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	Brave Deeds for British Boys Michael, Charles D. (Book #ID 4459) Published by S. W. Partridge & Co. Ltd., London 8-9 Paternoster Row, London circa 1900 edition not stated. 1900. Hard back decorated red cloth covers with gilt title block to spine. 32 pages advertisements to rear. 16 Illustrations, 2 in colour. Owner's Prize Plate to front end paper dated 1909, light foxing to end papers and in Very Good tight, square and clean condition. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the STORIES FOR BOYS Category	£12.50 Convert currency

	The Fighting Seagull Marsh, D. E. [Illustrated by Thomas Somerfield] (Book #ID 88364) Published by George G. Harrap & Co. Ltd., 182 High Holborn, London First Edition 1937. 1937. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original scarlet cloth covers, black title and author lettering to the spine and to the front cover. 8vo. 8'' x 5½''. Contains 255 printed pages of text with colour frontispiece and 4 full-page monochrome illustrations. 60 mm tear to the cloth of the front gutter, school prize plate dated 1941 to the front free end paper, foxing to some of the early 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	£35.00 Convert currency

	A Veldt Official \| A Novel of Circumstance Mitford, Bertram [Illustrations by Stanley L. Wood] (Book #ID 107718) Published by Ward, Lock, & Bowden Ltd., Warwick House, Salisbury Square, London 1896. 1896. Hard back binding in publisher's original pictorial light cyan cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back, publisher's cream and brown designed end papers. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains tissue-guarded frontispiece, (viii), 324 pp + 4 pp ads and with one other monochrome illustration. Prize plate and small name stamp to the front end papers, spotting to the closed text block edges, boards in very near Fine condition. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the STORIES FOR BOYS Category	£75.00 Convert currency

	The Boys' Book of the Sea Monsarrat, Nicholas [Edited by] Illustrations by James Holland (Book #ID 79167) Published by Cassell & Company Ltd., 37-38 St. Andrew's Hill, London First Edition 1954. London 1954. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original green paper covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Contains 196 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations throughout. Old water stain to the top spine end and along the back cover top edge, softened spine ends and turned corners, foxing to the closed page edges and some pages throughout. Good condition book in price clipped dust wrapper with rubs, chips, creases and pieces missing to the corners, spine ends and front 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	£25.00 Convert currency

	Peter's Promises: Or, Look Before You Leap Marshall, Emma [1830-1899] (Book #ID 83961) Published by John F. Shaw & Co., 48 Paternoster Row, London circa 1900. 1900. Hard back binding in publisher's original ruby cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine and yellow, pink and green flower illustration. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 160 printed pages of text with monochrome frontispiece and decorated headers and tailpieces. Sun fading to the red of the spine, wear to the cloth of the spine ends and in Very Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the STORIES FOR BOYS Category	£8.00 Convert currency

	Chronicles of the Fourth McNicol, Harry (Book #ID 11889) Published by Frederick Warne & Co., Ltd. London First edition 1946. 1946. First edition hard back publisher's original grey cloth covers, navy stamping to spine and upper panel. 8vo 8" x 5½" 222 pp. Colour frontispiece. Former neat ink message to the front free end paper. 'The Treasure Library' edition. Very Good in Very Good Norman Keene illustrated dust wrapper with short closed tears to corners of spine ends and upper fore edge, related crease to top upper panel, not price clipped. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the STORIES FOR BOYS Category	£20.00 Convert currency

	The Spy in Dolor Hugo [1] MacGibbon, Jean (Book #ID 42080) Published by William Heinemann Ltd., London Second Edition 1974. London 1974. Hard back binding in publisher's original jade green paper covers, gilt lettering to the spine. 8vo 8½'' x 6'' 103 pp. ISBN 43494985X. Ex-school library with one stamp to the front paste down and front free end paper, no other stamps to the title or copyright pages. Very Good condition book, in very near Fine condition Justin Todd illustrated dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper without any tears or chips and supplied in archive acetate film protection, this protects and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the STORIES FOR BOYS Category	£7.00 Convert currency

	The Lad From the Latch [1] Macleod, K. M. (Book #ID 33497) Published by Pickering & Inglis Ltd., London 1951. London 1951. Hard back binding in publisher's original orange cloth covers, green lettering to the spine, boy running to the upper panel. 8vo 7½'' x 5¼'' 160 pp. Colour frontispiece. Prize plate to the 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 STORIES FOR BOYS Category	£5.00 Convert currency

	Outdoor Activities for Boys' Schools Marshall, F. J. C. (Book #ID 40267) Published by University of London Press Ltd., Warwick Square, London First Edition 1951. London 1951. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original grey cloth covers, dark green lettering to the spine and the front cover. 8vo 7½'' x 5¼'' 208 pp. Monochrome diagrams throughout. Erased pencil price to the free front end paper. Very Good condition book, in Very Good condition dust wrapper with 5 mm chip to the foot of the spine, shallow rubs to the corners, not price clipped 7/6. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this protects and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the STORIES FOR BOYS Category	£15.00 Convert currency

	Up To The Hall Marco, Mario [Jacket Illustration by Michael Avery] (Book #ID 74018) Published by The Book Guild Ltd., Pavilion View, 19 New Road, Brighton First Edition 2007. Brighton 2007. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original forest green paper covered boards, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Contains 151 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations and photographs throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. From the Author's Private Library with his own name and address label inside the front flap. 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 9781846241260 Click here to select books from the STORIES FOR BOYS Category	£9.00 Convert currency

	Carew of the Fourth: A School Adventure Story for Boys [The Blue Bird Series] Martin, Peter (Book #ID 18694) Thomas Nelson and Sons Ltd., 35-36 Paternoster Row, London circa 1930 edition not stated. 1930. Hard back binding in publisher's original russet cloth covers, black lettering to spine and upper panel, cameo pictorial colour onlay to upper panel. 8vo 7½" x 5¼" 240 pp. Four monochrome illustrations on glossy silk art paper. Former name to front end paper. Near Fine in Very Good dust wrapper with short closed tear to foot of lower gutter, general light rubbing to spine tips and corners. Dust wrapper supplied in archival acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the STORIES FOR BOYS Category	£9.00 Convert currency

	The Gold Hunters Marx, William James [Illustrated by Harold H. Piffard (1867-1938) British artist and aviator]. (Book #ID 37934) Published by The Sheldon Press, Northumberland Avenue, London circa 1935 edition not stated. London circa 1935. Hard back binding in publisher's original russet brown cloth covers, black lettering to the spine, corn flower blue lettering and black overprinted illustration to the front cover. Thick 8vo 7½'' x 5¼'' 248, iv [pp]. Prize plate to the front paste down dated 1936, light foxing to the end papers and in Very Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the STORIES FOR BOYS Category	£8.00 Convert currency

	A Cobweb In His Hair [Signed] Macleod, K. M. (Book #ID 95313) Published by Pickering & Inglis Ltd., 29 Ludgate Hill, London First Edition 1954. 1954. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original powder blue cloth covers, red title and author lettering to the spine, red illustration to the front cover. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 160 printed pages of text with colour frontispiece. Very slight tanning to the text block edges. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with minor rubs to the tips and corners, price clipped. SIGNED by the author to the front free end paper 'To the Misses Paul, From K. M. Macleod.' 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	£40.00 Convert currency

	The Great White Chief; A Story of Adventure in Unknown New Guinea Macdonald, Robert M. [Illustrated by W. Rainey] (Book #ID 43826) Published by Blackie & Son Ltd., 50 Old Bailey, London 1908. London 1908. Hard back binding in publisher's original highly decorative bright olive green cloth covers, gilt title block lettering and super colour illustrations to the spine and the upper panel, olivine page edges. 8vo. 8'' x 5¼''. Contains 367, 16 printed pages of text with 9 monochrome illustrative plates all present. Light spotting to the half-title page, prize plate to the front paste down dated 1907, corners sharp and pointed, cloth without any tears, marks or rubbing whatsoever, hinges firm and tight, spine not faded and in very near Fine condition, stunning copy. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the STORIES FOR BOYS Category	£85.00 Convert currency

	The Carne Cross Mystery Mapple, Nelson (Book #ID 61410) Published by Collins The Children's Press London and Glasgow 1965. 1965. Hard back binding in publisher's original blue cloth covers, silver title and author lettering to the spine, silver games equipment to the upper panel. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 124 printed pages of text. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with shallow rubs to the tips and corners, not price clipped 2s 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 STORIES FOR BOYS Category	£6.00 Convert currency

	The Case of the Missing Master [Nelson Apex Series] Mogridge, Stephen [Stephen Mogridge also wrote under the pseudonym of Jill Stevens]. Illustrated by Robert Hodgson. (Book #ID 113378) Published by Thomas Nelson and Sons Ltd., 35-36 Paternoster Row, London First Edition 1961. 1961. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original delphinium blue cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered navy back and front. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains frontispiece, 152 pp with 5 monochrome illustrations throughout. Tanning to the text block. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with rubs to the spine ends and corners, not price clipped, 4/6. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the STORIES FOR BOYS Category	£25.00 Convert currency

	The Monty Trio's Great Adventure Mackinnon, Andrew [Illustrations by Thomas Henry] (Book #ID 64184) Published by Victory Press, Clapham Crescent, London First Edition 1949. London 1949. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original pea green cloth covers, green title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 148 printed pages of text with colour frontispiece and monochrome illustrations throughout. Front free end paper missing. Very Good condition book in Near Fine condition dust wrapper with minor rubs to the extremities, 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	£8.00 Convert currency

	The Spy in Dolor Hugo MacGibbon, Jean (Book #ID 64415) Published by William Heinemann Ltd., London First Edition 1973. London 1973. Hard back binding in publisher's original camel brown paper covered boards, gilt lettering to the spine. 8vo 8½'' x 6'' 103 printed pages of text. ISBN 43494985X. Ink message inside. Very Good condition book, in Very Good condition Justin Todd illustrated dust wrapper with surface rubbing of the paper to the top of the spine and lower cover, not price clipped. Dust wrapper without any tears or chips and supplied in archive acetate film protection, this protects and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the STORIES FOR BOYS Category	£7.50 Convert currency

	Alamein to Tunis McCutcheon, Hugh D-M. (Book #ID 64513) Published by Lutterworth Press, London and Redhill First Edition 1946. London 1946. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original orange cloth covers, black title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 232 printed pages of text with monochrome frontispiece. Very Good condition book in Good condition dust wrapper with 40 mm piece of paper missing to the bottom of the spine, small chips to 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. Click here to select books from the STORIES FOR BOYS Category	£15.00 Convert currency

	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. Click here to select books from the STORIES FOR BOYS Category	£8.00 Convert currency

	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. Click here to select books from the STORIES FOR BOYS Category	£48.00 Convert currency

	Prisoners and Captives Merriman, Henry Seton [Illustrations by F. J. Saunders] (Book #ID 73756) Published by R. F. Fenno & Company 9 and 11 East Sixteenth Street, New York City First Edition 1899. 1899. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original biscuit cloth covers, red and black title and author lettering to the spine and to the upper panel. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 393 printed pages of text with two monochrome illustrations. In very near Fine condition. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the STORIES FOR BOYS Category	£27.50 Convert currency

	Owen's Fortune or Durable Riches Mrs. F. West (Book #ID 79224) Published by S. W. Partridge & Co., 8 & 9 Paternoster Row, London circa 1900. 1900. Hard back binding in publisher's original red illustrated cloth covers, black title lettering to the spine. 8vo. 6½'' x 4½''. Contains 64 [16] printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations. Age darkened and marked covers and page edges, foxing and marking throughout, Sunday School prize bookplate to the front end paper. In Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the STORIES FOR BOYS Category	£9.00 Convert currency

	The Sky Parlour Macleod, K. M. (Book #ID 83747) Published by Pickering & Inglis Ltd., London circa 1947. London circa 1947. Hard back binding in publisher's original cream cloth covers, brown title and author lettering to the spine with brown illustration to the front cover. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 192 printed pages of text with colour illustrated frontispiece. A little creasing to the spine ends, Sunday school plate to the front free end paper, tan age spots to the end papers. Very Good condition book in near Very Good condition period art work dust wrapper with shallow nicks, rubs and crease lines to the spine ends, corners and gutters, price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, it does not adhere to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the STORIES FOR BOYS Category	£12.50 Convert currency

	The Spahis M'Cracken, Mike (Book #ID 84676) Published by Panther Books, Hamilton & Co. (Stafford) Ltd., 1 & 2 Melville Court, Goldhawk Road, London First Edition 1953. 1953. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original light blue cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 158 printed pages of text. Mottling of the cloth to the spine, age darkened edges. Near Very Good condition book in Very Good condition period art work dust wrapper with shallow rubs to the spine ends and corners, not price clipped 6s. 0d. 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

Brave Deeds for British Boys

Michael, Charles D.

(Book #ID 4459)

Published by S. W. Partridge & Co. Ltd., London 8-9 Paternoster Row, London circa 1900 edition not stated. 1900.

Hard back decorated red cloth covers with gilt title block to spine. 32 pages advertisements to rear. 16 Illustrations, 2 in colour. Owner's Prize Plate to front end paper dated 1909, light foxing to end papers and in Very Good tight, square and clean condition. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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The Fighting Seagull

Marsh, D. E. [Illustrated by Thomas Somerfield]

(Book #ID 88364)

Published by George G. Harrap & Co. Ltd., 182 High Holborn, London First Edition 1937. 1937.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original scarlet cloth covers, black title and author lettering to the spine and to the front cover. 8vo. 8'' x 5½''. Contains 255 printed pages of text with colour frontispiece and 4 full-page monochrome illustrations. 60 mm tear to the cloth of the front gutter, school prize plate dated 1941 to the front free end paper, foxing to some of the early pages and in near Very Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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A Veldt Official | A Novel of Circumstance

Mitford, Bertram [Illustrations by Stanley L. Wood]

(Book #ID 107718)

Published by Ward, Lock, & Bowden Ltd., Warwick House, Salisbury Square, London 1896. 1896.

Hard back binding in publisher's original pictorial light cyan cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back, publisher's cream and brown designed end papers. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains tissue-guarded frontispiece, (viii), 324 pp + 4 pp ads and with one other monochrome illustration. Prize plate and small name stamp to the front end papers, spotting to the closed text block edges, boards in very near Fine condition. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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The Boys' Book of the Sea

Monsarrat, Nicholas [Edited by] Illustrations by James Holland

(Book #ID 79167)

Published by Cassell & Company Ltd., 37-38 St. Andrew's Hill, London First Edition 1954. London 1954.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original green paper covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Contains 196 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations throughout. Old water stain to the top spine end and along the back cover top edge, softened spine ends and turned corners, foxing to the closed page edges and some pages throughout. Good condition book in price clipped dust wrapper with rubs, chips, creases and pieces missing to the corners, spine ends and front 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's Promises: Or, Look Before You Leap

Marshall, Emma [1830-1899]

(Book #ID 83961)

Published by John F. Shaw & Co., 48 Paternoster Row, London circa 1900. 1900.

Hard back binding in publisher's original ruby cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine and yellow, pink and green flower illustration. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 160 printed pages of text with monochrome frontispiece and decorated headers and tailpieces. Sun fading to the red of the spine, wear to the cloth of the spine ends and in Very Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Chronicles of the Fourth

McNicol, Harry

(Book #ID 11889)

Published by Frederick Warne & Co., Ltd. London First edition 1946. 1946.

First edition hard back publisher's original grey cloth covers, navy stamping to spine and upper panel. 8vo 8" x 5½" 222 pp. Colour frontispiece. Former neat ink message to the front free end paper. 'The Treasure Library' edition. Very Good in Very Good Norman Keene illustrated dust wrapper with short closed tears to corners of spine ends and upper fore edge, related crease to top upper panel, not price clipped. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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The Spy in Dolor Hugo [1]

MacGibbon, Jean

(Book #ID 42080)

Published by William Heinemann Ltd., London Second Edition 1974. London 1974.

Hard back binding in publisher's original jade green paper covers, gilt lettering to the spine. 8vo 8½'' x 6'' 103 pp. ISBN 43494985X. Ex-school library with one stamp to the front paste down and front free end paper, no other stamps to the title or copyright pages. Very Good condition book, in very near Fine condition Justin Todd illustrated dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper without any tears or chips and supplied in archive acetate film protection, this protects and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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The Lad From the Latch [1]

Macleod, K. M.

(Book #ID 33497)

Published by Pickering & Inglis Ltd., London 1951. London 1951.

Hard back binding in publisher's original orange cloth covers, green lettering to the spine, boy running to the upper panel. 8vo 7½'' x 5¼'' 160 pp. Colour frontispiece. Prize plate to the front end paper and in Very Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Outdoor Activities for Boys' Schools

Marshall, F. J. C.

(Book #ID 40267)

Published by University of London Press Ltd., Warwick Square, London First Edition 1951. London 1951.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original grey cloth covers, dark green lettering to the spine and the front cover. 8vo 7½'' x 5¼'' 208 pp. Monochrome diagrams throughout. Erased pencil price to the free front end paper. Very Good condition book, in Very Good condition dust wrapper with 5 mm chip to the foot of the spine, shallow rubs to the corners, not price clipped 7/6. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this protects and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Up To The Hall

Marco, Mario [Jacket Illustration by Michael Avery]

(Book #ID 74018)

Published by The Book Guild Ltd., Pavilion View, 19 New Road, Brighton First Edition 2007. Brighton 2007.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original forest green paper covered boards, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Contains 151 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations and photographs throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. From the Author's Private Library with his own name and address label inside the front flap. 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 9781846241260

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Carew of the Fourth: A School Adventure Story for Boys [The Blue Bird Series]

Martin, Peter

(Book #ID 18694)

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

Hard back binding in publisher's original russet cloth covers, black lettering to spine and upper panel, cameo pictorial colour onlay to upper panel. 8vo 7½" x 5¼" 240 pp. Four monochrome illustrations on glossy silk art paper. Former name to front end paper. Near Fine in Very Good dust wrapper with short closed tear to foot of lower gutter, general light rubbing to spine tips and corners. Dust wrapper supplied in archival acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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The Gold Hunters

Marx, William James [Illustrated by Harold H. Piffard (1867-1938) British artist and aviator].

(Book #ID 37934)

Published by The Sheldon Press, Northumberland Avenue, London circa 1935 edition not stated. London circa 1935.

Hard back binding in publisher's original russet brown cloth covers, black lettering to the spine, corn flower blue lettering and black overprinted illustration to the front cover. Thick 8vo 7½'' x 5¼'' 248, iv [pp]. Prize plate to the front paste down dated 1936, light foxing to the end papers and in Very Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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A Cobweb In His Hair [Signed]

Macleod, K. M.

(Book #ID 95313)

Published by Pickering & Inglis Ltd., 29 Ludgate Hill, London First Edition 1954. 1954.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original powder blue cloth covers, red title and author lettering to the spine, red illustration to the front cover. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 160 printed pages of text with colour frontispiece. Very slight tanning to the text block edges. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with minor rubs to the tips and corners, price clipped. SIGNED by the author to the front free end paper 'To the Misses Paul, From K. M. Macleod.' 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 Great White Chief; A Story of Adventure in Unknown New Guinea

Macdonald, Robert M. [Illustrated by W. Rainey]

(Book #ID 43826)

Published by Blackie & Son Ltd., 50 Old Bailey, London 1908. London 1908.

Hard back binding in publisher's original highly decorative bright olive green cloth covers, gilt title block lettering and super colour illustrations to the spine and the upper panel, olivine page edges. 8vo. 8'' x 5¼''. Contains 367, 16 printed pages of text with 9 monochrome illustrative plates all present. Light spotting to the half-title page, prize plate to the front paste down dated 1907, corners sharp and pointed, cloth without any tears, marks or rubbing whatsoever, hinges firm and tight, spine not faded and in very near Fine condition, stunning copy. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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The Carne Cross Mystery

Mapple, Nelson

(Book #ID 61410)

Published by Collins The Children's Press London and Glasgow 1965. 1965.

Hard back binding in publisher's original blue cloth covers, silver title and author lettering to the spine, silver games equipment to the upper panel. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 124 printed pages of text. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with shallow rubs to the tips and corners, not price clipped 2s 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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The Case of the Missing Master [Nelson Apex Series]

Mogridge, Stephen [Stephen Mogridge also wrote under the pseudonym of Jill Stevens]. Illustrated by Robert Hodgson.

(Book #ID 113378)

Published by Thomas Nelson and Sons Ltd., 35-36 Paternoster Row, London First Edition 1961. 1961.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original delphinium blue cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered navy back and front. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains frontispiece, 152 pp with 5 monochrome illustrations throughout. Tanning to the text block. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with rubs to the spine ends and corners, not price clipped, 4/6. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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The Monty Trio's Great Adventure

Mackinnon, Andrew [Illustrations by Thomas Henry]

(Book #ID 64184)

Published by Victory Press, Clapham Crescent, London First Edition 1949. London 1949.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original pea green cloth covers, green title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 148 printed pages of text with colour frontispiece and monochrome illustrations throughout. Front free end paper missing. Very Good condition book in Near Fine condition dust wrapper with minor rubs to the extremities, 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 Spy in Dolor Hugo

MacGibbon, Jean

(Book #ID 64415)

Published by William Heinemann Ltd., London First Edition 1973. London 1973.

Hard back binding in publisher's original camel brown paper covered boards, gilt lettering to the spine. 8vo 8½'' x 6'' 103 printed pages of text. ISBN 43494985X. Ink message inside. Very Good condition book, in Very Good condition Justin Todd illustrated dust wrapper with surface rubbing of the paper to the top of the spine and lower cover, not price clipped. Dust wrapper without any tears or chips and supplied in archive acetate film protection, this protects and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Alamein to Tunis

McCutcheon, Hugh D-M.

(Book #ID 64513)

Published by Lutterworth Press, London and Redhill First Edition 1946. London 1946.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original orange cloth covers, black title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 232 printed pages of text with monochrome frontispiece. Very Good condition book in Good condition dust wrapper with 40 mm piece of paper missing to the bottom of the spine, small chips to 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.

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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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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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Prisoners and Captives

Merriman, Henry Seton [Illustrations by F. J. Saunders]

(Book #ID 73756)

Published by R. F. Fenno & Company 9 and 11 East Sixteenth Street, New York City First Edition 1899. 1899.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original biscuit cloth covers, red and black title and author lettering to the spine and to the upper panel. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 393 printed pages of text with two monochrome illustrations. In very near Fine condition. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Owen's Fortune or Durable Riches

Mrs. F. West

(Book #ID 79224)

Published by S. W. Partridge & Co., 8 & 9 Paternoster Row, London circa 1900. 1900.

Hard back binding in publisher's original red illustrated cloth covers, black title lettering to the spine. 8vo. 6½'' x 4½''. Contains 64 [16] printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations. Age darkened and marked covers and page edges, foxing and marking throughout, Sunday School prize bookplate to the front end paper. In Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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The Sky Parlour

Macleod, K. M.

(Book #ID 83747)

Published by Pickering & Inglis Ltd., London circa 1947. London circa 1947.

Hard back binding in publisher's original cream cloth covers, brown title and author lettering to the spine with brown illustration to the front cover. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 192 printed pages of text with colour illustrated frontispiece. A little creasing to the spine ends, Sunday school plate to the front free end paper, tan age spots to the end papers. Very Good condition book in near Very Good condition period art work dust wrapper with shallow nicks, rubs and crease lines to the spine ends, corners and gutters, 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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The Spahis

M'Cracken, Mike

(Book #ID 84676)

Published by Panther Books, Hamilton & Co. (Stafford) Ltd., 1 & 2 Melville Court, Goldhawk Road, London First Edition 1953. 1953.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original light blue cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 158 printed pages of text. Mottling of the cloth to the spine, age darkened edges. Near Very Good condition book in Very Good condition period art work dust wrapper with shallow rubs to the spine ends and corners, not price clipped 6s. 0d. 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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