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Idylls of the King [4] Tennyson, Alfred Lord [Alfred Tennyson, 1st Baron Tennyson, FRS (6 August 1809 - 6 October 1892) was Poet Laureate of Great Britain and Ireland during much of Queen Victoria's reign and remains one of the most popular British poets. [Introduction by Gilbert Fell] (Book #ID 69141) Published by Cassell & Company Ltd., 37-38 St. Andrew's Hill, London 1911. London 1911. Hard back binding in publisher's original dark green cloth covers, gilt title, author lettering and elaborate gilt design to the spine. 8vo. 7'' x 4½''. Contains [xiv] 180 printed pages of text with monochrome frontispiece. In very near Fine condition, probably unused and unopened. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the ENGLISH LITERATURE Category |
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Pocket Book of German Ceramic Marks and those of other Central European Countries. Cushion, J. P. [Senior Museum Assistant of Department of Ceramics Victoria and Albert Museum, London] (Book #ID 103655) Published by Faber and Faber Ltd., 24 Russell Square, London First Edition 1961. 1961. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original nutmeg cloth covers, gilt stamped title and author lettering to the spine. 12mo. 6'' x 4¼''. Contains 184 pp with monochrome figures throughout. In Very Good clean condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the CERAMICS & POTTERY Category |
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Queen Victoria; English Empress Glendinning, Sally [Victoria (Alexandrina Victoria; 24 May 1819 - 22 January 1901) was Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland from 20 June 1837 until her death. On 1 May 1876, she adopted the additional title of Empress of India]. (Book #ID 97605) Published by Garrard Publishing Company, Champaign, Illinois, USA First Edition 1970. 1970. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original illustrated coral cloth covers, black title and author lettering to the spine and front cover with picture of Queen Victoria. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Contains 176 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations and photographs throughout. Fine condition book in Very Good condition illustrated dust wrapper with rubs to the spine ends, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the MONARCHY Category |
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A Picture Book of English Embroideries. Part III: Georgian [Victoria and Albert Museum] (Book #ID 108752) Published by Victoria and Albert Museum for The Board of Education Reprinted Edition 1934. 1934. Publisher's original red card wrap covers [soft back]. 12mo. 7'' x 5''. Contains 2-page introduction with 20 monochrome embroideries to follow. Ink name to title page and in Very Good 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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Stuart Devlin | Designer Goldsmith Silversmith Edited by Carole Devlin and Victoria Kate Simkin [Stuart Devlin] Foreword by His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh. (Book #ID 102450) Published by ACC Art Books | Antique Collectors' Club Ltd., Woodbridge, Suffolk First Edition 2018. 2018. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black and gold filigree covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 4to. 12'' x 9½''. Contains 528 + i printed pages. This book gives an idea of Stuart Devlin's extraordinary creativity, his skill, and the beauty of his work. It comprises over 500 pages with hundreds of images of Devlin's gold, silver and coins as well as his jewellery, sculpture and furniture. Many collectors will recognise pieces that they originally commissioned or have bought. Also shown are numerous sketches and working drawings. The short sections of text include concise captions and reviews from primary sources. Although it has been impossible to encompass everything ever designed or produced by Devlin, the book highlights how remarkable it is that this wealth of ideas was conceived by just one man. Stuart Devlin was a pioneer goldsmith who rejected the anonymity of corporate design during the 1960s. He adapted old techniques and devised many new ones. His commissions included those for the Royal Households, cathedrals, the armed forces, sporting bodies and universities, as well as abundant private commissions. He was also a coin and medal designer. Australian born, recognition came to Devlin after designing the Australian decimal coinage in 1963. He went on to design coins for more than 30 countries. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, new unread book. Heavy volume weighing 3.4 kg, extra postage and insurance will be requested over and above our default setting for destinations outside the UK. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 9781851498727 Click here to select books from the FASHION (Costume & Millinery) Category |
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Buffon's Natural History | Modernized From The Most Recent Authorities [Warne's National Books Series]. Georges-Louis Leclerc, Comte de Buffon (7 September 1707 - 16 April 1788) With Illustrations by Frederick William Keyl (originally Friedrich Wilhelm Keyl; 17 September 1823 - 5 December 1871), born in Germany, was an animal painter in England; he received many commissions for paintings from Queen Victoria]. (Book #ID 104416) Published by Frederick Warne & Co. Ltd., Chandos House, Bedford Street, London circa 1889. 1889. Hard back binding in publisher's original Venetian red cloth covers, block gilt stamped title lettering to the spine, black title and floral illustration to the front cover. 12mo. 5'' x 4''. Contains (xvi), 252 pp + ii with 32 single-sided colour plates throughout. Spine age faded, ink message inside dated 1889 and in Very Good sound condition. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the NATURAL HISTORY Category |
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English Creamware Catalogue | A Travelling Exhibition Arranged by the Circulation Department of the Victoria and Albert Museum. Victoria and Albert Museum (Book #ID 103757) Published by Her Majesty's Stationery Office, London for Victoria and Albert Museum 1977. 1977. Publisher's original stapled illustrated white card wrap covers [soft back]. 8vo. 9½'' x 6''. Contains 8 pp catalogue. Light tea stain to the front cover and in Very Good condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the CERAMICS & POTTERY Category |
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Madam Butterfly; A Guide to the Opera Carner, Mosco [Foreword by Victoria De Los Angeles] (Book #ID 76973) Published by Barrie & Jenkins, Hutchinson Publishing Group, 3 Fitzroy Square, London First Edition 1979. London 1979. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original blue paper covered boards, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 160 printed pages of text with monochrome photographs throughout. Foxing to the top and fore edges. Very near Fine clean condition book in near Fine condition price clipped dust wrapper with minimal rubs and creases to the corners and spine ends. 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 0214206807 Click here to select books from the OPERA Category |
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The Wicked Teenager; Social Stereotypes from the Telegraph Magazine [Signed] Mather, Victoria and Sue Macartney-Snape [Foreword by Gyles Brandreth] (Book #ID 78451) Published by John Murray, 338 Euston Road, London First Edition 2007. London 2007. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original turquoise paper covered boards, gilt title and author lettering to the spine, turquoise end papers. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Contains 96 printed pages of text with colour full-page humorous illustrations throughout. Fine clean unopened condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. SIGNED to the title page 'Victoria Mather.' 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 9780719596704 Click here to select books from the HUMOUR (Satire, Cartoon) Category |
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The Gurkhas | Inside Story of the World's Most Feared Soldiers | Better To Die Than To Be A Coward + (Signed Letter and Photograph) Parker, John [Subedar Major Gyamtso Shangdarpa, VC MM ADC (22 July 1924 - 1 July 2000) better known as Ganju Lama enlisted in the British Indian Army in 1942 at the age of seventeen, as a rifleman in the 1st battalion, 7th Gurkha rifles. The Gurkha regiments were in dire need of manpower and would accept anyone who closely resembled a Gurkha. He is the only Bhutia recipient of the Victoria Cross]. (Book #ID 112454) Published by Headline Publishing Group | A Division of Hodder Headline, 338 Euston Road, London First Edition 1999. 1999. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains (xvi), 276 pp with monochrome archive photographs throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. Loosely inserted rare hand written letter dated 13th June 1980 on Ganju Lama V.C. letter-headed paper and whose actions are described in the book which earned him the V.C. SIGNED 'Ganju Lama' + 6'' x 4'' photograph of him. 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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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 97530) Published by Constable and Company Ltd., 10-12 Orange Street, London First UK Edition 1922. 1922. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original white vellum over boards, three red silk ties across the front and rear boards blocked in black to the front board, probably designed by Charles Ricketts, top edge gilt. 8vo. 8½'' x 7''. Hand written Number 9 of 50 Limited Edition numbered copies SIGNED by the author to the Limitation Leaf 'Gordon Bottomley'. Produced on Abbey Mills, Greenfield Crown Paper. Contains 6-(xiv), 60 printed pages of text. In very near Fine condition and housed in red cloth drop front box with clear acrylic glass lid. Light sun fading down the spine of the box. Extremely rare production. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the POETRY, VERSE & RHYMES Category |
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Misericords, Medieval Life in English Woodcarving | The King Penguin Book Series (Number K72) + Victoria and Albert Museum Compliments Slip Anderson, M. D. [Charles Harvard Gibbs-Smith (22 March 1909 - 3 December 1981) was a British polymath historian of aeronautics and aviation, between 1947 and 1971 he was Keeper of the Department of Public Relations at the Victoria and Albert Museum in London] (Book #ID 111309) Published by Penguin Books Ltd., Harmondsworth, Middlesex First Edition 1954. 1954. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original colour illustrated paper covered boards. Small 8vo. 7¼'' x 5''. Contains 30 pp followed by 48 full-page monochrome plates. Very Good condition book, in Good condition dust wrapper with age darkening and rubbing to the spine ends and edges, not price clipped 3/6. Victoria and Albert Museum Compliments Slip from Charles Harvard Gibbs-Smith (Victoria and Albert Museum), loosely inserted. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the KING PENGUIN (Series) Category |
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Victoria and Albert Museum, Department of Engraving, Illustration and Design | Catalogue of Rubbings of Brasses and Incised Slabs | Classified and Arranged in Chronological Order Clayton, Muriel [Victoria and Albert Museum | Department of Engraving, Illustration, and Design] Prefatory Note by Eric Maclagan. (Book #ID 110306) Published by Victoria and Albert Museum, London Revised Edition 1929. 1929. Revised edition in publisher's original olive green card wrap covers (soft back). Quarto. 9½'' x 7½''. Contains 250 pp followed by 72 plates on loaded art paper classified by costume, military, civil, ecclesiastical &c. Small tears to the foot of the spine, else in Very Good condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the DECORATIVE ARTS Category |
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A Picture Book of English Embroideries. Part IV: Chair Seats and Chair Backs [Victoria and Albert Museum] (Book #ID 108753) Published by Victoria and Albert Museum for The Board of Education Revised Edition 1938. 1938. Revised edition in publisher's original green card wrap covers [soft back]. 12mo. 7'' x 5''. Contains 2-page introduction with 20 monochrome embroideries to follow. Ink name to title page and in Very Good 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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Brief Guide to Persian Embroideries [Victoria and Albert Museum] (Book #ID 108754) Published by Victoria and Albert Museum for His Majesty's Stationery Office Revised Edition 1950. 1950. Revised edition in publisher's original stitched mango card wrap covers [soft back]. 12mo. 7'' x 5''. Contains 11 pages of text with 16 monochrome embroideries to follow. In Very Good condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the IRAN [Persia] Category |
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The Cornhill Magazine No. 33 (New Series) No. 471 March 1899 The Cornhill Magazine (1860-1975) was a monthly Victorian magazine and literary journal named after the street address of the founding publisher Smith, Elder & Co. at 65 Cornhill in London. In the 1860s, under editor William Makepeace Thackeray, the paper saw a large circulation, peaking at around 110,000. Due to emerging competitors, circulation fell to 20,000 by 1870. The following year, Leslie Stephen took over as editor. When Stephen left in 1882, circulation had further fallen to 12,000. The Cornhill was purchased by John Murray in 1912, and continued to publish issues until 1975. (Book #ID 100355) Published by Smith, Elder & Co., 15 Waterloo Place, London First Edition March 1899. 1899. First edition in publisher's original illustrated orange paper wrap covers [soft back], black lettering to the front, lovely illustrated advertisements to the rear and to the inside front and rear covers. 8vo. 9'' x 5¾''. Contains 16 pages of advertisements and pages 289-432. Slight sun fading down the spine and in Good condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the NINETEENTH CENTURY Category |
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Queen Victoria; A Portrait Aubyn, Giles St. [Victoria (Alexandrina Victoria; 24 May 1819 - 22 January 1901) was Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland from 20 June 1837 until her death. On 1 May 1876, she adopted the additional title of Empress of India]. (Book #ID 93028) Published by Sinclair Stevenson Limited, Kendrick Mews, London First Edition 1991. 1991. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original navy blue paper covered boards, gilt title and author lettering to the spine, publisher's decorated end papers. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 669 printed pages of text with monochrome photographs throughout. Lower spine end scuffed. Near Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, it does not adhere to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 1856190862 Click here to select books from the MONARCHY Category |
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The Cornhill Magazine No. 18 (New Series) No. 456 December 1897 The Cornhill Magazine (1860-1975) was a monthly Victorian magazine and literary journal named after the street address of the founding publisher Smith, Elder & Co. at 65 Cornhill in London. In the 1860s, under editor William Makepeace Thackeray, the paper saw a large circulation, peaking at around 110,000. Due to emerging competitors, circulation fell to 20,000 by 1870. The following year, Leslie Stephen took over as editor. When Stephen left in 1882, circulation had further fallen to 12,000. The Cornhill was purchased by John Murray in 1912, and continued to publish issues until 1975. (Book #ID 100353) Published by Smith, Elder & Co., 15 Waterloo Place, London First Edition December 1897. 1897. First edition in publisher's original illustrated orange paper wrap covers [soft back], black lettering to the front, lovely illustrated advertisements to the rear and to the inside front and rear covers. 8vo. 9'' x 5¾''. Contains 16 pages of advertisements and pages 721-856. Slight sun fading down the spine and in Good condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the NINETEENTH CENTURY Category |
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A Picture Book of English Embroideries. Part II: Stuart [Victoria and Albert Museum] (Book #ID 108750) Published by Victoria and Albert Museum for The Board of Education Revised and Reprinted Edition 1933. 1933. Revised and reprinted edition in publisher's original tan card wrap covers [soft back]. 12mo. 7'' x 5''. Contains 2-page introduction with 20 monochrome embroideries to follow. A little sun fading to the panels, ink name to title page and in near Very Good 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 Pied Piper of Hamelin 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] Illustrated by Arthur Rackham [1867-1939]. (Book #ID 108040) Published by George G. Harrap & Co. Ltd., 182 High Holborn, London First Edition Thus 1939. 1939. First edition thus in publisher's original side stitched plain cream paper covers, cream and olive brown silhouette illustrated end papers. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. Contains colour frontispiece, vignette to title page, 37 pp with 14 monochrome illustrations in text, of which 4 are full-page, all by Arthur Rackham. Very small spots to the fore edge of the first six leaves. Very Good condition book, in Very Good condition over-lapping dust wrapper without any faults. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the ILLUSTRATED (Picture Book) Category |
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The Fern Garden | How to Make, Keep and Enjoy it; or, Fern Culture Made Easy. Hibberd, Shirley [James Shirley Hibberd (1825 - 16 November 1890) was one of the most popular and successful gardening writers of the Victorian era]. (Book #ID 104404) Published by Groombridge and Sons 5 Paternoster Row, London First Edition 1869. 1869. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original gilt decorated Brunswick green cloth covers, gilt stamped title and author lettering to the spine and to the front cover. 8vo. 7¼'' x 5''. Contains (vi), 148 pp + 6 pp illustrated advertisements for horticulture wares. 8 full-page single-sided tissue-guarded colour plates as called for, 40 wood engravings throughout. Front free end paper is missing, a little foxing to the end sheets, rubbing to the spine ends and corners and in Very Good sound condition. Scarce. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the BOTANY (Phytology) Category |
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Frogman V. C. + (Signed Colour Photograph + Signed 45/16b Victory Over Japan Cover) Fraser, Ian [Lieutenant Commander Ian Edward Fraser, VC, DSC, RD, JP (18 December 1920 - 1 September 2008) was an English diving pioneer, sailor and recipient of the Victoria Cross]. (Book #ID 112229) Published by Angus and Robertson Ltd, 105 Great Russell Street, London First Edition 1957. 1957. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original moss green cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back, green and white illustrated end papers. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. After being awarded the Distinguished Service Cross for actions while serving on submarines, he was placed in command of a midget submarine during an attack in Singapore codenamed 'Operation Struggle'. For his bravery in navigating the mined waters, and successfully placing mines on a Japanese cruiser, Fraser was awarded the Victoria Cross. Contains 216 pp with monochrome archive photographs throughout. Light foxing to the closed text block edges. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with short closed tear to the top front gutter, corners rubbed, not price clipped, 21s. 3½'' x 2½'' colour photograph of the author photo corner mounted to the title page SIGNED Ian E. Fraser V.C.' + Number 249 of 500 souvenir cover SIGNED 'Ian Fraser V.C.' to the front cover. 15.8.95 post marked stamp, reverse signed by Group Captain W. S. O. Randle (Royal Air Forces Escaping Society), + 2 other stamps 'Royal Air Force | Brize Norton 30th August 1995', two cachet inserts. 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 VICTORIA CROSS AWARDS Category |
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The Angel in the House | Books I (1) and II (2) by Coventry Patmore: The First Editions Collated with His Original Holograph Manuscript Aske, Patricia [Compiled by] and Ian Anstruther [Edited by]. Coventry Kersey Dighton Patmore (23 July 1823 - 26 November 1896) was an English poet and critic best known for this book 'The Angel in the House', his narrative poem about the Victorian ideal of a happy marriage. (Book #ID 99878) Published by Haggerston Press, 38 Kensington Place, London and Boston College, 140 Commonwealth Avenue, Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts First Edition 1998. 1998. Uniform matching first collated edition hard back binding in publisher's original quarter nutmeg brown cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spines, marble paper sides, terracotta end papers. 4to. 9'' x 9½''. Two volumes. The first volume presents, on each two-page spread, a facsimile of the manuscript on the left-hand page (column 1). On the right-hand page there is a printed transcription of the manuscript (column 2), each line as it appeared in the first edition (column 4), while column 3 is used to highlight variants between manuscript and printed versions. Finally, column 5 shows the location in the first edition of lines which have been moved from their position in the manuscript and those manuscript lines which never found their way into the printed version. The second volume provides facsimile printings of the first editions of the two books on the poem: The Betrothal (1854) and The Espousals (1856). Contents Volume I: colour frontispiece (xxii)-3, 127. Volume II: The Betrothal and The Espousals facsimiles. Both volumes in Fine condition, housed in matching terracotta paper covered open fronted slip case with small rubbing of the paper to the bottom front corner. Heavy volumes 2.3 kg, extra postage will be requested over and above our default setting for destinations outside the UK. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 1869812158 Click here to select books from the ENGLISH LITERATURE Category |
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Venturer Courageous | Group Captain Leonard Trent V.C., D.F.C [Signed Flown Cover] Sanders, James [Group Captain Leonard Henry Trent, V.C., D.F.C. (14 April 1915 - 19 May 1986) was a New Zealand aviator, senior Royal Air Force officer, and recipient of the Victoria Cross] (Book #ID 112230) Published by Hutchinson Group, New Zealand, 32-34 View Road, Glenfield, Auckland First Edition 1983. 1983. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black and blue tonic cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 266 pp with monochrome archive photographs throughout. The biography of New Zealand pilot Group Captain Leonard Trent V.C., D.F.C. who led a raid on Amsterdam Power Station in 1943. Of 11 Lockheed Venturas taking part in the raid, only one survived. Leonard Trent was 1 of 13 aircrew taken prisoner and he was sent to Stalag Luft III in time for 'The Great Escape'. Trent was caught as he emerged from the tunnel exit. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. Number 324 of 1518 souvenir flown cover SIGNED 'Leonard Trent.' to the front cover. 3rd May 1983 post marked stamp, reverse signed by Captain D. J. Fulluck (Bomber Command Museum, Aerodrome Road, Hendon), + 2 other stamps '334 Squadron | Centrale Noord, Amsterdam', three cachet inserts. 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 VICTORIA CROSS AWARDS Category |
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Ode On The Death of the Duke of Wellington Tennyson, Alfred Lord [Alfred Tennyson, 1st Baron Tennyson, FRS (6 August 1809 - 6 October 1892) was Poet Laureate of Great Britain and Ireland during much of Queen Victoria's reign and remains one of the most popular British poets]. Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington, KG, GCB, GCH, PC, FRS (1 May 1769 - 14 September 1852) was an Anglo-Irish soldier and Tory statesman who was one of the leading military and political figures of 19th-century Britain, serving twice as Prime Minister. He won a notable victory against Napoleon at the Battle of Waterloo in 1815. (Book #ID 100777) Published by Edward Moxon, Dover Street, London First Edition 1852. 1852. First unimproved edition of this commemorative poem, written by Tennyson as Poet Laureate in publisher's original side stitched steel blue paper covers, black title lettering to the front cover. Subsequent editions resulted in a further 29 lines being added. 8vo. 8¾'' x 5½''. Wellington died at Walmer Castle in Deal on 14 September 1852. This was his residence as Lord Warden of the Cinque Ports. Walmer Castle was said to have been his favourite residence. He was found to be unwell on that morning and was aided from his military campaign bed (the same one he used throughout his historic military career) and seated in his chair where he died. His death was recorded as being due to the after-effects of a stroke culminating in a series of seizures. He was aged 83. Contains 16 page elegy written by Tennyson while Poet Laureate. Odd spots to the pages, nothing heavy, light shelf rubbing to the rear cover and in Very Good sound and original condition. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the ENGLISH HISTORY Category |
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The Gardener's Book of Weeds Allan, Mea [Drawings by Victoria Matthews] (Book #ID 106624) Published by Macdonald & Jane's Ltd., 8 Shepherdess Walk, London First Edition 1978. 1978. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original green cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back. 8vo. 8½'' x 6''. Contains 191 pp with monochrome illustrations and archive photographs throughout. Very Good condition book in Good condition dust wrapper with rubbing to the edges and corners, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the GARDEN & HORTICULTURE Category |
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Style in Sculpture Ashton, Leigh [Victoria and Albert Museum] (Book #ID 109411) Published by Geoffrey Cumberlege Oxford University Press, London First Edition 1947. 1947. First edition hard back publisher's original paper covered boards. 8vo 7½'' x 4¾''. Contains 64 pp with. 38 plates. Foxing to end papers, rubbing to the covers and in Good condition Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the ARCHITECTURE 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 American Senator [The First Folio Society Edition of the Novels of Anthony Trollope Series]. Anthony Trollope [Anthony Trollope (1815 - 6 December 1882) was an English novelist and civil servant of the Victorian era. Among his best known works is a series of novels collectively known as the Chronicles of Barsetshire, which revolves around the imaginary county of Barsetshire]. Introduction by Louis Auchincloss [Series Editor David Skilton] Illustrations by Shirley Tourret. (Book #ID 105819) Published by The Folio Society, 202 Great Suffolk Street, London First Folio Edition 1994. 1994. First Folio Society edition hard back binding in publisher's original quarter peacock blue cloth, thistle paper sides with simple floral border design, gilt and black back, top edge blue, thistle end sheets. 8vo. 9¼'' x 6''. Contains [xviii], 513 pp with 16 monochrome illustrations throughout by Shirley Tourret. Fine condition book in Fine condition open fronted slip case. Unused and unopened new book. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the FOLIO SOCIETY Category |
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61st Anniversary of Squadron Commander Bell Davies's V.C. at Gallipoli | November 19th 1915 | Flown Cover Envelope Vice Admiral Richard Bell Davies VC, CB, DSO, AFC (19 May 1886 - 26 February 1966), also known as Richard Bell-Davies, was a senior Royal Navy commander, naval aviator, and a First World War recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces | Flight Sub-Lieutenant Gilbert Formby Smylie, R.N. (Book #ID 112471) 19th November 1976. 6½'' x 4¼'' Gallipoli stamped flown cover. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the VICTORIA CROSS AWARDS Category |
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First Day Cover Commemorating the Battle of Britain | 22nd May 2000 | Flown Cover (Double Signed) William Reid VC (21 December 1921 - 28 November 2001) was a Scottish recipient of the Victoria Cross. He earned his Victoria Cross as a pilot in the Royal Air Force Bomber Command during the Second World War. | Air Chief Marshal Sir Peter Ted Squire, GCB, DFC, AFC, DL, FRAeS (7 October 1945 - 19 February 2018) was a senior Royal Air Force officer. He was a fast jet pilot in the 1970s, a squadron commander during the Falklands War, and a senior air commander in the 1990s. (Book #ID 112472) 22nd May 2000. 8½'' x 4½'' No. 1047 of 1250 Limited Edition flown cover DOUBLE SIGNED to the front cover by 'Bill Reid V.C.' and 'Peter Squire'. Fraser's Autographs, London 'Certificate of Authenticity' also enclosed. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the VICTORIA CROSS AWARDS Category |
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Sir Harry Hotspur of Humblethwaite [The First Folio Society Edition of the Novels of Anthony Trollope Series]. Anthony Trollope [Anthony Trollope (1815 - 6 December 1882) was an English novelist and civil servant of the Victorian era. Among his best known works is a series of novels collectively known as the Chronicles of Barsetshire, which revolves around the imaginary county of Barsetshire]. Introduction by Sue Bradbury [Series Editor David Skilton] Illustrations by Peter Brookes. (Book #ID 105812) 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 quarter Venetian red cloth, rose paper sides with simple floral border design, gilt and black back, top edge red, rose end sheets. 8vo. 9¼'' x 6''. Contains [xxii], 172 pp with 12 monochrome illustrations throughout by Peter Brookes. Fine condition book in Fine condition open fronted slip case. Unused and unopened new book. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the FOLIO SOCIETY Category |
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Cousin Henry [The First Folio Society Edition of the Novels of Anthony Trollope Series]. Anthony Trollope [Anthony Trollope (1815 - 6 December 1882) was an English novelist and civil servant of the Victorian era. Among his best known works is a series of novels collectively known as the Chronicles of Barsetshire, which revolves around the imaginary county of Barsetshire]. Introduction by Gilbert Phelps [Series Editor David Skilton] Illustrations by Francis Mosley. (Book #ID 105813) Published by The Folio Society, 202 Great Suffolk Street, London First Folio Edition 1993. 1993. First Folio Society edition hard back binding in publisher's original quarter Venetian red cloth, rose paper sides with simple floral border design, gilt and black back, top edge red, rose end sheets. 8vo. 9¼'' x 6''. Contains [xx], 166 pp with 12 monochrome illustrations throughout by Francis Mosley. Fine condition book in Fine condition open fronted slip case. Unused and unopened new book. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the FOLIO SOCIETY Category |
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Nina Balatka | The Story of a Maiden of Prague [The First Folio Society Edition of the Novels of Anthony Trollope Series]. Anthony Trollope [Anthony Trollope (1815 - 6 December 1882) was an English novelist and civil servant of the Victorian era. Among his best known works is a series of novels collectively known as the Chronicles of Barsetshire, which revolves around the imaginary county of Barsetshire]. Introduction by Angela Thirlwell [Series Editor David Skilton] Illustrations by Rod Waters. (Book #ID 105814) Published by The Folio Society, 202 Great Suffolk Street, London First Folio Edition 1996. 1996. First Folio Society edition hard back binding in publisher's original quarter Venetian red cloth, Purbeck grey paper sides with simple floral border design, gilt and black back, top edge red, grey end sheets. 8vo. 9¼'' x 6''. Contains [xviii]-2, 186 pp with 12 monochrome illustrations throughout by Rod Waters. Fine condition book in Fine condition open fronted slip case. Unused and unopened new book. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the FOLIO SOCIETY Category |
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