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The Decameron of Giovanni Boccaccio; The First Five Days and The Second Five Days in Two Volumes [Two Volumes] Boccaccio, Giovanni [Translated by Richard Aldington] The Decameron (Italian: Decamerone), subtitled Prince Galehaut (Italian: Prencipe Galeotto), is a collection of novellas by the 14th-century Italian author Giovanni Boccaccio (1313-1375). [Aquatints by Buckland-Wright] (Book #ID 59922) Published by The Folio Society, London First Edition 1954. 2 Volumes. London 1954. Uniform matching first edition hard back bindings in publisher's original maroon cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine with red and green decoration to the spine and upper panel. 8vo. 10'' x 6¼''. Contains 393 and 323 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations throughout. Shallow rubs to the spine tips and upper corners. Near Fine condition books, no dust wrappers. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the FOLIO SOCIETY Category |
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Mass-Observation; Britain in the Second World War [Edited and Introduced by Sandra Koa Wing] Foreword by Philip Ziegler (Book #ID 59921) Published by The Folio Society Ltd, London First Edition 2007. London 2007. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original photographic paper upper panel with red cloth spine and rear panel, silver title to the spine. 8vo. 10'' x 7''. Contains [xix] 327 printed pages of text with monochrome photographs throughout, red end papers. Fine condition book in near Fine condition grey open-fronted slip case with a few small surface marks to the rear panel. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the FOLIO SOCIETY Category |
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Memoirs of the Public and Private Life of Queen Caroline [Folio Society Edition]. Nightingale, Joseph [Edited and Introduced by Christopher Hibbert] Queen Caroline. (Book #ID 105755) Published by The Folio Society, 202 Great Suffolk Street, London Second Folio Edition 1979. 1979. Folio Society edition hard back binding in publisher's original terracotta buckram cloth covered boards, blocked in gilt, gilt and green back, pumpkin yellow end sheets with armorial coat of arms, top edge brown. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. Contains 362 pp with 12 full-page monochrome illustrations throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition slip case. Cream Folio Society card loosely inserted. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the FOLIO SOCIETY Category |
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Life of Michelangelo Buonarroti (Folio Society) Vasari, Giorgio [Michelangelo Buonarroti] Translated and with an Introduction by George Bull. (Book #ID 94644) Published by The Folio Society, Westminster, London Folio Edition 1971. 1971. Folio Society edition hard back binding in publisher's original gilt decorated nutmeg buckram cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9½'' x 6½''. Contains 158 printed pages of text followed by 31 full page plates with descriptive text on the facing page being photographs and reproductions of Michelangelo's works. Near Fine condition book in near Fine condition slip case. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the FOLIO SOCIETY Category |
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Rumpole | Rumpole and The Younger Generation; Rumpole and The Showfolk; Rumpole and The Old Boy Net; Rumpole and The Bright Seraphim; Rumpole and The Tap End; Rumpole and The Bubble Reputation; Rumpole à la Carte; Rumpole and The Children Of The Devil; Rumpole and The Family Pride; Rumpole On Trial. Mortimer, John [Illustrated by Paul Cox] (Book #ID 102273) Published by The Folio Society, London First Edition 1994. 1994. First edition thus hard back binding in publisher's original grey cloth covers, silver block lettering to the spine, silver illustration of Rumpole standing outside The Old Bailey to the front cover, Purbeck grey end sheets. 8vo. 9½'' x 6½''. A collection of 10 of his favourite stories, selected and introduced by author. Contains xiv, 362 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations throughout. Fine condition book, in Fine condition slipcase. Obituary newspaper clipping of Marion Mathie 'She Who Must Be Obeyed' (Rumpole's wife) loosely enclosed. Acetate protected book and slip case. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the FOLIO SOCIETY Category |
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Selections from the Reminiscences of Captain Gronow (Folio Society) Captain Gronow [Edited And Introduced By Nicolas Bentley] (Book #ID 94628) Published by The Folio Society, Westminster, London First Folio Edition 1977. 1977. First Folio Society edition hard back binding in publisher's original black and gilt decorated cloth covers, gilt and red title and author block lettering to the spine, end paper maps. 8vo. 10'' x 6¼''. Contains 271 printed pages of text with monochrome and photographs illustrations throughout. Just a little foxing to the closed text block edges and in Very Good condition, no slip case. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the FOLIO SOCIETY Category |
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Pliny: A Self Portrait in Letters (Folio Society) Pliny [Translated and Introduced by Betty Radice] (Book #ID 94629) Published by The Folio Society, Westminster, London First Folio Edition 1978. 1978. First Folio Society edition hard back binding in publisher's original khaki cloth covers, gilt title lettering to the spine, end paper maps. 8vo. 10'' x 6¼''. Contains 249 printed pages of text with nine monochrome illustrations throughout. In Very Good condition, no slip case. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the FOLIO SOCIETY Category |
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Revolt in the Desert Lawrence, T. E. [1888-1935] Sketches by Edward Bawden [1903-1989] (Book #ID 52757) Published by The Folio Society, London 1986. London 1986. Hard back binding in publisher's original illustrated mustard cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine, end paper maps. 8vo. 9½'' x 6''. Contains 326 printed pages of text with monochrome photographs and sketches. Without any ownership markings and in Fine condition, in plain cream card slip case which has a little fading to the bottom edge. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the FOLIO SOCIETY Category |
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Ars Amatoria (Folio Society) Publius Ovidius Naso [Translated by B. P. Moore] Drawings by Victor Reinganum (Book #ID 94652) Published by The Folio Society, Westminster, London First Folio Edition 1965. 1965. First Folio Society edition hard back binding in publisher's original quarter dark blue leather, terracotta cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 127 printed pages of text with single tone illustrations throughout. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition slip case. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the FOLIO SOCIETY Category |
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Restoration London | Everyday Life in London 1660-1670 [The First Folio Society Edition]. Picard, Liza [Cover Design by Neil Gower] Introduced by Jenny Uglow. (Book #ID 105805) Published by The Folio Society Ltd., 44 Eagle Street, London First Folio Edition 2012. 2012. First Folio Society edition hard back binding in publisher's original burgundy cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered in gilt and copper from a design by Neil Gower, gilt back, archive colour illustrated end sheets. 8vo. 10'' x 6½''. Contains [xxii], 320 pp with colour and monochrome illustrations and engravings throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition open fronted slip case covered in sparkling gold paper. Unused and unopened new book. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the FOLIO SOCIETY Category |
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Albrecht Dürer | Paintings, Drawings and Prints [The Folio Society Edition]. Lambourne, Nigel [Albrecht Dürer] (Book #ID 105714) Published by The Folio Society, 44 Eagle Street, London First Folio Edition 1969. 1969. First Folio Society edition hard back binding in publisher's original Venetian red cloth, gilt back, red and brown tonic cloth effect sides. 4to. 11½'' x 8½''. Contains frontispiece, short introductory text followed by 73 colour and monochrome plates. In Fine condition, no slip case. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the FOLIO SOCIETY Category |
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The Natural History of Selborne White, Gilbert [Edited with an Introduction by W. S. Scott] Drawings by John Piper. (Book #ID 102650) Published by Folio Society, London First Edition Thus 1962. 1962. First Folio Society edition hard back binding in publisher's original illustrated cloth covers, gilt title lettering to the spine, end paper maps. 4to. 10'' x 6¼''. Contains frontispiece, [ix], 213 printed pages of text with 11 full-page monochrome illustrations throughout. Age darkening down the spine. Very Good condition book in slip case with rubs to the corners. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the FOLIO SOCIETY Category |
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The Old Wives' Tale [The First Folio Society Edition]. Bennett, Arnold [Enoch Arnold Bennett (27 May 1867 - 27 March 1931) He was a prolific writer: between the start of his career in 1898 and his death he completed 34 novels, seven volumes of short stories, 13 plays, some in collaboration with other writers] Introduction by Tim Heald [Lithographs by Glynn Boyd Harte]. (Book #ID 105796) Published by The Folio Society, 202 Great Suffolk Street, London First Folio Edition 2004. 2004. First Folio Society edition hard back binding in publisher's original nutmeg cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered in navy and white, nutmeg end sheets. 8vo. 10'' x 6½''. Contains [xx]-2, 546 pp with 9 full-page colour lithographs throughout by Glynn Boyd Harte. Fine condition book in Fine condition open fronted slip case with chamfered corners to the open end and with colour printed design by the artist to one side. Unused and unopened new book. Heavy volume weighing 2 kg, extra postage and insurance will be requested over and above our default setting for destinations outside of the UK. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the FOLIO SOCIETY Category |
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The Cream of Noël Coward | Selected by Michael Cox [The First Folio Society Edition]. Coward, Noël [Illustrated by Helen Smithson] Selected by Michael Cox [Preface by Graham Payn and Sheridan Morley]. (Book #ID 105748) Published by The Folio Society, 202 Great Suffolk Street, London First Folio Edition 1996. 1996. First Folio Society edition hard back binding in publisher's original gold foil covered boards, blocked and lettered in black by Helen Smithson, olive green end sheets. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. Contains 277 pp with 12 pages of lithographic plates by Helen Smithson throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition slip case. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the FOLIO SOCIETY Category |
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The Genius of James Thurber [The First Folio Society Edition]. Thurber, James [Selection and Introduction by Michael J. Rosen] (Book #ID 105736) Published by The Folio Society, 44 Eagle Street, London First Folio Edition 1997. 1997. First Folio Society edition hard back binding in publisher's original sparkling silver platinum paper covered boards, blocked and lettered in black. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. Contains 256 pp with monochrome illustrations throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition slip case. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the FOLIO SOCIETY Category |
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The Best After Dinner Stories Heald, Tim [Illustrated by Paul Cox] (Book #ID 48285) Published by The Folio Society, London 2008. London 2008. Hard back binding in publisher's original dove white paper covers, maroon and silver lettering and illustrations to the spine and both covers, deep burgundy end papers. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. Contains 268 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations throughout. Without any ownership markings and in unused and unopened Fine condition, in Fine condition slipcase. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the FOLIO SOCIETY Category |
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The Georgics Publius Vergilius Maro [Translated into English Verse by K. R. Mackenzie] Soft-ground Etchings by Nigel Lambourne. (Book #ID 94952) Published by The Folio Society, London First Folio Edition 1969. 1969. First Folio edition hard back binding in publisher's original oatmeal cloth covers, gilt title lettering to the spine, brown vignette to the front cover, top edge dyed yellow ochre. 8vo. 10'' x 6¼''. Contains 96 printed pages of text with monochrome etchings throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition slip case, unused new book. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the FOLIO SOCIETY Category |
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The Rose and the Ring | Or the History of Prince Giglio and Prince Bulbo A Fireside Pantomime for Great and Small Children Thackeray, William Makepeace (Book #ID 94594) Published by The Folio Society, Westminster, London First Folio Edition 1964. 1964. First Folio Society edition hard back binding in publisher's original illustrated light blue paper covered boards, gilt title and author lettering pink cloth to the spine. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. Contains 125 printed pages of text with eight full-page water colours by the author, small monochrome illustrations throughout. Spine sun faded and in Good condition, no slip case. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the FOLIO SOCIETY Category |
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Chartres; The Making of a Miracle Ward, Colin (Book #ID 53030) Published by The Folio Society, London First Folio Edition 1986. London 1986. Hard back binding in publisher's original burgundy patterned cloth covers, silver lettering to the spine, oatmeal end papers. Quarto. 11'' x 7½''. Contains 98 printed pages of text with colour and monochrome photographs throughout. Without any ownership markings and in unused and unopened Fine condition, in Fine condition illustrated slipcase. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the FOLIO SOCIETY Category |
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English Eccentrics Sitwell, Edith [Illustrations by Roland Pym] (Book #ID 52758) Published by The Folio Society, London First Folio Edition 1994. London 1994. Hard back binding in publisher's original ice blue and silver decorated paper covers, silver title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. Contains 268 printed pages of text with monochrome wood engravings. Without any ownership markings. Fine condition book, in plain duck egg blue card slip case with a little soiling to the edges. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the FOLIO SOCIETY Category |
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Memoirs of Madame Du Barry Mairobert, Pidansat De [Edited with an Introduction by Eveline Cruickshanks]. With Drawings by Sir William Russell Flint. (Book #ID 94574) Published by The Folio Society, Westminster, London First Folio Edition 1956. 1956. First Folio Society edition hard back binding in publisher's original blue and pink and silver star cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. Contains 167 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations throughout. In Very Good condition, no slip case. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the FOLIO SOCIETY Category |
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Sir Roger de Coverly Joseph Addison, Sir Richard Steele, Eustace Budgell [Edited by John Hampden] Wood Engravings by Richard Shirley Smith (Sir Roger de Coverly) (Book #ID 44535) Published by The Folio Society, London First Folio Edition 1967. London 1967. Hard back binding in publisher's original marble paper covers, gilt title and author lettering to russet cloth spine. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. Contains 158 printed pages of text. Without any ownership markings. Fine condition book, in Fine condition slipcase. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the FOLIO SOCIETY Category |
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Rembrandt Van Rijn | Paintings, Drawings, and Etchings [The Folio Society Edition]. Lambourne, Nigel [Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn Dutch 15 July 1606 - 4 October 1669]. (Book #ID 105716) Published by The Folio Society, 44 Eagle Street, London First Folio Edition 1963. 1963. First Folio Society edition hard back binding in publisher's original quarter black cloth, gilt back, red and black tonic cloth effect sides. 4to. 11½'' x 8½''. Contains frontispiece, short introductory text followed by 81 colour and monochrome plates. Erratum note tipped-in. In Fine condition, no slip case. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the FOLIO SOCIETY Category |
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Brief Lives | A Selection Based Upon Existing Contemporary Portraits (Folio Society) Aubrey, John [Edited by Richard Barber] (Book #ID 94623) Published by The Folio Society, Westminster, London Second Impression 1976. 1976. Hard back binding in publisher's original gilt and brown designed grey cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 10'' x 6¼''. Contains 324 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations throughout. In Very Good condition, no slip case. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the FOLIO SOCIETY Category |
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Venice | The Most Triumphant City (Folio Society) Bull, George (Book #ID 94634) Published by The Folio Society, Westminster, London First Folio Edition 1980. 1980. First Folio Society edition hard back binding in publisher's original gilt decorated green cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine, end paper illustrations. 8vo. 10'' x 6¼''. Contains 192 printed pages of text with monochrome and colour illustrations throughout. In Very Good condition, no slip case. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the FOLIO SOCIETY Category |
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Solo Recital | The Reminiscences of Michael Kelly [The First Folio Society Edition]. Edited and with a Biographical Index by Herbert Van Thal [Michael Kelly] Introduction by J. C. Trewin. (Book #ID 105739) Published by The Folio Society, 44 Eagle Street, London First Folio Edition 1972. 1972. First Folio Society edition hard back binding in publisher's original quarter burgundy cloth, Cockerell marbled paper sides, gilt back, biscuit end sheets. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. Contains portrait frontispiece, 372 pp with 12 full-page single-sided monochrome plates throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition slip case. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the FOLIO SOCIETY Category |
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Venice | The Most Triumphant City [The First Folio Society Edition]. Bull, George (Book #ID 109381) Published by The Folio Society, 44 Eagle Street, London First Folio Edition 1981. 1981. First Folio Society edition hard back binding in publisher's original emerald green cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered in gilt, gilt back. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 192 pp with monochrome and colour illustrations throughout. Colour flyer 'Venice Preserved' loosely inserted. In Fine condition, no slip case. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the FOLIO SOCIETY Category |
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The Fight for Freedom | Palermo, 1860 (Folio Society) Brancaccio de Carpino, Francesco [Translated and Edited by John Parris] (Book #ID 94635) Published by The Folio Society, Westminster, London First Folio Edition 1968. 1968. First Folio Society edition hard back binding in publisher's original black and white illustrated waxed red cloth covers, gilt title lettering to the spine, end paper maps. 8vo. 9'' x 7''. Contains 216 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations, maps and photographs throughout. In Very Good condition, no slip case. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the FOLIO SOCIETY Category |
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Almayer's Folly | A Story of an Eastern River [The First Folio Society Edition]. Conrad, Joseph [1857-1924] Drawings by Clarke Hutton (Book #ID 106000) Published by The Folio Society, 202 Great Suffolk Street, London First Folio Edition 1962. 1962. First Folio Society edition hard back binding in publisher's original grey cloth with a design blocked in black to the front and rear, gilt and black back, camel brown end sheets and top edge. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. Contains 144 pp with 8 three tone drawings by Clarke Hutton lithographed by Fletcher and Son. Near Fine condition book in Very Good condition open fronted slip case. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the FOLIO SOCIETY Category |
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Einhard the Frank | The Life of Charlemagne [The First Folio Society Edition]. Einhard the Frank [Einhard (also Eginhard or Einhart c. 775 - March 14, 840) was a Frankish scholar and courtier] Translated and with an Introduction by Lewis Thorpe. (Book #ID 105801) Published by The Folio Society, 202 Great Suffolk Street, London First Folio Edition 1970. 1970. First Folio Society edition hard back binding in publisher's original cream paper vellum covered boards, blocked and lettered in gilt, gilt back. 8vo. 10'' x 6½''. Contains 300 pp with 17 single-sided full-page colour plates illustrations throughout. Fine condition book in very near Fine condition open fronted slip case. Unused and unopened new book. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the FOLIO SOCIETY Category |
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The Pastons | A Family In The Wars Of The Roses (Folio Society) Barber, Richard [Edited by] (Book #ID 94642) Published by The Folio Society, Westminster, London First Folio Edition 1981. 1981. First Folio Society edition hard back binding in publisher's original aqua marine, red and white cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the red cloth spine, end paper maps. 8vo. 10½'' x 6½''. Contains 208 printed pages of text with full-page colour plates throughout. Fine condition book in Very Good condition slip case. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the FOLIO SOCIETY Category |
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Journal of a Country Curate | Selections from the Diary of Francis Kilvert 1870-1879 [Folio Society Edition]. Kilvert, Francis [Selected and with an Introduction By Peter Wait] Duotone Photographic Images by Tim Stephens. (Book #ID 105754) Published by The Folio Society, 202 Great Suffolk Street, London Second Folio Edition 1978. 1978. Folio Society edition hard back binding in publisher's original quarter brick red cloth, photographic sides, gilt back, end paper maps. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. Contains 338 + i pp with duotone archive photographs throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition slip case. Cream Folio Society card loosely inserted. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the FOLIO SOCIETY Category |
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Travels with a Donkey in the Cevennes [The First Folio Society Edition]. Stevenson, Robert Louis [1850-1894] Illustrated by Edward Ardizzone [1900-1979] (Book #ID 105753) Published by The Folio Society, 202 Great Suffolk Street, London First Folio Edition 1967. 1967. First Folio Society edition hard back binding in publisher's original pea green cloth covered boards, blocked in black to front and back, gilt back, terracotta top edge and end sheets. 8vo. 9'' x 5½''. Contains 136 pp with monochrome drawings throughout by Edward Ardizzone. Hint of sun fading down the spine. Near Fine condition book in Fine condition slip case. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the FOLIO SOCIETY Category |
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History of the War in the Peninsula (Folio Society) Napier, Major General Sir William [Edited by Brian Connell] (Book #ID 94618) Published by The Folio Society, Westminster, London First Folio Edition 1973. 1973. First Folio Society edition hard back binding in publisher's original gilt decorated blue cloth covers, gilt and purple title and author block lettering to the spine. 8vo. 10'' x 6¼''. Contains 331 printed pages of text with many monochrome illustrations and maps throughout. In Very Good condition, no slip case. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the FOLIO SOCIETY Category |
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