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            New Worlds Science Fiction Volume 31 No. 93 April 1960.

Lan Wright, E. C. Tubb, Brian W. Aldiss [Contribute to:]

(Book #ID 46581)

Published by Nova Publishing Ltd., 131 Great Suffolk Street, London April 1960. 1960.

Publisher's original colour illustrated period science fiction super art work paper covers. 8vo. 7½'' x 5½''. Monochrome illustrations throughout. Slight tanning to the page margins, only very tiny rubbing of the paper to the spine tips and in Very Good clean condition. We currently hold 125 other New Worlds Science Fiction Magazine titles in stock. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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            Barnsdall House | Frank Lloyd Wright (Architecture in Detail Series)

Steele, James [Frank Lloyd Wright]

(Book #ID 103123)

Published by Phaidon Press Ltd., 140 Kensington Church Street, London First Edition 1992. 1992.

First edition in publisher's original colour illustrated card wrap covers [soft back], with deep French flaps. 4to. 12'' x 11¼''. This work deals with Barnsdall (Hollyhock) House, Los Angeles, and includes the architect's drawing record and a comprehensive set of newly drawn projections. Contains 60 pp with 72 monochrome and colour illustrations and archive photographs throughout. In Fine condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0714827509

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            The Netherlands: Report and Proceedings of the 154th Summer Meeting of the Royal Archaeological Institute in 2008: Supplement to the Archaeological Journal Volume 165 for 2008

Edited by Susan M. Wright and Patrick Ottaway (The Royal Archaeological Institute)

(Book #ID 90779)

Published by The Royal Archaeological Institute, Burlington House, Piccadilly, London First Edition 2009. 2009.

First edition in publisher's original illustrated card wrap covers [soft back]. Quarto 10'' x 7¼''. Contains 104 printed pages of text with colour and monochrome illustrations, maps and photographs throughout. In Fine condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0903986557

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            The Garlands of Rampur [Signed] + Signed Letter

Cartwright, Jill

(Book #ID 96338)

Published by The Pentland Press Ltd., South Church, Bishop Auckland, Durham First Edition 1998. 1998.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black paper covered boards, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8½'' x 6''. Contains 203 printed pages of text with monochrome photographs throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. SIGNED by the Author to the title page 'Jill Cartwright.' Loosely enclosed is SIGNED letter from the author and the recipients reply. 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 1858215498

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            Hayl Hola; An Appraisal of Hollingbourne Village

Wright, J. H. Garnham [Drawings by Penelope Garnham Pope]

(Book #ID 67271)

Published by Hollingbourne Parish Council circa 1987. Hollingbourne circa 1987.

First edition in publisher's original illustrated card wrap covers. Landscape 8'' x 12''. Contains 96 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations and photographs throughout. Small splash mark to the front cover and in very near Fine condition, no dust wrapper as published. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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            Marco Millions

O'Neill, Eugene [Eugene Gladstone O'Neill (October 16, 1888 - November 27, 1953) was an American playwright and Nobel laureate in Literature].

(Book #ID 95585)

Published by Jonathan Cape 30 Bedford Square, London First English Edition 1927. 1927.

First English edition hard back binding in publisher's original Wedgwood blue cloth covers, cream paper title and author lettering label to the top of the spine. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 158 printed pages of text. Age darkening to the closed page edges, some pencil notes to the margins, horrid scuff of the cloth to the top of the spine and in Good condition, no dust wrapper. From the private library of William Leigh, General Manager of The Old Vic, London, and SIGNED by him to the front free end paper 'William Leigh'. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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            'Mourning Becomes Electra': Souvenir Theatre Programme Performed at The Westminster Theatre, Palace Street, Buckingham Gate, London

Eugene O'Neill [Starring John Abbott, Craighall Sherry, Enid Price Hill, John Ford, Waldo Wright, Basil Gignam in]

(Book #ID 48619)

Performance Programme Dated 1937-1938 Season. 1937.

Original stapled illustrated souvenir theatre programme 10'' x 8''. 12 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations. In Very Good condition. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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            Flukes and Snails; The Science of Biology Series 4

Wright, C. A.

(Book #ID 48683)

Published by George Allen & Unwin Ltd., Ruskin House, 40 Museum Street, London First Edition 1971. London 1971.

First edition in publisher's original colour illustrated laminated card wrap covers. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. ISBN 0045950091. Contains 168 printed pages of text with monochrome photographs and diagrams throughout. Ownership name to the front free end paper and in Fine condition, no dust wrapper as published. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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            English Men of Letters; Dryden

Saintsbury, G. [Edited by John Morley] John Dryden (19 August [O.S. 9 August] 1631 - 12 May [O.S. 1 May] 1700) was an English poet, literary critic, translator, and playwright who was made England's first Poet Laureate in 1668.

(Book #ID 48848)

Published by Macmillan & Co., London 1881. London 1881.

Hard back binding in publisher's original scarlet cloth covers, black title and author lettering to the spine and the upper panel, black paper end papers. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains [viii] 192 [iv] printed pages of text. Spine just a little darkened, without any ownership markings and in Very clean Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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            Marvels of the World's Fisheries; Interesting Description of the Many and Curious Methods of Fishing in all Parts of the World

Sidney Wright

(Book #ID 73862)

Published by Seeley, Service & Co. Ltd., 38 Great Russell Street, London 1923. London 1923.

Hard back binding in publisher's original black line illustrated grey cloth covers, black title and author lettering to the spine and to the upper panel. 8vo. 8'' x 5½''. Contains [x] 249 [vi] printed pages of text with 8 monochrome photographs on coated paper. A little foxing to the page edges and end papers, corners and spine ends turned-in and in near Very Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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            Alone on a Wide Wide Sea [Signed]

Morpurgo, Michael [Sir Michael Andrew Bridge Morpurgo (5 October 1943) English book author, poet, playwright, and librettist who became the third Children's Laureate, from 2003 to 2005].

(Book #ID 109431)

Published by Harper Collins 77-85 Fulham Palace Road, Hammersmith, London First Edition 2006. 2006.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original dove white paper covered boards, blocked and lettered brick red back, map illustrated end papers. 8vo. 9'' x 5½''. Contains 314 pp with two double-page monochrome maps, small vignette illustrations. Printer's code 1. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. SIGNED by the author to the half-title page 'Michael Morpurgo.' Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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            Outdoor Chrysanthemums [Garden and Nature Series]

Wright, A. E. [Foreword by A. J. Macself]

(Book #ID 50490)

Published by W. H. and L. Collingridge Ltd., 148-9 Aldersgate Street, London circa 1930. London circa 1930.

Hard back binding in publisher's original yellow ochre cloth covers, maroon title and author lettering to the spine and the front cover. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 128 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations and 8 full-page plates throughout. Foxing to the page edges and end papers, without any ownership markings. Good condition book, in scarce Good condition dust wrapper with old tape residue marks to the paper, 30 mm piece of paper missing to the foot of the spine, priced 2/6 to the spine. 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.

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            The Great Waltz: Souvenir Theatre Programme Performed at Theatre Royal, Drury Lane, London

Jerome Chodorov, Robert Wright, George Forrest, Forman Brown [Starring Inia Te Wiata, Sari Barabas, Diane Todd, Robert Dorning, Gabor Baraker, David Tate in]

(Book #ID 50559)

Published Performance circa 1970. 1970.

Original stapled illustrated souvenir theatre programme 9'' x 6''. 28 printed pages of text with monochrome photographs. In Very Good condition. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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            Bright 9 - Expedition (Bright Series)

Chris Wainwright (Editor)

(Book #ID 97952)

Published by CCW Graduate School, London First Edition 2012. 2012.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original quarter black cloth, white title lettering to the spine, woven white paper sides. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 155 printed pages of text with colour photographs throughout. In Fine condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 9781908339034

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            Stratford Upon Avon [2]

Fox, Levi [Drawings by Horace Wright] Foreword by Fordham Flower

(Book #ID 50771)

Published by The Garland Press, 12 The Paragon, Bristol 1951. Bristol 1951.

Publisher's original illustrated orange card wrap covers. 8vo. 8½'' x 5¼''. Contains 40 printed pages of text with 12 monochrome illustrations throughout, end paper maps. Without any ownership markings and in Very Good condition, no dust wrapper as published. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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            Oh! The Girl Upstairs [Piano Sheet Music]

Dave Sonenscher and Julian Wright [Sung by Layton and Johnstone]

(Book #ID 50951)

Published by Lawrence Wright Music Co. Ltd., Denmark Street, London 1925. 1925.

Piano sheet music in white paper covers 12'' x 10'' with monochrome photograph to the front cover. 4 printed pages. Small tear to the spine edge and in Very Good condition. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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            Richard Wilson Slipstream (Slip Stream)

Wainwright, Jean [Richard Wilson]

(Book #ID 97825)

Published by Futurecity Ltd., 57 Clerkenwell Road, London, First Edition 2014. 2014.

First edition in publisher's original colour illustrated card wrap covers [soft back]. 4to. 11'' x 9''. Contains 80 printed pages with colour plates, photographs and illustrations throughout. In Fine condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 9780992893804

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            Family Sins and Other Stories

Trevor, William [William Trevor KBE (24 May 1928 - 21 November 2016) was an Irish novelist, playwright and short story writer. One of the elder statesmen of the Irish literary world, he was widely regarded as one of the greatest contemporary writers of short stories in the English language].

(Book #ID 51521)

Published by The Bodley Head Ltd., London First Edition 1990. London 1990.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original blue paper covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. ISBN 0370313747. Contains 251 printed pages of text. Hint of tanning to the page edges, without any ownership markings. Near Fine condition book, in Very Good condition dust wrapper with small crease line marks to the tips and corners, not price clipped. Dust wrapper without any tears or chips and 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.

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            The Silence in the Garden

Trevor, William [William Trevor KBE (24 May 1928 - 21 November 2016) was an Irish novelist, playwright and short story writer. One of the elder statesmen of the Irish literary world, he was widely regarded as one of the greatest contemporary writers of short stories in the English language].

(Book #ID 51522)

Published by The Bodley Head Ltd., London First Edition 1988. London 1988.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. ISBN 037031218X. Contains 204 printed pages of text. Without any ownership markings. Near Fine condition book, in Very Good condition dust wrapper with one tiny tear to the top front corner, spine tips just rolled-in, 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.

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            The News From Ireland and Other Stories

Trevor, William [William Trevor KBE (24 May 1928 - 21 November 2016) was an Irish novelist, playwright and short story writer. One of the elder statesmen of the Irish literary world, he was widely regarded as one of the greatest contemporary writers of short stories in the English language].

(Book #ID 51561)

Published by The Bodley Head Ltd., London First Edition 1986. London 1986.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original dove grey covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8'' x 5½''. ISBN 0370306953. Contains 285 printed pages of text. Without any ownership markings. Fine condition book, in near Fine condition dust wrapper with a tiny nick to the foot of the spine, 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.

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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

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            The Dark Bright Water

Wrightson, Patricia [Jacket Illustration by Martin White]

(Book #ID 99125)

Published by Hutchinson Junior Books Ltd., 3 Fitzroy Square, London First Edition 1979. 1979.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original navy blue paper covered boards, silver title and author lettering to the spine, map to the end papers. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Contains 223 printed pages of text. Tiny rubs to the lower spine end and corners. Very Good 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 009136180X

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            The Ballad of Reading Gaol (Journeyman Chapbook No. 1)

Wilde, Oscar (C.3.3.) [Oscar Fingal O'Flahertie Wills Wilde (16 October 1854 - 30 November 1900) was an Irish poet and playwright]. Woodcuts by Frans Masereel [Frans Masereel (31 July 1889 - 3 January 1972) was a Flemish painter and graphic artist who worked mainly in France. He is known especially for his woodcuts].

(Book #ID 94460)

Published by Journeyman Press 97 Ferme Park Road, Crouch End, London First Thus Edition 1978. 1978.

First Frans Masereel illustrated edition in publisher's original illustrated light green card wrap covers [soft back]. 8vo. 8'' x 5''. Contains 64 printed pages of text with splendid monochrome woodcuts by Frans Masereel throughout. Light surface stains to the covers and in Good condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0904526261

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            When the Speaker Fails (Second Series) Six Addresses To Women

Arkwright, Ruth [Foreword by Mrs F. S. Boas].

(Book #ID 108509)

Published by The Mother's Union The Mary Sumner House, Westminster, London First Edition 1928. 1928.

First edition in publisher's original plain white card wrap covers [soft back], deckle fore and lower edges. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains (viii), 88 pp. Near Fine condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper adhered down the spine as issued with minor rubbing. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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            Hrdelni Pre anebo prísloví [For guttural or proverbs]

Vancura, Vladislav [Vladislav Vancura (23 June 1891, Háj near Opava - 1 June 1942, Prague) was an important Bohemian (Czech) writer active in the 20th century, who was killed by the Nazis. He was also active as a film director, playwright and screenwriter] Illustrated by Adolf Born (born 12 June 1930) is a Czech painter and illustrator, caricaturist and film-maker. For his lasting contribution as a children's illustrator, Born was a finalist for the biennial, international Hans Christian Andersen Award in 2008.

(Book #ID 87659)

Published by Odeon, Prague 1979. 1979.

Hard back binding in publisher's original salmon cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 7'' x 4½''. Contains 190 printed pages of Czech text with 6 full-page colour plates by Adolf Born. Near Fine condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with one short closed tear to the top of the spine, rubs to the corners. 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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            Original Vintage Theatre Poster From The Old Vic Theatre, Waterloo Road, London Advertising | Time and the Conways

J. B. Priestley [Directed by Richard Olivier] Starring: Joan Plowright, Simon Dutton, Denica Fairman, Colin Haigh, Andrew Hawkins, Susan Kyd, David Mallinson, Julie Kate Olivier, Tamsin Olivier, Julia Swift

(Book #ID 92726)

Printed for The Old Vic, Waterloo Road, London 30th November 1990 - 16th February 1991. 1990-1991.

30'' x 20'' original one sheet lobby or outside advertisement colour poster from The Old Vic Theatre, London. In Fine condition. Sent rolled in a tube with end caps. We currently hold in stock over 100 other English and foreign theatre and cinema posters. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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            Take up God's Armour

Wright, Ronald Selby

(Book #ID 52910)

Published by Oxford University Press, Amen House, London First Edition 1967. London 1967.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original raspberry paper covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains [xii] 212 printed pages of text. Without any ownership markings. Fine condition book, in Very Good condition dust wrapper with a little soiling of the white paper to the lower cover, not price clipped 18s 6d. 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.

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            Holbein

Roberts, Jane [Hans Holbein c. 1497-1543] Edited by Christopher Wright

(Book #ID 98229)

Published by Chaucer Press, 20 Bloomsbury Street, London First Thus Edition 2005. 2005.

First thus edition hard back binding in publisher's original Wedgwood blue cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine and to the front cover. 4to. 11½'' x 9½''. Revised and updated version edited by Christopher Wright of an edition first published in 1979. Contains 144 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations and colour archive plates throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, unused new book. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 1904449328

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            The Sin of St. Hulda | A Play in Four Acts and in Prose and Verse | Original Souvenir Theatre Programme Performed at Shaftesbury Theatre, Shaftesbury Avenue, London

Written by G. Stuart Ogilvie [Starring: Charles Cartwright, Lewis Waller, Henry Kemble, Kenneth Black, Charles Goodhard, Gilbert Trent, Frank Morley, Lillian Brennard, Leonie Norbury]. Musical Director Mons. O. de Tender.

(Book #ID 101388)

Performance Programme circa 1900. 1900.

Original souvenir theatre programme in folded cream paper covers. 6¼'' x 4¼''. Printed on all four sided. First published by William Heinemann in 1896. In Very Good condition. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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            A Vision of Giorgione | Three Variations on a Venetian Theme [Signed]

Bottomley, Gordon (20 February 1874 - 25 August 1948) English poet and playwright, known particularly for his verse dramas. His main influences were the later Victorian Romantic poets, the Pre-Raphaelites and William Morris. [Charles de Sousy Ricketts RA (2 October 1866 - 7 October 1931) was a versatile English artist, illustrator, author and printer, and is best known for his work as book designer and typographer from 1896 to 1904 with the Vale Press, and his work in the theatre as a set and costume designer].

(Book #ID 51207)

Published by Constable and Company Ltd., 10-12 Orange Street, London First UK Edition 1922. London 1922.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original ivory cream buckram cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine, symmetrical Venetian architectural interior design by Charles Ricketts to the upper panel, top edge gilt. Quarto. 9'' x 7''. Hand written Number 12 of 50 Limited Edition Numbered Copies SIGNED by the author to the Limitation Leaf 'Gordon Bottomley'. Produced on Abbey Mills, Greenfield Crown Paper. Contains [xiv] 58 printed pages of text. Superb monochrome relief bookplate belonging to D. R. H. Williams to the front paste down. Light foxing to the end papers and in Very Good condition. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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            Whatever the Years

Wright, Ronald Selby

(Book #ID 53144)

Published by The Epworth Press [Edgar C. Barton] 25-35 City Road, London First Edition 1947. London 1947.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original blue cloth covers, navy title and author lettering to the spine, end paper illustrations. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains [x] 97 printed pages of text with monochrome photographs. Without any ownership markings. Very Good condition book, in Good condition price clipped dust wrapper with shallow rubs to the spine tips and corners. 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.

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            One Dog and Her Man; The Life of Police Dog Bess [Signed]

Wright, Ted

(Book #ID 80575)

Published by Meresborough Books, 17 Station Road, Rainham, Kent First Edition 1992. Kent 1992.

First edition in publisher's original colour illustrated card wrap covers [softback]. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Contains 121 printed pages of text with monochrome photographs throughout. Minimal rubs to spine ends and corners, light sun fading to the cover edges and in Very Good condition, no dust wrapper as published. SIGNED by the author to the half title page 'For Heather, Regards from Ted Wright [Pisces]'. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0948193719

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            Tales of the Air; True Adventure Series

Jerrome, Edward G. [Guy Gibson, Dambusters, The Wright Brothers, Charles Lindbergh, Amy Johnson]

(Book #ID 53486)

Published by Blackie & Son Ltd., 16/18 William IV Street, Charing Cross, London circa 1950. London circa 1950.

Hard back binding in publisher's original Wedgwood blue cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine and the upper panel. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains printed pages of text with two tone illustrations throughout. Without any ownership markings and in Fine condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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            The Puffin Keeper

Morpurgo, Michael [Sir Michael Andrew Bridge Morpurgo (5 October 1943) English book author, poet, playwright, and librettist who became the third Children's Laureate, from 2003 to 2005]. Illustrated by Benji Davies.

(Book #ID 109425)

Published by Puffin | Penguin Random House 8 Viaduct Gardens, London First Edition 2020. 2020.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original blue paper covered boards, colour puffin illustration to the front cover being let go by a pair of hands to the rear cover, green and white patterned end papers. 8vo. 9'' x 6¼''. Contains 96 pp with delightful colour illustrations throughout. Full Printer's code 001. 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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