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	Harold Comes to School Havilton, Jeffrey (Book #ID 1176) Published by Blackie & Son Ltd., 16/18 William IV Street, Charing Cross, London circa 1955 edition not stated. 1955. Hard back. Heavy ink message to the title page. Very Good in Very Good dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the STORIES FOR BOYS Category	£8.50 Convert currency

	Keeping His Secret A Public School Story Herbert, Charles (Book #ID 4315) Published by John F. Shaw & Co., Ltd 1928. 1928. Hard back red cloth covers with black titles. 183 pp. Colour frontispiece. Faint message to the front end paper. In Very Good clean and tidy condition. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the STORIES FOR BOYS Category	£8.50 Convert currency

	By Pluck and Luck: A Story of Adventure Harrison, Frederick [Illustrated by W. B. Handforth] (Book #ID 4368) Published by Society for Promoting Christian Knowledge, Northumberland Avenue, London circa 1918 edition not stated. 1918. Hard back red cloth covers with gilt title to spine and illustrations to spine and front panel. 317 pp. Colour illustrations by W. B. Handforth. Owner's prize plate to front paste down. A little condensation has caused the red dye form the cloth to discolour the front end paper and lower pages. In Very Good sound, tight and square condition. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the STORIES FOR BOYS Category	£11.00 Convert currency

	Treasures of the Earth: Triumphs of Enterprise Series Hall, Cyril (Book #ID 4373) Published by Blackie and Son Ltd. circa 1925 edition not stated. 1925. Hard back red cloth covers with illustrations to spine and front panel. 288 pp. 32 full page illustrations. Red spine slightly sunned, a little foxing to page edges. In Very Good sound, square, tight and tidy condition. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the STORIES FOR BOYS Category	£20.00 Convert currency

	A Captain of Irregulars Hayens, Herbert (Book #ID 4441) Published by Thomas Nelson and Sons Ltd., 35-36 Paternoster Row, London circa 1930 edition not stated. 1930. Hard back decorated caramel cloth covers with black titles. Full page colour illustrations. Book in Nr. Fine condition. Dust wrapper has a small chip to spine head right hand side 20 mm x 10 mm and in Very Good condition without any other tears or chips, not price clipped 2/6. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the STORIES FOR BOYS Category	£55.00 Convert currency

	The Castaways of Hope Island Hinkson, H. A. (Book #ID 4480) Published by Thomas Nelson and Sons Ltd., 35-36 Paternoster Row, London circa 1930 edition not stated. 1930. Hard back decorated green cloth covers with gilt titles to spine and over printed illustrations to spine and front panel. 216 pp. 4 full page colour illustrations. Pencil message to the front free end paper, couple of finger marks to centre pages. In Very Good square and tidy condition. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the STORIES FOR BOYS Category	£11.00 Convert currency

	A Noble Sacrifice Harding, Emily Grace [Illustrated by T. Eyre Macklin] (Book #ID 4513) Published by The Walter Scott Publishing Co., Ltd. circa 1900. 1900. Hard back over printed blue cloth covers with gilt title blocks to spine and front panel, all page edges gilt. 387 pp. Prize plate to front paste down dated 1904. Illustrations by T. Eyre Macklin. Slight tanning to page edges, minor rubs to edges. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the STORIES FOR BOYS Category	£8.00 Convert currency

	The Dark Frigate Hawes, Charles Boardman (Book #ID 78329) Published by William Heinemann Ltd., London First Edition 1924. London 1924. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original grey cloth covers, black title and author lettering to the spine and front panel. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 275 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations. Darkened spine, softened corners and spine ends, pen scribble to the front end paper, verso of the front free end paper and page 64 and in Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the STORIES FOR BOYS Category	£15.00 Convert currency

	In The Iron Time; A Story of the Great Civil War Hart, J. Wesley (Book #ID 87585) Published by Robert Culley, 2 Castle Street, City Road, London circa 1907. circa 1907. Hard back binding in publisher's original scarlet ridged cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine and to the front cover with gilt and white vignette of one of Cromwell's men to the front cover. 8vo. 8'' x 5¼''. Contains 420 printed pages of text. Spine ends creased with shallow rubs, corners rubbed, foxing to the closed page edges, penciled name and address to the front free end paper and in near Very Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the STORIES FOR BOYS Category	£9.00 Convert currency

	The Tiger of the Pampas Hayens, Herbert (Book #ID 11775) Published by Thomas Nelson and Sons Ltd., 35-36 Paternoster Row, London circa 1900 edition not stated. 1900. Hard back publisher's original apple green cloth covers, black stamping to spine and upper panel. 8vo 7¾" x 5" 373 pp. Four monochrome illustrations on glossy paper. Very Good in Good dust wrapper with internally repaired tears to spine ends and edges [text not affected], not price clipped. Dust wrapper protected. Scarce in dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the STORIES FOR BOYS Category	£25.00 Convert currency

	Conquerors of the Air Harper, Harry [Illustrated by J. E. McConnell] (Book #ID 50601) Published by The Thames Publishing Co., Ludgate House, 110-111 Fleet Street, London circa 1947. London circa 1947. Hard back binding in publisher's original pictorial colour illustrated paper covers by Nat Long, green cloth spine. 4to 11'' x 8''. Contains 125 printed pages of text with 8 full-page single-sided colour plates and monochrome illustrations throughout. Without any ownership markings or any foxing to the paper. Very Good condition book, in scarce Very Good condition panoramic dust wrapper with small chips to the spine ends and corners, small piece of paper missing along the bottom edge of the lower panel. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this protects and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the STORIES FOR BOYS Category	£22.50 Convert currency

	The Raven's Causeway Hodge, Charles [Illustrated by Francis Gower] (Book #ID 94291) Published by Faber and Faber Ltd., 24 Russell Square, London First Edition 1946. 1946. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original blue cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8½'' x 5¼''. British agents seek the 'Atomia' a secret high speed R.A.F. aircraft which has mysteriously disappeared, described in this story of enemy spies, intrigues and thrills! Contains 184 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations throughout. Very Good condition book in Good condition dust wrapper with chips across the spine ends and corners, not price clipped 6s. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, it does not adhere to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the STORIES FOR BOYS Category	£9.00 Convert currency

	War In The Air [Ace Series] Helders, Major von [Pseudonym of Robert Knauss] Translated by Claud W. Sykes [Illustrated by Howard Leigh] (Book #ID 77020) Published by John Hamilton Ltd., 32 Bloomsbury Street, London Second Impression February 1935. London 1935. Hard back binding in publisher's original air force blue cloth covers, black title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 222 printed pages of text with 8 blue-tinted illustrated plates on coated paper. Spine ends a little soft with sun faded tips where pieces of the dust wrapper are missing, foxing to the page edges. Near Very Good condition book in Good condition art work dust wrapper with 25 mm piece of paper missing to the upper gutter and top of the front cover, closed tear with related crease lines to the top of the front cover and upper corner, not price clipped 3/6. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, it does not adhere to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the STORIES FOR BOYS Category	£85.00 Convert currency

	The Mystery of Nameless Island Hunter, John (Book #ID 50678) Published by Cassell & Company Ltd., 37-38 St. Andrew's Hill, London First Edition 1925. London 1925. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original blue cloth covers, black title, author lettering and illustration to the spine and the upper panel. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 186 printed pages of text with monochrome frontispiece. Spine ends worn, corners turned-in, without any ownership markings, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the STORIES FOR BOYS Category	£5.00 Convert currency

	Carey of Cobhouse Hadath, Gunby (Book #ID 93627) Published by Oxford University Press, Amen House, London Third Impression 1951. 1951. Hard back binding in publisher's original grass green paper covered boards, burgundy title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 287 printed pages of text. Foxing to the closed upper edges, Sunday school prize label adhered to the front free end paper Very Good condition book in Very Good condition period art work dust wrapper with tiny nicks to the spine ends, price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, it does not adhere to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the STORIES FOR BOYS Category	£8.00 Convert currency

	Fall In! A Public School Story Hadath, Gunby [1880-1954] (Book #ID 21071) S. W. Partridge & Co. 9 Paternoster Row, London circa 1920. 1920. Hard back binding in publisher's original illustrated covers with two boys fighting and three onlookers to front cover, gilt [slightly oxidised] title block lettering and two boys to spine. 8vo 7½" x 5¼" 320 pp. Four monochrome illustrations on glossy silk art paper. Former message dated 1921 to the front free end paper, slight age darkening to paper to edges, binding firm and square. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the STORIES FOR BOYS Category	£15.00 Convert currency

	Honours Easy [The Britannic Series] Hadath, Gunby [Jacket and Illustrations by Drake Brookshaw] (Book #ID 74241) Published by Thomas Nelson and Sons Ltd., 35-36 Paternoster Row, London First Edition 1953. London 1953. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original cobalt blue cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 214 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations throughout. Shallow rubs to the spine tips and corners, ink message dated 1956 to the front free end paper. A few tan age spots to the end papers. Very Good condition book in Good condition art work dust wrapper with 60 mm piece of paper missing from the rear lower corner, 20 mm piece of paper missing from the top of the spine and gutter, chips to the corners, price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this preserves and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the STORIES FOR BOYS Category	£11.00 Convert currency

	Tom Brown's School Days: By An Old Boy Hughes, Thomas [1822-1896] Illustration by H. M. Brock (Book #ID 91942) Published by Ward, Lock & Co., Warwick House, Salisbury Square, London Sixth Edition circa 1905. 1905. Hard back binding in publisher's original purple and green thistle decorated cream cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine and to the front cover, thistle decorated end papers. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 320 printed pages of text with monochrome frontispiece illustration. Foxing to the text block edges and in Very Good condition. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the STORIES FOR BOYS Category	£12.50 Convert currency

	The Red Caps of Lyons; A Story of the French Revolution Hayens, Herbert [Illustrated by Lionel Edwards] (Book #ID 43812) Published by W. & R. Chambers Ltd., London & Edinburgh 1909. London 1909. Hard back binding in publisher's original highly decorative bright orange scarlet cloth covers, gilt title block lettering and super colour illustrations to the spine and the upper panel. 8vo. 8'' x 5¼''. Contains 302 printed pages of text with all of the 6 monochrome illustrative plates present. Very light spotting to the closed page edges, prize plate to the front paste down dated 1922, spine cloth very slightly sun faded, corners sharp and pointed, cloth without any tears, marks or rubbing whatsoever, hinges firm and tight in very near Fine condition, stunning copy. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the STORIES FOR BOYS Category	£50.00 Convert currency

	The Secret of the Silver Bottle Hawker, Caleb (Book #ID 2414) Published by Blackie & Son Ltd., 16/18 William IV Street, Charing Cross, London circa 1950 edition not stated. 1950. Hard back. Book with tape residue to end papers. Book in Very Good condition. Dust wrapper in Nr. Fine condition. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the STORIES FOR BOYS Category	£7.00 Convert currency

	A Wonder Book Hawthorne, Nathaniel (Book #ID 43887) Published by Henry Frowde Hodder & Stoughton, London circa 1905. London circa 1905. Hard back binding in publisher's original highly decorative bright olive green and cream cloth covers, gilt title block lettering and super over printed panoramic illustrations to the spine, upper and lower panels. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 254, 16 printed pages of text with colour frontispiece. Very light spotting to the closed page edges, corners sharp and pointed, cloth without any tears, marks or rubbing whatsoever, hinges firm and tight, spine not faded and in Fine condition, super copy. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the STORIES FOR BOYS Category	£20.00 Convert currency

	The Mutiny on Board the Leander Heldman, Bernard (Book #ID 45298) Published by Sampson Low, Marston and Company Ltd., 100 Southwark Street, London circa 1936. London circa 1936. Hard back binding in publisher's original blue cloth covers, black title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 322 [xii] printed pages of text. Without any ownership markings. Very Good condition book, in Very Good condition price clipped dust wrapper with shallow rubs across the spine ends and corners, over price of 4/-. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this protects and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the STORIES FOR BOYS Category	£17.50 Convert currency

	Conquerors of the Air Harper, Harry [Illustrated by J. E. McConnell] (Book #ID 76296) Published by The Thames Publishing Co., Ludgate House, 110-111 Fleet Street, London circa 1947. London circa 1947. Hard back binding in publisher's original pictorial colour illustrated paper covers by Nat Long, green cloth spine. 4to 11'' x 8''. Contains 125 printed pages of text with 8 full-page single-sided colour plates and monochrome illustrations throughout. Ink message inside dated 1948, corners and spine ends bumped, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the STORIES FOR BOYS Category	£9.00 Convert currency

	Conquerors of the Air Harper, Harry [Illustrated by J. E. McConnell] (Book #ID 76297) Published by The Thames Publishing Co., Ludgate House, 110-111 Fleet Street, London circa 1947. London circa 1947. Hard back binding in publisher's original pictorial colour illustrated paper covers by Nat Long, green cloth spine. 4to 11'' x 8''. Contains 125 printed pages of text with 8 full-page single-sided colour plates and monochrome illustrations throughout. Ink message inside, corners and spine ends bumped and in very Good clean condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the STORIES FOR BOYS Category	£9.00 Convert currency

	The Mountain Goats to Chums Magazine [Annual] No. 1,197 Volume XXIII Hal Ravenglass [Contributes to:] (Book #ID 50105) Published by Cassell & Company, Ltd., 2 La Belle Sauvage, London August 21st 1915. 1915. Publisher's original stapled magazine with splendid graphic full page monochrome illustration to the front cover. 12'' x 9''. Contains printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations throughout. A little tanning to the paper, without any ownership markings and in Very Good condition, priced One Penny to the front cover. We currently hold in stock 48 other Chums Magazines [Annual] in stock. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the STORIES FOR BOYS Category	£15.00 Convert currency

	The Young Rebels: A Story of The Battle of Lexington Hope, Ascott R. (Book #ID 80242) Published by The Sunday School Union, 57 and 59 Ludgate Hill, London circa 1890. London circa 1890. Hard back binding in publisher's original coral cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine and lavender flower decoration to the front cover. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 120 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrated plates and illustrated headers. Spine ends creased, school prize plate adhered to the front paste down and in Very Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the STORIES FOR BOYS Category	£9.00 Convert currency

	The Exploits of Peter Horler, Sidney [Illustrated by J. R. Burgess] (Book #ID 62620) Published by Collins' Clear-Type Press, London circa 1930. London circa 1930. Hard back binding in publisher's original orange cloth covers, black title and author lettering to the spine and to the upper panel. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 95 printed pages of text with colour period art work illustrated frontispiece. Corners turned in, feint ghosting to the end papers and in Very Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the STORIES FOR BOYS Category	£8.00 Convert currency

	A Slave of the Saracen \| A Tale of the Seventh Crusade Hollis, Gertrude [Illustrated by Paul Hardy] (Book #ID 92233) Published by Thomas Nelson and Sons Ltd., 35-36 Paternoster Row, London circa 1930. 1930. Hard back binding in publisher's original illustrated racing green cloth covers with the front board showing a boy being knighted by King Louis, gilt title and author lettering to the spine and to the front cover. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 271 printed pages of text with tissue guarded colour frontispiece, one other colour plate to the rear. Off-setting to the end papers and in Very Good clean condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the STORIES FOR BOYS Category	£12.50 Convert currency

	Jolly The Joker A Life-Saving Scout Story Hope, Noel [Illustrated by W. J. Gibbs] Preface by Brigadier Bernard Booth (Book #ID 80251) Published by Salvationist Publishing and Supplies, Ltd., Judd Street, King's Cross, London 1926. London 1926. Hard back binding in publisher's original fawn cloth covers, black title and author lettering to the spine and to the front cover. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 190 printed pages of text with full-page monochrome illustrations throughout. Shallow rubs to the spine tips, tan age spots to some of the early pages and to the page edges, salvation army prize plate dated 1931 adhered to the front paste down and in near Very Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the STORIES FOR BOYS Category	£6.00 Convert currency

	Suez Patrol \| Novels of the Air Series Holden, J. Railton [Serge Drigin 1894-1977] (Book #ID 106168) Published by George Newnes Ltd., Tower House, 8-11 Southampton Street, Strand, London Reprinted Edition circa 1937. 1937. Hard back binding in publisher's original powder blue cloth covered boards, lettered in black to the back. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 252 pp. Novels of the Air Series by J. Railton Holden listed to the rear cover of the dust wrapper 'Death Flies High' (1935) 'Winged Death' (1935) 'Vanished Squadron' (1936) 'Suez Patrol' (1936) 'Desert Squadron' (1937) 'Spider Flies Again' (1937) 'Doomed Flight' (1937) 'Night Hawk' (1937). Light foxing to the closed fore edge. Very Good condition book in extremely scarce dust wrapper with artwork by Serge Drigin with 30 mm piece of paper missing to the foot of the spine, 10 mm piece missing across the top of the spine, large closed tear to the rear cover, priced 2/6 to the spine. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the STORIES FOR BOYS Category	£195.00 Convert currency

	Air Feud [The Ace Series] Hansbro, William (Book #ID 86335) Published by John Hamilton Ltd., 32 Bloomsbury Street, London 1936. 1936. Hard back binding in publisher's original crimson cloth covers, black title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 223 printed pages of text with 4 period art work monochrome illustrations on coated paper. Rubs to the front gutter, corners soft, very light foxing to the closed page edges and in near Very Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the STORIES FOR BOYS Category	£8.00 Convert currency

	The Lad from London Hope, Ascott R. [Illustrated by Harold Copping] (Book #ID 100284) Published by John Hogg, 13 Paternoster Row, London circa 1900 edition not stated. 1900. Hard back binding in publisher's original red and brown illustrated grey cloth covers, gilt and black title and author block lettering to the spine. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 120 (+ 24 page catalogue) printed pages of text with 4 monochrome illustrations. Prize plate inside dated 1902, few brown spot marks to the front cover and in Very Good condition. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the STORIES FOR BOYS Category	£15.00 Convert currency

	Blue Wings Heming, Jack (Book #ID 112199) Published by Frederick Warne & Co. Ltd., London First Edition 1938. 1938. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original blue cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt and navy back and front. 8vo. 8½'' x 6''. Contains colour frontispiece, 256 pp with 2 further period monochrome single-sided plates. Foxing to the closed page edges. Very Good condition book in scarce Good condition dust wrapper with pieces of paper missing to the spine ends and corners, not price clipped, 6/-. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the STORIES FOR BOYS Category	£45.00 Convert currency

Harold Comes to School

Havilton, Jeffrey

(Book #ID 1176)

Published by Blackie & Son Ltd., 16/18 William IV Street, Charing Cross, London circa 1955 edition not stated. 1955.

Hard back. Heavy ink message to the title page. Very Good in Very Good dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Keeping His Secret A Public School Story

Herbert, Charles

(Book #ID 4315)

Published by John F. Shaw & Co., Ltd 1928. 1928.

Hard back red cloth covers with black titles. 183 pp. Colour frontispiece. Faint message to the front end paper. In Very Good clean and tidy condition. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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By Pluck and Luck: A Story of Adventure

Harrison, Frederick [Illustrated by W. B. Handforth]

(Book #ID 4368)

Published by Society for Promoting Christian Knowledge, Northumberland Avenue, London circa 1918 edition not stated. 1918.

Hard back red cloth covers with gilt title to spine and illustrations to spine and front panel. 317 pp. Colour illustrations by W. B. Handforth. Owner's prize plate to front paste down. A little condensation has caused the red dye form the cloth to discolour the front end paper and lower pages. In Very Good sound, tight and square condition. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Treasures of the Earth: Triumphs of Enterprise Series

Hall, Cyril

(Book #ID 4373)

Published by Blackie and Son Ltd. circa 1925 edition not stated. 1925.

Hard back red cloth covers with illustrations to spine and front panel. 288 pp. 32 full page illustrations. Red spine slightly sunned, a little foxing to page edges. In Very Good sound, square, tight and tidy condition. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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A Captain of Irregulars

Hayens, Herbert

(Book #ID 4441)

Published by Thomas Nelson and Sons Ltd., 35-36 Paternoster Row, London circa 1930 edition not stated. 1930.

Hard back decorated caramel cloth covers with black titles. Full page colour illustrations. Book in Nr. Fine condition. Dust wrapper has a small chip to spine head right hand side 20 mm x 10 mm and in Very Good condition without any other tears or chips, not price clipped 2/6. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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The Castaways of Hope Island

Hinkson, H. A.

(Book #ID 4480)

Published by Thomas Nelson and Sons Ltd., 35-36 Paternoster Row, London circa 1930 edition not stated. 1930.

Hard back decorated green cloth covers with gilt titles to spine and over printed illustrations to spine and front panel. 216 pp. 4 full page colour illustrations. Pencil message to the front free end paper, couple of finger marks to centre pages. In Very Good square and tidy condition. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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A Noble Sacrifice

Harding, Emily Grace [Illustrated by T. Eyre Macklin]

(Book #ID 4513)

Published by The Walter Scott Publishing Co., Ltd. circa 1900. 1900.

Hard back over printed blue cloth covers with gilt title blocks to spine and front panel, all page edges gilt. 387 pp. Prize plate to front paste down dated 1904. Illustrations by T. Eyre Macklin. Slight tanning to page edges, minor rubs to edges. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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The Dark Frigate

Hawes, Charles Boardman

(Book #ID 78329)

Published by William Heinemann Ltd., London First Edition 1924. London 1924.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original grey cloth covers, black title and author lettering to the spine and front panel. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 275 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations. Darkened spine, softened corners and spine ends, pen scribble to the front end paper, verso of the front free end paper and page 64 and in Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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In The Iron Time; A Story of the Great Civil War

Hart, J. Wesley

(Book #ID 87585)

Published by Robert Culley, 2 Castle Street, City Road, London circa 1907. circa 1907.

Hard back binding in publisher's original scarlet ridged cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine and to the front cover with gilt and white vignette of one of Cromwell's men to the front cover. 8vo. 8'' x 5¼''. Contains 420 printed pages of text. Spine ends creased with shallow rubs, corners rubbed, foxing to the closed page edges, penciled name and address to the front free end paper and in near Very Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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The Tiger of the Pampas

Hayens, Herbert

(Book #ID 11775)

Published by Thomas Nelson and Sons Ltd., 35-36 Paternoster Row, London circa 1900 edition not stated. 1900.

Hard back publisher's original apple green cloth covers, black stamping to spine and upper panel. 8vo 7¾" x 5" 373 pp. Four monochrome illustrations on glossy paper. Very Good in Good dust wrapper with internally repaired tears to spine ends and edges [text not affected], not price clipped. Dust wrapper protected. Scarce in dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Conquerors of the Air

Harper, Harry [Illustrated by J. E. McConnell]

(Book #ID 50601)

Published by The Thames Publishing Co., Ludgate House, 110-111 Fleet Street, London circa 1947. London circa 1947.

Hard back binding in publisher's original pictorial colour illustrated paper covers by Nat Long, green cloth spine. 4to 11'' x 8''. Contains 125 printed pages of text with 8 full-page single-sided colour plates and monochrome illustrations throughout. Without any ownership markings or any foxing to the paper. Very Good condition book, in scarce Very Good condition panoramic dust wrapper with small chips to the spine ends and corners, small piece of paper missing along the bottom edge of the lower panel. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this protects and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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The Raven's Causeway

Hodge, Charles [Illustrated by Francis Gower]

(Book #ID 94291)

Published by Faber and Faber Ltd., 24 Russell Square, London First Edition 1946. 1946.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original blue cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8½'' x 5¼''. British agents seek the 'Atomia' a secret high speed R.A.F. aircraft which has mysteriously disappeared, described in this story of enemy spies, intrigues and thrills! Contains 184 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations throughout. Very Good condition book in Good condition dust wrapper with chips across the spine ends and corners, not price clipped 6s. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, it does not adhere to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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War In The Air [Ace Series]

Helders, Major von [Pseudonym of Robert Knauss] Translated by Claud W. Sykes [Illustrated by Howard Leigh]

(Book #ID 77020)

Published by John Hamilton Ltd., 32 Bloomsbury Street, London Second Impression February 1935. London 1935.

Hard back binding in publisher's original air force blue cloth covers, black title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 222 printed pages of text with 8 blue-tinted illustrated plates on coated paper. Spine ends a little soft with sun faded tips where pieces of the dust wrapper are missing, foxing to the page edges. Near Very Good condition book in Good condition art work dust wrapper with 25 mm piece of paper missing to the upper gutter and top of the front cover, closed tear with related crease lines to the top of the front cover and upper corner, not price clipped 3/6. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, it does not adhere to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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The Mystery of Nameless Island

Hunter, John

(Book #ID 50678)

Published by Cassell & Company Ltd., 37-38 St. Andrew's Hill, London First Edition 1925. London 1925.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original blue cloth covers, black title, author lettering and illustration to the spine and the upper panel. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 186 printed pages of text with monochrome frontispiece. Spine ends worn, corners turned-in, without any ownership markings, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Carey of Cobhouse

Hadath, Gunby

(Book #ID 93627)

Published by Oxford University Press, Amen House, London Third Impression 1951. 1951.

Hard back binding in publisher's original grass green paper covered boards, burgundy title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 287 printed pages of text. Foxing to the closed upper edges, Sunday school prize label adhered to the front free end paper Very Good condition book in Very Good condition period art work dust wrapper with tiny nicks to the spine ends, price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, it does not adhere to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Fall In! A Public School Story

Hadath, Gunby [1880-1954]

(Book #ID 21071)

S. W. Partridge & Co. 9 Paternoster Row, London circa 1920. 1920.

Hard back binding in publisher's original illustrated covers with two boys fighting and three onlookers to front cover, gilt [slightly oxidised] title block lettering and two boys to spine. 8vo 7½" x 5¼" 320 pp. Four monochrome illustrations on glossy silk art paper. Former message dated 1921 to the front free end paper, slight age darkening to paper to edges, binding firm and square. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Honours Easy [The Britannic Series]

Hadath, Gunby [Jacket and Illustrations by Drake Brookshaw]

(Book #ID 74241)

Published by Thomas Nelson and Sons Ltd., 35-36 Paternoster Row, London First Edition 1953. London 1953.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original cobalt blue cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 214 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations throughout. Shallow rubs to the spine tips and corners, ink message dated 1956 to the front free end paper. A few tan age spots to the end papers. Very Good condition book in Good condition art work dust wrapper with 60 mm piece of paper missing from the rear lower corner, 20 mm piece of paper missing from the top of the spine and gutter, chips to the corners, price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this preserves and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Tom Brown's School Days: By An Old Boy

Hughes, Thomas [1822-1896] Illustration by H. M. Brock

(Book #ID 91942)

Published by Ward, Lock & Co., Warwick House, Salisbury Square, London Sixth Edition circa 1905. 1905.

Hard back binding in publisher's original purple and green thistle decorated cream cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine and to the front cover, thistle decorated end papers. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 320 printed pages of text with monochrome frontispiece illustration. Foxing to the text block edges and in Very Good condition. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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The Red Caps of Lyons; A Story of the French Revolution

Hayens, Herbert [Illustrated by Lionel Edwards]

(Book #ID 43812)

Published by W. & R. Chambers Ltd., London & Edinburgh 1909. London 1909.

Hard back binding in publisher's original highly decorative bright orange scarlet cloth covers, gilt title block lettering and super colour illustrations to the spine and the upper panel. 8vo. 8'' x 5¼''. Contains 302 printed pages of text with all of the 6 monochrome illustrative plates present. Very light spotting to the closed page edges, prize plate to the front paste down dated 1922, spine cloth very slightly sun faded, corners sharp and pointed, cloth without any tears, marks or rubbing whatsoever, hinges firm and tight in very near Fine condition, stunning copy. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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The Secret of the Silver Bottle

Hawker, Caleb

(Book #ID 2414)

Published by Blackie & Son Ltd., 16/18 William IV Street, Charing Cross, London circa 1950 edition not stated. 1950.

Hard back. Book with tape residue to end papers. Book in Very Good condition. Dust wrapper in Nr. Fine condition. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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A Wonder Book

Hawthorne, Nathaniel

(Book #ID 43887)

Published by Henry Frowde Hodder & Stoughton, London circa 1905. London circa 1905.

Hard back binding in publisher's original highly decorative bright olive green and cream cloth covers, gilt title block lettering and super over printed panoramic illustrations to the spine, upper and lower panels. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 254, 16 printed pages of text with colour frontispiece. Very light spotting to the closed page edges, corners sharp and pointed, cloth without any tears, marks or rubbing whatsoever, hinges firm and tight, spine not faded and in Fine condition, super copy. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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The Mutiny on Board the Leander

Heldman, Bernard

(Book #ID 45298)

Published by Sampson Low, Marston and Company Ltd., 100 Southwark Street, London circa 1936. London circa 1936.

Hard back binding in publisher's original blue cloth covers, black title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 322 [xii] printed pages of text. Without any ownership markings. Very Good condition book, in Very Good condition price clipped dust wrapper with shallow rubs across the spine ends and corners, over price of 4/-. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this protects and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Conquerors of the Air

Harper, Harry [Illustrated by J. E. McConnell]

(Book #ID 76296)

Published by The Thames Publishing Co., Ludgate House, 110-111 Fleet Street, London circa 1947. London circa 1947.

Hard back binding in publisher's original pictorial colour illustrated paper covers by Nat Long, green cloth spine. 4to 11'' x 8''. Contains 125 printed pages of text with 8 full-page single-sided colour plates and monochrome illustrations throughout. Ink message inside dated 1948, corners and spine ends bumped, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Conquerors of the Air

Harper, Harry [Illustrated by J. E. McConnell]

(Book #ID 76297)

Published by The Thames Publishing Co., Ludgate House, 110-111 Fleet Street, London circa 1947. London circa 1947.

Hard back binding in publisher's original pictorial colour illustrated paper covers by Nat Long, green cloth spine. 4to 11'' x 8''. Contains 125 printed pages of text with 8 full-page single-sided colour plates and monochrome illustrations throughout. Ink message inside, corners and spine ends bumped and in very Good clean condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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The Mountain Goats to Chums Magazine [Annual] No. 1,197 Volume XXIII

Hal Ravenglass [Contributes to:]

(Book #ID 50105)

Published by Cassell & Company, Ltd., 2 La Belle Sauvage, London August 21st 1915. 1915.

Publisher's original stapled magazine with splendid graphic full page monochrome illustration to the front cover. 12'' x 9''. Contains printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations throughout. A little tanning to the paper, without any ownership markings and in Very Good condition, priced One Penny to the front cover. We currently hold in stock 48 other Chums Magazines [Annual] in stock. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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The Young Rebels: A Story of The Battle of Lexington

Hope, Ascott R.

(Book #ID 80242)

Published by The Sunday School Union, 57 and 59 Ludgate Hill, London circa 1890. London circa 1890.

Hard back binding in publisher's original coral cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine and lavender flower decoration to the front cover. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 120 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrated plates and illustrated headers. Spine ends creased, school prize plate adhered to the front paste down and in Very Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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The Exploits of Peter

Horler, Sidney [Illustrated by J. R. Burgess]

(Book #ID 62620)

Published by Collins' Clear-Type Press, London circa 1930. London circa 1930.

Hard back binding in publisher's original orange cloth covers, black title and author lettering to the spine and to the upper panel. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 95 printed pages of text with colour period art work illustrated frontispiece. Corners turned in, feint ghosting to the end papers and in Very Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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A Slave of the Saracen | A Tale of the Seventh Crusade

Hollis, Gertrude [Illustrated by Paul Hardy]

(Book #ID 92233)

Published by Thomas Nelson and Sons Ltd., 35-36 Paternoster Row, London circa 1930. 1930.

Hard back binding in publisher's original illustrated racing green cloth covers with the front board showing a boy being knighted by King Louis, gilt title and author lettering to the spine and to the front cover. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 271 printed pages of text with tissue guarded colour frontispiece, one other colour plate to the rear. Off-setting to the end papers and in Very Good clean condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Jolly The Joker A Life-Saving Scout Story

Hope, Noel [Illustrated by W. J. Gibbs] Preface by Brigadier Bernard Booth

(Book #ID 80251)

Published by Salvationist Publishing and Supplies, Ltd., Judd Street, King's Cross, London 1926. London 1926.

Hard back binding in publisher's original fawn cloth covers, black title and author lettering to the spine and to the front cover. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 190 printed pages of text with full-page monochrome illustrations throughout. Shallow rubs to the spine tips, tan age spots to some of the early pages and to the page edges, salvation army prize plate dated 1931 adhered to the front paste down and in near Very Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Suez Patrol | Novels of the Air Series

Holden, J. Railton [Serge Drigin 1894-1977]

(Book #ID 106168)

Published by George Newnes Ltd., Tower House, 8-11 Southampton Street, Strand, London Reprinted Edition circa 1937. 1937.

Hard back binding in publisher's original powder blue cloth covered boards, lettered in black to the back. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 252 pp. Novels of the Air Series by J. Railton Holden listed to the rear cover of the dust wrapper 'Death Flies High' (1935) 'Winged Death' (1935) 'Vanished Squadron' (1936) 'Suez Patrol' (1936) 'Desert Squadron' (1937) 'Spider Flies Again' (1937) 'Doomed Flight' (1937) 'Night Hawk' (1937). Light foxing to the closed fore edge. Very Good condition book in extremely scarce dust wrapper with artwork by Serge Drigin with 30 mm piece of paper missing to the foot of the spine, 10 mm piece missing across the top of the spine, large closed tear to the rear cover, priced 2/6 to the spine. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Air Feud [The Ace Series]

Hansbro, William

(Book #ID 86335)

Published by John Hamilton Ltd., 32 Bloomsbury Street, London 1936. 1936.

Hard back binding in publisher's original crimson cloth covers, black title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 223 printed pages of text with 4 period art work monochrome illustrations on coated paper. Rubs to the front gutter, corners soft, very light foxing to the closed page edges and in near Very Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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The Lad from London

Hope, Ascott R. [Illustrated by Harold Copping]

(Book #ID 100284)

Published by John Hogg, 13 Paternoster Row, London circa 1900 edition not stated. 1900.

Hard back binding in publisher's original red and brown illustrated grey cloth covers, gilt and black title and author block lettering to the spine. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 120 (+ 24 page catalogue) printed pages of text with 4 monochrome illustrations. Prize plate inside dated 1902, few brown spot marks to the front cover and in Very Good condition. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Blue Wings

Heming, Jack

(Book #ID 112199)

Published by Frederick Warne & Co. Ltd., London First Edition 1938. 1938.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original blue cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt and navy back and front. 8vo. 8½'' x 6''. Contains colour frontispiece, 256 pp with 2 further period monochrome single-sided plates. Foxing to the closed page edges. Very Good condition book in scarce Good condition dust wrapper with pieces of paper missing to the spine ends and corners, not price clipped, 6/-. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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