Society, Westminster, London First Folio Edition 1953. 1953. First Folio Society edition hard back binding in publisher's original black and grey patterned paper-covered boards, gilt title and author lettering to the maroon cloth spine. 8vo. 10'' x 6¼''. Contains 156 printed pages of text with splendid coloured wood engravings by John Gaastra. Spine sun faded with small tear of the paper covered front board to the top of the front gutter and in Very Good condition, no slip case. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the FOLIO SOCIETY Category	£20.00 Convert currency

	Rumpole \| Rumpole and The Younger Generation; Rumpole and The Showfolk; Rumpole and The Old Boy Net; Rumpole and The Bright Seraphim; Rumpole and The Tap End; Rumpole and The Bubble Reputation; Rumpole à la Carte; Rumpole and The Children Of The Devil; Rumpole and The Family Pride; Rumpole On Trial. Mortimer, John [Illustrated by Paul Cox] (Book #ID 102273) Published by The Folio Society, London First Edition 1994. 1994. First edition thus hard back binding in publisher's original grey cloth covers, silver block lettering to the spine, silver illustration of Rumpole standing outside The Old Bailey to the front cover, Purbeck grey end sheets. 8vo. 9½'' x 6½''. A collection of 10 of his favourite stories, selected and introduced by author. Contains xiv, 362 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations throughout. Fine condition book, in Fine condition slipcase. Obituary newspaper clipping of Marion Mathie 'She Who Must Be Obeyed' (Rumpole's wife) loosely enclosed. Acetate protected book and slip case. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the FOLIO SOCIETY Category	£25.00 Convert currency

	Selections from the Reminiscences of Captain Gronow (Folio Society) Captain Gronow [Edited And Introduced By Nicolas Bentley] (Book #ID 94628) Published by The Folio Society, Westminster, London First Folio Edition 1977. 1977. First Folio Society edition hard back binding in publisher's original black and gilt decorated cloth covers, gilt and red title and author block lettering to the spine, end paper maps. 8vo. 10'' x 6¼''. Contains 271 printed pages of text with monochrome and photographs illustrations throughout. Just a little foxing to the closed text block edges and in Very Good condition, no slip case. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the FOLIO SOCIETY Category	£6.00 Convert currency

	Pliny: A Self Portrait in Letters (Folio Society) Pliny [Translated and Introduced by Betty Radice] (Book #ID 94629) Published by The Folio Society, Westminster, London First Folio Edition 1978. 1978. First Folio Society edition hard back binding in publisher's original khaki cloth covers, gilt title lettering to the spine, end paper maps. 8vo. 10'' x 6¼''. Contains 249 printed pages of text with nine monochrome illustrations throughout. In Very Good condition, no slip case. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the FOLIO SOCIETY Category	£6.00 Convert currency

	Revolt in the Desert Lawrence, T. E. [1888-1935] Sketches by Edward Bawden [1903-1989] (Book #ID 52757) Published by The Folio Society, London 1986. London 1986. Hard back binding in publisher's original illustrated mustard cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine, end paper maps. 8vo. 9½'' x 6''. Contains 326 printed pages of text with monochrome photographs and sketches. Without any ownership markings and in Fine condition, in plain cream card slip case which has a little fading to the bottom edge. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the FOLIO SOCIETY Category	£12.50 Convert currency

	A Sentimental Journey Through France And Italy (Folio Society) Sterne, Lawrence [Illustrations by Nigel Lambourne] Introduction by Oliver Warner (Book #ID 94654) Published by The Folio Society, Westminster, London First Folio Edition 1949. 1949. First Folio Society edition hard back binding in publisher's original pink and blue decorated waxed cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the white cloth spine. 8vo. 8¼'' x 5½''. Contains 161 printed pages of text with full-page colour illustrations throughout. Light foxing to the page edges, spine darkened and in Good condition, no dust wrapper or slip case. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the FOLIO SOCIETY Category	£8.00 Convert currency

	Ars Amatoria (Folio Society) Publius Ovidius Naso [Translated by B. P. Moore] Drawings by Victor Reinganum (Book #ID 94652) Published by The Folio Society, Westminster, London First Folio Edition 1965. 1965. First Folio Society edition hard back binding in publisher's original quarter dark blue leather, terracotta cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 127 printed pages of text with single tone illustrations throughout. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition slip case. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the FOLIO SOCIETY Category	£6.00 Convert currency

	Essays Hazlitt, William [Edited with an Introduction by Rosalind Vallance and John Hampden] Wood Engravings by Frank Martin (Book #ID 94579) Published by The Folio Society, Westminster, London First Folio Edition 1964. 1964. First Folio Society edition hard back binding in publisher's original gilt line decorated burgundy cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. Contains 164 printed pages of text with monochrome wood engravings. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition slip case. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the FOLIO SOCIETY Category	£8.00 Convert currency

	The Natural History of Selborne White, Gilbert [Edited with an Introduction by W. S. Scott] Drawings by John Piper. (Book #ID 102650) Published by Folio Society, London First Edition Thus 1962. 1962. First Folio Society edition hard back binding in publisher's original illustrated cloth covers, gilt title lettering to the spine, end paper maps. 4to. 10'' x 6¼''. Contains frontispiece, [ix], 213 printed pages of text with 11 full-page monochrome illustrations throughout. Age darkening down the spine. Very Good condition book in slip case with rubs to the corners. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the FOLIO SOCIETY Category	£11.00 Convert currency

	The Best After Dinner Stories Heald, Tim [Illustrated by Paul Cox] (Book #ID 48285) Published by The Folio Society, London 2008. London 2008. Hard back binding in publisher's original dove white paper covers, maroon and silver lettering and illustrations to the spine and both covers, deep burgundy end papers. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. Contains 268 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations throughout. Without any ownership markings and in unused and unopened Fine condition, in Fine condition slipcase. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the FOLIO SOCIETY Category	£11.00 Convert currency

	The Plums of P. G. Wodehouse Wodehouse, P. G. [1881-1975] Selected by Joe Whitlock Blundell [Illustrated by Paul Cox] (Book #ID 48282) Published by The Folio Society, London 2007. London 2007. Hard back binding in publisher's original ivory paper covers, black lettering and illustrations to the spine and both covers. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. Contains xiv, 258 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations throughout. Without any ownership markings and in unused and unopened Fine condition, in Fine condition slipcase. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the FOLIO SOCIETY Category	£11.00 Convert currency

	The Georgics Publius Vergilius Maro [Translated into English Verse by K. R. Mackenzie] Soft-ground Etchings by Nigel Lambourne. (Book #ID 94952) Published by The Folio Society, London First Folio Edition 1969. 1969. First Folio edition hard back binding in publisher's original oatmeal cloth covers, gilt title lettering to the spine, brown vignette to the front cover, top edge dyed yellow ochre. 8vo. 10'' x 6¼''. Contains 96 printed pages of text with monochrome etchings throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition slip case, unused new book. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the FOLIO SOCIETY Category	£11.00 Convert currency

	The Rose and the Ring \| Or the History of Prince Giglio and Prince Bulbo A Fireside Pantomime for Great and Small Children Thackeray, William Makepeace (Book #ID 94594) Published by The Folio Society, Westminster, London First Folio Edition 1964. 1964. First Folio Society edition hard back binding in publisher's original illustrated light blue paper covered boards, gilt title and author lettering pink cloth to the spine. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. Contains 125 printed pages of text with eight full-page water colours by the author, small monochrome illustrations throughout. Spine sun faded and in Good condition, no slip case. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the FOLIO SOCIETY Category	£6.00 Convert currency

	Chartres; The Making of a Miracle Ward, Colin (Book #ID 53030) Published by The Folio Society, London First Folio Edition 1986. London 1986. Hard back binding in publisher's original burgundy patterned cloth covers, silver lettering to the spine, oatmeal end papers. Quarto. 11'' x 7½''. Contains 98 printed pages of text with colour and monochrome photographs throughout. Without any ownership markings and in unused and unopened Fine condition, in Fine condition illustrated slipcase. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the FOLIO SOCIETY Category	£11.00 Convert currency

	English Eccentrics Sitwell, Edith [Illustrations by Roland Pym] (Book #ID 52758) Published by The Folio Society, London First Folio Edition 1994. London 1994. Hard back binding in publisher's original ice blue and silver decorated paper covers, silver title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. Contains 268 printed pages of text with monochrome wood engravings. Without any ownership markings. Fine condition book, in plain duck egg blue card slip case with a little soiling to the edges. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the FOLIO SOCIETY Category	£11.00 Convert currency

	Memoirs of Madame Du Barry Mairobert, Pidansat De [Edited with an Introduction by Eveline Cruickshanks]. With Drawings by Sir William Russell Flint. (Book #ID 94574) Published by The Folio Society, Westminster, London First Folio Edition 1956. 1956. First Folio Society edition hard back binding in publisher's original blue and pink and silver star cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. Contains 167 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations throughout. In Very Good condition, no slip case. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the FOLIO SOCIETY Category	£6.00 Convert currency

	Sir Roger de Coverly Joseph Addison, Sir Richard Steele, Eustace Budgell [Edited by John Hampden] Wood Engravings by Richard Shirley Smith (Sir Roger de Coverly) (Book #ID 44535) Published by The Folio Society, London First Folio Edition 1967. London 1967. Hard back binding in publisher's original marble paper covers, gilt title and author lettering to russet cloth spine. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. Contains 158 printed pages of text. Without any ownership markings. Fine condition book, in Fine condition slipcase. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the FOLIO SOCIETY Category	£7.50 Convert currency

The Autobiography of Benvenuto Cellini (Folio Society)

Benvenuto, Cellini [Translated by George Bull]

(Book #ID 94631)

Published by The Folio Society, Westminster, London 1966. 1966.

Folio Society edition hard back binding in publisher's original gilt decorated maroon buckram cloth covers, gilt title lettering to the spine. 8vo. 10'' x 6¼''. Contains 351 printed pages of text followed by monochrome illustrations of his works. Very light spotting to the closed text block edges and in Very Good condition, no slip case. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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The Georgics

Publius Vergilius Maro [Translated into English Verse by K. R. Mackenzie] Soft-ground Etchings by Nigel Lambourne.

(Book #ID 94953)

Published by The Folio Society, London First Folio Edition 1969. 1969.

First Folio edition hard back binding in publisher's original oatmeal cloth covers, gilt title lettering to the spine, brown vignette to the front cover, top edge dyed yellow ochre. 8vo. 10'' x 6¼''. Contains 96 printed pages of text with monochrome etchings throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition slip case, unused new book. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Jorrocks' Jaunts And Jollities

Surtees, R. S. [Colour Plates by Henry Alken]

(Book #ID 94571)

Published by The Folio Society, Westminster, London First Folio Edition 1949. 1949.

First Folio Society edition hard back binding in publisher's original red buckram covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. Contains 228 printed pages of text with 15 colour plates. Spine sun faded, age tanning to the end papers and Very Good condition, no slip case, or dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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The Last and Worst of the Bushrangers | A Facsimile of the Original Edition of 1818

Howe, Michael [Introduction by Ian Atkins]

(Book #ID 94592)

Published by The Folio Society, Westminster, London First Folio Edition 1977. 1977.

First Folio Society edition hard back binding in publisher's original illustrated olive cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8½'' x 6''. Light soiling to the covers and in Very Good condition, no slip case. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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The Adventures of Roderick Random

Smollett, Tobias [Wood Engravings by Frank Martin]

(Book #ID 94603)

Published by The Folio Society, Westminster, London First Folio Edition 1961. 1961.

First Folio Society edition hard back binding in publisher's original green and white decorated cloth covers, gilt and red title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. Contains 458 printed pages of text with monochrome wood-cuts throughout. Foxing to the closed text block edges and in Good condition, no slip case. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Betjeman's Britain

Green, Candida Lycett [John Betjeman 1906-1984] Illustrated with Photographs by John Piper, Edwin Smith, Bill Brandt and others

(Book #ID 53031)

Published by The Folio Society, London 2000. London 2000.

Hard back binding in publisher's original maroon and photographic cloth covers, gilt lettering to the spine, photographic end papers. Quarto. 11'' x 7½''. Contains 318 printed pages of text with monochrome photographs throughout. Without any ownership markings and in unused and unopened Fine condition, in Fine condition slipcase. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Mr Sponge's Sporting Tour

Surtees, R. S. [Colour Plates by John Leech]

(Book #ID 94570)

Published by The Folio Society, Westminster, London First Folio Edition 1950. 1950.

First Folio Society edition hard back binding in publisher's original red buckram covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. Contains 510 printed pages of text with 13 colour plates. Spine slightly sun faded and Very Good condition, no slip case, or dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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The Pick of Punch

Kington, Miles [Selected by]

(Book #ID 69112)

Published by The Folio Society, London First Folio Edition 1998. London 1998.

First Folio edition hard back binding in publisher's original illustrated gold foil covers, black title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9'' x 5½''. Contains 272 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition slipcase, unused new book. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Memoirs of Prince Alexy Haimatoff

Hogg, Thomas Jefferson [Introduction by Sidney Scott. Engravings by Douglas Percy Bliss] Prince Alexy Haimatoff

(Book #ID 26068)

Published by The Folio Society St. James's, London 1952. 1952.

Hard back binding in publisher's original marble paper covers, gilt lettering to green cloth spine. 8vo 9'' x 5¼'' 156 pp. Full-page monochrome engravings throughout. Foxing to end papers, former name to front end paper and in Very Good condition with slip case. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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The Travels of Marco Polo | The Folio Society Edition

Ronald Latham (Translated and Introduced by) Marco Polo

(Book #ID 102866)

Published by The Folio Society, 44 Eagle Street, London First Folio Edition 1968. 1968.

First Folio Society edition hard back binding in publisher's original mulberry paper covered boards, gilt title lettering to the black cloth spine, end paper maps. 8vo. 10'' x 6¼''. Contains colour frontispiece, 310 pp with monochrome text maps and colour plates throughout. Near Fine condition book in Very Good condition slip case with rubbing to the edges. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Alexander The Great | The Folio Society Edition

Fox, Robin Lane [Maps Drawn by Reginald Piggott]

(Book #ID 102867)

Published by The Folio Society, 44 Eagle Street, London First Folio Edition 1997. 1997.

First Folio Society edition hard back binding in publisher's original mulberry cloth covers, copper title lettering to the spine, copper portrait of Alexander The Great to the front cover, end paper maps. 8vo. 10'' x 6¼''. Contains (xvi), 588 pp with colour plates and maps throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition slip case. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Washington Square (Folio Society)

James, Henry [Illustrated with lithographs by Lynton Lamb]

(Book #ID 94656)

Published by The Folio Society, Westminster, London First Folio Edition 1963. 1963.

First Folio Society edition hard back binding in publisher's original illustrated olive green waxed cloth covers, gilt and black title and author block lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8¼'' x 5½''. Contains 196 printed pages of text with 8 two-tone illustrations throughout. In Very Good condition, no slip case. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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The Citizen of the World or Letters from a Chinese Philosopher Residing in London to His Friends in the East (Folio Society)

Goldsmith, Oliver [Decorations by Cecil Keeling]

(Book #ID 94647)

Published by The Folio Society, Westminster, London First Folio Edition 1969. 1969.

First Folio Society edition hard back binding in publisher's original quarter blue buckram cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine, marble paper covered boards. 8vo. 9½'' x 6''. Contains 350 printed pages of text with monochrome decorations throughout. Fine condition book in near Fine condition slip case. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Rumpole | Rumpole and The Younger Generation; Rumpole and The Showfolk; Rumpole and The Old Boy Net; Rumpole and The Bright Seraphim; Rumpole and The Tap End; Rumpole and The Bubble Reputation; Rumpole à la Carte; Rumpole and The Children Of The Devil; Rumpole and The Family Pride; Rumpole On Trial.

Mortimer, John [Illustrated by Paul Cox]

(Book #ID 53026)

Published by The Folio Society, London 2001. London 2001.

Hard back binding in publisher's original grey cloth covers, silver and maroon block lettering to the spine, silver illustration of Rumpole standing outside The Old Bailey to the front cover, Purbeck grey end sheets. 8vo. 9½'' x 6½''. A collection of 10 of his favourite stories, selected and introduced by author. Contains xiv, 362 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations throughout. Fine condition book, in Fine condition slipcase. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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The Decameron of Giovanni Boccaccio; The First Five Days and The Second Five Days in Two Volumes [Two Volumes]

Boccaccio, Giovanni [Translated by Richard Aldington] The Decameron (Italian: Decamerone), subtitled Prince Galehaut (Italian: Prencipe Galeotto), is a collection of novellas by the 14th-century Italian author Giovanni Boccaccio (1313-1375). [Aquatints by Buckland-Wright]

(Book #ID 59922)

Published by The Folio Society, London First Edition 1954. 2 Volumes. London 1954.

Uniform matching first edition hard back bindings in publisher's original maroon cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine with red and green decoration to the spine and upper panel. 8vo. 10'' x 6¼''. Contains 393 and 323 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations throughout. Shallow rubs to the spine tips and upper corners. Near Fine condition books, no dust wrappers. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Mass-Observation; Britain in the Second World War

[Edited and Introduced by Sandra Koa Wing] Foreword by Philip Ziegler

(Book #ID 59921)

Published by The Folio Society Ltd, London First Edition 2007. London 2007.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original photographic paper upper panel with red cloth spine and rear panel, silver title to the spine. 8vo. 10'' x 7''. Contains [xix] 327 printed pages of text with monochrome photographs throughout, red end papers. Fine condition book in near Fine condition grey open-fronted slip case with a few small surface marks to the rear panel. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Life of Michelangelo Buonarroti (Folio Society)

Vasari, Giorgio [Michelangelo Buonarroti] Translated and with an Introduction by George Bull.

(Book #ID 94644)

Published by The Folio Society, Westminster, London Folio Edition 1971. 1971.

Folio Society edition hard back binding in publisher's original gilt decorated nutmeg buckram cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9½'' x 6½''. Contains 158 printed pages of text followed by 31 full page plates with descriptive text on the facing page being photographs and reproductions of Michelangelo's works. Near Fine condition book in near Fine condition slip case. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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The Young King and Other Stories (Folio Society)

Wilde, Oscar [1854-1900] Colour Illustrations by John Gaastra

(Book #ID 94627)

Published by The Folio Society, Westminster, London First Folio Edition 1953. 1953.

First Folio Society edition hard back binding in publisher's original black and grey patterned paper-covered boards, gilt title and author lettering to the maroon cloth spine. 8vo. 10'' x 6¼''. Contains 156 printed pages of text with splendid coloured wood engravings by John Gaastra. Spine sun faded with small tear of the paper covered front board to the top of the front gutter and in Very Good condition, no slip case. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Rumpole | Rumpole and The Younger Generation; Rumpole and The Showfolk; Rumpole and The Old Boy Net; Rumpole and The Bright Seraphim; Rumpole and The Tap End; Rumpole and The Bubble Reputation; Rumpole à la Carte; Rumpole and The Children Of The Devil; Rumpole and The Family Pride; Rumpole On Trial.

Mortimer, John [Illustrated by Paul Cox]

(Book #ID 102273)

Published by The Folio Society, London First Edition 1994. 1994.

First edition thus hard back binding in publisher's original grey cloth covers, silver block lettering to the spine, silver illustration of Rumpole standing outside The Old Bailey to the front cover, Purbeck grey end sheets. 8vo. 9½'' x 6½''. A collection of 10 of his favourite stories, selected and introduced by author. Contains xiv, 362 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations throughout. Fine condition book, in Fine condition slipcase. Obituary newspaper clipping of Marion Mathie 'She Who Must Be Obeyed' (Rumpole's wife) loosely enclosed. Acetate protected book and slip case. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Selections from the Reminiscences of Captain Gronow (Folio Society)

Captain Gronow [Edited And Introduced By Nicolas Bentley]

(Book #ID 94628)

Published by The Folio Society, Westminster, London First Folio Edition 1977. 1977.

First Folio Society edition hard back binding in publisher's original black and gilt decorated cloth covers, gilt and red title and author block lettering to the spine, end paper maps. 8vo. 10'' x 6¼''. Contains 271 printed pages of text with monochrome and photographs illustrations throughout. Just a little foxing to the closed text block edges and in Very Good condition, no slip case. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Pliny: A Self Portrait in Letters (Folio Society)

Pliny [Translated and Introduced by Betty Radice]

(Book #ID 94629)

Published by The Folio Society, Westminster, London First Folio Edition 1978. 1978.

First Folio Society edition hard back binding in publisher's original khaki cloth covers, gilt title lettering to the spine, end paper maps. 8vo. 10'' x 6¼''. Contains 249 printed pages of text with nine monochrome illustrations throughout. In Very Good condition, no slip case. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Revolt in the Desert

Lawrence, T. E. [1888-1935] Sketches by Edward Bawden [1903-1989]

(Book #ID 52757)

Published by The Folio Society, London 1986. London 1986.

Hard back binding in publisher's original illustrated mustard cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine, end paper maps. 8vo. 9½'' x 6''. Contains 326 printed pages of text with monochrome photographs and sketches. Without any ownership markings and in Fine condition, in plain cream card slip case which has a little fading to the bottom edge. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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A Sentimental Journey Through France And Italy (Folio Society)

Sterne, Lawrence [Illustrations by Nigel Lambourne] Introduction by Oliver Warner

(Book #ID 94654)

Published by The Folio Society, Westminster, London First Folio Edition 1949. 1949.

First Folio Society edition hard back binding in publisher's original pink and blue decorated waxed cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the white cloth spine. 8vo. 8¼'' x 5½''. Contains 161 printed pages of text with full-page colour illustrations throughout. Light foxing to the page edges, spine darkened and in Good condition, no dust wrapper or slip case. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Ars Amatoria (Folio Society)

Publius Ovidius Naso [Translated by B. P. Moore] Drawings by Victor Reinganum

(Book #ID 94652)

Published by The Folio Society, Westminster, London First Folio Edition 1965. 1965.

First Folio Society edition hard back binding in publisher's original quarter dark blue leather, terracotta cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 127 printed pages of text with single tone illustrations throughout. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition slip case. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Essays

Hazlitt, William [Edited with an Introduction by Rosalind Vallance and John Hampden] Wood Engravings by Frank Martin

(Book #ID 94579)

Published by The Folio Society, Westminster, London First Folio Edition 1964. 1964.

First Folio Society edition hard back binding in publisher's original gilt line decorated burgundy cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. Contains 164 printed pages of text with monochrome wood engravings. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition slip case. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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The Natural History of Selborne

White, Gilbert [Edited with an Introduction by W. S. Scott] Drawings by John Piper.

(Book #ID 102650)

Published by Folio Society, London First Edition Thus 1962. 1962.

First Folio Society edition hard back binding in publisher's original illustrated cloth covers, gilt title lettering to the spine, end paper maps. 4to. 10'' x 6¼''. Contains frontispiece, [ix], 213 printed pages of text with 11 full-page monochrome illustrations throughout. Age darkening down the spine. Very Good condition book in slip case with rubs to the corners. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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The Best After Dinner Stories

Heald, Tim [Illustrated by Paul Cox]

(Book #ID 48285)

Published by The Folio Society, London 2008. London 2008.

Hard back binding in publisher's original dove white paper covers, maroon and silver lettering and illustrations to the spine and both covers, deep burgundy end papers. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. Contains 268 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations throughout. Without any ownership markings and in unused and unopened Fine condition, in Fine condition slipcase. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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The Plums of P. G. Wodehouse

Wodehouse, P. G. [1881-1975] Selected by Joe Whitlock Blundell [Illustrated by Paul Cox]

(Book #ID 48282)

Published by The Folio Society, London 2007. London 2007.

Hard back binding in publisher's original ivory paper covers, black lettering and illustrations to the spine and both covers. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. Contains xiv, 258 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations throughout. Without any ownership markings and in unused and unopened Fine condition, in Fine condition slipcase. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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The Georgics

Publius Vergilius Maro [Translated into English Verse by K. R. Mackenzie] Soft-ground Etchings by Nigel Lambourne.

(Book #ID 94952)

Published by The Folio Society, London First Folio Edition 1969. 1969.

First Folio edition hard back binding in publisher's original oatmeal cloth covers, gilt title lettering to the spine, brown vignette to the front cover, top edge dyed yellow ochre. 8vo. 10'' x 6¼''. Contains 96 printed pages of text with monochrome etchings throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition slip case, unused new book. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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The Rose and the Ring | Or the History of Prince Giglio and Prince Bulbo A Fireside Pantomime for Great and Small Children

Thackeray, William Makepeace

(Book #ID 94594)

Published by The Folio Society, Westminster, London First Folio Edition 1964. 1964.

First Folio Society edition hard back binding in publisher's original illustrated light blue paper covered boards, gilt title and author lettering pink cloth to the spine. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. Contains 125 printed pages of text with eight full-page water colours by the author, small monochrome illustrations throughout. Spine sun faded and in Good condition, no slip case. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Chartres; The Making of a Miracle

Ward, Colin

(Book #ID 53030)

Published by The Folio Society, London First Folio Edition 1986. London 1986.

Hard back binding in publisher's original burgundy patterned cloth covers, silver lettering to the spine, oatmeal end papers. Quarto. 11'' x 7½''. Contains 98 printed pages of text with colour and monochrome photographs throughout. Without any ownership markings and in unused and unopened Fine condition, in Fine condition illustrated slipcase. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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English Eccentrics

Sitwell, Edith [Illustrations by Roland Pym]

(Book #ID 52758)

Published by The Folio Society, London First Folio Edition 1994. London 1994.

Hard back binding in publisher's original ice blue and silver decorated paper covers, silver title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. Contains 268 printed pages of text with monochrome wood engravings. Without any ownership markings. Fine condition book, in plain duck egg blue card slip case with a little soiling to the edges. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Memoirs of Madame Du Barry

Mairobert, Pidansat De [Edited with an Introduction by Eveline Cruickshanks]. With Drawings by Sir William Russell Flint.

(Book #ID 94574)

Published by The Folio Society, Westminster, London First Folio Edition 1956. 1956.

First Folio Society edition hard back binding in publisher's original blue and pink and silver star cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. Contains 167 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations throughout. In Very Good condition, no slip case. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Sir Roger de Coverly

Joseph Addison, Sir Richard Steele, Eustace Budgell [Edited by John Hampden] Wood Engravings by Richard Shirley Smith (Sir Roger de Coverly)

(Book #ID 44535)

Published by The Folio Society, London First Folio Edition 1967. London 1967.

Hard back binding in publisher's original marble paper covers, gilt title and author lettering to russet cloth spine. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. Contains 158 printed pages of text. Without any ownership markings. Fine condition book, in Fine condition slipcase. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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