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	At Close Grips [An Adam MacAdam Story] Panther Library Duff, Douglas V. [Illustrated by Robert Hodgson] (Book #ID 78123) Published by Thomas Nelson and Sons Ltd., 36 Park Street, London First Edition 1959. London 1959. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original scarlet paper covered boards, black title and author lettering to the spine and front cover. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 107 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations. Spine sun bleached, cheap paper browning. Very Good condition book in near Fine condition price clipped dust wrapper with light rubs and chips to the cover edges. 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	£6.00 Convert currency

	Peter Darington Seaman Detective: The Headway Library Duff, Douglas V. (Peter Darington) (Book #ID 13428) Published by The Thames Publishing Co., Ludgate House, 110-111 Fleet Street, London circa 1950. 1950. Hard back publisher's original light blue/grey cloth covers, black stamping to spine and upper panel. 4to 9" x 6½" 125 pp. Seven full page colour plates on glossy paper by Nat Long. Former message and light foxing to end papers, spine and edges tanned, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the STORIES FOR BOYS Category	£8.50 Convert currency

	East with the Admiral Dempster, Guy (Book #ID 13878) Published by Lutterworth Press, London and Redhill First Edition 1945. 1945. First edition hard back bound in publisher's original finely grained orange cloth covers, black stamping to spine. 8vo 7½" x 5¼" 192 pp. One monochrome illustration. Former message to upper paste down. Very Good in Very Good price clipped Jack Matthew illustrated dust wrapper with shallow chips to spine tips, light rubbing to corners and shelf rubbing to lower panel. Dust wrapper protected. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the STORIES FOR BOYS Category	£15.00 Convert currency

	Chums Magazine [Annual] No. 1,178 Volume XXIII D. H. Parry [Contributes to:] (Book #ID 50084) Published by Cassell & Company, Ltd., 2 La Belle Sauvage, London April 10th 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 Hardy Boys Mystery No. 9 The Clue of the Screeching Owl Dixon, Franklin W. (Book #ID 28423) Published in Armada by Fontana Paperbacks, 14 St. James's Place, London Reprinted Edition 1981. 1981. Mass market paperback. 8vo 7'' x 4¼'' ISBN 0006909345. Monochrome illustrations throughout. Mystery story featuring Frank and Joe Hardy. Cheap paper browning to margins, without any creasing to the spine, name and address to the front end paper and in Very Good condition, no dust wrapper as published. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the STORIES FOR BOYS Category	£5.00 Convert currency

	The Hardy Boys Mystery No. 28 The Yellow Feather Mystery Dixon, Franklin W. (Book #ID 28424) Published in Armada by Fontana Paperbacks, 14 St. James's Place, London Reprinted Edition 1980. 1980. Mass market paperback. 8vo 7'' x 4¼'' ISBN 0006912982. Monochrome illustrations throughout. Mystery story featuring Frank and Joe Hardy. Cheap paper browning to margins, without any creasing to the spine and in Very Good condition, no dust wrapper as published. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the STORIES FOR BOYS Category	£5.00 Convert currency

	The Hardy Boys Mystery No. 16 The Secret of the Old Mill Dixon, Franklin W. (Book #ID 28425) Published in Armada by Fontana Paperbacks, 14 St. James's Place, London Reprinted Edition 1982. 1982. Mass market paperback. 8vo 7'' x 4¼'' ISBN 0006917259. Monochrome illustrations throughout. Mystery story featuring Frank and Joe Hardy. Cheap paper browning to margins, without any creasing to the spine and in Very Good condition, no dust wrapper as published. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the STORIES FOR BOYS Category	£5.00 Convert currency

	The Hardy Boys Mystery No. 8 The Mystery of the Spiral Bridge Dixon, Franklin W. (Book #ID 28426) Published in Armada by Fontana Paperbacks, 14 St. James's Place, London Reprinted Edition 1981. 1981. Mass market paperback. 8vo 7'' x 4¼'' ISBN 0006909337. Monochrome illustrations throughout. Mystery story featuring Frank and Joe Hardy. Cheap paper browning to margins, without any creasing to the spine and in Very Good condition, no dust wrapper as published. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the STORIES FOR BOYS Category	£5.00 Convert currency

	The Hardy Boys Mystery No. 11 The Twisted Claw Dixon, Franklin W. (Book #ID 28427) Published in Armada by Fontana Paperbacks, 14 St. James's Place, London First Armada Edition 1974. 1974. Mass market paperback. 8vo 7'' x 4¼'' ISBN 0006909922. Monochrome illustrations throughout. Mystery story featuring Frank and Joe Hardy. Cheap paper browning to margins, without any creasing to the spine, covers laminated and in Very Good condition, no dust wrapper as published. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the STORIES FOR BOYS Category	£5.00 Convert currency

	The Hardy Boys Mystery No. 7 The Mystery of the Melted Coins Dixon, Franklin W. (Book #ID 28428) Published in Armada by Fontana Paperbacks, 14 St. James's Place, London First Armada Edition 1974. 1974. Mass market paperback. 8vo 7'' x 4¼'' ISBN 0006909108. Monochrome illustrations throughout. Mystery story featuring Frank and Joe Hardy. Cheap paper browning to margins, without any creasing to the spine and in Very Good condition, no dust wrapper as published. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the STORIES FOR BOYS Category	£5.00 Convert currency

	The Hardy Boys Mystery No. 60 The Apeman's Secret Dixon, Franklin W. (Book #ID 28430) Published in Armada by Fontana Paperbacks, 14 St. James's Place, London First Armada Edition 1981. 1981. Mass market paperback. 8vo 7'' x 4¼'' ISBN 0006918212. Monochrome illustrations throughout. Mystery story featuring Frank and Joe Hardy. Cheap paper browning to margins, without any creasing to the spine and in Very Good condition, no dust wrapper as published. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the STORIES FOR BOYS Category	£5.00 Convert currency

	The Hardy Boys Mystery No. 19 The Sign of the Crooked Arrow Dixon, Franklin W. (Book #ID 28431) Published in Armada by Fontana Paperbacks, 14 St. James's Place, London First Armada Edition 1975. 1975. Mass market paperback. 8vo 7'' x 4¼'' ISBN 0006910394. Monochrome illustrations throughout. Mystery story featuring Frank and Joe Hardy. Cheap paper browning to margins, without any creasing to the spine and in Very Good condition, no dust wrapper as published. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the STORIES FOR BOYS Category	£5.00 Convert currency

	The Hardy Boys Mystery Stories: No. 10 While the Clock Ticked [2] Dixon, Franklin W. (Book #ID 28432) Published in Armada by Fontana Paperbacks, 14 St. James's Place, London First Armada Edition 1979. 1979. Mass market paperback. 8vo 7'' x 4¼'' ISBN 0006911927. Monochrome illustrations throughout. Mystery story featuring Frank and Joe Hardy. Cheap paper browning to margins, small crease to the spine, name to the front end paper and in Very Good condition, no dust wrapper as published. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the STORIES FOR BOYS Category	£5.00 Convert currency

	Swooping Vengeance Dorman, Geoffrey (Book #ID 84637) Published by Hutchinson & Co. Ltd., 17-21 Conway Street, London First Edition 1955. 1955. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original pillar box red cloth covers, black title and author lettering to the spine and to the front cover. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 176 printed pages of text with monochrome frontispiece. Cheap paper browning to the margins. Good condition book in Good condition dust wrapper with repaired closed tears to the spine edges, chips to the corners, not price clipped 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	£15.00 Convert currency

	The Riddle of the Rock Deane, Spencer (Book #ID 33496) Published by C. S. S. M. 5 Wigmore Street, London circa 1950 edition not stated. London circa 1950. Hard back binding in publisher's original light blue cloth covers, black lettering to the spine. 8vo 7½'' x 5¼'' 272 pp. Monochrome frontispiece. Prize plate to the front end paper. Very Good condition book, in near Very Good condition period artwork dust wrapper with the front cover depicting two boys on a boat at the foot of a lighthouse. Closed tear to the top of the spine, small rubs to the corners, white paper to the lower cover slightly dusty. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, which protects and prolongs the life of the paper, this is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper and can easily be removed should you so wish. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the STORIES FOR BOYS Category	£15.00 Convert currency

	Bill Berenger Wins Command Duff, Douglas V. [Illustrated by A. Barclay] (Book #ID 42954) Published by Blackie & Son Ltd., 50 Old Bailey, London circa 1940 edition not stated. London circa 1940. Hard back binding in publisher's original orange cloth covers, black lettering to the spine and the upper panel. 8vo. 9½'' x 5¼''. Contains 283 printed pages of text with four full-page single-sided monochrome illustrations throughout. Bookplate removed from the front paste down, without any ownership markings, age spotting to the page edges, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the STORIES FOR BOYS Category	£27.50 Convert currency

	The Sons of The Tribune; An Adventure on the Roman Wall Dymoke, Juliet [Illustrated by John Harris] (Book #ID 43126) Published by Edward Arnold Ltd., 41 Maddox Street, London First Edition 1956. London 1956. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original colour illustrated paper covers, black lettering to the spine and the upper panel. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 126 printed pages of text with four monochrome illustrations throughout and one plan. Spine slightly age darkened, light foxing to the front free end paper, without any ownership markings 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	£95.00 Convert currency

	Told out of School or, Humorous Stories of School Life Daniels, Arthur J. [Illustrated by J. Prater and Gordon Browne] (Book #ID 43896) Published by Cassell & Company Ltd., 37-38 St. Andrew's Hill, London 1900. 1900. Hard back binding in publisher's original highly decorative bright blue cloth covers, gilt title lettering and super over printed colour illustrations to the spine and the upper panel. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 280, xvi printed pages of text with 8 monochrome illustrative plates all present. Prize plate to the front free end paper dated 1902, cloth with only minor rubbing to the corners and tips, spine not faded and in Very Good clean and bright condition, scarce. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the STORIES FOR BOYS Category	£30.00 Convert currency

	Islands of Jeopardy [Bute Library] Duff, Douglas F. [Illustrated by Ellis Silas (1885-1972)] (Book #ID 78110) Published by Blackie & Son Ltd., 16/18 William IV Street, Charing Cross, London circa 1948. 1948. Hard back binding in publisher's original grey paper covered boards, red title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 304 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations. Cheap paper browning. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with light rubs, chips and tears to the fore edges, corners and spine ends, 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	£8.00 Convert currency

	The Boy Who Broke The Idol's Head Dumbarton, Alfred (Book #ID 85708) Published by The Epworth Press, J. Alfred Sharp, London First Edition 1925. 1925. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original peacock blue cloth covers, black title and author lettering to the spine and to the front cover. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 175 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations on coated paper throughout. Spine end and corners turned-in with rubs, ink message dated 1932 to the front free end paper, tan age spots to some of the pages 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	£15.00 Convert currency

	The Discoveries of Columbus and of the English in America Dunster, Reverend Henry P. (Book #ID 60040) Published by William Paterson, 8 Lovell's Court, Edinburgh circa 1890. Edinburgh circa 1890. Hard back binding in publisher's original illustrated chestnut brown cloth covers, gilt block title and author lettering and illustration to the spine, gilt titles and gilt Columbus vignette with circular illustration to the upper panel. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains [xvi] 424 [viii] printed pages of text with full-page colour frontispiece and additional colour title page. Spine a little dulled, corners and spine ends turned-in, without any foxing and in Very Good. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the STORIES FOR BOYS Category	£50.00 Convert currency

	Swooping Vengeance Dorman, Geoffrey (Book #ID 84636) Published by Hutchinson & Co. Ltd., 17-21 Conway Street, London First Edition 1955. 1955. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original pillar box red cloth covers, black title and author lettering to the spine and to the front cover. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 176 printed pages of text with monochrome frontispiece. Cheap paper browning to the margins, old dry damp stain around the spine. Good condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with similar stain to the edges of the rear cover, not price clipped 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	£15.00 Convert currency

	Peril On The Amazon Duff, Douglas V. [Illustrated by Leo Bates] (Book #ID 60600) Published by Blackie & Son Ltd., 50 Old Bailey, London circa 1940 edition not stated. London circa 1940. Hard back binding in publisher's original cornflower blue cloth covers, black title and author lettering to the spine and to the upper panel. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 207 printed pages of text with full-page monochrome period art work illustrations on glossy white paper. Rubs to the spine ends and gutters, corners turned in, War Economy Standard paper 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	£6.00 Convert currency

	Oliver's Oath and How He Kept it Doudney, Sarah (Book #ID 93234) Published by The National Sunday School Union 57-59 Ludgate Hill, London Nineteenth Thousand circa 1918. 1918. Hard back binding in publisher's original flower decorated crimson cloth covers, gilt and black title and author lettering to the spine and to the front cover. 8vo. 7'' x 5''. Contains 119 printed pages of text with frontispiece and six futher full-page monochrome illustrations throughout. Cheap paper browing to the edges, Sunday School prize plate inside dated 1918 and in Very Good sound condition. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the STORIES FOR BOYS Category	£15.00 Convert currency

	Berenger To The Rescue [Bute Library] Duff, Douglas V. [Illustrated by A. Barclay] (Book #ID 78118) Published by Blackie & Son Ltd., 16/18 William IV Street, Charing Cross, London circa 1950. London circa 1950. Hard back binding in publisher's original grey paper covers, red title and author lettering to the spine, red thistle detailed pattern to the cover. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 286 printed pages of text with full-page monochrome illustrations. Cheap paper browning and dust marking to the closed page edges, ink message to the half title page, front free end paper missing. Near Fine condition book in Very Good condition price clipped dust wrapper with creases, chips, rubs and closed tears. 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	£12.50 Convert currency

	With Stanley on The Congo Douglas, M. (Book #ID 65462) Published by Thomas Nelson and Sons Ltd., 35-36 Paternoster Row, London circa 1915. London circa 1915. Hard back binding in publisher's original illustrated cobalt blue cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine with blue, black and tan illustrations to the spine and upper panel. 8vo. 8'' x 5½''. Contains 215 printed pages of text with four full-page illustrations. Spine ends and corners turned in with shallow rubs, School Prize label dated 1916 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	£8.00 Convert currency

	The Airmen of Sheba's Temple [Cedar Library Series] Dempster, Guy [Jacket Art Work by Tansley] (Book #ID 84669) Published by Lutterworth Press, London and Redhill First Edition 1952. 1952. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original cornflower 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. Mottling to the blue of the spine, light foxing to the upper and fore edges. Near Very Good condition book in Very Good condition period art work dust wrapper with 30 mm closed tear to the upper front gutter, surface staining to the white of the rear panel, not price clipped 5s. 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

	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. Click here to select books from the STORIES FOR BOYS Category	£15.00 Convert currency

	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. Click here to select books from the STORIES FOR BOYS Category	£15.00 Convert currency

	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. Click here to select books from the STORIES FOR BOYS Category	£12.50 Convert currency

	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. Click here to select books from the STORIES FOR BOYS Category	£25.00 Convert currency

	Black Ivory [An Adam MacAdam Story] Duff, Douglas V. (Book #ID 78130) 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 paper covered boards, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 185 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations. Light foxing to the closed page edges, ink message to the front free end paper. Very near Fine condition book in very near Fine condition price clipped dust wrapper with minimal rubs and chips. 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

	The Lost Admiral Duff, Douglas V. [Frontispiece by Reginald Cleaver] (Book #ID 78132) Published by Blackie & Son Ltd., 16/18 William IV Street, Charing Cross, London circa 1950. London circa 1950. Hard back binding in publisher's original duck egg blue paper covered boards, black title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 224 printed pages of text with monochrome frontispiece. Light dust marking to the closed page edges, ghosting to the end papers. Very near Fine clean condition book in very near Fine condition dust wrapper with minimal rubs to the corners and spine ends, 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	£6.00 Convert currency

	Peril on the Amazon Duff, Douglas V. [Frontispiece by Leo Bates] (Book #ID 78133) Published by Blackie & Son Ltd., 16/18 William IV Street, Charing Cross, London circa 1953. London circa 1953. Hard back binding in publisher's original buttercup yellow cloth covers, brown title and author lettering to the spine and front cover. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 207 printed pages of text with monochrome frontispiece. Foxing to the closed page edges. Near Fine clean condition book in near Fine condition dust wrapper with light rubs and chips to the cover edges, not price clipped 3/-. 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	£6.00 Convert currency

At Close Grips [An Adam MacAdam Story] Panther Library

Duff, Douglas V. [Illustrated by Robert Hodgson]

(Book #ID 78123)

Published by Thomas Nelson and Sons Ltd., 36 Park Street, London First Edition 1959. London 1959.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original scarlet paper covered boards, black title and author lettering to the spine and front cover. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 107 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations. Spine sun bleached, cheap paper browning. Very Good condition book in near Fine condition price clipped dust wrapper with light rubs and chips to the cover edges. 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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Peter Darington Seaman Detective: The Headway Library

Duff, Douglas V. (Peter Darington)

(Book #ID 13428)

Published by The Thames Publishing Co., Ludgate House, 110-111 Fleet Street, London circa 1950. 1950.

Hard back publisher's original light blue/grey cloth covers, black stamping to spine and upper panel. 4to 9" x 6½" 125 pp. Seven full page colour plates on glossy paper by Nat Long. Former message and light foxing to end papers, spine and edges tanned, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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East with the Admiral

Dempster, Guy

(Book #ID 13878)

Published by Lutterworth Press, London and Redhill First Edition 1945. 1945.

First edition hard back bound in publisher's original finely grained orange cloth covers, black stamping to spine. 8vo 7½" x 5¼" 192 pp. One monochrome illustration. Former message to upper paste down. Very Good in Very Good price clipped Jack Matthew illustrated dust wrapper with shallow chips to spine tips, light rubbing to corners and shelf rubbing to lower panel. Dust wrapper protected. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Chums Magazine [Annual] No. 1,178 Volume XXIII

D. H. Parry [Contributes to:]

(Book #ID 50084)

Published by Cassell & Company, Ltd., 2 La Belle Sauvage, London April 10th 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 Hardy Boys Mystery No. 9 The Clue of the Screeching Owl

Dixon, Franklin W.

(Book #ID 28423)

Published in Armada by Fontana Paperbacks, 14 St. James's Place, London Reprinted Edition 1981. 1981.

Mass market paperback. 8vo 7'' x 4¼'' ISBN 0006909345. Monochrome illustrations throughout. Mystery story featuring Frank and Joe Hardy. Cheap paper browning to margins, without any creasing to the spine, name and address to the front end paper and in Very Good condition, no dust wrapper as published. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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The Hardy Boys Mystery No. 28 The Yellow Feather Mystery

Dixon, Franklin W.

(Book #ID 28424)

Published in Armada by Fontana Paperbacks, 14 St. James's Place, London Reprinted Edition 1980. 1980.

Mass market paperback. 8vo 7'' x 4¼'' ISBN 0006912982. Monochrome illustrations throughout. Mystery story featuring Frank and Joe Hardy. Cheap paper browning to margins, without any creasing to the spine and in Very Good condition, no dust wrapper as published. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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The Hardy Boys Mystery No. 16 The Secret of the Old Mill

Dixon, Franklin W.

(Book #ID 28425)

Published in Armada by Fontana Paperbacks, 14 St. James's Place, London Reprinted Edition 1982. 1982.

Mass market paperback. 8vo 7'' x 4¼'' ISBN 0006917259. Monochrome illustrations throughout. Mystery story featuring Frank and Joe Hardy. Cheap paper browning to margins, without any creasing to the spine and in Very Good condition, no dust wrapper as published. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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The Hardy Boys Mystery No. 8 The Mystery of the Spiral Bridge

Dixon, Franklin W.

(Book #ID 28426)

Published in Armada by Fontana Paperbacks, 14 St. James's Place, London Reprinted Edition 1981. 1981.

Mass market paperback. 8vo 7'' x 4¼'' ISBN 0006909337. Monochrome illustrations throughout. Mystery story featuring Frank and Joe Hardy. Cheap paper browning to margins, without any creasing to the spine and in Very Good condition, no dust wrapper as published. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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The Hardy Boys Mystery No. 11 The Twisted Claw

Dixon, Franklin W.

(Book #ID 28427)

Published in Armada by Fontana Paperbacks, 14 St. James's Place, London First Armada Edition 1974. 1974.

Mass market paperback. 8vo 7'' x 4¼'' ISBN 0006909922. Monochrome illustrations throughout. Mystery story featuring Frank and Joe Hardy. Cheap paper browning to margins, without any creasing to the spine, covers laminated and in Very Good condition, no dust wrapper as published. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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The Hardy Boys Mystery No. 7 The Mystery of the Melted Coins

Dixon, Franklin W.

(Book #ID 28428)

Published in Armada by Fontana Paperbacks, 14 St. James's Place, London First Armada Edition 1974. 1974.

Mass market paperback. 8vo 7'' x 4¼'' ISBN 0006909108. Monochrome illustrations throughout. Mystery story featuring Frank and Joe Hardy. Cheap paper browning to margins, without any creasing to the spine and in Very Good condition, no dust wrapper as published. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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The Hardy Boys Mystery No. 60 The Apeman's Secret

Dixon, Franklin W.

(Book #ID 28430)

Published in Armada by Fontana Paperbacks, 14 St. James's Place, London First Armada Edition 1981. 1981.

Mass market paperback. 8vo 7'' x 4¼'' ISBN 0006918212. Monochrome illustrations throughout. Mystery story featuring Frank and Joe Hardy. Cheap paper browning to margins, without any creasing to the spine and in Very Good condition, no dust wrapper as published. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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The Hardy Boys Mystery No. 19 The Sign of the Crooked Arrow

Dixon, Franklin W.

(Book #ID 28431)

Published in Armada by Fontana Paperbacks, 14 St. James's Place, London First Armada Edition 1975. 1975.

Mass market paperback. 8vo 7'' x 4¼'' ISBN 0006910394. Monochrome illustrations throughout. Mystery story featuring Frank and Joe Hardy. Cheap paper browning to margins, without any creasing to the spine and in Very Good condition, no dust wrapper as published. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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The Hardy Boys Mystery Stories: No. 10 While the Clock Ticked [2]

Dixon, Franklin W.

(Book #ID 28432)

Published in Armada by Fontana Paperbacks, 14 St. James's Place, London First Armada Edition 1979. 1979.

Mass market paperback. 8vo 7'' x 4¼'' ISBN 0006911927. Monochrome illustrations throughout. Mystery story featuring Frank and Joe Hardy. Cheap paper browning to margins, small crease to the spine, name to the front end paper and in Very Good condition, no dust wrapper as published. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Swooping Vengeance

Dorman, Geoffrey

(Book #ID 84637)

Published by Hutchinson & Co. Ltd., 17-21 Conway Street, London First Edition 1955. 1955.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original pillar box red cloth covers, black title and author lettering to the spine and to the front cover. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 176 printed pages of text with monochrome frontispiece. Cheap paper browning to the margins. Good condition book in Good condition dust wrapper with repaired closed tears to the spine edges, chips to the corners, not price clipped 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 Riddle of the Rock

Deane, Spencer

(Book #ID 33496)

Published by C. S. S. M. 5 Wigmore Street, London circa 1950 edition not stated. London circa 1950.

Hard back binding in publisher's original light blue cloth covers, black lettering to the spine. 8vo 7½'' x 5¼'' 272 pp. Monochrome frontispiece. Prize plate to the front end paper. Very Good condition book, in near Very Good condition period artwork dust wrapper with the front cover depicting two boys on a boat at the foot of a lighthouse. Closed tear to the top of the spine, small rubs to the corners, white paper to the lower cover slightly dusty. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, which protects and prolongs the life of the paper, this is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper and can easily be removed should you so wish. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Bill Berenger Wins Command

Duff, Douglas V. [Illustrated by A. Barclay]

(Book #ID 42954)

Published by Blackie & Son Ltd., 50 Old Bailey, London circa 1940 edition not stated. London circa 1940.

Hard back binding in publisher's original orange cloth covers, black lettering to the spine and the upper panel. 8vo. 9½'' x 5¼''. Contains 283 printed pages of text with four full-page single-sided monochrome illustrations throughout. Bookplate removed from the front paste down, without any ownership markings, age spotting to the page edges, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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The Sons of The Tribune; An Adventure on the Roman Wall

Dymoke, Juliet [Illustrated by John Harris]

(Book #ID 43126)

Published by Edward Arnold Ltd., 41 Maddox Street, London First Edition 1956. London 1956.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original colour illustrated paper covers, black lettering to the spine and the upper panel. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 126 printed pages of text with four monochrome illustrations throughout and one plan. Spine slightly age darkened, light foxing to the front free end paper, without any ownership markings and in Very Good clean condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Told out of School or, Humorous Stories of School Life

Daniels, Arthur J. [Illustrated by J. Prater and Gordon Browne]

(Book #ID 43896)

Published by Cassell & Company Ltd., 37-38 St. Andrew's Hill, London 1900. 1900.

Hard back binding in publisher's original highly decorative bright blue cloth covers, gilt title lettering and super over printed colour illustrations to the spine and the upper panel. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 280, xvi printed pages of text with 8 monochrome illustrative plates all present. Prize plate to the front free end paper dated 1902, cloth with only minor rubbing to the corners and tips, spine not faded and in Very Good clean and bright condition, scarce. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Islands of Jeopardy [Bute Library]

Duff, Douglas F. [Illustrated by Ellis Silas (1885-1972)]

(Book #ID 78110)

Published by Blackie & Son Ltd., 16/18 William IV Street, Charing Cross, London circa 1948. 1948.

Hard back binding in publisher's original grey paper covered boards, red title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 304 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations. Cheap paper browning. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with light rubs, chips and tears to the fore edges, corners and spine ends, 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 Boy Who Broke The Idol's Head

Dumbarton, Alfred

(Book #ID 85708)

Published by The Epworth Press, J. Alfred Sharp, London First Edition 1925. 1925.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original peacock blue cloth covers, black title and author lettering to the spine and to the front cover. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 175 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations on coated paper throughout. Spine end and corners turned-in with rubs, ink message dated 1932 to the front free end paper, tan age spots to some of the pages and in near Very Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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The Discoveries of Columbus and of the English in America

Dunster, Reverend Henry P.

(Book #ID 60040)

Published by William Paterson, 8 Lovell's Court, Edinburgh circa 1890. Edinburgh circa 1890.

Hard back binding in publisher's original illustrated chestnut brown cloth covers, gilt block title and author lettering and illustration to the spine, gilt titles and gilt Columbus vignette with circular illustration to the upper panel. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains [xvi] 424 [viii] printed pages of text with full-page colour frontispiece and additional colour title page. Spine a little dulled, corners and spine ends turned-in, without any foxing and in Very Good. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Swooping Vengeance

Dorman, Geoffrey

(Book #ID 84636)

Published by Hutchinson & Co. Ltd., 17-21 Conway Street, London First Edition 1955. 1955.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original pillar box red cloth covers, black title and author lettering to the spine and to the front cover. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 176 printed pages of text with monochrome frontispiece. Cheap paper browning to the margins, old dry damp stain around the spine. Good condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with similar stain to the edges of the rear cover, not price clipped 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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Peril On The Amazon

Duff, Douglas V. [Illustrated by Leo Bates]

(Book #ID 60600)

Published by Blackie & Son Ltd., 50 Old Bailey, London circa 1940 edition not stated. London circa 1940.

Hard back binding in publisher's original cornflower blue cloth covers, black title and author lettering to the spine and to the upper panel. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 207 printed pages of text with full-page monochrome period art work illustrations on glossy white paper. Rubs to the spine ends and gutters, corners turned in, War Economy Standard paper and in Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Oliver's Oath and How He Kept it

Doudney, Sarah

(Book #ID 93234)

Published by The National Sunday School Union 57-59 Ludgate Hill, London Nineteenth Thousand circa 1918. 1918.

Hard back binding in publisher's original flower decorated crimson cloth covers, gilt and black title and author lettering to the spine and to the front cover. 8vo. 7'' x 5''. Contains 119 printed pages of text with frontispiece and six futher full-page monochrome illustrations throughout. Cheap paper browing to the edges, Sunday School prize plate inside dated 1918 and in Very Good sound condition. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Berenger To The Rescue [Bute Library]

Duff, Douglas V. [Illustrated by A. Barclay]

(Book #ID 78118)

Published by Blackie & Son Ltd., 16/18 William IV Street, Charing Cross, London circa 1950. London circa 1950.

Hard back binding in publisher's original grey paper covers, red title and author lettering to the spine, red thistle detailed pattern to the cover. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 286 printed pages of text with full-page monochrome illustrations. Cheap paper browning and dust marking to the closed page edges, ink message to the half title page, front free end paper missing. Near Fine condition book in Very Good condition price clipped dust wrapper with creases, chips, rubs and closed tears. 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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With Stanley on The Congo

Douglas, M.

(Book #ID 65462)

Published by Thomas Nelson and Sons Ltd., 35-36 Paternoster Row, London circa 1915. London circa 1915.

Hard back binding in publisher's original illustrated cobalt blue cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine with blue, black and tan illustrations to the spine and upper panel. 8vo. 8'' x 5½''. Contains 215 printed pages of text with four full-page illustrations. Spine ends and corners turned in with shallow rubs, School Prize label dated 1916 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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The Airmen of Sheba's Temple [Cedar Library Series]

Dempster, Guy [Jacket Art Work by Tansley]

(Book #ID 84669)

Published by Lutterworth Press, London and Redhill First Edition 1952. 1952.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original cornflower 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. Mottling to the blue of the spine, light foxing to the upper and fore edges. Near Very Good condition book in Very Good condition period art work dust wrapper with 30 mm closed tear to the upper front gutter, surface staining to the white of the rear panel, not price clipped 5s. 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 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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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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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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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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Black Ivory [An Adam MacAdam Story]

Duff, Douglas V.

(Book #ID 78130)

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 paper covered boards, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 185 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations. Light foxing to the closed page edges, ink message to the front free end paper. Very near Fine condition book in very near Fine condition price clipped dust wrapper with minimal rubs and chips. 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 Lost Admiral

Duff, Douglas V. [Frontispiece by Reginald Cleaver]

(Book #ID 78132)

Published by Blackie & Son Ltd., 16/18 William IV Street, Charing Cross, London circa 1950. London circa 1950.

Hard back binding in publisher's original duck egg blue paper covered boards, black title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 224 printed pages of text with monochrome frontispiece. Light dust marking to the closed page edges, ghosting to the end papers. Very near Fine clean condition book in very near Fine condition dust wrapper with minimal rubs to the corners and spine ends, 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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Peril on the Amazon

Duff, Douglas V. [Frontispiece by Leo Bates]

(Book #ID 78133)

Published by Blackie & Son Ltd., 16/18 William IV Street, Charing Cross, London circa 1953. London circa 1953.

Hard back binding in publisher's original buttercup yellow cloth covers, brown title and author lettering to the spine and front cover. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 207 printed pages of text with monochrome frontispiece. Foxing to the closed page edges. Near Fine clean condition book in near Fine condition dust wrapper with light rubs and chips to the cover edges, not price clipped 3/-. 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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