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The Lady of the Lake | A Poem (Illustrated Edition) Scott, Sir Walter [1771-1832] (Book #ID 106738) Published by (Printed by E. B., and G. Clarke for) Charles Tilt, Fleet Street, London 1839. 1839. Contemporary full black leather, all page edges gilt. 12mo. 6½'' x 4¼''. Contains paper-guarded frontispiece, 311 pp with 9 paper-guarded monochrome illustrations throughout. Rebinding condition with covers loose, rubbing to the leather. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the NINETEENTH CENTURY Category |
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Selected Writings of Richard Rolle (Seraph Series) Harrell, John G. [Rev. Harry Escott (1905-1987), MA, Congregational Minister at Rhynie, Aberdeenshire] Richard Rolle (Book #ID 106867) Published by Society for the Promotion of Christian Knowledge, Holy Trinity Church, Marylebone Road, London First Edition 1963. 1963. First edition in publisher's original illustrated card wrap covers [soft back]. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 72 pp. From the personal library of Rev. Harry Escott with his simple bookplate inside. Very Good condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the THEOLOGY & RELIGION Category |
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Frost and Fire | Natural Engines, Tool-Marks and Chips with Sketches Taken at Home and Abroad by a Traveller | Volumes I and II (2 Volumes Complete) Campbell, John Francis (Iain Frangan Caimbeul 29 December 1821 - 17 February 1885) also known as Young John of Islay was a Scottish author and scholar who specialised in Celtic studies, geology and meteorology, and was considered an authority on the subject. (Book #ID 107807) Published by Edmonston and Douglas, Edinburgh First Edition 1865. 1865. Uniform matching first edition hard back rebound in modern brick red cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt backs, red speckled page edges. 8vo. 8½'' x 6''. Campbell held a lifelong interest in the sciences, especially geology and meteorology and invented the meteorological sunshine recorder or thermograph that bears his name as the Campbell-Stokes recorder (sometimes called a Stokes sphere), these two volumes contain observations of geology and meteorology during his world wide travels, describing their effect on the landscape. Contains illustrated title, (xxxi)-1, 506; two tone map, (xii), 519 pp with monochrome wood-cut illustrations throughout both volumes. Ex academic library with 'Paisley Free Library' stamp to one margin in each volume, a previous owner has tried to erase one of these in volume II, no other library marks and in Very Good clean and tight condition. Heavy volume pair weighing 2.3 kg, extra postage will be requested over and above our default setting for destinations outside the UK. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the CLIMATOLOGY & WEATHER Category |
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Postcards from the Hedge | A Semi-detached tour of Scotland [Twice Double Signed] McMillan, Hugh (born 1955) is a Scottish poet and short story writer [Illustrated by Hugh Bryden] (Book #ID 106888) Published by Roncadora Press, 14 Corberry Avenue, Dumfries First Edition 2008. 2008. First edition in publisher's original side stitched grey card wrap covers [soft back] with illustration pasted to the front cover. 8vo. 8½'' x 6''. Winner of the Callum Macdonald Prize (2009). Contains monochrome illustration to every left hand leaf with poetry opposite. Hand written number 167 of 300 Limited Edition copies to a small pouch pasted inside the rear cover which contains a large folding map of Scotland titled 'Three Legged Island' this pouch is SIGNED by the author and the artist 'Hugh McMillan' and 'Hugh Bryden'. The title leaf is also SIGNED by the author 'To Rosemary and Anthony [Wigtown - A. P. & R. Baker - Booksellers] - All Best Hugh - 8th November 2008'. In Very Good clean condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the POETRY, VERSE & RHYMES Category |
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Going Fishing Farson, Negley [James Scott Negley Farson 1890-1960] Illustrated by Charles Frederick Tunnicliffe (1901-1979) (Book #ID 117962) Published by The Flyfisher's Classic Library, Bovey Tracey, Newton Abbot, Devon First Edition Thus 1993. 1993. First edition thus hard back binding in publisher's original quarter blue leatherette, blue cloth sides, blocked and lettered gilt back, top edge gilt, navy blue lining papers. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. 1 of 600 limited edition copies. Contains 156 pp with splendid full-page and chapter heading wood-cuts by Tunnicliffe. Fine condition book in Fine condition matching slip case. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the ANGLING & SPORT FISHING Category |
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The White Poppy; The History of Opium Scott, J. M. (Book #ID 108447) Published by William Heinemann Ltd., London First Edition 1969. 1969. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black paper covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back, family of opium tree to front end papers. 8vo. 8½'' x 6''. Contains 205 pp with monochrome illustrations and archive photographs throughout. Lower spine end scuffed. Near 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. Click here to select books from the MEDICINE & HEALTH Category |
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A Round of Golf With Tommy Armour Armour, Tommy [Thomas Dickson Armour (24 September 1896 - 11 September 1968) was a Scottish-American professional golfer. He was nicknamed The Silver Scot] Illustrated by Merritt D. Cutler. (Book #ID 108631) Published by Hodder and Stoughton Ltd., London First UK Edition 1960. 1960. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original green cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine, course colour plan end papers. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. Contains 143 pp with green, black and white instructive illustrations throughout. Very Good condition book in Very Good dust wrapper with light rubbing to the spine ends, not price clipped, 15s. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 1857934539 Click here to select books from the SPORT [Golf] Category |
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Ivanhoe | A Romance Scott, Sir Walter [1771-1832] With an Introduction by the Hon. Mrs. Maxwell Scott of Abbotsford | Dedicatory Epistle by Laurence Templeton [Illustrated by Maurice Greiffenhagen RA (15 December 1862 - 26 December 1931) who was a British painter and Royal Academician. He illustrated books and designed posters as well as painting idyllic landscapes]. (Book #ID 115068) Published by T. C. & E. C. Jack, 16 Henrietta Street, London and Edinburgh circa 1905. 1905. Hard back binding in publisher's original elaborately decorated burgundy cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered in gilt to the back and front cover, top edge gilt, others untrimmed. Quarto. 9'' x 6½''. Contains (xxix)- blank, 564 pp, illustrated with reproductions in colour of twelve full-page single-sided original drawings by Maurice Greiffenhagen throughout. Prize plate in colour to the front paste down dated 1907, light foxing to the end papers and page edges and in Very Good sound condition. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the NINETEENTH CENTURY Category |
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Douglas Haig; The Preparatory Prologue 1861-1914: Diaries and Letters Scott, Douglas [Edited by] Douglas Haig (Book #ID 111968) Published by Pen & Sword Military, 47 Church Street, Barnsley, S. Yorkshire First Edition 2006. 2006. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black paper covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 336 pp with monochrome maps and archive photographs to the centre. Traces of plate and barcode removed from front free end paper. Near Fine condition book in Fine condition illustrated dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 1844154041 Click here to select books from the BIO (Résumé, Memoir) Category |
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Thank God For a Funny Face; My Adventures in Comedy with Tony Hancock, Terry Scott, Anthony Hopkins, Lee Evans and Other Legends Lloyd, Hugh [Foreword by Anthony Hopkins] Tony Hancock, Terry Scott, Anthony Hopkins, Lee Evans (Book #ID 112095) Published by John Blake Publishing Ltd., 2 Bramber Road, London First Edition 2002. 2002. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black paper covered boards, blocked and lettered silver back. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 251 pp with monochrome 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 1903402506 Click here to select books from the BIO (Résumé, Memoir) Category |
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Search Find and Kill | The RAF's U-Boat Successes in World War Two + (Signed Victory in Europe 8th May 1945 Flown Cover) + Signed Franks, Norman L. R. [Norman Leslie Robert Franks (born 1940: died May 2023) is an English militaria writer who specialises in aviation topics. He focuses on the pilots and squadrons of World Wars I and II]. John Alexander Cruickshank VC (born 20 May 1920) is a Scottish former banker, former Royal Air Force officer, and a Second World War recipient of the Victoria Cross. (Book #ID 112393) Published by Grub Street, The Basement, 10 Chivalry Road, London First Edition Thus Substantially Updated Edition 1995. 1995. First edition thus substantially updated hard back binding in publisher's original scarlet cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains (xiv), 274 pp with monochrome archive photographs throughout. Small booksellers ticket removed from the bottom of the front free end paper. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. + No. 304 of 500 Victory in Europe flown cover | Flight Lieutenant J. A. Cruickshank was awarded the Victoria Cross for most conspicuous bravery during a successful attack on U-347 in the Atlantic on 17th July 1944 and SIGNED by him to the front cover 'John Cruickshank' also SIGNED by the author label to the title page 'Best wishes | Norman Franks' + letter of provenance to the author dated 2016. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the VICTORIA CROSS AWARDS Category |
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Spitfire into War + (Signed Disbandment of No. 60 Squadron 31 March 1992 Flown Cover) Johnstone, Air Vice Marshal Sandy [Air Vice Marshal Alexander Vallance Riddell Johnstone, CB, DFC, AE, DL (2 June 1916 - 13 December 2000) was a Scottish airman. He served as a Royal Air Force squadron, wing and station commander during the Second World War and the commander of Commonwealth forces operating in Borneo during the Indonesia-Malaysia confrontation]. (Book #ID 112395) Published by William Kimber & Co. Limited, 100 Jermyn Street, London First Edition 1986. 1986. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original blue cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 219 pp with two maps and monochrome archive photographs throughout. Fine condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with very slight sun fading down the spine and one 10 mm closed tear to the foot of the spine, not price clipped. + No. 379 of 750 Disbandment of No. 60 Squadron 31 March 1992 flown cover post marked 10th March 1992 SIGNED by the author to the front cover 'Sandy Johnstone' | Royal Air Force | Northolt stamp to the rear dated 31st March 1992. Two cachet inserts. Certification signed by Group Captain W. S. O. Randle. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the BATTLE OF BRITAIN Category |
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Original Vintage Bookmark | Scottish Widows Fund | The Largest British Mutual Life Office | Funds £19,5000,000 | Colour Illustration to the Reverse: Equestrian Portrait after Landseer and Millais Scottish Widows Fund | Mutual Life Assurance Society | Landseer and Millais (Book #ID 114529) The Scottish Widows Fund | 9 St. Andrew Square, Edinburgh | 28 Cornwall and 5 Waterloo Place, Pall Mall, London circa 1920. 7'' x 2½''. Double-sided cream and navy printed bookmark. Reverse with colour painting to the central panel. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the BOOKMARKS Category |
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Original Vintage Bookmark | Scottish Widows Fund | The Largest British Mutual Life Office | Funds £19,5000,000 | Colour Illustration to the Reverse: The Waefu Heart (the woeful heart) after Thomas Duncan, R.A. Scottish Widows Fund | Mutual Life Assurance Society | Thomas Duncan, R.A. (1807-1845) (Book #ID 114530) The Scottish Widows Fund | 9 St. Andrew Square, Edinburgh | 28 Cornwall and 5 Waterloo Place, Pall Mall, London circa 1920. 7'' x 2½''. Double-sided cream and navy printed bookmark. Reverse with colour painting to the central panel. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the BOOKMARKS Category |
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Original Vintage Bookmark | Scottish Widows Fund | The Largest British Mutual Life Office | Funds £19,5000,000 | Colour Illustration to the Reverse: Uncle Toby and The Widow Wadman after C. R. Leslie, R.A. Scottish Widows Fund | Mutual Life Assurance Society | Charles Robert Leslie RA (19 October 1794 - 5 May 1859) (Book #ID 114531) The Scottish Widows Fund | 9 St. Andrew Square, Edinburgh | 28 Cornwall and 5 Waterloo Place, Pall Mall, London circa 1920. 7'' x 2½''. Double-sided cream and navy printed bookmark. Reverse with colour painting to the central panel. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the BOOKMARKS Category |
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Original Vintage Bookmark | Scottish Widows Fund | The Largest British Mutual Life Office | Funds £19,5000,000 | Colour Illustration to the Reverse: The Village Bride-Groom after Greuze Scottish Widows Fund | Mutual Life Assurance Society | Jean-Baptiste Greuze (21 August 1725 - 4 March 1805) was a French painter of portraits, genre scenes, and history painting. (Book #ID 114532) The Scottish Widows Fund | 9 St. Andrew Square, Edinburgh | 28 Cornwall and 5 Waterloo Place, Pall Mall, London circa 1920. 7'' x 2½''. Double-sided cream and navy printed bookmark. Reverse with colour painting to the central panel. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the BOOKMARKS Category |
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Original Vintage Bookmark | Scottish Widows Fund | The Largest British Mutual Life Office | Blue and Cream Illustration by Walter Crane to One Side | March Scottish Widows Fund | Mutual Life Assurance Society | Walter Crane [1845-1915] (Book #ID 114533) The Scottish Widows Fund | 9 St. Andrew Square, Edinburgh | 28 Cornwall and 5 Waterloo Place, Pall Mall, London Dated 1913. 1913. 6'' x 2¼''. Double-sided cream and navy printed bookmark with splendid Walter Crane illustration from a series of 12 months of the year to the front of one side | March. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the BOOKMARKS Category |
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Original Vintage Bookmark | Scottish Widows Fund | The Largest British Mutual Life Office | Blue and Cream Illustration by Walter Crane to One Side | March Scottish Widows Fund | Mutual Life Assurance Society | Walter Crane [1845-1915] (Book #ID 114534) The Scottish Widows Fund | 9 St. Andrew Square, Edinburgh | 28 Cornwall and 5 Waterloo Place, Pall Mall, London Dated 1913. 1913. 6'' x 2¼''. Double-sided cream and navy printed bookmark with splendid Walter Crane illustration from a series of 12 months of the year to the front of one side | March. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the BOOKMARKS Category |
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Original Vintage Bookmark | Scottish Widows Fund | The Largest British Mutual Life Office | Blue and Cream Illustration by Walter Crane to One Side | August Scottish Widows Fund | Mutual Life Assurance Society | Walter Crane [1845-1915] (Book #ID 114535) The Scottish Widows Fund | 9 St. Andrew Square, Edinburgh | 28 Cornwall and 5 Waterloo Place, Pall Mall, London Dated 1913. 1913. 6'' x 2¼''. Double-sided cream and navy printed bookmark with splendid Walter Crane illustration from a series of 12 months of the year to the front of one side | August. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the BOOKMARKS Category |
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Memoirs of a Coarse Zoo Keeper Jacobs, George [as Told to Franklyn Wood] Illustrated by Richard Johnstone Scott (Book #ID 115227) Published by Frederick Muller Limited, Dataday House, Alexandra Road, Wimbledon, London First Edition 1982. 1982. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back. 8vo. 8½'' x 6''. Contains (vi), 256 pp with monochrome illustrations throughout. Fine condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with sun fading down the spine, not price clipped. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the ZOOLOGY (Animal Biology) Category |
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A List of Butterflies and Moths (Macro Lepidoptera) Occurring in the Neighbourhood of Ashford, Kent Scott, E. (Book #ID 115344) Published by Headless Brothers,, Ashford, Kent and 109 Kingsway, London First Edition 1936. 1936. First edition in publisher's original cream card wrap covers cloth covered boards, thin green linen spine. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Contains 32 pp with one folding map. Light surface marks to the covers and in Very Good condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the KENT [Ashford] Category |
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More Than Shadows | A Biography of W. Russell Flint Palmer, Arnold [Sir William Russell Flint RA ROI (4 April 1880 - 30 December 1969) was a Scottish artist and illustrator who was known especially for his watercolours of women. He also worked in oils, tempera, and printmaking]. (Book #ID 115782) Published by The Studio Ltd., 66 Chandos Place, London First Edition January 1943. 1943. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered copper back and copper vignette to the front board. 8vo. 10'' x 6½''. Contains (xvi), 44 pp followed by 136 plats, 8 in colour. Very Good condition book in Good condition dust wrapper with small chips and closed tears to the edges, not price clipped, 15s. Dust wrapper protected. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the BIO (Résumé, Memoir) Category |
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The Ice-Age History of Alaskan National Parks Elias, Scott A. (Book #ID 115829) Published by Smithsonian Institution Press, Washington D.C., First Edition 1995. 1995. First edition in publisher's original illustrated card wrap covers (soft back). 8vo. 9'' x 6''. Contains 150 pp with monochrome text figures, illustrations and photographs throughout. In Fine condition, no dust wrapper as issued. From the private library belonging to Bryan L. Sage, a distinguished naturalist and BP ecologist in Alaska with his bird illustrated book plate to the front paste down. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the PALAEONTOLOGY Category |
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How to Play Your Best Golf All the Time Armour, Tommy [Thomas Dickson Armour (24 September 1896 - 11 September 1968) was a Scottish-American professional golfer. He was nicknamed The Silver Scot]. Illustrated by Lealand Gustavason. (Book #ID 117971) Published by Hodder and Stoughton Ltd., Warwick Lane, London First UK Edition 1954. 1954. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original green cloth covers, silver title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. Contains photographic frontispiece, 160 pp with instructive monochrome illustrations throughout. Small wine stain to the bottom page edges and in Very Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the SPORT [Golf] Category |
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The Memoirs of Babikr Bedri | Volumes 1 and 2 (Two Volumes Complete) Bedri, Babikr [Babikr Bedri | Ali Badri | Babiker Badri [circa 1856 - 1954) was a Mahdist warrior who later became socially engaged and laid the foundations for women's education in Sudan. Bedri started with a small school for his own daughters. Over time, the school was moved to Omdurman and formed the core of what is now Ahfad University for Women]. Translated from the Arabic by Yousef Bedri and George Scott [With an Introduction by P. M. Holt]. (Book #ID 118197) Published by Oxford University Press, Ely House, London | Ithaca Press, 13 Southwark Street, London First Editions 1969 and 1980. 1969 | 1980 Uniform matching first edition hard back binding in publisher's original banana yellow and moss green cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt backs, maps to the lining papers of volume 2. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Contains portrait frontispiece to each, (xxi), 250; (iv), 379 pp with 3 maps + 1 folding map, monochrome photographs. Fine condition books in near Fine condition price clipped dust wrappers. 1981 Thomas Hodgkin press cutting loosely inserted. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the NORTH AFRICA [Sudan] Category |
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