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            Youth and the Village Club

Clark, Edith M.

(Book #ID 113683)

Published by Thomas Nelson and Sons Ltd., 35-36 Paternoster Row, London First Edition 1946. 1946.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original crimson cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains (viii), 96 pp with monochrome photographs on coated art paper throughout. Fine condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with light rubbing to the tips and corners, not price clipped, 5/-. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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            A Countrywoman's Notes

Verey, Rosemary [Foreword by H.R.H. The Prince of Wales] Jacket Engravings by Miriam Macgregor [Illustrations by Eleven Contemporary Engravers]

(Book #ID 67432)

Published by Frances Lincoln Limited, 5 Charlton Kings Road, London First Thus Edition October 1991. London 1991.

First thus edition hard back binding in publisher's original nut brown paper covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8' x 6''. Contains 117 printed pages of text with monochrome engravings throughout. 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 0711206937

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            Memoirs of a Thatching Family 1860-1968

Reeve, B. S.

(Book #ID 79176)

Published by the Larks Press, Ordnance Farmhouse, Guist Bottom, Dereham, Norfolk First Edition 1995. Norfolk 1995.

First edition in publisher's original illustrated card wrap covers [softback]. 8vo. 8'' x 5¼''. Contains 73 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations, diagrams and photographs throughout. Light dust marking to the closed page edges, minimal rubs to the cover edges and in near Fine clean condition, no dust wrapper as published. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0948400269

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            The Wild and The Tame

Beamish, Huldine [Illustrations by Elizabeth Gray] Jacket Design by Walburga Breitenfeld

(Book #ID 68446)

Published by Geoffrey Bles Ltd., 52 Doughty Street, London First Edition 1957. London 1957.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original ginger cloth covers, black title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Contains 189 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations throughout. Spine ends and corners creased with tiny rubs, foxing to the closed page edges. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with small chips to the upper and lower gutters and corners, rubs to the fore edges, not price clipped 18s. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this preserves and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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            Candle Lighting: Shire Album No. 132

Eveleigh, David J.

(Book #ID 68471)

Published by Shire Publications Ltd., Aylesbury, Bucks 1985. Aylesbury 1985.

Publisher's original stapled colour illustrated card covers. 8vo 8'' x 6'' 32 printed pages of text. ISBN 0852637268. Monochrome illustrations throughout. In Fine condition, no dust wrapper as published. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0852637268

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            Country Craftsmen

Derrick, Freda [Illustrated by the Author]

(Book #ID 68550)

Published by Chapman and Hall Ltd., 37 Essex Street, London Reprinted 1947. London 1947.

Hard back binding in publisher's original racing green cloth covers, silver title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9'' x 5½''. Contains 137 printed pages of text with the Author's monochrome illustrations throughout. Tiny rubs to the foot of the spine, feint ghosting to the end papers, foxing to the closed upper edges. Very Good condition book, corners nice and sharp, in Very Good condition dust wrapper with age darkened spine, nicks to the upper spine end and corners, not price clipped 10s 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 Craft of Stickmaking

Gowan, Leo

(Book #ID 76113)

Published by The Crowood Press, Ramsbury, Marlborough, Wiltshire 1994. 1994.

Hard back binding in publisher's original bottle green cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine and to the upper panel. Quarto 10'' x 8''. Contains 96 printed pages of text with colour and monochrome illustrations and photographs throughout. Booksellers ticket inside. Fine condition book in Fine condition price clipped dust wrapper. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, it does not adhere to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 1852235012

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            Carry On Regardless [Signed]

Page, Robin [Illustrated by John Paley]

(Book #ID 69667)

Published by Bird's Farm Books, Barton, Cambridgeshire First Edition 2006. Cambridge 2006.

First edition in publisher's original colour illustrated card wrap covers [paperback]. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. Contains 168 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations throughout. In Fine condition, no dust wrapper as published. SIGNED by the author to the title page 'Happy reading, Robin Page'. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0905232259

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            Village England

Thomas, Sir William Beach

(Book #ID 70455)

Published by Alexander Maclehose & Co., 58 Bloomsbury Street, London First Edition 1935. London 1935.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original green cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Contains 302 printed pages of text with monochrome photographs throughout. Minimal wear to the covers, foxing to the page edges. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with 20 mm piece of paper missing to the top of the spine, 50 mm piece of paper missing to the rear panel, spine age tanned, not price clipped 8s 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 Dogs of Windcutter Down; One Shepherd's Struggle for Survival

Kennard, David

(Book #ID 74209)

Published by Headline Book Publishing, 338 Euston Road, London First Edition 2005. London 2005.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original navy blue paper covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine, pale blue end papers. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 277 printed pages of text with monochrome photographic headers. Fine condition book in Fine condition photographic dust wrapper, 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 0755312562

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            The Life Story of a Fowl | Life Stories of Animals Series

Hurst, J. W. [Frontispiece by Maud Scrivener]

(Book #ID 97554)

Published by Adam & Charles Black, Ltd., 4-6 Soho Square, London Reprinted Edition 1925. 1925.

Reprinted edition hard back binding in publisher's original dark brown illustrated camel cloth covers, black title and author lettering to the spine and to the front cover. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains colour frontispiece by Maud Scrivener, (viii), 220 printed pages of text. In Very Good clean and sound condition. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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            The Owl Pen

Wells, Kenneth M. [Wood Engravings by Lucille Oille]

(Book #ID 73414)

Published by J. M. Dent & Sons Ltd., Toronto and Vancouver First Edition 1947. 1947.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original mint green cloth covers, silver title and author lettering to the spine and to the upper panel. 8vo. 8½'' x 6''. Contains [xvi] 289 printed pages of text with monochrome wood-cut illustrations throughout followed by eight pages of photographs. Ink message inside dated 1947 and in Very Good clean condition, spine not faded, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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            A Backwoodsman's Year [Signed]

Poole, R. W. F. [Illustrations by Reginald Bass]

(Book #ID 99709)

Published by Michael Joseph Ltd., 26 Bloomsbury Street, London First Edition 1990. 1990.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original navy paper covered boards, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8¾'' x 5¾''. Contains 231 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrated headers and tail pieces. Fine condition book in near Fine condition photographic dust wrapper, price clipped. SIGNED by the Author to the dedication page on label 'Best Wishes Willy Poole.' Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0718132130

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            In England - Now; The Countryside Week by Week

Edwin, Maribel [Illustrations by F. I. Noble]

(Book #ID 81595)

Published by The Sheldon Press, Northumberland Avenue, London circa 1930. London circa 1930.

Hard back binding in publisher's original green cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 252 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations throughout. Shallow rubs to the creased spine ends, cheap paper browning to the end papers. Near Very Good condition book in Good condition dust wrapper with nicks and chips to the spine ends, corners and upper edges, not price clipped 5/-. 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 Rustic Scribe [Signed Bookplate]

Poole, R. W. F. [Illustrated by Reginald Bass]

(Book #ID 75820)

Published by Michael Joseph Ltd., 27 Wrights Lane, London First Edition 1991. London 1991.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original French blue paper covered boards, silver title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Contains 215 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations and photographs throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. SIGNED by the Author to the Publisher's Bookplate 'Willy Poole'. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, it does not adhere to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0718133374

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            The Lost Villages of Britain

Muir, Richard

(Book #ID 108339)

Published by Michael Joseph Ltd., 26 Bloomsbury Street, London Second Edition 1984. 1984.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original olive green paper covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back, photographic end papers. Quarto 10'' x 8''. Contains 285 pp with colour and monochrome illustrations and archive photographs throughout. Tiny rubs to lower spine tips and corners. Very Good condition book in Fine condition photographic dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0718120361

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            The Woodlander

Seymour, John [Illustrated by Sally Seymour]

(Book #ID 110790)

Published by Sidgwick & Jackson Limited, 1 Tavistock Chambers, London First Edition 1983. 1983.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original forest green paper covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back, illustrated end papers. 8vo. 7'' x 5''. Contains 127 pp with monochrome illustrated headers and small illustrations in the text throughout. Fine condition book in Very Good condition illustrated dust wrapper with tiny rubs to spine ends and corners, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0283989246

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            'BB's Fairy Book Meeting Hill

BB [Denys James Watkins-Pitchford] 1905-1990

(Book #ID 76441)

Published by Hollis & Carter Ltd., 25 Ashley Place, London First Edition 1948. London 1948.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original light green cloth covers, silver title and author lettering to the spine and to the upper panel. Quarto 10'' x 8''. Contains [xii] 141 printed pages of text with 15 splendid full-page colour plates, monochrome header illustrations. Ghosting to the end papers. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with age tanning of the cream paper down the spine, small chips to the spine ends and corners, not price clipped 15s. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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            A Guide to the Countryside | Stone Walls [Signed]

Adair, Hunter

(Book #ID 97861)

Published by The Abbey Press, Hexham, Northumberland First Edition 1998. 1998.

First edition in publisher's original illustrated card wrap covers [soft back]. 8vo. 8½'' x 6''. Contains 48 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations and archive photographs throughout. In Fine condition, no dust wrapper as issued. SIGNED by the author to the title page 'With kind regards, Hunter Adair'. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 1902756002

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            A Countryman's Year; Reflections of a Village Parson [Signed]

Green, John

(Book #ID 77085)

Published by J. Salmon Limited, 100 London Road, Sevenoaks, Kent First Edition 1994. Kent 1994.

First edition in publisher's original illustrated card wrap covers [softback]. Landscape 9'' x 10''. Contains 95 printed pages of text with monochrome photographs and beautiful colour painting illustrations throughout. Minimal marking to the closed page edges, light rubs to the corners and spine ends and in near Fine condition, no dust wrapper as published. SIGNED by the author to the half title page 'John Green'. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 1898435197

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            Days and Nights on Hunter's Fen

Humphreys, John

(Book #ID 110826)

Published by David & Charles Ltd., Brunel House, Newton Abbot, Devon First Edition 1992. 1992.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original burgundy paper covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back. Quarto. 10½'' x 8''. Contains 191 pp with colour and monochrome illustrations throughout. Lower corners creased, tiny rubs to spine tips. Very Good condition book in near Fine condition illustrated dust wrapper with a little wear to top of spine, price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0715399942

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            Diary of a Fox-Hunting Man

Carroll, Terence [Photographs by Jim Meads]

(Book #ID 77978)

Published by Hamish Hamilton Ltd., Garden House, 57-59 Long Acre, London First Edition 1984. London 1984.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original olive green paper covered boards, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. Quarto 10'' x 8''. Contains 209 printed pages of text with monochrome and colour photographs throughout. Sun fading to the cover edges, light foxing to the top edge, dust marks to the fore edge. Near Fine clean condition book in near Fine condition dust wrapper with minimal rubs, not 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. ISBN 024111361X

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            The Chimney Swallows

Ogden, Laurie [Colour Paintings by Peter Newcombe]

(Book #ID 99667)

Published by William Sessions Ltd., York First Edition 1995. 1995.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original menthol green cloth covers, black title and author lettering to the spine, black and white swallow to the front cover. Quarto. 8½'' x 8¼''. Contains 44 printed pages of text with seven full-page colour paintings by Peter Newcombe throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper with feint crease line to the bottom corner of the front cover. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 1850722196

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            Living Off The Land; Country People 1850-1950

Mountford, Frances [Written and illustrated by]

(Book #ID 110825)

Published by Merlin Unwin Books Limited, 7 Corve Street, Ludlow, Shropshire First Edition 2013. 2013.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black paper covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back, red end papers. Quarto. 10½'' x 8''. Contains 154 pp beautifully hand-written and laid out with colour, sepia and monochrome illustrations and archive photographs throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 9781906122584

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            The Odd Farmhouse

By the Odd Farmwife (Louise R. Baker?)

(Book #ID 92802)

Published by Macmillan & Co. Ltd., St. Martin's Street, London Second Edition 1913. 1913.

Hard back binding in publisher's original green cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine and to the front cover. 8vo. 8'' x 5½''. The adventures of an American woman who came to England to search for an ideal farmhouse in Kent. Contains 271 printed pages of text. Possibly signed by the author to the half-title page 'To Frances A. Baker - From her sister Louise, Nov. 28th, 1914.' Below which is inscribed 'Ena Mary Jones, March 1930.' Louise R. Baker is the author of 'The Old Monday Farm', published in 1905. Spine slightly age darkened and in Very Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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            Bully and the Badger | The Remarkable Story of a Badger Club Fostered By a Bull Terrier and Eventually Returned to the Wild (Signed)

Malins, Wickham [Drawings by Eileen A. Soper] Foreword by Ernest G. Neal

(Book #ID 111432)

Published by Robert Yeatman Ltd., 401 Grand Buildings, Trafalgar Square, London First Edition 1974. 1974.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original green and black tonic cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back, end paper maps. 8vo. ½'' x 5¼''. Contains 123 pp with 15 monochrome illustrations by Eileen A. Soper and 8 pp of colour photographs. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper. SIGNED by the author to the half-title page 'Wickham Malins.' Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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            Wood-Notes Wild | Walking With Thoreau

Thoreau, Henry David [1817-1862] Mary Kullberg [Drawings by Christine Stetter].

(Book #ID 98808)

Published by Southern Illinois University Press, Carbondale, Illinois First Edition 1995. 1995.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original Farrows cream cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine, illustrated emerald green end papers. 4to. 10½'' x 8''. Contains 122 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, unused new book. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0809319888

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            Country Life

Quince, Peter

(Book #ID 81538)

Published by George Allen & Unwin Ltd., Ruskin House, Museum Street, London First Edition 1975. London 1975.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original green paper covered boards, gilt title and author lettering to the spine, green dyed top edge. 8vo. 8½'' x 6''. Contains 107 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations throughout. Ink name to the front free end paper with pencil markings. Very near Fine clean unopened condition book in Very Good condition price clipped dust wrapper with sun faded spine. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, it does not adhere to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0046300074

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            Tales of a Wildfowler

Cadman, W. A. [Illustrated by Sir Peter Scott]

(Book #ID 110808)

Published by Tideline Publishing Co. Ltd., North Wales Second Edition 1983. 1983.

Second edition hard back binding in publisher's original crimson paper covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back with gilt goose to front, bright yellow end papers, red dyed upper edges. 8vo. 8½'' x 6¼''. Contains 192 pp with monochrome illustrations in text throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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            The Up-Country Year Book

Craig, Thurlow [Illustrated by Biro]

(Book #ID 82073)

Published by Andre Deutsch Ltd., 105 Great Russell Street, London First Edition 1964. London 1964.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original mint green paper covered boards, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. Contains 208 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations throughout. Foxing to the top edge, minimal dust marking to the fore edge, ink message to the front end paper. Very Good condition book in near Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped 21s. 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 Romantic Story of the Countryside [The Romantic Series]

Batten, H. Mortimer

(Book #ID 82147)

Published by Hutchinson & Co. Ltd., 17-21 Conway Street, London First Edition 1937. London 1937.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original ginger cloth covers, green title and author lettering to the spine and to the front cover. 8vo. 8½'' x 6''. Contains 231 printed pages of text with monochrome photographs on coated paper throughout. Spine ends a little soft, ghosting to the free end papers, foxing to the page edges. Near Very Good condition book in scarce Very Good condition illustrated dust wrapper with chips to the upper spine end, small v-shaped chip to the top of the front panel, 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 Complete Lurcher [Signed]

Plummer, D. Brian [Brian Plummer, also known as David Brian Plummer (11 September 1936 - 12 September 2003), was a British writer, teacher and dog breeder. The Plummer Terrier is a hard strain of Jack Russell terrier, he added Beagle, Fell Terrier, and Bull Terrier, creating an established and defined individual type. Initially known as the Huddlesford Rat Pack, the breed is now named after him]. Illustrated by Martin Knowelden.

(Book #ID 96991)

Published by The Boydell Press, Boydell & Brewer Ltd., Woodbridge, Suffolk Second Edition 1980. 1980.

Second edition hard back binding in publisher's original camel brown covers, silver title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 182 printed pages of text with monochrome photographs throughout. Light fox splashes to the end papers. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with two small tears to the top of the spine corners, not price clipped. SIGNED by the author to the title page 'Best Wishes D. B. Plummer'. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0851151183

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            Good Neighbours | Some Recollections of an English Village and its People

Rose, Walter [Monochrome Sketches by John Hookham]

(Book #ID 106229)

Published Cambridge: At the University Press 1943 reprinted edition [First Edition 1942]. 1943.

Hard back publisher's original illustrated paper covered boards. 8vo 8¾'' x 5¾''. Contains [viii], 138 pp with monochrome sketches by John Hookham. In Very Good condition. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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            Wild Wings

Stuart, Frank

(Book #ID 83089)

Published by Victor Gollancz Ltd., 14 Henrietta Street, Covent Garden, London First Edition 1951. London 1951.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original cobalt blue cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8½'' x 6''. Contains 191 printed pages of text with monochrome frontispiece. Slight creasing to the spine ends, tan age spots to the upper edges of the end papers, in name to the front free end paper. Very Good condition book in near Very Good condition dust wrapper with nicks to the upper spine end and corners, not price clipped 14/-. 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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