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People of Hidden Sussex Warden Swinfen and David Arscott [Line Drawings by John Whiting] (Book #ID 59958) Published by BBC Radio Sussex, Brighton First Edition 1985. Brighton 1985. Publisher's original illustrated card wrap covers. 8vo 8½'' x 5¼'' 166 printed pages of text. ISBN 0950951013. Monochrome illustrations throughout. In Fine condition, no dust wrapper as published. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0950951013 Click here to select books from the SUSSEX (Suth-Seaxe) Category |
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Hidden Sussex Warden Swinfen and David Arscott [Line Drawings by John Whiting] (Book #ID 59959) Published by BBC Radio Sussex, Brighton First Edition 1984. Brighton 1984. Publisher's original illustrated card wrap covers. 8vo 8½'' x 5¼'' 162 printed pages of text. Monochrome illustrations throughout. In Fine condition, no dust wrapper as published. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0950951005 Click here to select books from the SUSSEX (Suth-Seaxe) 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 101084) 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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Plutarch | The Rise And Fall Of Athens (Folio Society) Plutarch [Translated with an Introduction and Commentary by Ian Scott and Kilvert Wood. [Illustrations by Raymond Hawthorn] (Book #ID 94638) Published by The Folio Society, Westminster, London Second Folio Edition 1969. 1969. Second Folio Society edition hard back binding in publisher's original green buckram cloth covers, gilt and terracotta title and author block lettering to the spine, end paper maps. 8vo. 10½'' x 6½''. Contains 343 printed pages of text with monochrome wood engravings throughout. 'File Copy' stamp to the half-title page. Near 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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The New Wildfowler [The British Association for Shooting and Conservation] Begbie, Eric [Edited by] Foreword by H.R.H. The Duke of Edinburgh [Preface by Sir Peter Scott] (Book #ID 110827) Published by Stanley Paul and Co. Ltd., Revised Third Edition 1989. 1989. Revised Third edition hard back binding in publisher's original green paper covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back. Quarto. 10½'' x 8''. Contains 336 pp with colour and monochrome illustrations and archive photographs throughout. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with the folded flaps being laminated. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0091726425 Click here to select books from the RURAL VILLAGE LIFE Category |
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Golf Secrets of The Masters Scott, Tom and Geoffrey Cousins (Book #ID 60748) Published by Stanley Paul & Co. Ltd., 178-202 Great Portland Street, London First Edition 1968. London 1968. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original kingfisher paper covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Contains 136 printed pages of text with monochrome photographs throughout. Superficial wear to the lower edges. Near Fine condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with a little sun fading to the spine, shallow rubs to the spine ends and corners, 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 090859308 Click here to select books from the SPORT [Golf] Category |
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The Poetical Works of Sir Walter Scott, Bart. with Notes and Life of the Author with Illustrations on Steel by Eminent Artists [2] Scott, Sir Walter [1771-1832] (Book #ID 61002) Published by Charles Daly, 17 Greville Street, Hatton Garden, London circa 1840. London circa 1840. Hard back binding in publisher's original scarlet cloth covers, elaborate gilt design with title and author lettering to the spine, lemon end papers. 8vo. 7'' x 4½''. Contains [xvi] 563 [32] [vii] printed pages of text with paper guarded monochrome steel engravings throughout. Repaired snagging of the cloth across the spine ends, whilst the covers are secure to the text, the front free end paper is cracked, foxing present around the edges of the frontispiece, the rest of the plates are clear and without any age toning or foxing. We currently hold in stock 15 other titles by this author. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the ENGLISH LITERATURE Category |
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The New Road Munro, Neil (3 June 1863 - 22 December 1930) was a Scottish journalist, newspaper editor, author and literary critic. He was basically a serious writer, but is now mainly known for his humorous short stories, originally written under the pen name as in this instance Hugh Foulis. [Front Cover Illustration by William Douglas Macleod (1892-1962) who between 1920 and 1930 worked as a cartoonist for the Glasgow Evening News]. (Book #ID 110571) Published by William Blackwood and Sons, Edinburgh & London First Edition 1914. 1914. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original forest green cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back (dulled) and front cover. 12mo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Historical novel set in the Highlands, following Aeneas Macmaster who is travelling north to investigate the disappearance of his father. Contains 374 pp + 64 pp publisher's catalogue. Interesting message to the front free end paper 'David Walker - From Dr. Watson at Holy Island, July 1914.' Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the LITERATURE 1900-1925 Category |
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The Mail Goes Through; Based on the Famous Paramount Film [The Boys' Friend Library No. 638] Second Series Scott, Hedley [Hedley Percival Angelo O'Mant 1899-1965] (Book #ID 81684) Published by The Amalgamated Press, Ltd., Farringdon Street, London [The Boys' Friend Library] 1st September 1938. Publisher's original stapled paper covers with wonderful period graphic colour art work to the front cover. 8vo. 7'' x 5½''. Contains 96 printed pages of text. Weeping of the staple which has bleed onto the front and rear covers, crinkling of the paper to the spine and in Very Good condition, small Booksellers label inside the front cover, priced 4d. We currently hold in stock over 70 other titles from The Boys' Friend Library. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the PICTURE COMICS Category |
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Kenilworth; Volume XII [Waverley Novels Border Edition] Scott, Sir Walter [1771-1832] With Introductory Essay and Notes by Andrew Lang (Book #ID 67019) Published by Macmillan & Co. Ltd., St. Martin's Street, London 1926. London 1926. Hard back binding in publisher's original green cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine, gilt roundel to the front cover for 'Southend-on-Sea High School For Girls'. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 680 printed pages of text with 12 full-page monochrome illustrations throughout. Smart Prize Plate in side, spine not faded and in Very Good clean condition, corners sharp and pointed, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the NINETEENTH CENTURY Category |
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Frank Loesser's Musical 'The Most Happy Fella' | Souvenir Theatre Programme Performed at Coliseum, Charing Cross, London. Based on Sidney Howard's 'They Knew What They Wanted' [Starring: Inia Wiata, Edwin Steffe, Helena Scott, Art Lund, Libi Staiger] Music, Lyrics and Libretto by Frank Loesser (Book #ID 95887) Performance Programme Dated 1956. 1956. Original stapled colour illustrated souvenir theatre programme 8½'' x 6½''. Contains 20 pages with photographs of the characters from the production. 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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The Observer's Book of Cacti and Other Succulents | Describing Over 300 Species [The Observer Pocket Series No. 27]. Scott, S. H. [Stanley Henderson Scott | Honorary Secretary of the National Cactus and Succulent Society]. (Book #ID 104939) Published by Frederick Warne Ltd., 40 Bedford Square, London Sixth Reprinted Edition 1965. 1965. Reprinted edition hard back binding in publisher's original banana yellow paper covered boards, blocked and lettered in dark green. 5¾'' x 3¾''. Warne print code 1723.465. Contains 159 pp with 16 colour and 66 monochrome photographs throughout. Very Good condition book, in Good condition dust wrapper with a little sunning to the paper, not price clipped, 5/-. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the OBSERVER’S (Series) Category |
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Hastings and the 1066 Country; Featuring Battle, Bexhill, Pevensey, Rye, St. Leonards, and Winchelsea David Arscott and David Brook (Book #ID 61754) Published by S. B. Publications, Seaford, East Sussex First Edition 1993. 1993. First edition in publisher's original colour illustrated card wrap covers. 8vo. 8½'' x 5¼''. Contains 96 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations and photographs throughout. In Fine condition, no dust wrapper as published. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 185770049X Click here to select books from the SUSSEX [Hastings] Category |
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And Clouds Flying | A Book of Wild Fowl Pitman, Ian [with Illustrations from Paintings and Drawings by Peter Scott]. (Book #ID 116042) Published by Faber and Faber Ltd., 24 Russell Square, London First Edition 1947. 1947. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original aqua blue cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt and silver back. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains colour frontispiece, 152 pp with one other colour plates, 7 monochrome plates and illustrations throughout. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with rubbing to the spine ends and corners, not price clipped, 15s. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the ORNITHOLOGY Category |
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Man and His Illusions; A Collection of Unpalatables [Library of Progressive Thought Series] Scott, George Ryley (Book #ID 61859) Published by Lloyd Cole, Rolls Chambers, 89 Chancery Lane, London 1944. London 1944. Hard back binding in publisher's original crimson cloth covers, black title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 112 printed pages of text. Sun fading to the spine ends, spine slant, orange crayon name marking to the front free end paper. Good condition book in Very Good condition illustrated dust wrapper with two 10 mm pieces missing to the spine ends, chips to the corners, curling to the upper edges, not price clipped 6/-. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this preserves and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the PHILOSOPHY Category |
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Over the Garden Wall | Donald Scott's Carlisle Memories | The Authorised Biography by Alan Air [Signed] Air, Alan [Donald Scott] (Book #ID 92278) Published by Alan Air, 19 St. James Road, Carlisle, Cumbria First Edition 1999. 1999. First edition in publisher's original colour illustrated card wrap covers [soft back]. 4to 12'' x 8¼''. Contains 112 printed pages of text with archive monochrome and colour illustrations and photographs throughout. In Fine condition, no dust wrapper as issued. SIGNED by the author to the title page 'Darling Jan [Jan Leeming], Thanks for all the fun in the Panto, I've loved our little cameo pieces, All my love Donald, December 2003.' Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0953670007 Click here to select books from the BIO (Résumé, Memoir) Category |
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The Lay of the Last Minstrel | with all His Introductions, and the Editor's Notes Scott, Sir Walter [1771-1832] Illustrated with Drawings by Birket Foster and John Gilbert. (Book #ID 95264) Published by Adam & Charles Black, North Bridge, Edinburgh 1854. 1854. Hard back binding in publisher's original full burgundy morocco leather, elaborate tools and gilt lettering to the spine, gilt decorated front and rear covers, all page edges gilt, gilt inner dentelles, lemon end papers. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Contains frontispiece and additional vignette title page on thick card stock; [xii]; 354 printed pages of text illustrated by one hundred engravings on wood from drawings by Birket Foster and John Gilbert. Rubbing to the cover extremities and corner edges, scattered foxing to the rear end papers, hinges sound and in Very Good clean and tight condition. From the private library of Charles Benson (remote family connection to William Gilpin) with his bookplate to the front free end paper. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the NINETEENTH CENTURY 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 104775) Published by Frederick Warne & Co. Ltd., Chandos House, Bedford Court, London 1952. 1952. Frederick Warne's date code 931.451 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. Neat ink message to the front free end paper. Near Fine condition book, in Very Good condition dust wrapper with light rubbing to the spine ends and corners, not price clipped, 10/6. 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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Hamilton | Blackwood's Philosophical Classics for English Readers Series [Signed] Veitch, John [John Veitch (1829-1894) Professor of Logic and Rhetoric in the University of Glasgow] Sir William Hamilton, Scottish Philosopher (1788-1856) (Book #ID 109204) Published by William Blackwood & Sons Edinburgh and London First Edition Thus 1882. 1882. First Blackwood's Philosophical Classics series edition hard back binding in publisher's original brown cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back and black front with decorations. 12mo. 7'' x 4½''. Contains monochrome frontispiece, 268 pp + 6 pp ads. Bookplate to the front paste down from 'St. Leonard's School. St. Andrews, Fife Founded 1877', below which is written 'by the author', spine caps creased, dusty end papers, else in and in Good condition. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the PHILOSOPHY Category |
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The Parabolic Teaching Of Christ | A Systematic and Critical Study of The Parables of Our Lord Bruce, Alexander Balmain [Alexander Balmain Bruce (31 January 1831 - 7 August 1899) was a Scottish churchman and theologian. He was a minister of the Free Church of Scotland]. (Book #ID 108417) Published by Hodder and Stoughton, 27 Paternoster Row, London Fourth Edition 1891. 1891. Fourth edition hard back binding in publisher's original burgundy cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back, black end papers. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. Contains (xviii), 515 pp. Spine sun faded. text block particularly clean, white and without any age toning or foxing to the paper. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the THEOLOGY & RELIGION Category |
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The Treasure Trail Scott, T. H. (Book #ID 62952) Published by Frederick Warne & Co. Ltd., London circa 1953. London circa 1953. Hard back binding in publisher's original brick red cloth covers, black title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 192 printed pages of text. A little wear to the lower spine end, Sunday School label to the front free end paper, cheap paper browning. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition period art work dust wrapper with 45 mm v-shaped piece missing to the top of the rear panel, 20 mm piece missing to the top of the spine, price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this preserves and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the STORIES FOR BOYS Category |
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The Sin-Eater | The Washer of the Ford and Other Legendary Moralities (Volume II of the Uniform Edition of The Works of Fiona MacLeod) Macleod, Fiona (William Sharp (12 September 1855 - 12 December 1905) Scottish writer, of poetry and literary biography in particular, who from 1893 wrote also as Fiona Macleod, a pseudonym kept almost secret during his lifetime]. (Book #ID 109715) Published by William Heinemann Ltd., London Third Impression 1919. 1919. Hard back binding in Radnorshire County Library red cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered back label. 12mo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains tissue-guarded frontispiece, (viii), 449 pp. Never issued with one stamp to the copyright leaf, label to each end paper. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the NINETEENTH CENTURY Category |
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When You Hear Big Ben [You're Home Again] [Vintage Piano Sheet Music] Harry Leon, Mark Malloy and Jack Scott (Book #ID 85992) Published by Box & Cox, 7 Denmark Street, London 1953. 1953. Vintage piano sheet music in illustrated blue and white paper covers. 11'' x 8½''. Contains 2 pages. Scored for voice and piano with lyrics. In Very Good condition. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the SHEET MUSIC Category |
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The Black Hills [American Mountain Series] Peattie, Roderick [Edited by] With Contributions by: Leland D. Case, Badger Clark, Paul Friggens, R. V. Hunkins, Clarence S. Paine, Elmo Scott Watson (Book #ID 63245) Published by The Vanguard Press, Inc., New York, USA First Edition 1952. USA 1952. First US edition hard back binding in publisher's original stone cloth covers, blue and red title and author lettering to the spine and the upper panel. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 320 printed pages of text with monochrome photographs throughout. Spine ends turned in, corners creased, age tanning to the closed page edges. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition photographic dust wrapper with 50 mm closed tear to the upper rear gutter, 40 mm u-shaped piece missing to the head of the upper panel, shallow nicks and chips to the spine ends and corners, 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. Click here to select books from the AMERICA [History] Category |
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Penguin Scores No. 8: Weber Overtures Freischutz and Oberon Weber [Edited by Gordon Jacob] Biographical Note by Scott Goddard (Book #ID 63286) Published by Penguin Books Ltd., Harmondsworth, Middlesex First Edition 1950. Harmondsworth 1950. First edition in publisher's original symmetrical colour decorated card wrap covers. Landscape 5½'' x 8''. Contains 16 printed pages of text followed by the score. In Very Good clean condition, no dust wrapper. We currently hold in stock 6 other titles from this series. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the MUSIC [Classical] Category |
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Golf; Begin The Right Way Scott, Tom [Illustrations by Alex Hay] (Book #ID 63326) Published by David & Charles (Holdings) Limited, Newton Abbot, Devon 1974. Devon 1974. Hard back binding in publisher's original black paper covers, silver title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Contains 127 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations throughout. Rubs to the spine ends and corners, label to the front free end paper. Very Good condition book in near Fine condition dust wrapper with a little wear to the upper edges, 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 0715365703 Click here to select books from the SPORT [Golf] Category |
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The Steam Engine | A Treatise On Steam Engines and Boilers. Comprising the Principles and Practice of the Combustion of Fuel, The Economical Generation of Steam, The Construction of Steam Boilers; and The Principles, Construction, and Performance of Steam Engines-Stationary, Portable, Locomotive, and Marine, Exemplified in Engines and Boilers of Recent Date. (2 Volume Set Complete). Clark, Daniel Kinnear [Daniel Kinnear Clark (17 July 1822 - 22 January 1896) was a Scottish consulting railway engineer. He served as Locomotive Superintendent to the Great North of Scotland Railway between 1853 and 1855, and also wrote comprehensive books on railway engineering matters]. (Book #ID 96957) Published by Blackie & Son Ltd., 50 Old Bailey, London 1891. 1891. Uniform matching hard back binding in publisher's original half black leather covers, five raised bands to the spine with gilt title, author lettering and volume details between, maroon pebble cloth sides, flashy burgundy and orange marble end papers, red polished edges. 8vo. 10'' x 7¼''. Contains [xvi] 788; [xi], 4, 768 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations, diagrams, fold-out plates, and tables throughout. Light rubbing to the covers, volume II with a little foxing to the end papers, one fold-out plate repaired to the reverse and a Very Good clean and tight pair. Heavy volume set 5 kg, extra postage will be requested over and above our default setting if despatched outside the UK. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the TRACTION STEAM ENGINES Category |
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Fugitive's Road MacVicar, Angus [Angus MacVicar (28 October 1908, Argyll - 31 October 2001, Campbeltown, Argyll and Bute) was a Scottish author with a wide-ranging output. His greatest successes came in three separate genres: crime thrillers, juvenile science fiction, and autobiography. His early writing was interrupted by wartime service with the Royal Scots Fusiliers, hence most of his fiction appeared in the two decades following World War II]. (Book #ID 66021) Published by Stanley Paul and Co. Ltd., London Possibly First Edition 1949 [not dated]. London 1949. Possibly first edition hard back binding in publisher's original indigo cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 239 printed pages of text. Tiny shallow rubs to the spine tips and corners, war economy standard paper. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition rare period art work dust wrapper with 40 mm closed tear to the foot of the upper gutter, chips to the corners, small nicks to the spine ends, not price clipped 9s 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. Click here to select books from the CHILDREN'S & JUVENILE Category |
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The Churchman's History of the Oxford Movement Upton, W. Prescott (Book #ID 64189) Published by The Church Book Room, Wine Office Court, London First Edition 1933. London 1933. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original russet cloth covers, black title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 215 printed pages of text. Surface marks to the fore edges, foxing to the page edges. Very Good condition book in Good condition dust wrapper with small piece of paper missing to the top of the spine and along the top front edge, age tanning of the paper down the spine, not price clipped 9d. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this preserves and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the LITERATURE 1926-1945 Category |
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Antarctica | The Story of a Continent Debenham, Frank [Frank Debenham, OBE (26 December 1883 - 23 November 1965) was Emeritus Professor of Geography at the Department of Geography, Cambridge University and first director of the Scott Polar Research Institute]. Foreword by Sir Vivian Fuchs. (Book #ID 116450) Published by Herbert Jenkins Ltd., 3 Duke of York Street, London First Edition 1959. 1959. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original delphinium blue cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back, maps to the lining papers. 8vo. 8½'' x 6''. In 1910 Frank Debenham was one of a group of three geologists on Robert Falcon Scott's Antarctic Terra Nova Expedition (1910-1913). From January to March 1911, along with three other expedition members (Thomas Griffith Taylor, Charles Wright (physicist) and Edgar Evans), he explored and mapped the western mountains of Victoria Land, performing scientific studies and geological observations. He did not take part in the ill-fated journey to the South Pole due to a knee injury sustained while playing football in the snow, and instead took part in the second western journey along with Griffith Taylor, Tryggve Gran and William Forde. On his return from the expedition in 1913, he entered Cambridge University to write up his field notes. Contains 264 pp with monochrome photographs and text figures throughout. Ink name to the front free end paper. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with light rubbing to the tips and corners, not price clipped, 25/-. Dust wrapper protected. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the POLAR [Antarctic] Category |
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The Return of the Tide | on the Saltmarsh Coast of North Norfolk. Scott, Ian and Richard Worsley (Edited by) (Book #ID 115956) Published by JJG Publishing, Sparrow Hall, Hindringham, Fakenham, Norfolk First Edition 2010. 2010. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original duck egg blue cloth effect covered boards, blocked and lettered silver back, colour illustrated end papers. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains (xii), 234 pp with monochrome illustrations and photographs throughout. Fine condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with sun fading down the spine, not price clipped. Unused new book. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the NORFOLK (Norfolcia) Category |
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History of the Conquest of Peru; With a Preliminary View of the Civilization of the Incas with Biographical and Critical Miscellanies Prescott, William H. [Edited by John Foster Kirk] (Book #ID 64621) Published by George Routledge and Co. Farringdon Street, London New and Revised Edition 1887 with Latest Corrections and Additions. London 1887. Hard back binding in publisher's original dark green cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine and to the upper panel. 8vo. 8½'' x 6''. Contains [xxiv] 459; 302 printed pages of text with monochrome plates and one map. Front free end paper missing, name inside, foxing to the end papers and in Good sound and tight condition. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the PERU Category |
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A Touch of the Sun | Original Souvenir Theatre Programme Performed at Prince of Wales Theatre, Cardiff Written by N. C. Hunter [Starring: Lee Fox, Michael Lewin, Jean Kent, Julian d'Albie, Edward Vaughan-Scott, Roderick Lovell]. Directed by Anthony Knowles (Book #ID 101153) Performance Programme Dated October 6th, 1958. 1958. Original stapled souvenir theatre programme in blue and white paper covers. 8¾'' x 5½''. Contains 20 pages including the covers, illustrated advertisements. 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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The 'A.L.' Bright Story Readers Grade V No. 252: Woodstock or, The Cavalier Sir Walter Scott [Abridged with Notes by J. B. Marshall] (Book #ID 65217) Published by E. J. Arnold & Son, Ltd., Leeds & Glasgow circa 1920. 1920. Publisher's original twine bound terracotta card wrap covers with black lettering and symmetrical design to the front cover. 8vo. 7½'' x 5½''. Contains 96 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations. Light soiling to the covers and in Very Good sound condition, no dust wrapper as published. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the SHORT STORIES (Novella) Category |
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