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The Divine Aretino | Pietro of Arezzo 1492-1556 A Biography Cleugh, James [James Cleugh (1891-1969) English author and translator who established the Aquila Press in the 1930s to publish obscure but literary works]. Pietro Aretino (19 or 20 April 1492 - 21 October 1556) was an Italian author, playwright, poet, satirist and blackmailer, who wielded influence on contemporary art and politics. (Book #ID 109878) Published by Anthony Blond Ltd., 56 Doughty Street, London First Edition 1965. 1965. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original terracotta cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back, end paper maps. 8vo. 8½'' x 6''. Contains 263 pp with 9 monochrome plates on loaded paper. Very Good condition book in Good condition dust wrapper with 25 mm closed tear and related crease lines to the top front cover, corners rubbed, not price clipped, 45s. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the BIO (Résumé, Memoir) Category |
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The Criterion Theatre 1875-1903 | A Souvenir of the Criterion Theatre Pemberton, T. Edgar [Thomas Edgar Pemberton (1 July 1849 - 28 September 1905) was an English novelist, playwright and theatrical historian]. (Book #ID 114768) Published for the Criterion Theatre by Eyre and Spottiswoode 15 Bedford Street, London First Edition 1903. 1903. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original olive green cloth covered boards, blocked, lettered and decorated in gilt and black with two inset gilt framed illustrations to the front and rear boards, pale green end papers. Quarto. 10'' x 7½''. Contains 77 pp with monochrome illustrations, advertisements and archive photographs throughout. In very near Fine condition. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the PLAYS (Theatre Performance) Category |
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Top off the Milk | A Follow on to 'Three Men and a Girl' Chetham-Strode, Warren [Reginald Warren Chetham-Strode, MC (28 January 1896 - 26 April 1974) was an English author and playwright] Illustrations by Sheila Hawkins (20 August 1905 - 10 January 1999) an Australian war artist and author. (Book #ID 119526) Published by William Heinemann Limited, London First Edition 1959. 1959. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original scarlet cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back. 8vo. 8'' x 5½''. Contains 228 pp with monochrome illustrations by Sheila Hawkins throughout. Touch of dust spotting to the page tops. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with small tears to the top of the spine, not price clipped, 15s. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the MODERN FIRST EDITIONS Category |
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Toro! Toro! [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]. Illustrated by Michael Foreman. (Book #ID 109434) Published by Harper Collins 77-85 Fulham Palace Road, Hammersmith, London First Edition 2001. 2001. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original scarlet paper covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back, tawny brown end papers. 8vo. 9'' x 5½''. Contains 128 pp with monochrome illustrations throughout. This children's novel is about Antonito and his friends during the Spanish Civil War, and their involvement with bulls and bull-fighting. Full Printer's code 1 3 5 7 9 8 6 4 2. 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. Click here to select books from the CHILDREN'S & JUVENILE Category |
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Toro! Toro! [Uncorrected Book Proof Copy of the First Edition for Advance Reading Purposes Only | Not for Re-Sale or Quotation] 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 Michael Foreman. (Book #ID 109435) Published by Harper Collins 77-85 Fulham Palace Road, Hammersmith, London First Edition 2001. 2001. Uncorrected Advance Proof Copy of the first edition in publisher's original plain white stiff card wrap covers [soft back], red title lettering to the spine and front cover. 8vo. 8½'' x 5¼''. Contains 128 pp with monochrome illustrations throughout. This children's novel is about Antonito and his friends during the Spanish Civil War, and their involvement with bulls and bull-fighting. Full Printer's code 1 3 5 7 9 8 6 4 2. In Fine condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the PROOF COPY (Advance) Category |
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Lucky Button [Double 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]. Illustrated by Michael Foreman. (Book #ID 109436) Published by Walker Books Ltd., 87 Vauxhall Walk, London First Edition 2017. 2017. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original colour illustrated paper covered boards, blue end papers. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 169 + 3 pp with colour and monochrome illustrations throughout. Full Printer's code 2 4 6 8 10 9 7 5 3 1. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. DOUBLE SIGNED by the author and the illustrator to the verso of the title page 'Michael Morpurgo' and 'Michael Foreman.' Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the CHILDREN'S & JUVENILE Category |
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Billy The Kid [Double 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]. Illustrated by Michael Foreman. (Book #ID 109437) Published by Pavilion Books Limited, Great Eastern Wharf, Parkgate Road, London First Edition 2000. 2000. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original colour illustrated paper covered glazed boards, blue and white photographic football crowd end papers. Landscape. 8'' x 10¼''. Fable of a Chelsea Football Club player and supporter, and soldiering in the Second World War. Contains 71 pp with splendid colour illustrations throughout. Full Printer's code 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. DOUBLE SIGNED by the author and the illustrator in different colour inks to the half-title page 'Michael Morpurgo' and 'Michael Foreman.' Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the CHILDREN'S & JUVENILE Category |
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The Bulls of Ronda | A Novel Benson, Eugene P. [Eugene Benson (born 1928) is a Canadian professor of English and a prolific writer, novelist, playwright and librettist]. (Book #ID 115233) Published by Methuen | Two Continents Publications 30 East 42 Street, New York First Edition 1976. 1976. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original green | maroon tonic cloth effect covered boards, blocked and lettered black back. 8vo. 8½'' x 6''. Full printer's code to the copyright page 1 2 3 4 5 0 9 8 7 6. Contains 224 pp. Very Good condition book in Good condition dust wrapper with surface rubbing to the paper, not price clipped, $8.95. Variant copy dust wrapper with reviews of the book printed upside down to the front cover, these should be to the rear of 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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The Transcendence of the Ego | An Existentialist Theory of Consciousness [Noonday Press Paperbacks Series N114] Sartre, Jean-Paul [Jean-Paul-Charles-Aymard Sartre (21 June 1905 - 15 April 1980) was a French philosopher, playwright, novelist, political activist, biographer, and literary critic. He was one of the key figures in the philosophy of existentialism and phenomenology, and one of the leading figures in 20th-century French philosophy and Marxism]. Translated and with an Introduction by Forrest Williams and Robert Kirkpatrick (Book #ID 115515) Published by The Noonday Press | Farrar, Straus and Giroux, Inc., Ninth Printing 1966. 1966. Ninth printing in publisher's original illustrated card wrap covers (soft back). 8vo. 8½'' x 5¼''. Contains 119 + ii pp catalogue listings of Noonday Press paperbacks. In Very Good condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the PHILOSOPHY Category |
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Alpine and Arctic Environments | Volume 10 Proceedings: VII Congress - International Association for Quaternary Research | Boulder - Denver, Colorado, August 14 - September 19, 1965. Wright, H. H., Jr., and W. H. Osburn (Book #ID 115799) Published by Indiana University Press, Bloomington, Indiana, USA First Edition 1968. 1968. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains (xii), 308 pp with many text figures and some monochrome photographs throughout. Fine condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with light rubbing to the tips, not price clipped. 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 POLAR [Arctic] Category |
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George Bullock | Cabinet Maker Wainwright, C. [Introduction by] George Bullock (Book #ID 116386) Published by John Murray, 50 Albemarle Street, London | H. Blairman & Sons Ltd., 119 Mount Street, London First Edition 1988. 1988. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back. 4to. 10½'' x 8¼''. Contains 160 pp with monochrome illustrations and photographs throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped, £20.00. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the DECORATIVE ARTS Category |
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The Life of the Bee Maeterlinck, Maurice [Maurice Polydore Marie Bernard Maeterlinck (29 August 1862 - 6 May 1949), also known as Count (or Comte) Maeterlinck from 1932, was a Belgian playwright, poet, and essayist who was Flemish but wrote in French. He was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1911]. Translated by Alfred Sutro (Book #ID 117504) Published by George Allen & Unwin Ltd., Ruskin House, 40 Museum Street, London Reprinted Edition 1912. 1912. Reprinted edition hard back binding in publisher's original green cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 306 + iv pp. Ink message to the second front free end paper, spotting to the closed text block edges and in Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the BEEKEEPING & APIARISTS Category |
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A Blot of the 'Scutcheon and other Poetic Dramas Browning, Robert [Robert Browning (7 May 1812 - 12 December 1889) was an English poet and playwright whose mastery of dramatic verse, and in particular the dramatic monologue, made him one of the foremost Victorian poets]. (Book #ID 117582) Published by Walter Scott Ltd., Paternoster Square, London circa 1900 edition not stated. Limp back binding in publisher's original full burgundy leather covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back and front, radial corners, all page edges gilt, duck egg blue and gilt marble lining papers. 16mo. 5¼'' x 4''. Contains [xix], 367 pp. Spine sun faded, rubbing to the spine edges. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the POETRY, VERSE & RHYMES Category |
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Lions and Shadows | An Education in the Twenties Isherwood, Christopher [Noted Dramatist, Author and Playwright 1904-1986] (Book #ID 117850) Published by Leonard & Virginia Woolf at The Hogarth Press, 52 Tavistock Square, London First Edition 1938. 1938. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original blue cloth covered boards, sun faded blocked and lettered black back. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains photographic frontispiece, 312 pp. R.A.F. Kinloss stamp to the end papers, spine sun faded, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the BIO (Résumé, Memoir) Category |
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Spycatcher (Spy Catcher) | The Candid Autobiography of a Senior Intelligence Officer Wright, Peter [With Paul Greengrass] Peter Maurice Wright CBE (9 August 1916 - 26 April 1995). (Book #ID 119645) Published by William Heinemann Ltd., 85 Abinger Street, Richmond, Victoria 3121, Australia First Edition 1987. 1987. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black paper covered boards with black linen spine and silver lettering. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Published first in Australia, the book was banned in England (but not Scotland) due to its allegations about government policy and incidents. These efforts ensured the book's notoriety, it sold nearly two million copies and made Wright a millionaire. Contains (iv), 392 pp with monochrome photographs to the central pages. Light rubbing to the spine ends. Very Good condition book in near Fine condition dust wrapper. Dust wrapper protected. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the ESPIONAGE (Clandestine) Category |
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Chekhov | 1860-1904 Laffitte, Sophie [Translated by Moura Budberg and Gordon Latta] Anton Chekhov | Tchehov (1860-1904) Russian playwright and short-story writer, widely considered to be one of the greatest writers of all time. (Book #ID 118341) Published by Angus and Robertson Ltd, 105 Great Russell Street, London First UK Edition 1974. 1974. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original cinnamon cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back over black ground. 8vo. 8½'' x 6''. Contains (vii), 246 pp with 12 archive monochrome photographic plates on coated art paper. Fine condition book in near Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the RUSSIAN [Literature] Category |
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Reading Chekhov | A Critical Journey Malcolm, Janet [Anton Chekhov | Tchehov (1860-1904) Russian playwright and short-story writer, widely considered to be one of the greatest writers of all time]. (Book #ID 118347) Published by Granta Books 2-3 Hanover Yard, Noel Road, London First UK Edition 2003. 2003. First edition thus hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back. 8vo. 8'' x 5½''. Full printer's code 1 3 5 7 9 10 8 6 4 2. Contains portrait frontispiece, 210 + ii pp. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the RUSSIAN [Literature] Category |
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Letters of Anton Tchehov | Chekhov to His Family and Friends Tchehov, Anton [Anton Chekhov | Tchehov (1860-1904) Russian playwright and short-story writer, widely considered to be one of the greatest writers of all time]. Translated from the Russian by Constance Garnett (19 December 1861 - 17 December 1946) who was a British translator of 19th-century Russian literature). (Book #ID 118369) Published by Chatto & Windus Ltd, 42 William IV Street, London First Edition Thus 1920. 1920. First UK edition hard back binding in publisher's original charcoal black cloth covered boards with publisher's replacement cream paper title label affixed over the previous to the spine, dyed top edge, others untrimmed. 8vo. 8¾'' x 5¾''. Contains frontispiece, (xiii), 424 pp with 7 other single-sided photographic plates on coated art paper throughout. Ink name to the front free end paper 'E. M. Osborn' and in Very Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the RUSSIAN [Literature] Category |
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Part of Speech [Poems 1972-1976] (Chast' rechi) Russian Language Brodsky, Joseph [Iosif Aleksandrovic Brodskij, also known as Joseph Brodsky (May 24, 1940 - January 28, 1996) was a Soviet poet, essayist, playwright, and art critic]. (Book #ID 118437) Published by Ardis | 2901 Heatherway, Ann Arbor, Michigan First Edition First Printing January 1977. 1977. First edition in publisher's original grey and blue card wrap covers (soft back). 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Considered one of the greatest Russian poets of the twentieth century, expatriated due to political persecution, he was awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1987 and in 1991 he was named poet laureate (United States Poet Laureate). He wrote mainly in Russian, except for the essays, which he wrote in English. Contains 113,-blank [i] pp Russian text. In very near Fine condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the RUSSIAN [Language] Category |
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The End of a Beautiful Era [Poems 1964-1971] (Konets prekrasnoy epokhi) Russian Language Brodsky, Joseph [Iosif Aleksandrovic Brodskij, also known as Joseph Brodsky (May 24, 1940 - January 28, 1996) was a Soviet poet, essayist, playwright, and art critic]. (Book #ID 118438) Published by Ardis | 2901 Heatherway, Ann Arbor, Michigan First Edition First Printing January 1977. 1977. First edition in publisher's original grey and blue card wrap covers (soft back). 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Considered one of the greatest Russian poets of the twentieth century, expatriated due to political persecution, he was awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1987 and in 1991 he was named poet laureate (United States Poet Laureate). He wrote mainly in Russian, except for the essays, which he wrote in English. Contains 114 + [i] pp Russian text. In very near Fine condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Related press cutting dated August 1978 loosely inserted. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the RUSSIAN [Language] Category |
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The Island | A Journey to Sakhalin (The Century Travellers Series) Chekhov | Tchehov, Anton [Anton Chekhov | Tchehov (1860-1904) Russian playwright and short-story writer, widely considered to be one of the greatest writers of all time]. Translated from the Russian by Luba and Michael Terpak. (Book #ID 118442) Published by Century Hutchinson Ltd., Brookmount House, 62-5 Chandos Place, London First Century Travellers Edition 1987. 1987. Publisher's original colour illustrated card wrap covers (soft back). 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Contains 375 pp. In Very Good condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the RUSSIAN [Literature] Category |
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The British Navy in Difficulties | Comical Motoring Car Scene | Vintage Punch Postcard | Vintage Colour Post Card (Postcard) Oilette Number 9190 After the Black and White Drawing by Frank Wright (Book #ID 118896) Published by Raphael Tuck & Sons, Ltd., London & Northampton circa 1908. 5½'' x 3½''. Divided back. Colour post card. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the POSTCARDS Category |
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Huntley Wright | Vintage Monochrome Post Card (Postcard) Ink message to the bottom referring to when he appeared in 'A Greek Slave' Wright, Huntley (7 August 1868 - 10 July 1941) was an English stage and film actor, comedian, dancer and singer, best known for creating roles in many important Edwardian musical comedies. (Book #ID 118915) circa 1900. 5½'' x 3½''. Divided back. Monochrome post card. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the STAGE & THEATRE Category |
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Huntley Wright | Vintage Monochrome Post Card (Postcard) Wright, Huntley (7 August 1868 - 10 July 1941) was an English stage and film actor, comedian, dancer and singer, best known for creating roles in many important Edwardian musical comedies. (Book #ID 118916) Published by J. Beagles & Co. Ltd., London circa 1900. 5½'' x 3½''. Divided back. Monochrome post card. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the STAGE & THEATRE Category |
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The House with Twisty Windows | An Episode in One Act [French's Acting Edition Series No. 1628] Pakington, Mary [Mary Augusta Pakington MBE (1878 - 1949) was an English playwright and actress] (Book #ID 119071) Published by Samuel French Ltd., 26 Southampton Street, Strand, London Revised and re-written by the Author 1928. 1928. Publisher's original wire stitched conker brown card wrap covers [soft back]. 8vo. 7½'' x 5''. Set in Petrograd during the Red Terror, it was first performed in 1926 by the Lena Ashwell Players. Contains 36 printed pages. Old stain down the spine, pencil notes and under-lining throughout and in Good condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the PLAYS (Theatre Performance) Category |
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