Rare & Secondhand Books, Rare & Used Textbooks, Rare & Out of Print Books, Antiquarian Books, Collectable Books

	P. C. 49 Stranks, Alan [Illustrated by F. G. Moorsom] Foreword by Brian Reece [John Worsley] (Book #ID 80512) Published by Juvenile Productions Ltd., The Thames Publishing Co., Fleet Street, London circa 1950. London circa 1950. Hard back binding in publisher's original front and rear colour illustrated paper over boards, red cloth spine, illustrated end papers. Quarto 10½'' x 8''. Contains 93 printed pages of text with 6 colour plates on coated paper and monochrome illustrations throughout. Rubs to the corners, shallow rubs to the edges, wear to the spine ends 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	£11.00 Convert currency

	Aircraftman Poke Savery, Chris (Book #ID 4033) Published by Lutterworth Press, London and Redhill First edition 1958. 1958. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original cloth covers, gilt lettering to spine. 8vo. Fine in Fine dust wrapper, not price clipped. 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	£5.00 Convert currency

	The Great Book for Boys [1] Strang, Herbert [Edited] (Book #ID 4035) Published by Oxford University Press, Walton Street, Oxford 1926. 1926. Hard back. Pictorial wraps, illustrated end papers. 7" x 8". Contributions form Harold Avery, Geoffrey Prout, Captain Oswald Dallas, Harold Markham, Herbert McKay and others. Colour frontispiece. Well illustrated. In Very Good condition. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the STORIES FOR BOYS Category	£8.50 Convert currency

	School Life at Bartram's [1] Silke, L. C. (Book #ID 4377) Published by The Religious Tract Society 4 Bouverie Street and 65 St. Paul's Churchyard, London circa 1895 edition not stated. 1895. Hard back mustard colour cloth with gilt block title to spine and illustrations to spine and front panel. Illustrated. Owner's prize plate to front paste down, light foxing to end papers and page edges and in Very Good condition, tight and tidy. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the STORIES FOR BOYS Category	£11.00 Convert currency

	Westward with Columbus Stables, William Gordon [1840-1910] Illustrated by Alfred Pearse (Book #ID 4475) Published by Blackie & Son Ltd., 50 Old Bailey, London circa 1900 edition not stated. 1900. Hard back decorated red cloth covers with gilt titles to spine and front panel. Over printed illustrations to spine and front panel. Owner's School Prize Plate to front paste down dated 1906. 352 pp. 16 pages of advertisements to rear. Illustrated by Alfred Pearse. Light foxing to title and first few pages and in Very Good tight, square and sound condition, without any rubbing to the cloth. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the STORIES FOR BOYS Category	£11.00 Convert currency

	Hearts of Oak; A Story of Nelson and the Navy Stables, William Gordon [1840-1910] (Book #ID 57661) Published by Hutchinson & Co., Paternoster Row, London circa 1900. 1900. Hard back binding in publisher's original slate grey cloth covers, navy title and author lettering to the spine and to the upper panel. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 374 printed pages of text with monochrome frontispiece. Cheap paper browning, chip damage to the top front board, old dry stain to the lower board, 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

	Falcon; Queen's Messenger Somers, Derek [Dust Wrapper Illustrated by Norman Meredith] (Book #ID 47592) Published by Staples Press Ltd., Mandville Place, London circa 1957. London circa 1957. Hard back binding in publisher's original pea green cloth covers, black title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 192 printed pages of text with one colour plate. Foxing to the page edges and end papers, without any ownership markings. Good condition book, in Good condition dust wrapper with small chips to the spine tips and corners, not price clipped 6s. 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	£11.00 Convert currency

	Chums Magazine [Annual] No. 1,175 Volume XXIII Stephen H. Agnew [Contributes to:] (Book #ID 50081) Published by Cassell & Company, Ltd., 2 La Belle Sauvage, London March 20th 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

	Viking Boys Saxby, J. M. E. (Book #ID 16653) James Nisbet & Co., Limited 21 Berners Street, London circa 1920 edition not stated. 1920. Hard back binding in publisher's original blue cloth covers, cream and black lettering and designs to spine and upper panel, cameo pictorial onlay to upper panel. 8vo 7½" x 5¼" viii, 240 8[pp]. Three monochrome illustrations. Prize plate and name to front end paper and in Very Good condition with spine tips and corners turned-in, touch of foxing to page edges, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the STORIES FOR BOYS Category	£45.00 Convert currency

	The Hermit Hunter of the Wilds Stables, William Gordon [1840-1910] (Book #ID 19188) Blackie & Son Ltd., 50 Old Bailey, London circa 1900 edition not stated. 1900. Hard back binding in publisher's original pebble green cloth covers, scarlet lettering and a man with his hands cupped to his mouth to spine, scarlet and black lettering and a lioness sitting in a tree to upper panel. 8vo 7½" x 5¼" 224, 16 [pp]. Four monochrome illustrations on glossy silk art paper. Slightly age darkened page edges, light rubbing to cloth and in Very Good condition, spine not faded. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the STORIES FOR BOYS Category	£15.00 Convert currency

	The Outlaws Simmonds, Ralph (Book #ID 68577) Published by Cassell and Company, Ltd., London Popular Edition 1929. London 1929. Hard back binding in publisher's original scarlet paper covers, black title and author lettering to the spine and the upper panel. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 211 printed pages of text with monochrome period art work frontispiece. 25 mm tear to the bottom rear gutter, shallow rubs to the spine ends, edges and corners, tan age spots to the end papers and closed page edges, ink message to the front free end 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	£8.00 Convert currency

	Fighting the Air Spies Sword, John (Junior) [Illustrated by A. S. Forrest] (Book #ID 92166) Published by Thomas Nelson and Sons Ltd., 35-36 Paternoster Row, London First Edition 1925. 1925. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original illustrated green cloth covers, black title and author lettering to the spine and to the front cover, publisher's illustrated end papers. Thick 8vo. 8'' x 5½''. Contains [viii] 320 printed pages of text with 8 full-page monochrome illustrations by A. S. Forrest on silk art paper each dated 1925. School Prize Plate inside dated 1925, just a little turning over of the cloth to the spine ends 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	£20.00 Convert currency

	Brother Blackfoot Sullivan, Alan [Illustrated by W. M. Berger] (Book #ID 80247) Published by Sir Isaac Pitman & Sons Ltd., Parker Street, Kingsway, London First Edition 1937. London 1937. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original orange cloth covers, black title and author lettering to the spine and to the front cover with black red Indian camp illustration. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 256 printed pages of text with four monochrome illustrated plates. Softened spine ends, light sun fading to the orange of the spine 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

	Chums Magazine [Annual] No. 1,190 Volume XXIII S. Walkey [Contribute to:] (Book #ID 50096) Published by Cassell & Company, Ltd., 2 La Belle Sauvage, London July 3rd 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

	Sandy Shead, I. A. [Isobel Anne Shead] Illustrated by Noel Syers (Book #ID 95324) Published by Hutchinson & Co. Ltd., 17-21 Conway Street, London Second Edition October 1935. 1935. Second edition hard back binding in publisher's original finely grained grey cloth covers, green title and author lettering to the spine and to the front cover. Thick 8vo. 7½'' x 5½''. Contains 288 printed pages of text with frontispiece and four further monochrome illustrations throughout. Very Good condition book in extremely scarce Good condition dust wrapper with internally repaired closed tear to the top of the spine, rubs to the corners, not price clipped 3/6. This is the first time we have ever handled this book with its original 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	£95.00 Convert currency

	As We Sweep Through The Deep; A Story of the Stirring Times of Old Stables, William Gordon [1840-1910] (Book #ID 50695) Published by Thomas Nelson and Sons Ltd., 35-36 Paternoster Row, London circa 1920. London circa 1920. Hard back binding in publisher's original slate blue cloth covers, black title and author lettering and symmetrical camel brown designs to the spine and the upper panel. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 214 [iv] printed pages of text with four colour plates. A little mottling of the cloth covers, ownership marking dated 1926, spine not faded 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	£8.00 Convert currency

	Chums Magazine [Annual] No. 1,188 Volume XXIII S. Walkey [Contribute to:] (Book #ID 50094) Published by Cassell & Company, Ltd., 2 La Belle Sauvage, London June 19th 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

	Westward with Columbus [2] Stables, William Gordon [1840-1910] Illustrated by Alfred Pearse (Book #ID 43836) Published by Blackie & Son Ltd., 50 Old Bailey, London circa 1907 edition not stated. London circa 1907. Hard back binding in publisher's original highly decorative bright emerald green cloth covers, gilt title block lettering and super colour illustrations to the spine and the upper panel. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 352, 16 printed pages of text with colour frontispiece and 6 monochrome illustrative plates all present. Old ink dedication to the front free end paper, corners sharp and pointed, cloth without any tears, marks or rubbing whatsoever, hinges firm and tight, spine not faded and in Fine condition, stunning copy. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the STORIES FOR BOYS Category	£30.00 Convert currency

	One of Clive's Heroes; A Story of the Fight for India Strang, Herbert (Clive of India) (Book #ID 43869) Published by Henry Frowde Hodder & Stoughton, London First Edition 1906. London 1906. Hard back binding in publisher's original highly decorative bright scarlet cloth covers, gilt title block lettering and super over printed colour illustrations to the spine and the upper panel, olivine page edges. Thick 8vo. 8'' x 5¼''. Contains 406 printed pages of text, 16 page catalogue, 8 colour illustrative plates all present. Spine gilt oxidised, cloth without any tears, marks or rubbing, hinges firm and tight, and in Very Good clean and sound condition, super copy. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the STORIES FOR BOYS Category	£35.00 Convert currency

	School Life at Bartram's Silke, L. C. (Book #ID 50498) Published by The Religious Tract Society 4 Bouverie Street and 65 St. Paul's Churchyard, London circa 1920 edition not stated. London circa 1920. Hard back binding in publisher's original olive green paper covers, dark green title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 159 [16 catalogue] printed pages of text with colour frontispiece. Cheap paper browning, Zion Sunday School plate to the front paste down dated 1922. Good condition book, in a dust wrapper which has half of the paper missing to the lower cover. 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	£12.50 Convert currency

	Blind Eagle; William Jackson of Burma [Eagle Book Number 11 True Stories of Real People Series] Sowton, Stanley [William Jackson of Burma] (Book #ID 53960) Published by The Livingstone Press, Broadway, London 1942. 1942. Publisher's original stapled blue and white paper wrap covers. 8vo. 7'' x 5''. Contains 32 printed pages of text. Cheap paper browning to the margins, without any ownership markings and in 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	£6.50 Convert currency

	Jack Hardy Strang, Herbert (Book #ID 56755) Published by Oxford University Press, Amen House, London circa 1932. London circa 1932. Publisher's original colour illustrated period art work paper covered boards with orange cloth spine. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 232 printed pages of text. Rear panel a little concave, School Prize label to the inside of the front cover dated 1934. Very Good condition book. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the STORIES FOR BOYS Category	£6.00 Convert currency

	The Great Book for Boys Strang, Herbert [Edited] (Book #ID 59316) Published by Oxford University Press, Walton Street, Oxford 1928. London 1928. Hard back binding in publisher's original colour illustrated paper covered boards with illustration by Douglas Constable to the front cover, cream title and author lettering to the spine and to the upper panel. 8vo. 8'' x 6¼''. Contains printed pages of text with colour frontispiece and monochrome illustrations throughout. First story is 'Shaws Great Day' by C. Bernard Rutley. Just a little rubbing to the edges of the spine and in Very Good clean and square condition, no dust wrapper. We currently hold in stock 15 other titles by this author. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the STORIES FOR BOYS Category	£8.50 Convert currency

	The Treasure of the Pass Slade, Gurney (Book #ID 90161) Published by Thomas Nelson and Sons Ltd., 3 Henrietta Street, London 1950. 1950. Hard back binding in publisher's original sea blue cloth covers, black title and author lettering to the spine and to the front cover. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 94 printed pages of text with monochrome frontispiece. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with light foxing to the rear cover, not price clipped 2/6. 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 Siege of Blackbrae [Gateway Series No. 43] Savery, Chris (Book #ID 61865) Published by Lutterworth Press, London and Redhill First Edition 1971. London 1971. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original crimson paper covers, black title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 128 printed pages of text. A little wear to the spine ends, foxing to the closed upper edges, circular shop ink stamp and small ink marking to the front free end paper. Very Good condition book in near Fine condition period art work dust wrapper with rubs to the spine ends and corners, price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this preserves and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0718818792 Click here to select books from the STORIES FOR BOYS Category	£8.00 Convert currency

	The Treasure Trail Scott, T. H. (Book #ID 62952) Published by Frederick Warne & Co. Ltd., London circa 1953. London circa 1953. Hard back binding in publisher's original brick red cloth covers, black title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 192 printed pages of text. A little wear to the lower spine end, Sunday School label to the front free end paper, cheap paper browning. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition period art work dust wrapper with 45 mm v-shaped piece missing to the top of the rear panel, 20 mm piece missing to the top of the spine, 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 Ivory Hunters; A Story of Wild Adventure by Land and Sea Stables, Dr. Gordon (Book #ID 71338) Published by Ward, Lock & Co. Ltd., Warwick House, Salisbury Square, London circa 1938. London circa 1938. Hard back binding in publisher's original teal cloth covers with burgundy decoration, burgundy title and author lettering to the spine with burgundy decoration. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 320 printed pages of text with colour illustrated frontispiece. Tiny rubs to the spine tips and corners, school prize label to the front free end paper dated 1939, upper closed edges age darkened. Very Good condition book in scarce Very Good condition dust wrapper with small chips to the upper gutters, a little wear along the edges, not price clipped 1/6. 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	£20.00 Convert currency

	Royal Chase Selby-Lowndes, Joan (Book #ID 90385) Published by Collins 14 St. James's Place, London First Edition 1947. 1947. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original banana yellow cloth covers, green title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 255 printed pages of text with frontispiece map and monochrome illustrations throughout illustrated by the author. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with light edge rubbing, not price clipped 8s 6d. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, it does not adhere to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the STORIES FOR BOYS Category	£15.00 Convert currency

	Lads of Kingston; A Tale of a Seaport Town Story, James Capes (Book #ID 65787) Published by S. W. Partridge & Co. 9 Paternoster Row, London circa 1890 edition not stated. London circa 1890. Hard back binding in publisher's original illustrated sand colour cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine and the front cover. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 160 [16 page catalogue] printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations. Ink message inside dated 1891, small tear to the bottom edge of the frontispiece and in Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the STORIES FOR BOYS Category	£15.00 Convert currency

	Stand Up Now Scobie, Pamela [Jacket Art Work by Chris Molan] (Book #ID 71505) Published by Oxford University Press, Walton Street, Oxford First Edition 1994. Oxford 1994. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original chocolate paper covered boards, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Contains 175 printed pages of text. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this preserves and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0192717227 Click here to select books from the STORIES FOR BOYS Category	£7.00 Convert currency

	Cabalva Farm Stephens, R. R. [Illustrated by Edward Osmond] (Book #ID 78415) Published by Blackie & Son Ltd., 16/18 William IV Street, Charing Cross, London First Edition 1959. London 1959. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original grey paper covered boards, purple title and author lettering to the spine and to the front cover, publisher's decorated purple end papers, pink dyed upper edges. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 190 printed pages of text with three monochrome illustrated plates. Spine ends creased, presentation plate to the front free end paper dated 1970, tan age spots to the closed page edges. Near Very Good condition book in Very Good condition period art work dust wrapper with shallow rubs along the edges, price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, it does not adhere to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the STORIES FOR BOYS Category	£18.00 Convert currency

	The Golden Valley Sayce, Conrad H. (Jim Bushman) (Book #ID 95325) Published by Blackie & Son Ltd., 50 Old Bailey, London circa 1936. 1936. Hard back binding in publisher's original peppermint green cloth covers, black title and author lettering to the spine and to the front cover. 8vo. 8'' x 5½''. A Story for boys set in the Australian desert. Contains 256 printed pages of text with 4 monochrome illustrations throughout. Prize plate dated 1936 inside, corners sharp and pointed. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with just a couple of small closed tears to the foot of the spine, not price clipped 2/6, spine colours not faded. 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

	It's Wonderful! \| A Unique Book for Young People Swaffield, D. E. [Andrew Lang] (Book #ID 97202) Published by Universal Publications Ltd., Chichester House, Chancery Lane, London First Edition 1934. 1934. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original blue cloth covers, silver title and author lettering to the spine, top edge dyed blue. 8vo. 8'' x 6''. Contains red and black frontispiece, [xvi] 282 printed pages of text + 6 page publisher's catalogue. Contains 5 short stories by Andrew Lang 'The Drowned Buccaneer' and 'The Adventures of a Spanish Nun' and 'The Pitcairn Islanders' and 'The Story of Fido' and 'The War Horse of Alexander'. Very Good condition book in Near Very Good condition 'Adams' illustrated dust wrapper with closed tears to the corners of the spine ends, priced 3/6. 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	£35.00 Convert currency

	All Sail Set \| A Romance of the Flying Cloud Sperry, Armstrong [Introduction by William McFee] (Book #ID 96172) Published by John Lane The Bodley Head Ltd., London First Edition 1946. 1946. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original lemon cloth covers, navy title and author lettering to the spine, colour illustrated end papers. 8vo. 8½'' x 7''. Contains 158 printed pages of text with full-page and part-page monochrome illustrations throughout. Foxing to the closed page edges. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition price clipped dust wrapper with light foxing to the rear cover, without any tears or pieces of paper missing. 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

P. C. 49

Stranks, Alan [Illustrated by F. G. Moorsom] Foreword by Brian Reece [John Worsley]

(Book #ID 80512)

Published by Juvenile Productions Ltd., The Thames Publishing Co., Fleet Street, London circa 1950. London circa 1950.

Hard back binding in publisher's original front and rear colour illustrated paper over boards, red cloth spine, illustrated end papers. Quarto 10½'' x 8''. Contains 93 printed pages of text with 6 colour plates on coated paper and monochrome illustrations throughout. Rubs to the corners, shallow rubs to the edges, wear to the spine ends 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

£11.00

Convert currency

Aircraftman Poke

Savery, Chris

(Book #ID 4033)

Published by Lutterworth Press, London and Redhill First edition 1958. 1958.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original cloth covers, gilt lettering to spine. 8vo. Fine in Fine dust wrapper, not price clipped. 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

£5.00

Convert currency

The Great Book for Boys [1]

Strang, Herbert [Edited]

(Book #ID 4035)

Published by Oxford University Press, Walton Street, Oxford 1926. 1926.

Hard back. Pictorial wraps, illustrated end papers. 7" x 8". Contributions form Harold Avery, Geoffrey Prout, Captain Oswald Dallas, Harold Markham, Herbert McKay and others. Colour frontispiece. Well illustrated. In Very Good condition. Member of the P.B.F.A.

Click here to select books from the STORIES FOR BOYS Category

£8.50

Convert currency

School Life at Bartram's [1]

Silke, L. C.

(Book #ID 4377)

Published by The Religious Tract Society 4 Bouverie Street and 65 St. Paul's Churchyard, London circa 1895 edition not stated. 1895.

Hard back mustard colour cloth with gilt block title to spine and illustrations to spine and front panel. Illustrated. Owner's prize plate to front paste down, light foxing to end papers and page edges and in Very Good condition, tight and tidy. Member of the P.B.F.A.

Click here to select books from the STORIES FOR BOYS Category

£11.00

Convert currency

Westward with Columbus

Stables, William Gordon [1840-1910] Illustrated by Alfred Pearse

(Book #ID 4475)

Published by Blackie & Son Ltd., 50 Old Bailey, London circa 1900 edition not stated. 1900.

Hard back decorated red cloth covers with gilt titles to spine and front panel. Over printed illustrations to spine and front panel. Owner's School Prize Plate to front paste down dated 1906. 352 pp. 16 pages of advertisements to rear. Illustrated by Alfred Pearse. Light foxing to title and first few pages and in Very Good tight, square and sound condition, without any rubbing to the cloth. Member of the P.B.F.A.

Click here to select books from the STORIES FOR BOYS Category

£11.00

Convert currency

Hearts of Oak; A Story of Nelson and the Navy

Stables, William Gordon [1840-1910]

(Book #ID 57661)

Published by Hutchinson & Co., Paternoster Row, London circa 1900. 1900.

Hard back binding in publisher's original slate grey cloth covers, navy title and author lettering to the spine and to the upper panel. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 374 printed pages of text with monochrome frontispiece. Cheap paper browning, chip damage to the top front board, old dry stain to the lower board, 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

Falcon; Queen's Messenger

Somers, Derek [Dust Wrapper Illustrated by Norman Meredith]

(Book #ID 47592)

Published by Staples Press Ltd., Mandville Place, London circa 1957. London circa 1957.

Hard back binding in publisher's original pea green cloth covers, black title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 192 printed pages of text with one colour plate. Foxing to the page edges and end papers, without any ownership markings. Good condition book, in Good condition dust wrapper with small chips to the spine tips and corners, not price clipped 6s. 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

£11.00

Convert currency

Chums Magazine [Annual] No. 1,175 Volume XXIII

Stephen H. Agnew [Contributes to:]

(Book #ID 50081)

Published by Cassell & Company, Ltd., 2 La Belle Sauvage, London March 20th 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

Viking Boys

Saxby, J. M. E.

(Book #ID 16653)

James Nisbet & Co., Limited 21 Berners Street, London circa 1920 edition not stated. 1920.

Hard back binding in publisher's original blue cloth covers, cream and black lettering and designs to spine and upper panel, cameo pictorial onlay to upper panel. 8vo 7½" x 5¼" viii, 240 8[pp]. Three monochrome illustrations. Prize plate and name to front end paper and in Very Good condition with spine tips and corners turned-in, touch of foxing to page edges, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

Click here to select books from the STORIES FOR BOYS Category

£45.00

Convert currency

The Hermit Hunter of the Wilds

Stables, William Gordon [1840-1910]

(Book #ID 19188)

Blackie & Son Ltd., 50 Old Bailey, London circa 1900 edition not stated. 1900.

Hard back binding in publisher's original pebble green cloth covers, scarlet lettering and a man with his hands cupped to his mouth to spine, scarlet and black lettering and a lioness sitting in a tree to upper panel. 8vo 7½" x 5¼" 224, 16 [pp]. Four monochrome illustrations on glossy silk art paper. Slightly age darkened page edges, light rubbing to cloth and in Very Good condition, spine not faded. Member of the P.B.F.A.

Click here to select books from the STORIES FOR BOYS Category

£15.00

Convert currency

The Outlaws

Simmonds, Ralph

(Book #ID 68577)

Published by Cassell and Company, Ltd., London Popular Edition 1929. London 1929.

Hard back binding in publisher's original scarlet paper covers, black title and author lettering to the spine and the upper panel. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 211 printed pages of text with monochrome period art work frontispiece. 25 mm tear to the bottom rear gutter, shallow rubs to the spine ends, edges and corners, tan age spots to the end papers and closed page edges, ink message to the front free end 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

£8.00

Convert currency

Fighting the Air Spies

Sword, John (Junior) [Illustrated by A. S. Forrest]

(Book #ID 92166)

Published by Thomas Nelson and Sons Ltd., 35-36 Paternoster Row, London First Edition 1925. 1925.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original illustrated green cloth covers, black title and author lettering to the spine and to the front cover, publisher's illustrated end papers. Thick 8vo. 8'' x 5½''. Contains [viii] 320 printed pages of text with 8 full-page monochrome illustrations by A. S. Forrest on silk art paper each dated 1925. School Prize Plate inside dated 1925, just a little turning over of the cloth to the spine ends 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

£20.00

Convert currency

Brother Blackfoot

Sullivan, Alan [Illustrated by W. M. Berger]

(Book #ID 80247)

Published by Sir Isaac Pitman & Sons Ltd., Parker Street, Kingsway, London First Edition 1937. London 1937.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original orange cloth covers, black title and author lettering to the spine and to the front cover with black red Indian camp illustration. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 256 printed pages of text with four monochrome illustrated plates. Softened spine ends, light sun fading to the orange of the spine 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

Chums Magazine [Annual] No. 1,190 Volume XXIII

S. Walkey [Contribute to:]

(Book #ID 50096)

Published by Cassell & Company, Ltd., 2 La Belle Sauvage, London July 3rd 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

Sandy

Shead, I. A. [Isobel Anne Shead] Illustrated by Noel Syers

(Book #ID 95324)

Published by Hutchinson & Co. Ltd., 17-21 Conway Street, London Second Edition October 1935. 1935.

Second edition hard back binding in publisher's original finely grained grey cloth covers, green title and author lettering to the spine and to the front cover. Thick 8vo. 7½'' x 5½''. Contains 288 printed pages of text with frontispiece and four further monochrome illustrations throughout. Very Good condition book in extremely scarce Good condition dust wrapper with internally repaired closed tear to the top of the spine, rubs to the corners, not price clipped 3/6. This is the first time we have ever handled this book with its original 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

£95.00

Convert currency

As We Sweep Through The Deep; A Story of the Stirring Times of Old

Stables, William Gordon [1840-1910]

(Book #ID 50695)

Published by Thomas Nelson and Sons Ltd., 35-36 Paternoster Row, London circa 1920. London circa 1920.

Hard back binding in publisher's original slate blue cloth covers, black title and author lettering and symmetrical camel brown designs to the spine and the upper panel. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 214 [iv] printed pages of text with four colour plates. A little mottling of the cloth covers, ownership marking dated 1926, spine not faded 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

£8.00

Convert currency

Chums Magazine [Annual] No. 1,188 Volume XXIII

S. Walkey [Contribute to:]

(Book #ID 50094)

Published by Cassell & Company, Ltd., 2 La Belle Sauvage, London June 19th 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

Westward with Columbus [2]

Stables, William Gordon [1840-1910] Illustrated by Alfred Pearse

(Book #ID 43836)

Published by Blackie & Son Ltd., 50 Old Bailey, London circa 1907 edition not stated. London circa 1907.

Hard back binding in publisher's original highly decorative bright emerald green cloth covers, gilt title block lettering and super colour illustrations to the spine and the upper panel. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 352, 16 printed pages of text with colour frontispiece and 6 monochrome illustrative plates all present. Old ink dedication to the front free end paper, corners sharp and pointed, cloth without any tears, marks or rubbing whatsoever, hinges firm and tight, spine not faded and in Fine condition, stunning copy. Member of the P.B.F.A.

Click here to select books from the STORIES FOR BOYS Category

£30.00

Convert currency

One of Clive's Heroes; A Story of the Fight for India

Strang, Herbert (Clive of India)

(Book #ID 43869)

Published by Henry Frowde Hodder & Stoughton, London First Edition 1906. London 1906.

Hard back binding in publisher's original highly decorative bright scarlet cloth covers, gilt title block lettering and super over printed colour illustrations to the spine and the upper panel, olivine page edges. Thick 8vo. 8'' x 5¼''. Contains 406 printed pages of text, 16 page catalogue, 8 colour illustrative plates all present. Spine gilt oxidised, cloth without any tears, marks or rubbing, hinges firm and tight, and in Very Good clean and sound condition, super copy. Member of the P.B.F.A.

Click here to select books from the STORIES FOR BOYS Category

£35.00

Convert currency

School Life at Bartram's

Silke, L. C.

(Book #ID 50498)

Published by The Religious Tract Society 4 Bouverie Street and 65 St. Paul's Churchyard, London circa 1920 edition not stated. London circa 1920.

Hard back binding in publisher's original olive green paper covers, dark green title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 159 [16 catalogue] printed pages of text with colour frontispiece. Cheap paper browning, Zion Sunday School plate to the front paste down dated 1922. Good condition book, in a dust wrapper which has half of the paper missing to the lower cover. 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

£12.50

Convert currency

Blind Eagle; William Jackson of Burma [Eagle Book Number 11 True Stories of Real People Series]

Sowton, Stanley [William Jackson of Burma]

(Book #ID 53960)

Published by The Livingstone Press, Broadway, London 1942. 1942.

Publisher's original stapled blue and white paper wrap covers. 8vo. 7'' x 5''. Contains 32 printed pages of text. Cheap paper browning to the margins, without any ownership markings and in 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

£6.50

Convert currency

Jack Hardy

Strang, Herbert

(Book #ID 56755)

Published by Oxford University Press, Amen House, London circa 1932. London circa 1932.

Publisher's original colour illustrated period art work paper covered boards with orange cloth spine. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 232 printed pages of text. Rear panel a little concave, School Prize label to the inside of the front cover dated 1934. Very Good condition book. Member of the P.B.F.A.

Click here to select books from the STORIES FOR BOYS Category

£6.00

Convert currency

The Great Book for Boys

Strang, Herbert [Edited]

(Book #ID 59316)

Published by Oxford University Press, Walton Street, Oxford 1928. London 1928.

Hard back binding in publisher's original colour illustrated paper covered boards with illustration by Douglas Constable to the front cover, cream title and author lettering to the spine and to the upper panel. 8vo. 8'' x 6¼''. Contains printed pages of text with colour frontispiece and monochrome illustrations throughout. First story is 'Shaws Great Day' by C. Bernard Rutley. Just a little rubbing to the edges of the spine and in Very Good clean and square condition, no dust wrapper. We currently hold in stock 15 other titles by this author. Member of the P.B.F.A.

Click here to select books from the STORIES FOR BOYS Category

£8.50

Convert currency

The Treasure of the Pass

Slade, Gurney

(Book #ID 90161)

Published by Thomas Nelson and Sons Ltd., 3 Henrietta Street, London 1950. 1950.

Hard back binding in publisher's original sea blue cloth covers, black title and author lettering to the spine and to the front cover. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 94 printed pages of text with monochrome frontispiece. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with light foxing to the rear cover, not price clipped 2/6. 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 Siege of Blackbrae [Gateway Series No. 43]

Savery, Chris

(Book #ID 61865)

Published by Lutterworth Press, London and Redhill First Edition 1971. London 1971.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original crimson paper covers, black title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 128 printed pages of text. A little wear to the spine ends, foxing to the closed upper edges, circular shop ink stamp and small ink marking to the front free end paper. Very Good condition book in near Fine condition period art work dust wrapper with rubs to the spine ends and corners, price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this preserves and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0718818792

Click here to select books from the STORIES FOR BOYS Category

£8.00

Convert currency

The Treasure Trail

Scott, T. H.

(Book #ID 62952)

Published by Frederick Warne & Co. Ltd., London circa 1953. London circa 1953.

Hard back binding in publisher's original brick red cloth covers, black title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 192 printed pages of text. A little wear to the lower spine end, Sunday School label to the front free end paper, cheap paper browning. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition period art work dust wrapper with 45 mm v-shaped piece missing to the top of the rear panel, 20 mm piece missing to the top of the spine, 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 Ivory Hunters; A Story of Wild Adventure by Land and Sea

Stables, Dr. Gordon

(Book #ID 71338)

Published by Ward, Lock & Co. Ltd., Warwick House, Salisbury Square, London circa 1938. London circa 1938.

Hard back binding in publisher's original teal cloth covers with burgundy decoration, burgundy title and author lettering to the spine with burgundy decoration. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 320 printed pages of text with colour illustrated frontispiece. Tiny rubs to the spine tips and corners, school prize label to the front free end paper dated 1939, upper closed edges age darkened. Very Good condition book in scarce Very Good condition dust wrapper with small chips to the upper gutters, a little wear along the edges, not price clipped 1/6. 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

£20.00

Convert currency

Royal Chase

Selby-Lowndes, Joan

(Book #ID 90385)

Published by Collins 14 St. James's Place, London First Edition 1947. 1947.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original banana yellow cloth covers, green title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 255 printed pages of text with frontispiece map and monochrome illustrations throughout illustrated by the author. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with light edge rubbing, not price clipped 8s 6d. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, it does not adhere to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

Click here to select books from the STORIES FOR BOYS Category

£15.00

Convert currency

Lads of Kingston; A Tale of a Seaport Town

Story, James Capes

(Book #ID 65787)

Published by S. W. Partridge & Co. 9 Paternoster Row, London circa 1890 edition not stated. London circa 1890.

Hard back binding in publisher's original illustrated sand colour cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine and the front cover. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 160 [16 page catalogue] printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations. Ink message inside dated 1891, small tear to the bottom edge of the frontispiece and in Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

Click here to select books from the STORIES FOR BOYS Category

£15.00

Convert currency

Stand Up Now

Scobie, Pamela [Jacket Art Work by Chris Molan]

(Book #ID 71505)

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

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original chocolate paper covered boards, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Contains 175 printed pages of text. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this preserves and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0192717227

Click here to select books from the STORIES FOR BOYS Category

£7.00

Convert currency

Cabalva Farm

Stephens, R. R. [Illustrated by Edward Osmond]

(Book #ID 78415)

Published by Blackie & Son Ltd., 16/18 William IV Street, Charing Cross, London First Edition 1959. London 1959.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original grey paper covered boards, purple title and author lettering to the spine and to the front cover, publisher's decorated purple end papers, pink dyed upper edges. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 190 printed pages of text with three monochrome illustrated plates. Spine ends creased, presentation plate to the front free end paper dated 1970, tan age spots to the closed page edges. Near Very Good condition book in Very Good condition period art work dust wrapper with shallow rubs along the edges, price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, it does not adhere to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

Click here to select books from the STORIES FOR BOYS Category

£18.00

Convert currency

The Golden Valley

Sayce, Conrad H. (Jim Bushman)

(Book #ID 95325)

Published by Blackie & Son Ltd., 50 Old Bailey, London circa 1936. 1936.

Hard back binding in publisher's original peppermint green cloth covers, black title and author lettering to the spine and to the front cover. 8vo. 8'' x 5½''. A Story for boys set in the Australian desert. Contains 256 printed pages of text with 4 monochrome illustrations throughout. Prize plate dated 1936 inside, corners sharp and pointed. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with just a couple of small closed tears to the foot of the spine, not price clipped 2/6, spine colours not faded. 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

It's Wonderful! | A Unique Book for Young People

Swaffield, D. E. [Andrew Lang]

(Book #ID 97202)

Published by Universal Publications Ltd., Chichester House, Chancery Lane, London First Edition 1934. 1934.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original blue cloth covers, silver title and author lettering to the spine, top edge dyed blue. 8vo. 8'' x 6''. Contains red and black frontispiece, [xvi] 282 printed pages of text + 6 page publisher's catalogue. Contains 5 short stories by Andrew Lang 'The Drowned Buccaneer' and 'The Adventures of a Spanish Nun' and 'The Pitcairn Islanders' and 'The Story of Fido' and 'The War Horse of Alexander'. Very Good condition book in Near Very Good condition 'Adams' illustrated dust wrapper with closed tears to the corners of the spine ends, priced 3/6. 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

£35.00

Convert currency

All Sail Set | A Romance of the Flying Cloud

Sperry, Armstrong [Introduction by William McFee]

(Book #ID 96172)

Published by John Lane The Bodley Head Ltd., London First Edition 1946. 1946.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original lemon cloth covers, navy title and author lettering to the spine, colour illustrated end papers. 8vo. 8½'' x 7''. Contains 158 printed pages of text with full-page and part-page monochrome illustrations throughout. Foxing to the closed page edges. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition price clipped dust wrapper with light foxing to the rear cover, without any tears or pieces of paper missing. 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