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The Wallace | A Triumph in Five Acts Smith, Sydney Goodsir [Sydney Goodsir Smith (26 October 1915 - 15 January 1975) was a New Zealand-born Scottish poet, artist, dramatist and novelist. He wrote poetry in literary Scots often referred to as Lallans (Lowlands dialect), and was a major figure of the Scottish Renaissance]. (Book #ID 95612) Published by Oliver and Boyd Ltd., Tweeddale Court, Edinburgh First Edition 1960. 1960. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original blue cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. Contains [x] 180 page play. Very Good condition book in Good condition dust wrapper with chips and short closed tears to the spine ends and edges, not price clipped, 15/-. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the PLAYS (Theatre Performance) Category |
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Dryden Poetry and Prose Smith, D. Nichol [With Essays by Congreve, Johnson, Scott and others] (Book #ID 59296) Published by Oxford University Press, Amen House, London First Edition 1925. London 1925. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original navy cloth covers, silver title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains [xvi] 204 printed pages of text with monochrome frontispiece. Very Good condition book, in Very Good condition dust wrapper with short closed tear to the lower spine gutter, minor rubs to the tips. 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 POETRY, VERSE & RHYMES Category |
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The London Mercury with which is Incorporated The Bookman | Volume (32) XXXII. No. 187 [May 1935] Includes Articles by Wyndham Lewis, William Plomer, Henry W. Nevinson, E. M. Forster, Annabel Sprigge, Stephen Spender, H. E. Bates, Bonamy Dobrée and others [Edited by R. A. Scott-James]. (Book #ID 100862) Published by The London Mercury, Editorial Offices 14 Burleigh Street, Strand London Volume XXXII No. 187 [May 1935]. 1935. First edition in publisher's original peach paper yapp wraps [soft back]. 10" x 7". Contains paginated printed pages of text [viii], 96, [x-xiv]-2. Illustrated throughout including a full page plate by Annabel Sprigge. Article by H. E. Bates is 'The Poems of John Clare'. Edges a little curled. In Very Good condition. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the LITERARY CRITICISM Category |
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R. F. Delderfield's New Play | All Over The Town | Souvenir Theatre Programme Performed at The Playhouse, Northumberland Avenue, London Delderfield, R. F. [Starring Rosalyn Boulter; Fiona Fraser; Richard Carr; Peter Scott; Sidney Monckton; Terry Van; Isola Strong; Alec Gunn; Olive Milbourne in:] Directed by Terence de Marney (Book #ID 114628) Performance Programme Dated November 10th, 1947. 1947. Original triptych double-sided folding souvenir theatre programme. 8'' x 5'' opening to 8'' x 15''. 6d seal broken and in Very Good condition. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the THEATRE PROGRAMMES Category |
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Drawings By Sir William Russell Flint P.R.W.S. R.A. [Signed] Flint, Sir William Russell [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 101478) Published by Collins 14 St. James's Place, London First Edition 1950. 1950. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original quarter beige buckram over blue and grey printed paper covered boards, blue and gilt title and author lettering label to the spine, top edge gilt. Tall folio. 14'' x 10½''. Hand written number 27 of 500 Limited Edition copies. Contains (xvi), 188 printed pages with 134 sepia and tone plates and illustrations, bibliography, index of plates, complete with additional SIGNED mounted print of the ballerina, Moira Shearer, the star of the Red Shoes, in a separate envelope to the side of the slip case, the plate of which has been destroyed, preventing any reprinting of the print. SIGNED by the artist to the limitation leaf 'W. Russell Flint.' Pictorial book plate of W. and P. J. Kupfer to the front paste down. Fine condition book in Fine condition glassine dust wrapper, housed in glassine covered slip case with light rubbing to the extremities. Heavy volume weighing 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 ART [British] Category |
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'Alien Corn': Souvenir Theatre Programme Performed at Wyndham's Theatre, The New Theatre, St. Martin's Lane, London Sidney Howard [Starring Margaretta Scott, Hartley Power, John Clements, Fritz Valk, Barbara Everest, Henry Hewitt, Blake Dorn in] Henry Cass (Book #ID 48519) Performance Programme 1933. 1933. Original stapled illustrated souvenir theatre programme. 24 printed pages. Small thumb tear to the front fore edge and in Very Good condition. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the THEATRE PROGRAMMES Category |
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Dryden Poetry and Prose Smith, D. Nichol [With Essays by Congreve, Johnson, Scott and others] (Book #ID 45807) Published by Oxford University Press, Amen House, London 1946 Edition with Corrections. London 1946. Hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covers, silver title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains [xvi] 204 printed pages of text. Three pages with pencil underlining. Very Good condition book, in Very Good condition dust wrapper with tanning to the spine, minor rubs to the tips. 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 POETRY, VERSE & RHYMES Category |
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Blithe Spirit | Original Souvenir Theatre Programme Performed at Cambridge Arts Theatre, 6 St. Edward's Passage, Cambridge | 16 To 21 July, 1956. Written by Noel Coward [Starring: Paul Eddington (Stand-in with note), Priscilla Morgan, Avril Conquest, John Scott, Gwen Nelson, Gillian Webb, Melissa Stribling]. Directed by Anthony Knowles [Buckstone Productions]. (Book #ID 101083) Performance Programme Dated July 1956. 1956. Original stapled souvenir theatre programme in cream paper covers. 9¾'' x 7¼''. Contains 8 pages including the covers, illustrated advertisements to the rear cover. In Fine condition. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the THEATRE PROGRAMMES Category |
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Cavalry Uniforms of Britain and the Commonwealth Including Other Mounted Troops Wilkinson-Latham, Robert and Christopher [Illustrated by Jack Cassin-Scott] (Book #ID 93631) Published by Blandford Press Ltd., 167 High Holborn, London Second Impression 1972. 1972. Hard back binding in publisher's original camel paper covered boards, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 215 printed pages of text with colour illustrations and photographs throughout. Very Good condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, 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 071370134X Click here to select books from the UNIFORMS & BADGES Category |
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The Magazine of Fantasy and Science Fiction Volume 69 No. 4 October 1985. Marion Zimmer Bradley, Orson Scott Card, Fred Saberhagen, Algis Budrys [Contribute to:] (Book #ID 46854) Published by Mercury Press Inc., New York October 1985. 1985. Publisher's original super period colour illustrated Science Fiction card wrap covers. 8vo. 7½'' x 5½''. Slight tanning to the page margins, tiny rubs to the tips and in Very Good clean and sound condition. We currently hold 175 other Fantasy Science Fiction Magazine titles in stock. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the SCIENCE FICTION MAGAZINES Category |
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A Choice of Heaven Scott, J. M. (Book #ID 47298) Published by William Heinemann Ltd., London First Edition 1959. London 1959. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original russet cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 248 printed pages of text. Without any ownership markings. Fine condition book, in Fine condition Bill Morden illustrated dust wrapper, not price clipped 15s, unused new book. 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 MODERN FIRST EDITIONS Category |
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Memoirs of Count Grammont Hamilton, Anthony [Edited with Notes by Sir Walter Scott] Etchings by L. Boisson (Book #ID 78981) Published by George Routledge and Sons, Limited, London First Edition 1905. London 1905. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original indigo cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine and gilt crest to the front cover, gilt to the upper edges, aubergine end papers. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. Contains 396 printed pages of text with illustrated frontispiece and 11 other tissue-guarded etchings. Rubs to the turned-in spine ends, small tear to the cloth of the upper front gutter and in Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the MONARCHY Category |
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'Time and the Conways': Souvenir Theatre Programme Performed at The Duchess Theatre, Catherine Street, Aldwych, London J. B. Priestley [Starring Rosemary Scott, Eileen Erskine, Raymond Huntley, Molly Rankin, Barbara Everest, Helen Horsey, Alexander Archdale in] (Book #ID 48554) Performance Programme Dated October 4th 1937. 1937. Original stapled illustrated souvenir theatre programme. 28 printed pages. In Very Good condition. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the THEATRE PROGRAMMES Category |
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Inferno 1940 Scott, Vernon [Squadron Leader John Eric Tipton DFC* (1918-2018) British officer served as a navigator with 40 Squadron, RAF in Great Britain and Malta, 1941-1942; served with 109 Squadron, Pathfinder Force, RAF in Great Britain, 1943-1944; served as Oboe (British aerial blind bombing system in World War II, based on radio transponder technology), ground controller in Netherlands, 1944-1945]. (Book #ID 96101) Published by Western Telegraph, Pembrokeshire First Edition 1980. 1980. First edition in publisher's original illustrated card wrap covers [soft back]. Landscape 5½'' x 8½''. Contains 76 printed pages of text with monochrome photographs throughout. On Monday, August 19th, 1940, three German aircraft bombed the Admiralty oil fuel depot at Llanreath Pembroke Dock, to set off one of the most vicious fires of the second world war, representing a loss of 33,000,000 gallons of oil - a crippling blow to Britain's war effort. In Very Good condition, no dust wrapper as issued. From the private library of John Tipton and SIGNED by him to the title page 'John Tipton'. Who has also made comments to the margins of the book, being a resident of Tenby. John Tipton joined 109 Squadron in June 1943 and went on to complete 70 operations with the squadron through to 1945. He also completed 34 Operations with 40 Squadron in 1941/1942 operating from RAF Wyton and Malta. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0950737208 Click here to select books from the WORLD WAR II (Second) Category |
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The Wimsey Family | A Fragmentary History Compiled from Correspondence with Dorothy L. Sayers Scott-Giles, C. W. (Fitzalan Pursuivant of Arms Extraordinary) Dorothy Leigh Sayers (13 June 1893 - 17 December 1957) English crime writer and poet. She was also a student of classical and modern languages]. (Book #ID 109709) Published by Victor Gollancz Ltd., 14 Henrietta Street, Covent Garden, London First Edition 1977. 1977. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back, illustrated butternut end papers. 12mo. 9'' x 5½''. During the 1930's and 1940's Dorothy L. Sayers had a long and continuing correspondence with C. W. Scott-Giles, Pursuivant of Arms Extraordinary, a man extremely knowledgeable in Heraldry. Together they explored the History of the Wimsey Family taking it back as far as the Norman Conquest. Contains 88 pp with 9 monochrome illustrations throughout including a "Cat & Mouse" Garter stall plate. 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 HERALDRY (Armorial Bearings) Category |
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Wild Flowers of the Wayside and Woodland | A Pocket Guide (Frederick Warne's Wayside and Woodland Series Based Upon the Standard Work 'Wayside and Woodland Blossoms' by Edward Step). Scott, T. H., and W. J. Stokoe [Edward Step] (Book #ID 104776) Published by Frederick Warne & Co. Ltd., Chandos House, Bedford Court, London 1962. 1962. Frederick Warne's date code 653.162 hard back binding in wayside and woodland later series smaller format, publisher's forest green cloth blocked and lettered in black, top edge green. Small 8vo. 6¼'' x 4¾''. Contains 359 pp. Containing a descriptive history of 762 species together with eighty plates in colour illustrating three hundred and twenty blossoms and leaves also a pictorial colour key to facilitate identification. Near Fine condition book, in near Fine condition later colour designed dust wrapper, price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the WAYSIDE WOODLAND (Series) Category |
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A Choice of Heaven Scott, J. M. (Book #ID 49235) Published by William Heinemann Ltd., London First Edition 1959. London 1959. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original russet cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 248 printed pages of text. Just a little foxing to the page edges, without any ownership markings. Near Fine condition book, in Fine condition Bill Morden illustrated dust wrapper, not price clipped 15s, unused new book. 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 MODERN FIRST EDITIONS Category |
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Pride of London | A Day Book Compiled by: Walter S. Scott, Joan Stevenson and Sidney Scott (Book #ID 102321) Published by John Green & Co. 5 Poland Street, London First Edition 1947. 1947. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. Contains frontispiece, (vi), 366 printed pages of text with 12 monochrome plates. Foxing to the end papers, fading to the spine ends where dust wrapper is chipped. Good condition book in Poor condition dust wrapper with chips and small tears to the spine ends and corners, not price clipped, 16s. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the LONDON (Londinium) Category |
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The Complete Works of Robert Burns | Including His Correspondence Letters to Clarinda etc. | With a Memoir By William Gunnyon | The Text Carefully Printed, and Illustrated with Notes | With Portrait and Illustrations on Wood by Eminent Artists. (Nimmo's Standard Library Series) Burns, Robert [Robert Burns (25 January 1759 - 21 July 1796), also known familiarly as Rabbie Burns, the National Bard, Bard of Ayrshire and the Ploughman Poet and various other names and epithets, was a Scottish poet and lyricist. He is widely regarded as the national poet of Scotland and is celebrated world-wide]. Memoir By William Gunnyon (Book #ID 113963) Published by William P. Nimmo, London and Edinburgh 1879. 1879. Hard back binding in publisher's original dark green cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back, top edge gilt, donkey brown end papers, bevelled edges. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains tissue-guarded frontispiece, (lxxviii), 402 pp with numerous full-page wood-cut illustrations throughout. Front free end paper absent, foxing to the front end papers and title leaves, else in Very Good condition. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the POETRY, VERSE & RHYMES Category |
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'The Sound of Music': Souvenir Theatre Programme Performed at Palace Theatre, Shaftesbury Avenue, London [2] Richard Rodgers, Oscar Hammerstein, Howard Lindsay, Russel Crouse [Starring Sonia Rees, Donald Scott, Marie Lorraine, Constance Shacklock, Olive Gilbert, Carolyn Gray, Nevil Whiting in] (Book #ID 50555) Performance Programme Dated First Performance in Great Britain Thursday 18th May 1961. 1961. Original stapled illustrated souvenir theatre programme 9'' x 7''. 16 printed pages of text with monochrome photographs. In Very Good condition. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the THEATRE PROGRAMMES Category |
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Stotty Cake Row Dobson, Scott (Book #ID 50750) Published by Frank Graham, Newcastle upon Tyne First Edition 1971. Newcastle 1971. First edition in publisher's original stapled illustrated card wrap covers. 8vo. 8½'' x 5¼''. ISBN 902833820. Contains 32 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations throughout. Ink ownership name to the title page, soiling of the white card to the lower cover and in Good condition, no dust wrapper as published. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the HUMOUR (Satire, Cartoon) Category |
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The Burrell Collection Marks, Richard with Rosemary Scott, Barry Gasson, James K. Thomson, and Philip Vainker [Introduction by John Julius Norwich] (Book #ID 110184) Published by William Collins in Association with Glasgow Museums and Art Galleries, London, First Edition 1983. 1983. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original terracotta paper covered boards, blocked and lettered silver back. Quarto. 10½'' x 8¼''. Contains 160 pp, over 200 colour photographs illustrate over 300 objects and also the gallery itself. Neat ink message to the front free end paper 'Happy viewing, Love Jean.' Near Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the DECORATIVE ARTS Category |
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Naked Nancy and Other Stories Escott, John (Book #ID 50813) Published by William Heinemann Ltd., 15 Queen Street, Mayfair, London First Edition 1978. London 1978. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original russet paper covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8'' x 5¼''. ISBN 434958263. Contains 86 [iv] printed pages of text. Without any ownership markings. Fine condition book, in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. 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 MODERN FIRST EDITIONS Category |
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Kirkcudbright | A Royal Burgh | A Book of Drawings with Letterpress by Jessie M. King (Book 1) King, Jessie M. [Jessie Marion King (20 March 1875 - 3 August 1949) was a Scottish illustrator known for her illustrated children's books]. (Book #ID 114684) Published by Gowans and Gray, Glasgow First Edition 1934. 1934. First edition in publisher's original colour illustrated card wrap (soft back) covers designed by Jessie M. King. 8vo. 9'' x 5¾''. Contains illustrated title, contents, foreword, followed by 17 full-page monochrome drawings throughout by Jessie M. King, who also provides the text which is presented in Arts & Crafts style opposite each drawing. Fine condition book in Fine condition glassine dust wrapper. Superb. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the SCOTLAND (Gaelic: Alba) Category |
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A Greener Life; A Modern Country Compendium Clarissa Dickson Wright and Johnny Scott [Photography by Vanessa Courtier with Food Photography by Gus Filgate] (Book #ID 64434) Published by Kyle Cathie Limited, 122 Arlington Road, London First Edition 2005. London 2005. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original glazed racing green boards, white title and author lettering to the spine. Folio 11½'' x 8¼''. Contains 256 printed pages of text with colour photographs 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 185626534X Click here to select books from the FOOD [Dietary] Category |
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By the Elbe | Volume III (Three / 3) Tytler, Sarah [Henrietta Keddie (1827 - 1914) was a prolific Scottish novelist who wrote under the pseudonym Sarah Tytler. Her domestic realism became popular with women, as did her conduct books for girls]. (Book #ID 94384) Published by Smith, Elder & Co., 15 Waterloo Place, London First Edition 1876. 1876. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original green cloth covers, gilt title lettering to the spine, black designs and lettering to the spine and to the front cover, primrose end papers. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains [vi] 318 [+ ii page publisher's catalogue] printed pages of text. Rubbing to the cover edges and corners, without any foxing and in Good condition. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the STORIES FOR GIRLS Category |
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Blithe Spirit | Original Souvenir Theatre Programme Performed at Cambridge Arts Theatre, 6 St. Edward's Passage, Cambridge | 16 To 21 July, 1956. Written by Noel Coward [Starring: Paul Eddington (Stand-in with note), Priscilla Morgan, Avril Conquest, John Scott, Gwen Nelson, Gillian Webb, Melissa Stribling]. Directed by Anthony Knowles [Buckstone Productions]. (Book #ID 101081) Performance Programme Dated July 1956. 1956. Original stapled souvenir theatre programme in cream paper covers. 9¾'' x 7¼''. Contains 8 pages including the covers, illustrated advertisements to the rear cover. In Fine condition. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the THEATRE PROGRAMMES Category |
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Style Raleigh, Walter [Rev. Harry Escott (1905-1987), MA, Congregational Minister at Rhynie, Aberdeenshire] (Book #ID 107151) Published by Edward Arnold Ltd., 41 & 43 Maddox Street, London Thirteenth Impression 1918. 1918. Hard back binding in publisher's original moss green cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back, fore and lower page edges untrimmed. 8vo. 8½'' x 5¼''. Contains (viii)-2, 129 + iii pp with monochrome illustrations and archive photographs throughout. From the personal library of Rev. Harry Escott with his simple bookplate to the front free end paper. Ink name inside and in Very Good clean condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the PHILOSOPHY Category |
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Infantry Uniforms; Including Artillery and Other Supporting Corps of Britain and The Commonwealth 1855-1939 [A Blandford Encyclopaedia in Colour] Wilkinson-Latham, Robert and Christopher [Illustrated by Jack Cassin-Scott] (Book #ID 77170) Published by Blandford Press, London First Edition 1970. London 1970. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original turquoise paper covered boards, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 227 printed pages of text with full-page colour and monochrome illustrations throughout. Some tan age spots to the paste downs, foxing to the upper closed edges. Near Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped 30s. 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 071370525 Click here to select books from the UNIFORMS & BADGES Category |
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Grimms' Fairy Tales Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm 'The Brothers Grimm' 1785-1863 and 1786-1859 Respectively [Illustrated by Anne Anderson (1874-1952) was a prolific Scottish illustrator, primarily known for her art nouveau children's book illustrations] (Book #ID 113952) Published by Collins' Clear Type Press, London and Glasgow, circa 1933. 1933. Hard back binding in publisher's original colour illustrated paper covered front board, purple cloth spine, plain orange paper rear board. 4to. 11½'' x 8½''. Contains 128 pp with 8 full-page single-sided colour plates, 4 full-page line drawings and many monochrome in-text illustrations throughout. Ink message to he front free end paper dated 1933, spine sun faded, corners and spine ends rubbed, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the CHILDREN'S & JUVENILE Category |
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Machiavelli and the Mayflower | How to Understand the Europeans [Signed] Gillespie, Bob [Alexander Elliot Anderson Salmond (born 31 December 1954) is a Scottish politician who served as the First Minister of Scotland from 2007 to 2014]. (Book #ID 98451) Published by La Rémige SARL Publishers, 11 bis Boulevard Delessert, Paris First Edition 2009. 2009. First edition in publisher's original colour illustrated stiff French flap card wrap covers [soft back]. 8vo. 8½'' x 6¼''. Contains [x], 184 printed pages of text with colour graphics and some cartoon illustrations. In Fine condition, no dust wrapper as issued. SIGNED by the author to the title page 'To Alex Salmond in admiration; true visionary and true leader. Bob Gillespie, February 2010'. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 9782953386707 Click here to select books from the EUROPE & EUROPEANS Category |
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The Ballet Annual 1952 | A Record and Year Book of the Ballet [Sixth (6th) Issue]. Haskell, Arnold L. [Edited by]. Arnold Lionel Haskell (19 July 1903, London - 14 November 1980, Bath) was a British dance critic who founded the Camargo Society in 1930. With Ninette de Valois, he was influential in the development of the Royal Ballet School, later becoming the school's headmaster. [Contributors include: Ann Barzel; Cyril Beaumont; Anatole Chujoy; Scott Goddard; Frank Howes; Ludovic Kennedy; Irene, Lidova; P. W. Manchester; Pierre Michaut; James Monahan; Maurice Pourchet; and L. Andre Vaillat]. Drawings by Osbert Lancaster. (Book #ID 96951) Published by Adam & Charles Black, Ltd., 4-6 Soho Square, London First Edition 1952. 1952. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original buttermilk cloth covers, burgundy title to the spine and to the front cover, blue, black and white illustrated end papers. Quarto 10'' x 7¾''. Contains colour frontispiece, 144 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations and photographs throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped, 25s. 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 BALLET & BALLERINAS Category |
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Where Art Begins. Nisbet, Hume [James Hume Nisbet (8 August 1849 - 4 June 1923) was a Scottish-born novelist and artist and received special artistic training, and was educated under the Rev. Dr. Culross (later of Bristol College) up to the age of fifteen]. (Book #ID 103636) Published by Chatto & Windus, Piccadilly London First Edition 1892. 1892. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original decorated slate grey cloth covers, gilt stamped title and author lettering to the spine and to the front cover, top edge gilt, dark green coated end sheets. 8vo. 8'' x 6''. Contains (xiv), 232 pp with large ornate chapter capital letters, headers, and 27 monochrome illustrations throughout. Morecambe 'School of Art' bookplate inside, foxing to the tissue-guarded frontispiece, light bumping to the corners and spine ends and overall in Very Good clean and tight condition. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the ART [Technique & Materials] Category |
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Charm and Courtesy in Letter-Writing Callaway, Frances Bennett [20 September 1852 - 3 February 1905] Rev. Harry Escott (1905-1987), MA, Congregational Minister at Rhynie, Aberdeenshire. (Book #ID 109420) Published by Dodd, Mead and Company, New York First Edition 1895. 1895. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original lemon yellow cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered in red, embossed white quill and envelopes to the spine and the front cover. 18mo. 6½'' x 4¼''. Contains frontispiece and additional monochrome painting tipped-in, red and black printed title with border decoration, 250 pp. From the private library of Rev. Harry Escott with his name plate to the front free end paper and his Glasgow address business card loosely enclosed. Light soling to the covers and in Very Good condition. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the BUSINESS (Leadership) Category |
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