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	Classes in Modern Society Bottomore, T. B. (Book #ID 84966) Published by George Allen & Unwin Ltd., Ruskin House, 40 Museum Street, London First Edition 1965. 1965. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original crimson paper covered boards, black title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8'' x 5½''. Contains 82 printed pages of text. Lower spine end a little creased. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with age darkening to the spine and fore edges, not price clipped 16s. 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 SOCIAL & HUMANITIES Category	£12.50 Convert currency

	Social Life in Early England Barraclough, Geoffrey (Book #ID 11194) Published by Routledge and Kegan Paul, Broadway House, Carter Lane, London Second impression 1961. 1961. Hard back publisher's original royal blue cloth covers, gilt stamping to spine. 8vo 8¾" x 5½" xii, 264 [pp]. Four fold out maps. Fine in Nr. Fine dust wrapper with 10 mm closed nick to top upper panel, not price clipped. Dust wrapper protected. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the SOCIAL & HUMANITIES Category	£11.00 Convert currency

	Wise Wedlock \| The Whole Truth \| A Book of Counsel and Instruction for all Who Seek for Happiness in Marriage (Life and Race Series) Beale, Dr. G. Courtenay [Introduction by Norman Haire] (Book #ID 108510) Published by The Wales Publishing Co. 26 Charing Cross Road, London New and Revised Edition January 1940. 1940. New and revised edition hard back binding in publisher's original Farrows cream cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back and front. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains (xvi), 146 + ii pp. Spine slightly dulled and in Very Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the SOCIAL & HUMANITIES Category	£15.00 Convert currency

	Introduction to Social Administration in Britain Brown, Muriel (Book #ID 24543) Published by Hutchinson & Co. Ltd., 17-21 Conway Street, London 1986 Edition With Revisions. 1986. Publisher's original laminated card covers. 8vo 8½'' x 6'' 304 pp ISBN 0091599717. In very near Fine condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the SOCIAL & HUMANITIES Category	£5.00 Convert currency

	Both Barrels From Brazil; My War on the Numpties Brazil, Alan [With Mike Parry] (Book #ID 61430) Published by Highdown, Newbury, Berkshire First Edition 2007. 2007. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covers, silver title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 300 printed pages of text. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped £18.99, unused new book. 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 9781905156412 Click here to select books from the SOCIAL & HUMANITIES Category	£8.00 Convert currency

	I Remember; An Arrangement for Many Voices Barr, Pat [Drawings by Jane Dickens] (Book #ID 42346) Published by Macmillan & Co. Ltd., 4 Little Essex Street, London First Edition 1970. London 1970. First edition in publisher's original card wrap covers. 8vo. 8½'' x 5¼'' 152 pp. Monochrome illustrations throughout. Thin crease lines to the covers, corners turned-up, no dust wrapper as published. This book is not signed by the author. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the SOCIAL & HUMANITIES Category	£5.00 Convert currency

	New Heaven New Earth: A Study of Millenarian Activities Burridge, Kenelm (Book #ID 26654) Published by Schocken Books New York 1975. 1975. Hard back binding in publisher's original scarlet cloth covers, silver lettering to the spine. 8vo 8½'' x 6'' 191 pp. Former name to front end paper and in Very Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the SOCIAL & HUMANITIES Category	£7.00 Convert currency

	Other Cultures; Aims, Methods and Achievements in Social Anthropology Beattie, John (Book #ID 51531) Published by Cohen and West Ltd., Broadway House, 68-74 Carter Lane, Ludgate Hill, London Third Impression 1966. London 1966. Hard back binding in publisher's original deep slate blue cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine and the upper panel. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. Contains [xii] 283 printed pages of text. Without any ownership name and in Very Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the SOCIAL & HUMANITIES Category	£11.00 Convert currency

	Max Weber on Power and Social Stratification; An Interpretation and Critique [Signed] Brennan, Catherine [Max Weber] (Book #ID 52024) Published by Ashgate Publishing Ltd., Aldershot First Edition 1997. Aldershot 1997. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original laminated glazed boards. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. ISBN 1856284352. Contains [x] 324 printed pages of text. A couple of small soiled marks to the end papers and in Very Good condition, no dust wrapper as published. SIGNED presentation copy by the author to the front free end paper 'Frank, Yours in scholarship, Catherine.' Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the SOCIAL & HUMANITIES Category	£75.00 Convert currency

	Must the Bomb Spread? [Penguin Special No. A791] Beaton, Leonard (Book #ID 41380) Published by Penguin Books Ltd., Harmondsworth, Middlesex First Penguin Edition 1966. London 1966. Card wrap covers 7'' x 5''. Slight tanning to the spine and page edges and in very near Fine condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the SOCIAL & HUMANITIES Category	£5.00 Convert currency

	The Values of Life; Essays on the Circles and Centres of Duty Barker, Ernest (Book #ID 52475) Published by Blackie & Son Ltd., 50 Old Bailey, London First Edition 1939. London 1939. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original brick red cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains [xii] 134 printed pages of text. Touch of brown ghosting to the end papers, without any ownership markings and in Very Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the SOCIAL & HUMANITIES Category	£17.50 Convert currency

	The Left-Handed Book; An Investigation into the Sinister History of Left-Handedness Barsley, Michael [Jacket design by Brian Paine] (Book #ID 61497) Published by Souvenir Press Ltd., 95 Mortimer Street, London First Edition 1966. London 1966. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original navy blue paper covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8½'' x 5¼''. Contains 228 printed pages of text with monochrome photographs throughout. Superficial wear to the covers. Near Fine condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with shallow rubs to the spine ends and corners, 10 mm closed tear to the top of the upper panel, not price clipped 30s. 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 SOCIAL & HUMANITIES Category	£11.00 Convert currency

	Literary Lodgings Borish, Elaine [Jacket design by Anthony Sidwell] (Book #ID 57300) Published by Constable and Company Ltd., 10-12 Orange Street, London First Edition 1984. London 1984. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black paper covers, silver title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. Contains [xvi] 249 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations and photographs throughout. Just a little wear to the spine ends, light foxing to the upper closed page edges. Near Fine condition book in Fine condition colour illustrated 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 0094651809 Click here to select books from the SOCIAL & HUMANITIES Category	£8.00 Convert currency

	The Christmas Book; The Best of Good Housekeeping at Christmas 1922-1962 Braithwaite, Brian and Noëlle Walsh (Book #ID 57434) Published by Ebury Press, London 1990. London 1990. Hard back binding in publisher's original sea green cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine, colour illustrated end papers. Folio 11½'' x 9¼''. Contains 192 printed pages of text with archive monochrome illustrations and advertisements throughout. Fine condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with two small tears to the top of the spine, not price clipped. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0852237561 Click here to select books from the SOCIAL & HUMANITIES Category	£11.00 Convert currency

	Taste; The Secret Meaning of Things Bayley, Stephen (Book #ID 76229) Published by Faber and Faber Ltd., 3 Queen Square London First Edition 1991. London 1991. First edition in publisher's original illustrated card wrap covers [softback]. Quarto 9½'' x 7¼''. Contains 237 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations and photographs throughout. Light dust marking to the closed page edges, pen line to the top edge, label tear to the front cover and minimal rubs. In Very Good condition, no dust wrapper as published. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0571147402 Click here to select books from the SOCIAL & HUMANITIES Category	£9.00 Convert currency

	A Kind of Private Magic [Signed] Belshaw, Patrick (Book #ID 80546) Published by Andre Deutsch Ltd., 106 Great Russell Street, London First Edition 1994. London 1994. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original French navy paper covered boards, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 240 printed pages of text with monochrome photographs. Pale marking to the closed page edges. Very near Fine clean condition book in Very Good condition price clipped dust wrapper with light rubs and creases to the cover edges. SIGNED by the author to the front free end paper 'Kind of life to support my work, best wishes to you Pat Belshaw'. 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 0233988742 Click here to select books from the SOCIAL & HUMANITIES Category	£12.50 Convert currency

	Sex; The Erotic Review Bayley, Stephen [Edited by] (Book #ID 61461) Published by Cassell Ltd., London 2001. 2001. Publisher's original colour illustrated card wrap covers. 8vo. 10½'' x 8¼''. Contains 383 printed pages of text with colour and monochrome illustrations and photographs throughout. In very near Fine condition with a minor faint crease line to the spine, where somebody has had a peep, no dust wrapper as published. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0304359467 Click here to select books from the SOCIAL & HUMANITIES Category	£6.00 Convert currency

	Good and Bad Taste Brochmann, Odd [Translated by M. A. Michael] (Book #ID 63425) Published by Eyre and Spottiswoode 15 Bedford Street, London First UK Edition 1955. London 1955. First UK edition hard back binding in publisher's original yellow cloth covers, black and red title and author lettering to the spine. Quarto 10½'' x 8¼''. Contains 128 printed pages of text with monochrome sketches throughout. Minimal wear to the spine ends and edges, tan age spots to the end papers, age darkening to the closed page edges. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with 20 mm piece missing to the top of the spine, shallow rubs to the lower spine and corners, not price clipped 18s. 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 SOCIAL & HUMANITIES Category	£12.50 Convert currency

	Be Sure You Agree Bell, R. W. (Book #ID 66330) Published by George Allen & Unwin Ltd., Ruskin House, 40 Museum Street, London First Edition 1960. London 1960. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original lemon paper covers, green title and author lettering to the spine, green dyed upper edges. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 160 printed pages of text. Foxing to the closed upper edges. Fine condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with tan age spots to the white of the rear cover, tiny rubs to the upper spine end, not price clipped 13s 6d. 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 SOCIAL & HUMANITIES Category	£15.00 Convert currency

	God's Dustbin Kid [Signed] Boon, Maggie (Book #ID 77886) Published by Avon Books, 1 Dovedale Studios, 465 Battersea Park Road, London First Edition 1994. London 1994. First edition in publisher's original illustrated gold card wrap covers [softback]. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Contains 93 printed pages of text with monochrome photographs. Light foxing and dust marking to the closed page edges, rubs and creases to the corners, spine ends and cover edges and in Very Good condition, no dust wrapper as published. SIGNED by the author to the half title page 'To Hilton with love, Maggie xx'. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 1860330495 Click here to select books from the SOCIAL & HUMANITIES Category	£11.00 Convert currency

	Second-Best Bed; A Diversion On Wills Bresler, Fenton [Illustrations by Michael Heath] (Book #ID 70977) Published by George Weidenfeld and Nicolson Ltd., 91 Clapham High Street, London First Edition 1983. London 1983. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original custard yellow paper covered boards, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Contains 158 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations throughout. Fine condition book in near Fine condition dust wrapper with minimal rubs and creases, 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 0297782134 Click here to select books from the SOCIAL & HUMANITIES Category	£9.00 Convert currency

	The Lost Honour of Katharina Blum Or: How Violence Develops and Where it Can Lead Böll, Heinrich [Translated from the German by Leila Vennewitz] (Book #ID 103588) Published by Martin Secker & Warburg Ltd., 14 Carlisle Street, London First UK Edition 1975. 1975. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original aqua blue cloth covers, gilt stamped title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8½'' x 5¼''. Contains 140 + i pp. Light foxing to the closed page edges. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with rubbing to the tips and corners, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0436054523 Click here to select books from the SOCIAL & HUMANITIES Category	£30.00 Convert currency

	For The Bride Bloom, Ursula [Ursula Bloom (11 December 1892 - 29 October 1984) was a British novelist, biographer and journalist. Many of her novels were written under various pen names, including Sheila Burns, Mary Essex, Rachel Harvey, Deborah Mann, Lozania Prole and Sara Sloane]. (Book #ID 79339) Published by Museum Press Limited, London First Edition 1952. London 1952. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original candy pink cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine, pink dyed upper edges. 8vo. 8½'' x 6''. Contains 220 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations throughout, with 9 pages at the end of the book for the Bride's own use. Tiny rubs to the lower spine tips, ghosting to the free end papers. Near Very Good condition book in near Very Good condition dust wrapper with nicks and chips to the spine ends, curling to the upper edges, not price clipped 15/. 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 SOCIAL & HUMANITIES Category	£8.00 Convert currency

	Ten Pleasures of Marriage and the Second Part the Confession of the New Married Couple. Reprinted with an Addition By John Harvey and the Original Twenty Plates and Two Engraved Titles Re-Engraved Behn, Aphra (1640-1689 Attributed to) Reprinted with an Introduction by John Harvey (Book #ID 93201) Published and Privately Printed For The Návárre Society Ltd., 23 New Oxford Street, London 1922. 1922. Hard back binding in publisher's original white buckram covers, gilt title lettering and deco design to the spine, top edge gilt, fore and lower page edges untrimmed. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains [xviii] 280 pages, the original 20 plates and two engraved titles re-engraved. Two small areas of the buckram lifting to the front cover, spine not faded and in Very Good clean condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the SOCIAL & HUMANITIES Category	£20.00 Convert currency

	Backwards and Forwards \| An Intertwining Celebration Berg, Leila (Book #ID 97978) Published by Quentin Books Ltd., Wivenhoe, Essex, First Thus Edition 1994. 1994. First thus edition in publisher's original illustrated stiff card wrap covers [soft back]. 8vo. 8½'' x 6''. Contains 104 printed pages of text with monochrome photographs. In near Fine condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0947614044 Click here to select books from the SOCIAL & HUMANITIES Category	£11.00 Convert currency

	What Makes Men Tick Beers, Portia (Book #ID 109294) Published by Aldus Books Limited, London First Edition 1972. 1972. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original colour photographic waxed paper covered boards. 4to. 10'' x 8''. Contains 144 pp with colour illustrations and archive photographs throughout. Rear spine tips badly rubbed and in Good condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the SOCIAL & HUMANITIES Category	£15.00 Convert currency

	The Shape of The Past; Studies in Honour of Franklin D. Murphy Buccellati, Giorgio and Charles Speroni [Edited by] (Book #ID 109295) Published by Institute of Archaeology and Office of the Chancellor University of California, USA First Edition 1981. 1981. First US edition hard back binding in publisher's original very pale olive cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered pale grey back and front. 4to. 10'' x 9''. Contains 322 pp with monochrome illustrations and archive photographs throughout. Private owner's plate to front paste down. Fine condition book in near Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0917956311 Click here to select books from the SOCIAL & HUMANITIES Category	£15.00 Convert currency

	Etiquette Up to Date Burleigh, Constance (Book #ID 106852) Published by T. Werner Laurie Ltd., 30 New Bridge Street, London not dated circa 1925. 1925. Hard back binding in publisher's original strawberry cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered black back and front. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains (xvi), 236 + (4) pp. End papers missing and in Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the SOCIAL & HUMANITIES Category	£12.50 Convert currency

	Our Fathers (1870-1900) \| Manners and Customs of The Ancient Victorians: A Survey in Pictures and Text of their History, Morals, Wars, Sports, Inventions and Politics Bott, Alan (Book #ID 108135) Published by William Heinemann Ltd., London New Impression December 1931. 1931. New impression hard back binding in publisher's original navy cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back and front. Quarto. 9½'' x 7''. Contains 248 pp with monochrome illustrations, engravings, and wood-cuts throughout. Partially removed label from the front free end paper, corners bumped and Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the SOCIAL & HUMANITIES Category	£8.00 Convert currency

	A Manual of Etiquette Bickley, Nora M. [Jacket by Stuart Boyle] (Book #ID 109654) Published by Routledge & Kegan Paul Ltd., 68-74 Carter Lane, London Reprinted Edition 1952. 1952. Hard back binding in publisher's original crimson paper covered boards, blocked and lettered black back. 12mo. 7½'' x 5''. Contains 208 pp. Very Good condition book in near Very Good condition illustrated dust wrapper with nicks to the spine ends, not price clipped 4s 6d. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the SOCIAL & HUMANITIES Category	£20.00 Convert currency

Classes in Modern Society

Bottomore, T. B.

(Book #ID 84966)

Published by George Allen & Unwin Ltd., Ruskin House, 40 Museum Street, London First Edition 1965. 1965.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original crimson paper covered boards, black title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8'' x 5½''. Contains 82 printed pages of text. Lower spine end a little creased. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with age darkening to the spine and fore edges, not price clipped 16s. 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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Social Life in Early England

Barraclough, Geoffrey

(Book #ID 11194)

Published by Routledge and Kegan Paul, Broadway House, Carter Lane, London Second impression 1961. 1961.

Hard back publisher's original royal blue cloth covers, gilt stamping to spine. 8vo 8¾" x 5½" xii, 264 [pp]. Four fold out maps. Fine in Nr. Fine dust wrapper with 10 mm closed nick to top upper panel, not price clipped. Dust wrapper protected. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Wise Wedlock | The Whole Truth | A Book of Counsel and Instruction for all Who Seek for Happiness in Marriage (Life and Race Series)

Beale, Dr. G. Courtenay [Introduction by Norman Haire]

(Book #ID 108510)

Published by The Wales Publishing Co. 26 Charing Cross Road, London New and Revised Edition January 1940. 1940.

New and revised edition hard back binding in publisher's original Farrows cream cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back and front. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains (xvi), 146 + ii pp. Spine slightly dulled and in Very Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Introduction to Social Administration in Britain

Brown, Muriel

(Book #ID 24543)

Published by Hutchinson & Co. Ltd., 17-21 Conway Street, London 1986 Edition With Revisions. 1986.

Publisher's original laminated card covers. 8vo 8½'' x 6'' 304 pp ISBN 0091599717. In very near Fine condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Both Barrels From Brazil; My War on the Numpties

Brazil, Alan [With Mike Parry]

(Book #ID 61430)

Published by Highdown, Newbury, Berkshire First Edition 2007. 2007.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covers, silver title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 300 printed pages of text. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped £18.99, unused new book. 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 9781905156412

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I Remember; An Arrangement for Many Voices

Barr, Pat [Drawings by Jane Dickens]

(Book #ID 42346)

Published by Macmillan & Co. Ltd., 4 Little Essex Street, London First Edition 1970. London 1970.

First edition in publisher's original card wrap covers. 8vo. 8½'' x 5¼'' 152 pp. Monochrome illustrations throughout. Thin crease lines to the covers, corners turned-up, no dust wrapper as published. This book is not signed by the author. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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New Heaven New Earth: A Study of Millenarian Activities

Burridge, Kenelm

(Book #ID 26654)

Published by Schocken Books New York 1975. 1975.

Hard back binding in publisher's original scarlet cloth covers, silver lettering to the spine. 8vo 8½'' x 6'' 191 pp. Former name to front end paper and in Very Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Other Cultures; Aims, Methods and Achievements in Social Anthropology

Beattie, John

(Book #ID 51531)

Published by Cohen and West Ltd., Broadway House, 68-74 Carter Lane, Ludgate Hill, London Third Impression 1966. London 1966.

Hard back binding in publisher's original deep slate blue cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine and the upper panel. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. Contains [xii] 283 printed pages of text. Without any ownership name and in Very Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Max Weber on Power and Social Stratification; An Interpretation and Critique [Signed]

Brennan, Catherine [Max Weber]

(Book #ID 52024)

Published by Ashgate Publishing Ltd., Aldershot First Edition 1997. Aldershot 1997.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original laminated glazed boards. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. ISBN 1856284352. Contains [x] 324 printed pages of text. A couple of small soiled marks to the end papers and in Very Good condition, no dust wrapper as published. SIGNED presentation copy by the author to the front free end paper 'Frank, Yours in scholarship, Catherine.' Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Must the Bomb Spread? [Penguin Special No. A791]

Beaton, Leonard

(Book #ID 41380)

Published by Penguin Books Ltd., Harmondsworth, Middlesex First Penguin Edition 1966. London 1966.

Card wrap covers 7'' x 5''. Slight tanning to the spine and page edges and in very near Fine condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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The Values of Life; Essays on the Circles and Centres of Duty

Barker, Ernest

(Book #ID 52475)

Published by Blackie & Son Ltd., 50 Old Bailey, London First Edition 1939. London 1939.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original brick red cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains [xii] 134 printed pages of text. Touch of brown ghosting to the end papers, without any ownership markings and in Very Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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The Left-Handed Book; An Investigation into the Sinister History of Left-Handedness

Barsley, Michael [Jacket design by Brian Paine]

(Book #ID 61497)

Published by Souvenir Press Ltd., 95 Mortimer Street, London First Edition 1966. London 1966.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original navy blue paper covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8½'' x 5¼''. Contains 228 printed pages of text with monochrome photographs throughout. Superficial wear to the covers. Near Fine condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with shallow rubs to the spine ends and corners, 10 mm closed tear to the top of the upper panel, not price clipped 30s. 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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Literary Lodgings

Borish, Elaine [Jacket design by Anthony Sidwell]

(Book #ID 57300)

Published by Constable and Company Ltd., 10-12 Orange Street, London First Edition 1984. London 1984.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black paper covers, silver title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. Contains [xvi] 249 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations and photographs throughout. Just a little wear to the spine ends, light foxing to the upper closed page edges. Near Fine condition book in Fine condition colour illustrated 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 0094651809

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The Christmas Book; The Best of Good Housekeeping at Christmas 1922-1962

Braithwaite, Brian and Noëlle Walsh

(Book #ID 57434)

Published by Ebury Press, London 1990. London 1990.

Hard back binding in publisher's original sea green cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine, colour illustrated end papers. Folio 11½'' x 9¼''. Contains 192 printed pages of text with archive monochrome illustrations and advertisements throughout. Fine condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with two small tears to the top of the spine, not price clipped. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0852237561

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Taste; The Secret Meaning of Things

Bayley, Stephen

(Book #ID 76229)

Published by Faber and Faber Ltd., 3 Queen Square London First Edition 1991. London 1991.

First edition in publisher's original illustrated card wrap covers [softback]. Quarto 9½'' x 7¼''. Contains 237 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations and photographs throughout. Light dust marking to the closed page edges, pen line to the top edge, label tear to the front cover and minimal rubs. In Very Good condition, no dust wrapper as published. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0571147402

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A Kind of Private Magic [Signed]

Belshaw, Patrick

(Book #ID 80546)

Published by Andre Deutsch Ltd., 106 Great Russell Street, London First Edition 1994. London 1994.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original French navy paper covered boards, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 240 printed pages of text with monochrome photographs. Pale marking to the closed page edges. Very near Fine clean condition book in Very Good condition price clipped dust wrapper with light rubs and creases to the cover edges. SIGNED by the author to the front free end paper 'Kind of life to support my work, best wishes to you Pat Belshaw'. 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 0233988742

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Sex; The Erotic Review

Bayley, Stephen [Edited by]

(Book #ID 61461)

Published by Cassell Ltd., London 2001. 2001.

Publisher's original colour illustrated card wrap covers. 8vo. 10½'' x 8¼''. Contains 383 printed pages of text with colour and monochrome illustrations and photographs throughout. In very near Fine condition with a minor faint crease line to the spine, where somebody has had a peep, no dust wrapper as published. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0304359467

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Good and Bad Taste

Brochmann, Odd [Translated by M. A. Michael]

(Book #ID 63425)

Published by Eyre and Spottiswoode 15 Bedford Street, London First UK Edition 1955. London 1955.

First UK edition hard back binding in publisher's original yellow cloth covers, black and red title and author lettering to the spine. Quarto 10½'' x 8¼''. Contains 128 printed pages of text with monochrome sketches throughout. Minimal wear to the spine ends and edges, tan age spots to the end papers, age darkening to the closed page edges. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with 20 mm piece missing to the top of the spine, shallow rubs to the lower spine and corners, not price clipped 18s. 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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Be Sure You Agree

Bell, R. W.

(Book #ID 66330)

Published by George Allen & Unwin Ltd., Ruskin House, 40 Museum Street, London First Edition 1960. London 1960.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original lemon paper covers, green title and author lettering to the spine, green dyed upper edges. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 160 printed pages of text. Foxing to the closed upper edges. Fine condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with tan age spots to the white of the rear cover, tiny rubs to the upper spine end, not price clipped 13s 6d. 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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God's Dustbin Kid [Signed]

Boon, Maggie

(Book #ID 77886)

Published by Avon Books, 1 Dovedale Studios, 465 Battersea Park Road, London First Edition 1994. London 1994.

First edition in publisher's original illustrated gold card wrap covers [softback]. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Contains 93 printed pages of text with monochrome photographs. Light foxing and dust marking to the closed page edges, rubs and creases to the corners, spine ends and cover edges and in Very Good condition, no dust wrapper as published. SIGNED by the author to the half title page 'To Hilton with love, Maggie xx'. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 1860330495

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Second-Best Bed; A Diversion On Wills

Bresler, Fenton [Illustrations by Michael Heath]

(Book #ID 70977)

Published by George Weidenfeld and Nicolson Ltd., 91 Clapham High Street, London First Edition 1983. London 1983.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original custard yellow paper covered boards, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Contains 158 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations throughout. Fine condition book in near Fine condition dust wrapper with minimal rubs and creases, 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 0297782134

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The Lost Honour of Katharina Blum Or: How Violence Develops and Where it Can Lead

Böll, Heinrich [Translated from the German by Leila Vennewitz]

(Book #ID 103588)

Published by Martin Secker & Warburg Ltd., 14 Carlisle Street, London First UK Edition 1975. 1975.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original aqua blue cloth covers, gilt stamped title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8½'' x 5¼''. Contains 140 + i pp. Light foxing to the closed page edges. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with rubbing to the tips and corners, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0436054523

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For The Bride

Bloom, Ursula [Ursula Bloom (11 December 1892 - 29 October 1984) was a British novelist, biographer and journalist. Many of her novels were written under various pen names, including Sheila Burns, Mary Essex, Rachel Harvey, Deborah Mann, Lozania Prole and Sara Sloane].

(Book #ID 79339)

Published by Museum Press Limited, London First Edition 1952. London 1952.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original candy pink cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine, pink dyed upper edges. 8vo. 8½'' x 6''. Contains 220 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations throughout, with 9 pages at the end of the book for the Bride's own use. Tiny rubs to the lower spine tips, ghosting to the free end papers. Near Very Good condition book in near Very Good condition dust wrapper with nicks and chips to the spine ends, curling to the upper edges, not price clipped 15/. 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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Ten Pleasures of Marriage and the Second Part the Confession of the New Married Couple. Reprinted with an Addition By John Harvey and the Original Twenty Plates and Two Engraved Titles Re-Engraved

Behn, Aphra (1640-1689 Attributed to) Reprinted with an Introduction by John Harvey

(Book #ID 93201)

Published and Privately Printed For The Návárre Society Ltd., 23 New Oxford Street, London 1922. 1922.

Hard back binding in publisher's original white buckram covers, gilt title lettering and deco design to the spine, top edge gilt, fore and lower page edges untrimmed. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains [xviii] 280 pages, the original 20 plates and two engraved titles re-engraved. Two small areas of the buckram lifting to the front cover, spine not faded and in Very Good clean condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Backwards and Forwards | An Intertwining Celebration

Berg, Leila

(Book #ID 97978)

Published by Quentin Books Ltd., Wivenhoe, Essex, First Thus Edition 1994. 1994.

First thus edition in publisher's original illustrated stiff card wrap covers [soft back]. 8vo. 8½'' x 6''. Contains 104 printed pages of text with monochrome photographs. In near Fine condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0947614044

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What Makes Men Tick

Beers, Portia

(Book #ID 109294)

Published by Aldus Books Limited, London First Edition 1972. 1972.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original colour photographic waxed paper covered boards. 4to. 10'' x 8''. Contains 144 pp with colour illustrations and archive photographs throughout. Rear spine tips badly rubbed and in Good condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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The Shape of The Past; Studies in Honour of Franklin D. Murphy

Buccellati, Giorgio and Charles Speroni [Edited by]

(Book #ID 109295)

Published by Institute of Archaeology and Office of the Chancellor University of California, USA First Edition 1981. 1981.

First US edition hard back binding in publisher's original very pale olive cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered pale grey back and front. 4to. 10'' x 9''. Contains 322 pp with monochrome illustrations and archive photographs throughout. Private owner's plate to front paste down. Fine condition book in near Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0917956311

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Etiquette Up to Date

Burleigh, Constance

(Book #ID 106852)

Published by T. Werner Laurie Ltd., 30 New Bridge Street, London not dated circa 1925. 1925.

Hard back binding in publisher's original strawberry cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered black back and front. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains (xvi), 236 + (4) pp. End papers missing and in Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Our Fathers (1870-1900) | Manners and Customs of The Ancient Victorians: A Survey in Pictures and Text of their History, Morals, Wars, Sports, Inventions and Politics

Bott, Alan

(Book #ID 108135)

Published by William Heinemann Ltd., London New Impression December 1931. 1931.

New impression hard back binding in publisher's original navy cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back and front. Quarto. 9½'' x 7''. Contains 248 pp with monochrome illustrations, engravings, and wood-cuts throughout. Partially removed label from the front free end paper, corners bumped and Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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A Manual of Etiquette

Bickley, Nora M. [Jacket by Stuart Boyle]

(Book #ID 109654)

Published by Routledge & Kegan Paul Ltd., 68-74 Carter Lane, London Reprinted Edition 1952. 1952.

Hard back binding in publisher's original crimson paper covered boards, blocked and lettered black back. 12mo. 7½'' x 5''. Contains 208 pp. Very Good condition book in near Very Good condition illustrated dust wrapper with nicks to the spine ends, not price clipped 4s 6d. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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