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Edward Gordon Craig Designs for the Theatre | The King Penguin Book Series (Number K40). Leeper, Janet (Book #ID 104600) Published by Penguin Books Ltd., Harmondsworth, Middlesex First Edition 1948. 1948. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original colour illustrated paper covered boards. Small 8vo. 7¼'' x 5''. Contains 48 pp followed by 40 full-page colour and monochrome plates. In Poor condition, 20 mm missing to the top of the spine, 15 mm piece of paper missing to the lower front gutter, private library plate to the front paste down, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the KING PENGUIN (Series) Category |
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Footprints in the Sea | The Autobiography of Captain Augustus Agar V.C., R.N. (Signed) + Signed Letter Agar, Captain Augustus [Augustus Willington Shelton Agar, VC, DSO (4 January 1890 - 30 December 1968) was a Royal Navy officer in both the First and the Second World Wars and was a recipient of the Victoria Cross]. Admiral of the Fleet Roger John Brownlow Keyes, 1st Baron Keyes, GCB, KCVO, CMG, DSO (4 October 1872 - 26 December 1945) was a British naval officer. (Book #ID 112165) Published by Evans Brothers Ltd., Montague House, Russell Square, London First Edition 1959. 1959. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original royal navy cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back. 8vo. 9'' x 5½''. Contains 336 pp with monochrome archive photographs throughout. Near Fine condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with tiny chips to the tips and corners, not price clipped, 30/-. Housed in Fine condition marble paper covered open-fronted slip case. SIGNED inscription by the author to the front free end paper 'With many happy memories of Eva (Eva Mary Bowlby) and Roger Keyes - Admiral of the Fleet, under whom the author served in both War and Peace' followed by a four line poem extract by Newbolt + double sided hand written letter on the author's private letter-headed note paper 'Hartley Mauditt House, Nr. Alton, Hampshire (author's foreword address) to Lady Keyes 'My dear Lady Keyes, We have just returned from the South of France which accounts for the delay in returning your copy of 'Footprints' duly signed. I hope you will forgive me quoting those few lines of Newbolt's poem, but I feel they apply most aptly to Rogers character and the way he lived his life. Ina (his second wife) sends her love and hopes you will let us know if ever you are this way. Yours ever - Augustus.' Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the VICTORIA CROSS AWARDS Category |
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The Greatest Raid of All | Operation Chariot and the Mission to Destroy the Normandie (Normandy) Dock at St Nazaire [Pan Grand Strategy Series] Lucas Phillips, C. E. [With Foreword by Admiral of the Fleet the Earl Mountbatten of Burma] (Book #ID 112294) Published by Macmillan | Pan Macmillan Ltd., 20 New Wharf Road, London 2000. 2000. Publisher's original illustrated card wrap covers (soft back). 8vo. 8'' x 5¼''. Contains 283 pp with maps, diagrams and monochrome archive photographs to the central pages. In Very Good condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Now protected in clear plastic sleeve for protection against wear and tear. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the WORLD WAR II (Second) Category |
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English Heroic Legends Herbert, Kathleen (Book #ID 113249) Published by Anglo-Saxon Books, Hockwold cum Wilton, Norfolk Expanded Edition 2004. 2004. Reprinted edition in publisher's original colour illustrated card wrap covers (soft back). 8vo. 8½'' x 5¼''. Contains 266 pp with some monochrome illustrations. In near Fine condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the MYTHOLOGY & LEGENDS Category |
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Richmond [Surrey] | From Kew Green to Ham Common (British Cities and Towns Series). Courlander, Kathleen (Book #ID 105697) Published by B. T. Batsford Ltd., 4 Fitzhardinge Street, Portman Square, London First Edition 1953. 1953. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original nutmeg brown cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered in gilt (now faded). 8vo. 9'' x 6''. Contains 192 pp with monochrome illustrations and archive photographs throughout. Ink name and address to the front paste down and in Very Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the SURREY (Suthrige) Category |
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The Folio Book of Humorous Anecdotes [The First Folio Society Edition]. [Introduction by Edward Leeson] Drawings by Nick Hardcastle. (Book #ID 105766) Published by The Folio Society, 202 Great Suffolk Street, London First Folio Edition 2005. 2005. First Folio Society edition hard back binding in publisher's original lemon cloth covers, black and silver title block to the spine with humorous illustrations to the upper panel. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 272 pp with monochrome illustrations throughout by Nick Hardcastle. Fine condition book in Fine 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 Goodman of Paris (Le Ménagier de Paris) A Treatise on Moral and Domestic Economy by a Citizen of Paris c.1393 [The First Folio Society Edition]. Translated and Introduced and with Notes by Eileen Power [Jérôme Pichon] (Book #ID 105779) Published by The Folio Society, 202 Great Suffolk Street, London First Folio Edition 1992. 1992. First Folio Society edition hard back binding in publisher's original apple green cloth covered boards, colour inset label to the front cover, gilt back. 8vo. 10'' x 6½''. Contains 238 pp with 14 full-page single-sided colour plates throughout. Very light sun fading down the spine. Near Fine condition book in Fine condition open fronted slip case. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the FOLIO SOCIETY Category |
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Trump | Surviving at the Top (Donald Trump) Trump, Donald with Charles Leerhsen (Book #ID 105918) Published by Hutchinson, Random Century Group Ltd., 20 Vauxhall Bridge Road, London First UK Edition 1990. 1990. First UK edition hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covered boards, silver back. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains (xvi), 236 pp with monochrome archive photographs. Fine condition book in near Fine condition dust wrapper with tiny pin prick to the bottom front cover, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0712647406 Click here to select books from the BUSINESS (Leadership) Category |
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Embroidery | The Journal Of The Embroiderers' Guild | Volume IV No. 3, Autumn, 1953 Harris, Kathleen M. (Editor) (Book #ID 109613) Published by The Embroiderers' Guild, 56 Queen Anne Street, London 1953. 1953. Publisher's original wire stitched illustrated card wrap covers [soft back]. 4to. 11'' x 8½''. Published quarterly. Contains 32 pp with monochrome photographs throughout. In Very Good clean condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the NEEDLEWORK & TEXTILES Category |
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The National Trust | A Record of Fifty Years Achievement Lees-Milne, James [Edited by] Ivor Brown, Harry Batsford, Grahame Clark, John H. Harvey, G. M. Young, James Lees-Milne, Basil Oliver, John Summerson, John Russell, D. M Matheson, Sir William Beach Thomas, with Introduction By G. M. Trevelyan. (Book #ID 108111) Published by B. T. Batsford Ltd., 4 Fitzhardinge Street, Portman Square, London First Edition 1945. 1945. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original teal cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back, end paper maps. 8vo. 8½'' x 5¼''. Contains (xii), 132 pp with monochrome archive photographs throughout. Small stain to the bottom edge of the front cover. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper panoramic with light rubs, not price clipped, 12s 6d. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the ARCHITECTURE Category |
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Pioneers of the Past [Signed] + Signed Christmas Card + Letter Hamlin, Ann [Ella Armitage (1841-1931); Jane Harrison (1850-1928); Alice Gardner (1854-1927); Mary Bateson (1865-1906); Alice Cooke (1867-1940); Margaret Deanesly (1885-1977); Gertrude Caton Thompson (1888-1985); Nora Kershaw Chadwick (1891-1972); Dorothy Garrod (1892-1968); Winifred Lamb (1894-1963); Jocelyn Toynbee (1897-1985); Dorothy Whitelock (1901-1982); Jacquetta Hawkes (1910-1996); Joan Liversidge (1914-1984); Kathleen Hughes (1926-1977) Mary Sewell. (Book #ID 107255) Published by Newnham College, Cambridge First Edition 2001. 2001. First edition in publisher's original photographic card wrap covers [soft back]. 8vo. 8'' x 6''. Contains 66 pp with small monochrome archive photographs throughout. In Very Good condition, no dust wrapper as issued. SIGNED by the author to the title page 'For Rosemary and Tony - With all good wishes from Ann, December 2001'. SIGNED Christmas Card with message 'From Ann Hamlin', and related letter not signed by the author but by Mary Sewell. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the ARCHAEOLOGY Category |
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New Poems 1953 | A P.E.N. Anthology Conquest, Robert and Michael Hamburger and Howard Sergent [Edwin Muir, R. S. Thomas, D. J. Enright, Laurie Lee, Kingsley Amis, Edwin Muir, Muriel Spark and many others] (Book #ID 107513) Published by Michael Joseph Ltd., 26 Bloomsbury Street, London First Edition 1953. 1953. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original quarter black cloth, red, black and white patterned paper covered boards, blocked and lettered silver back. 8vo. 8'' x 5½''. Contains 172 pp. Light spotting to the end papers. Very Good condition book in Good condition dust wrapper with foxing to the paper, not price clipped, 10s 6d. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the POETRY, VERSE & RHYMES Category |
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Paul Klee | The Last Years | An Exhibition from the Collection of His Son | Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art Edinburgh, 16 August - 16 September 1974. Hayward Gallery London, 13 December 1974 - 12 January 1975. City Art Gallery Bristol, 10 October - 23 November 1974. Klee, Paul [Paul Klee (18 December 1879 - 29 June 1940) was a Swiss-born German artist. His highly individual style was influenced by movements in art that included expressionism, cubism, and surrealism]. Introduction by Douglas Hall (Book #ID 113442) Published by The Arts Council, London First Edition 1974. 1974. First edition in publisher's original illustrated card wrap covers (soft back). 4to. 9½'' x 7¼''. Contains 32 pp with plates in colour and monochrome throughout. In Very Good condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Loosely inserted sales receipt dated 29 August 1974 from Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art, Edinburgh. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the ART [Surrealism] Category |
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The Perfect Debutante Porter, Adrian [Illustrated by Eileen McGrath] Hugh Forbes Cameron, Sidney Sussex College, Cambridge. (Book #ID 108799) Published by W. Collins & Co. Ltd., 48 Pall Mall, London First Edition 1937. 1937. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original quarter black cloth, yellow paper covered sides, paper title label to the spine, black paper end papers. 8vo. 8'' x 5¼''. Contains 61 pp with humorous monochrome illustrations throughout. From the private library of Hugh Forbes Cameron with his red printed Edinburgh address bookplate and SIGNED by him to the front free end paper 'Hugh Forbes Cameron, Sidney Sussex College, Cambridge', spotting to the page edges and in Good condition, no dust wrapper. Scarce hard back edition. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the HUMOUR (Satire, Cartoon) Category |
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Winter's Tales 27 (Twenty-Seven) Leeson, Edward [Edited by] Contributions by Fay Weldon, Leslie Thomas, Graham Swift, Terence Wheeler and Others (Book #ID 109173) Published by Macmillan & Co. Ltd., 4 Little Essex Street, London First Edition 1981. 1981. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original indigo paper covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back. 8vo. 8'' x 5½''. Contains 189 pp. A little age darkening to closed edges. Near Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0333310721 Click here to select books from the MODERN FIRST EDITIONS Category |
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The Hopeful Heart Gibbs, Philip [A Fleet Street journalist and war correspondent on the Western Front in the First World War where he earned renown and won his knighthood]. (Book #ID 113681) Published by Hutchinson & Co. Ltd., 17-21 Conway Street, London First Edition 1947. 1947. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back, and 'Hutchinson' to the front. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 272 pp. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with rubbing to the corners and spine tips, not price clipped, 10s 6d. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the MODERN FIRST EDITIONS Category |
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Up Close and Personal | The Reality of Close-Quarter Fighting in World War II Lee, David (Book #ID 111721) Published by Greenhill Books, Lionel Leventhal Limited, 1 Russell Gardens, London First Edition 2006. 2006. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black paper covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 272 pp with 5 maps and splendid archive monochrome photographs throughout. Front free end paper removed. Very Good condition book in near Fine condition dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the WORLD WAR II (Second) Category |
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Barry Lee; The Other Side of Winning Morgan Jones, Martyn [Barry Lee] (Book #ID 111766) Published by Gill Leeds, Concept First Edition 2013. 2013. First edition in publisher's original flat backed spine colour illustrated card wrap covers (soft back). 8vo. 9½'' x 6½''. Contains 292 pp with colour and monochrome illustrations and archive photographs throughout. In Fine condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the MOTORING, SPORTS CARS Category |
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Beachhead Assault; The Story of the Royal Naval Commandos in World War II Lee, David (Book #ID 111874) Published by Greenhill Books, 1 Russell Gardens, London First Edition 2004. 2004. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original forest green paper covered boards, blocked and lettered silver back. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 272 pp with monochrome archive photographs to the centre. Front free end paper missing, bar code removed from half-title page. Very Good condition book in Fine condition photographic dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 1853676195 Click here to select books from the ROYAL NAVY (RN) Category |
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Thank God For a Funny Face; My Adventures in Comedy with Tony Hancock, Terry Scott, Anthony Hopkins, Lee Evans and Other Legends Lloyd, Hugh [Foreword by Anthony Hopkins] Tony Hancock, Terry Scott, Anthony Hopkins, Lee Evans (Book #ID 112095) Published by John Blake Publishing Ltd., 2 Bramber Road, London First Edition 2002. 2002. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black paper covered boards, blocked and lettered silver back. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 251 pp with monochrome archive photographs throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 1903402506 Click here to select books from the BIO (Résumé, Memoir) Category |
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Supreme Gallantry | Malta's Role in the Allied Victory 1939-1945 (Signed) Spooner, Tony [Wing Commander Tony Spooner DSO DFC (1916 - 30 January 2002)] Foreword by Admiral of the Fleet Lord Lewin. (Book #ID 112409) Published by John Murray, 50 Albemarle Street, London First Edition 1996. 1996. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains (xxvi), 358 pp with 3 maps, 16 pp monochrome archive photographs to the centre pages. Small bump to the bottom front corner. Very Good condition book in near Fine condition dust wrapper. SIGNED by the author framed white label to the title page 'Tony Spooner'. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Housed in Fine condition marble paper covered open-fronted slip case. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the MALTA (Maltese History) Category |
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Two Victoria Cross Fifty Pence (50p) Piece Coins: (i) Victoria Cross 50p Pence Coin V.C. 150th Anniversary 2006 (29th January 1856) 2006 | (ii) Victoria Cross Heroic Acts (Hero Man) 2006 Fifty Pence (50p) Coin World War II Soldier Carrying Wounded Soldier + Victoria Cross 1856 - 2006 Royal Mail First Day Cover The Royal Mint | Llantrisant, Wales [William Leefe Robinson VC (14 July 1895 - 31 December 1918) was the first British pilot to shoot down a German airship over Britain during the First World War, for this, he was awarded the Victoria Cross] (Book #ID 112479) January 2006. Two Victoria cross fifty pence piece coins. One featuring two depictions of medals the other a soldier carrying another wounded soldier. The obverse side of each coin features a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II by Ian Rank-Broadley. Established on 29th January 1856 for British and Commonwealth servicemen and women who have demonstrated 'most conspicuous bravery, or some daring or pre-eminent act of valour or self-sacrifice, or extreme devotion to duty in the presence of the enemy', the Victoria Cross is the highest and most prestigious medal in the British honours system. The VC was conceived during the Crimean War (1853-56), where the combined British, French and Ottomon armies drove the Russians out of Sebastopol and the Black Sea. The War is widely regarded as a turning point in modern warfare where industrial tactics started to come to the fore, and with them very high casualty and injury rates. + 8½'' x 5'' Victoria Cross 1856 - 2006 Royal Mail First Day Cover | one cachet insert featuring William Leefe Robinson V.C. who was the first British pilot to shoot down a German airship over Britain during the First World War and was the first man to be awarded the V.C. for a deed over the United Kingdom. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the VICTORIA CROSS AWARDS Category |
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