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            The Captain; A Magazine For Boys and Old Boys Volume XLII October 1919 to March 1920

[Edited by the Old Fag]

(Book #ID 66091)

Published by George Newnes Ltd., Tower House, 8-11 Southampton Street, Strand, London 1919-1920. 1919.

Hard back binding in publisher's original illustrated scarlet cloth covers, gilt title lettering to the spine and to the upper panel. Quarto 9½'' x 7¼''. Contains 456 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations and photographs throughout. First story 'Stormy Days at Harley' by Hylton Cleaver. Cheap paper starting to brown to the margins, spine a little sun faded, spine ends and corners turned-in and in Good clean and tight condition. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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            The Pale Grey Men; An Adam Macadam Story

Duff, Douglas V. [Illustrated by Robert Hodgson]

(Book #ID 78103)

Published by Thomas Nelson and Sons Ltd., 36 Park Street, London First Edition 1958. London 1958.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original blue cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 180 printed pages of text with colour frontispiece and five full-page monochrome illustrations. Ink message dated 1958 to the front free end paper. Near Fine condition book in very near Fine condition price clipped dust wrapper. 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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            David Farlow Takes The Air

Groom, Pelham [Frontispiece by Philip Bear]

(Book #ID 77910)

Published by T. Werner Laurie Ltd., 187 Piccadilly, London First Edition 1949. London 1949.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original red cloth covers, yellow title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 219 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrated frontispiece. Minimal wear to the covers, foxing to the closed page edges and and end papers, ink message inside. Very Good condition book in Good condition dust wrapper with 70 mm v-shaped piece of paper missing to the top of the spine, small piece missing to the top rear cover, corners rubbed, not price clipped 6s 6d. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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            Every Boy's (Everyboy's) Hobby Annual 1931



(Book #ID 92901)

Published by The Amalgamated Press, Ltd., The Fleetway House, Farringdon Street, London 1931. 1931.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original colour illustrated paper front cover, blue cloth spine, 'The Modern Boy' advertisement to the rear cover. Quarto 10'' x 8''. Contains 208 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations and photographs throughout, two fold-out plates. Corners rubbed, contents in clean condition. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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            Scoundrel of The Air; An Air Story for Boys

Burrage, A. Harcourt

(Book #ID 66490)

Published by Sampson Low, Marston & Co. Ltd., London circa 1938. London circa 1938.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original illustrated crimson cloth covers, black title and author lettering to the spine and to the upper panel with black illustration of an early aeroplane in flight. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 250 printed pages of text with two monochrome period art work illustrations. Spine ends and corners turned-in with rubs, 60 mm tear to the cloth of the upper front gutter, label to the front free end paper, age darkened closed page edges and in Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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            The Old School

Rathmell, Neil [Dust Wrapper Artwork by Ionicus]

(Book #ID 95342)

Published by Faber and Faber Ltd., 3 Queen Square, London First Edition 1976. 1976.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original bright orange cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine 8vo. 8½'' x 5¼''. Contains 207 printed pages of text. Fine condition book in near Fine condition dust wrapper, 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. ISBN 0571108121

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            Boyhood Stories of Famous Men: Told Through the Ages

Cather, Katherine Dunlap [Illustrated by M. L. Bower]

(Book #ID 66830)

Published by George G. Harrap & Co. Ltd, 182 High Holborn, London First Edition 1920. London 1920.

First edition hard back bound in publisher's original scarlet cloth covers, black title and author lettering to the spine and the upper panel. 8vo 8'' x 6''. 254 printed pages of text with 16 monochrome illustrations on coated paper by M. L. Bower. Former bookplate to front paste down, spine slightly age darkened and in Very Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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            Shanghaied

Catherall, Arthur

(Book #ID 66844)

Published by The Children's Press London and Glasgow circa 1950 edition not stated. London circa 1950.

Hard back binding in publisher's original blue covers, silver title and author lettering to the spine and to the upper panel. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 188 printed pages of text. Cheap paper browned. Good condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with only very minor rubs to the tips, not price clipped 2/6, spine colours not faded. 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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            The Adventures of Roly

Elrington, H.

(Book #ID 66991)

Published by Blackie & Son Ltd., 50 Old Bailey, London circa 1920. London circa 1920.

Hard back binding in publisher's original green cloth covers with cream and orange art deco designed and decorated covers. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 206 printed pages of text with four monochrome illustrations on coated paper. Very Good condition book in extremely scarce near Very Good condition dust wrapper with small pieces of paper missing to the spine ends and corners. 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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            The Haunted Rock

Finney, R. C.

(Book #ID 67014)

Published by Century Press Ltd., London circa 1950. London circa 1950.

Hard back binding in publisher's original orange cloth covers, blue title and author lettering to the spine and the front cover. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 232 printed pages of text with colour frontispiece and three monochrome illustrations. Spine sun faded, ink message dated 1954 inside and in Very Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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            Popular Stories for Boys



(Book #ID 67521)

Published by Birn Brothers Ltd, 37 Hertford Street, London circa 1946 edition not stated. London circa 1946.

Hard back binding in publisher's original colour illustrated paper covered boards with the front cover showing two boys paddling in a canoe, red cloth spine. 4to 10¼'' x 7¾'' Colour frontispiece, monochrome illustrations. First story is 'Kings of the Rink' by Arthur Groom. Cheap paper browning. Very Good condition book in scarce Very Good condition dust wrapper with two short closed tears to the edges and shallow rubs to spine tips and corners. Dust wrapper supplied in archival acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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            A Book of Pirates

Dixon, Rex [Illustrated by Robert Hodgson]

(Book #ID 67956)

Published by Thomas Nelson and Sons Ltd., Parkside Works, Edinburgh 1962. Edinburgh 1962.

Hard back binding in publisher's original midnight blue cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. Quarto 10'' x 7¼''. Contains 200 printed pages of text with full-page monochrome illustrations throughout. Tiny rubs to the spine ends and corners. Very Good condition book in scarce Very Good condition period art work dust wrapper with 15 mm piece missing to the top of the spine and the upper gutters, chips to the corners and lower spine end, rubs to the gutters and fore edges, 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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            Tim On The Trail

Mackintosh, Norman [Frontispiece by Dobson Broadhead]

(Book #ID 68536)

Published by Blackie & Son Ltd., 16/18 William IV Street, Charing Cross, London First Edition 1955. London 1955.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original crimson paper covers, navy title and author lettering to the spine and the upper panel, red dyed upper edges. 8vo. 8'' x 5¼''. Contains 158 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrated frontispiece. Sadly, the spine has been used for darts practice, cheap paper browning. Very Good condition book, corners nice and sharp, in Good condition period art work dust wrapper with dart holes in the spine, 10 mm v-shaped piece of paper missing to the top of the spine, chips to the corners, not price clipped 2/6. 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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            Up To The Mark?; A Schoolboy's Story

Boultwood, Harriett

(Book #ID 68794)

Published by John F. Shaw & Co. Ltd., 3 Pilgrim Street, London New Edition circa 1908. London circa 1908.

Hard back binding in publisher's original scarlet cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine and to the upper panel with black cream and white illustration of children making a sand castle on the beach. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 128 printed pages of text. Spine ends creased, corners turned-in, ink message dated 1910 to the front free end paper, age darkened closed page edges and in Very Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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            Camperdown Captains

Bennett, C. M. and H. R.

(Book #ID 69643)

Published by Blackie & Son Ltd., 50 Old Bailey, London circa 1938. London circa 1938.

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 5½''. Contains 208 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrated frontispiece and three other full-page illustrations. Tiny rubs to the softened spine ends, foxing to the closed page edges and in Very Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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            The Adventures of Timothy [The Boy's Own Series]

Kenyon, Edith C. [Illustrations by J. A. Symington]

(Book #ID 69646)

Published by The Religious Tract Society, 4 Bouverie Street, London circa 1915 edition not stated. London circa 1915.

Hard back binding in publisher's original crimson cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine and to the upper panel with illustration of Cromwell, gilt to the upper edges. 8vo. 7½'' x 5½''. Contains 302 printed pages of text with four full-page monochrome illustrations. Slight sun fading to the red of the spine, spine ends and corners creased with shallow rubs, foxing to the page edges and in near Very Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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            Two Boys In India [Seeing The World Series]

Redcliffe, Hugh

(Book #ID 79311)

Published by Thomas Nelson and Sons Ltd., 35-36 Paternoster Row, London circa 1950. London circa 1950.

Hard back binding in publisher's original duck egg cloth covers, navy title and author lettering to the spine and to the front cover. 8vo. 6½'' x 5''. Contains 140 printed pages of text with colour illustrated frontispiece and monochrome illustrations throughout. Spine ends a little soft, school prize plate to the front free end paper, foxing to the edges. Near Very Good condition book in Good condition dust wrapper with 25 mm v-shaped piece of paper missing from the top of the spine, chips and crease lines to the edges, 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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            True All Through

Panting, J. Harwood [Illustrated by Alan Wright]

(Book #ID 70619)

Published by W. & R. Chambers Limited, 38 Soho Square, London 1909. London 1909.

Hard back binding in publisher's original illustrated brown cloth covers with blue, cream and black illustration and decoration to the spine and upper panel. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 318 printed pages of text with six monochrome illustrations. Spine ends turned-in with tiny rubs, foxing to the page edges and in Very Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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            Trapped in The Jungle!

Brereton, Lieutenant-Colonel F. S. [Illustrated by Vernon Soper]

(Book #ID 86436)

Published by Hollis and Carter Ltd., 25 Ashley Place, London First Edition 1945. 1945.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original leaf green cloth covers, black title and author lettering to the spine, green dyed upper edges. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 232 printed pages of text with colour illustrated frontispiece. Spine ends soft, sun fading to spine ends and edges where pieces of the wrapper are missing, war economy standard paper. Very Good condition book in dust wrapper with 20 mm piece of paper missing to the top of the spine, 40 mm piece missing to the foot of the spine, chips to the corners, crease lines to the edges, rubs to the fore edges, not price clipped 7s 6d. 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 Moon God's Secret; A Tales of the Tropical Pacific

Macdonald, Robert M. [Illustrated by Archibald Webb]

(Book #ID 71165)

Published by T. Fisher Unwin Ltd., Adelphi Terrace, London 1910. London 1910.

Hard back binding in publisher's original over printed cerise cloth covers, oxidised gilt title and author lettering to the spine, green lettering to the upper panel. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 319 printed pages of text with colour frontispiece and 12 single-sided monochrome illustrations on coated paper. Old dry stain to the bottom of the rear gutter, spine sun faded, ink message inside dated 1918, binding strong and tight and in Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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            Gamble for a Throne [Seagull Library Series]

Garnett, Henry [Illustrated by Peter Jackson]

(Book #ID 74239)

Published by Collins 14 St. James's Place, London First Seagull Edition 1958. London 1958.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original blue paper covered boards, silver title and author lettering to the spine, blue dyed upper edges. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 252 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations throughout. Minimal wear to the covers, age tanning to the end papers. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with rubs and small crease lines to the spine ends, not 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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            Dupree In Alaska

Dimmock, F. Haydn

(Book #ID 71192)

Published by Ward, Lock & Co. Limited, London First Edition 1939. London 1939.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original olive green cloth covers, black title and author lettering to the spine, and the upper panel with black illustration. 7½'' x 5½''. Contains 256 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrated frontispiece. Spine ends and corners turned-in with shallow rubs, ink message to the front free end paper, foxing to the page edges and in Very Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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            Bumper Book of School Stories

Authors include Sydney Horler, Percy Longhurst, Frederick Harrison, Robert Leighton et al

(Book #ID 89545)

Published by Collins Clear-Type Press.

Hard back binding in publisher's original colour illustrated paper covered boards. Thick 8vo. 9'' x 7''. Contains 13 boys' school stories, the first story being Millingen's Mascot by Robert Leighton. Monochrome illustraions throughout, 4 [of 5] colour plates with the frontispiece missing, repaired splits to the spine ends, contents in Very Good clean condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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            Stand Up Now

Scobie, Pamela [Jacket Art Work by Chris Molan]

(Book #ID 71505)

Published by Oxford University Press, Walton Street, Oxford First Edition 1994. Oxford 1994.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original chocolate paper covered boards, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Contains 175 printed pages of text. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not 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. ISBN 0192717227

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            The Secret of The Old Brownstone

Knott, Bill [Illustrated by John Nuhn]

(Book #ID 71506)

Published by Steck Vaughn Company, Austin, Texas, USA First Edition 1969. USA 1969.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original pale gold paper covered boards, brown title and author lettering to the spine and the upper panel. 8vo. 8½'' x 6''. Contains 131 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations throughout. Fine condition book in near Fine condition art work dust wrapper with a little wear along the edges. 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. ISBN 0811476618

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            Peter Devlin Range Rider

Buddee, Paul

(Book #ID 71507)

Published by Frederick Muller Ltd., London First Edition 1973. London 1973.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original burnt orange paper covered boards, white title and author lettering to the spine and the upper panel, illustrated end papers. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Contains 171 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations throughout. Tiny rubs to the spine tips. Near Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not 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. ISBN 0584969902

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            Peter Devlin Buffalo Hunter

Buddee, Paul

(Book #ID 71508)

Published by Frederick Muller Ltd., London First Edition 1973. London 1973.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original burnt orange paper covered boards, white title and author lettering to the spine and the upper panel, illustrated end papers. 8vo. 8'' x 5½''. Contains 172 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations throughout. Tiny rubs to the spine tips and lower corners. Near Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not 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. ISBN 0584969910

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            Black Bartlemy's Treasure

Farnol, Jeffery [Jeffery Farnol (10 February 1878 - 9 August 1952) was a British writer since 1907 until his death, known for writing more than 40 romance novels, some formulaic and set in the Georgian Era or English Regency period, and swashbucklers, he with Georgette Heyer founded the Regency romantic genre].

(Book #ID 71509)

Published by Sampson Low, 25 Gilbert Street, London circa 1950. London circa 1950.

Hard back binding in publisher's original scarlet paper covered boards, black title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8'' x 5½''. Contains 210 printed pages of text. Spine ends scuffed, cheap paper browning. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition period art work dust wrapper with wear to the gutters and edges, not 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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            The Engine and The Gun [Adventures in History Series]

Barbary, James [Jacket Design by William McLaren]

(Book #ID 71512)

Published by Max Parrish and Co. Ltd., 55 Queen Anne Street, London First Edition 1963. London 1963.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original crimson paper covered boards, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8'' x 5½''. Contains 140 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations throughout. Foxing to the closed page edges. Near Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not 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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            Jerry Smashes Through

Pullen, Godfrey F.

(Book #ID 71513)

Published by Purnell and Sons Ltd., Paulton, Somerset 1961. Somerset 1961.

Hard back binding in publisher's original crimson paper covered boards, black title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8'' x 5½''. Contains 174 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrated frontispiece. Cheap paper browning. Fine condition book in near Fine condition period art work dust wrapper with shelf rubs to the red rear panel, 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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            North With The Pintail

Briggs, Philip

(Book #ID 72259)

Published by The Lutterworth Press, London First Thus Edition 1958. London 1958.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original light blue paper covered boards, black title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 143 printed pages of text with colour illustrated frontispiece. Spine ends and corners scuffed and slightly turned-in, ink message dated 1960 to the front free end paper. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition period art work dust wrapper with chips to the gutters and 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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            The Furled Flag

Rawlings, Winifred [Jacket and Frontispiece by H. M. Brock, 1875-1960]

(Book #ID 72262)

Published by Pickering & Inglis Ltd., 33 New Bridge Street, London circa 1945. London circa 1945.

Hard back binding in publisher's original bottle green cloth covers, black title and author lettering to the upper panel. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 96 printed pages of text with colour illustrated frontispiece. Spine ends creased, Sunday School prize plate to the front paste down, war economy standard paper. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition period art work dust wrapper with small nicks and chips to the spine ends and 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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            Sonny-Baba

Brenda

(Book #ID 72263)

Published by Pickering & Inglis Ltd., 29 Ludgate Hill, London circa 1944. London circa 1944.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original scarlet paper covered boards, black title and author lettering to the spine with black illustration to the upper panel. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 96 printed pages of text with colour illustrated frontispiece. Spine ends a little creased, Sunday School plate to the front free end paper. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition period art work dust wrapper with a little wear to the edges and corners, not price clipped 2/9. 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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            Davy The Welsh Boy

Davies, Gwyn

(Book #ID 72265)

Published by Pickering & Inglis Ltd., 29 Ludgate Hill, London First Edition 1947. London 1947.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original indigo cloth covers, pale green title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 160 printed pages of text with colour illustrated frontispiece and monochrome illustrations throughout. A little sun fading to the edges, spine ends creased, Sunday School plate dated 1949 to the front free end paper, war economy standard paper. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition period art work dust wrapper with 20 mm closed tear to the upper rear gutter, 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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