CHIVALRY & KNIGHTHOOD

Harwood, Brian [Foreword by HRH The Princess Royal]

(Book #ID 70224)

Published by Osprey Publishing, West Way, Botley, Oxford First Edition 2006. Oxford 2006.

First edition in publisher's original illustrated card wrap covers with French flaps [softback]. Landscape. 8'' x 9½''. Contains 144 printed pages of text with colour and monochrome illustrations and photographs throughout. In Fine condition, no dust wrapper as published SIGNED by the author to the title page 'To Ian, With compliments, Brian Harwood.'. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 1846031095

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Hallam, Elizabeth M. and Hugh Trevor-Roper

(Book #ID 102207)

Published by George Weidenfeld and Nicolson Ltd., 91 Clapham High Street, London First Edition 1987. 1987.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original Devon cream cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 4to. 12'' x 9''. Contains 320 printed pages of text with colour and monochrome illustrations and archive photographs throughout. Fine condition book in near Fine condition dust wrapper, price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Heavy volume weighing 2 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 0297792202

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Foss, Michael

(Book #ID 102183)

Published by Book Club Associates, London 1975. 1975.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. Quarto. 10'' x 8¼''. Contains 251 pages including index: 157 black and white and 57 colour illustrations. A detailed history and examination of the ideal of Chivalry and its development through the church whose great Spiritual Leaders , appalled by the ferocity and bestiality of feudal warriors sought to transform them into soldiers of Christ. The author chronicles warfare from the fourth century A D until the development of Knighthood during the Crusades, and the resulting Code of Courtly Love in a text supported by by 57 colour and 157 black and white illustration collected by Celestina. Fine condition book in Good condition dust wrapper with closed tear to the top corner of the front cover, small chips to the spine ends. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Coss, Peter

(Book #ID 110092)

Published by Alan Sutton Publishing Limited., Phoenix Mill, Thrupp, Stroud, Gloucestershire First Edition 1993. 1993.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine, illustrated end papers. 8vo. 10'' x 7''. Contains 191 pp with monochrome and colour illustrations, maps and archive photographs throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0750900598

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Hope-Moncrieff, A. R. [A. R. Hope Moncrieff]

(Book #ID 25563)

Published by Guild Publishing London 1986. 1986.

Hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covers, gilt lettering to spine. 8vo 9½'' x 6¼'' 439 pp. Monochrome illustrations throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper. Dust wrapper supplied in archival acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Wollaston, Gerald

(Book #ID 42226)

Published by Geo. Gibbons & Co., 49 King Street, Leicester 17th Edition 1932. 1932.

Hard back binding in publisher's original strawberry cloth covers, gilt lettering to the spine, gilt motif to the upper panel. 8vo. 9'' x 6'' 351, xxvi [pages]. Monochrome illustrations to the rear. In Very Good clean and sound condition, red spine not faded, dust wrapper. This book is not signed by the author. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Begent, Peter J. and Hubert Chesshyre [and a Chapter on the Statutes of the Order by Dr Lisa Jefferson] Introduction by the His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh.

(Book #ID 102111)

Published by Spink & Son Ltd., 5 King Street, St. James's, London First Edition 1999. 1999.

First de luxe edition finely bound in full sapphire blue crushed cape levant morocco, front central panel with Order of the Garter device and gilt title lettering, the spine divided into five panels, lettered in the second, third, fourth, and fifth, 22 carat gold edging, blue and white silk head-bands, illustrated end sheets, blue silk tie still folded-in. 4to. 11'' x 9''. Hand written number 5 of 75 Limited Edition copies on a special plate to the verso of the front end sheet. The Order of the Garter was founded by King Edward III in about 1348, and this is a comprehensive survey of the history of the Order from its inception to modern times. Marking the 650th anniversary of the first Garter Feast in 1349, it includes a list of all those appointed to the Order between 1348 and 1998, and sheds light on the origins and duties of the Officers of the Order. Contains 469 printed pages of text with colour and monochrome illustrations and archive photographs throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition blue felt lined open-fronted matching blue slip case, unused and unopened new book. TRIPLE SIGNED by the three author's to the Commemoration plate 'Peter J. Begent and Hubert Chesshyre and Lisa Jefferson'. Heavy volume weighing 3 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 1902040201

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Collectif [Paul Lacroix (April 27, 1806 - October 16, 1884) was a French author and journalist. He is known best by his pseudonym P. L. Jacob, bibliophile, or Bibliophile Jacob, suggested by his great interest in libraries and books generally. [and others].

(Book #ID 95660)

Published by Paris, librairie de Firmin-Didot et Cie, imprimeurs de l'institut, rue Jacob, 56, 1887. 1887.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original scarlet cloth covers, gilt title, author lettering and elaborate gilt designs to the spine, all page edges gilt, marble paper end papers. 4to 10½'' x 7¼''. Contains tissue-guarded colour frontispiece; [viii]; 322 + i printed pages of French text with 214 monochrome engravings throughout. Bookplate inside from 'High School of Dundee' dated 1892, light marks to the boards and in very near Fine condition, probably never opened. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Begent, Peter J. and Hubert Chesshyre [and a Chapter on the Statutes of the Order by Dr Lisa Jefferson] Introduction by the His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh.

(Book #ID 102110)

Published by Spink & Son Ltd., 5 King Street, St. James's, London First Edition 1999. 1999.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original royal navy cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine, illustrated end sheets, blue silk tie still folded-in. 4to. 11'' x 9''. The Order of the Garter was founded by King Edward III in about 1348, and this is a comprehensive survey of the history of the Order from its inception to modern times. Marking the 650th anniversary of the first Garter Feast in 1349, it includes a list of all those appointed to the Order between 1348 and 1998, and sheds light on the origins and duties of the Officers of the Order. Contains 469 printed pages of text with colour and monochrome illustrations and archive photographs throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, unused and unopened new book. DOUBLE SIGNED by both author's to the title page 'Peter J. Begent and Hubert Chesshyre'. Heavy volume weighing 2.5 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 1902040201

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Begent, Peter J. and Hubert Chesshyre [and a Chapter on the Statutes of the Order by Dr Lisa Jefferson] Introduction by the His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh.

(Book #ID 102107)

Published by Spink & Son Ltd., 5 King Street, St. James's, London First Edition 1999. 1999.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original royal navy cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine, illustrated end sheets, blue silk tie still folded-in. 4to. 11'' x 9''. The Order of the Garter was founded by King Edward III in about 1348, and this is a comprehensive survey of the history of the Order from its inception to modern times. Marking the 650th anniversary of the first Garter Feast in 1349, it includes a list of all those appointed to the Order between 1348 and 1998, and sheds light on the origins and duties of the Officers of the Order. Contains 469 printed pages of text with colour and monochrome illustrations and archive photographs throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, unused and unopened new book. DOUBLE SIGNED by both author's to the title page 'Peter J. Begent and Hubert Chesshyre'. Loosely inserted is a 6'' x 8'' book launch white invitation card in the presence of His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh dated Tuesday 2nd November, 1999 with the recipients name in blue fountain ink to the top left hand corner. Heavy volume weighing 2.5 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 1902040201

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Pereira, Harold B. [Illustrations by Gerald Cobb]

(Book #ID 102092)

Published by Imperial Chemical Industries, [London], First Edition 1950. 1950.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original bronze cloth covers, black title lettering to the spine and the front cover, pedigree end sheets printed in black and red. Quarto 11'' x 8''. Contains 141 printed pages of text with 30 tipped-in and mounted colour plates on green card stock. Light rubbing to the boards and in Very Good clean condition. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Hope-Moncrieff, A. R. [A. R. Hope Moncrieff]

(Book #ID 102113)

Published by Bracken Books Ltd., 24 Friern Park, North Finchley, London First Edition Thus 1986. 1986.

Facsimile from the first edition hard back binding in publisher's original padded burgundy leatherette covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine and to the front cover, red and grey marble end sheets. 8vo. 8½'' x 6¼''. Contains (xii), 439 printed pages of text illustrated with 35 single-sided monochrome plates. In Fine condition. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Hope-Moncrieff, A. R. [A. R. Hope Moncrieff]

(Book #ID 102114)

Published by Senate an imprint of Studio Editions Ltd., Princess House, 50 Eastcastle Street, London 1994. 1994.

Facsimile from the first edition in publisher's original colour illustrated card wrap covers [soft back]. 8vo. 8½'' x 6¼''. Contains (xii), 439 printed pages of text illustrated with 35 single-sided monochrome plates. Slight age tanning to the text block edges and in near Fine condition. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 185958022X

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Hopkins, Andrea

(Book #ID 102089)

Published by Grange Books, Grange Yard, London 1996. 1996.

Hard back binding in publisher's original colour illustrated glazed boards. 4to. 11½'' x 9¼''. Contains 192 printed pages of text with monochrome and colour illustrations and archive photographs throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, unused and unopened new book. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 185627294X

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Kottenkamp, Dr. Franz [Translated by The Rev A. Löwy]

(Book #ID 102205)

Published by Portland House, New York, First Edition Thus 1988. 1988.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. Landscape 9½'' x 12¼''. Contains (xvi), 110 printed pages of text followed by 60 full-page colour engravings. Small dent to the front fore edge. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with small tear to the front fore edge and top rear cover. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0517671077

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King, Colonel Sir Edwin [Admiral The Honourable Sir Cyril Eustace Douglas-Pennant KCB CBE DSO DSC (7 April 1894 - 3 April 1961) was a Royal Navy officer who went on to be Commander-in-Chief, The Nore]. John de Vere Loder, 2nd Baron Wakehurst, KG, KCMG, GCStJ (5 February 1895 - 30 October 1970) was a British Army officer, politician and colonial administrator. After serving in the army, the Foreign Office, and as a Conservative Member of Parliament in the House of Commons, Wakehurst was appointed as the last British Governor of New South Wales, which he held from 1937-1946. Upon returning to Britain he was appointed Governor of Northern Ireland from 1952-1964. He was made a Knight of the Order of the Garter in 1962 and died in 1970.

(Book #ID 102856)

Published by St. John's Gate, London Reprinted Edition 1950. 1950.

Reprinted edition hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine, St. John's cipher to the front cover. 8vo. 8½'' x 5¼''. Contains (xviii), 248 + ii pp with monochrome illustrations and archive photographs throughout. Lord and Lady Wakehurst worked with community organisations including the Order of St John of Jerusalem, of which Wakehurst was Lord Prior from 1948 to 1969, subsequently also a Bailiff Grand Cross of the Order (GCStJ), and for the English-Speaking Union. In Very Good condition. SIGNED dedication to the front free end paper 'To Admiral Sir Cyril and Lady Douglas-Pennant from Wakehurst - Prior of St John, 31st December 1950, Washington D.C.' Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Galloway, Peter

(Book #ID 102962)

Published by Order of the British Empire | Spink & Son Ltd., 5-7 King Street, St. James's, London First Edition 1996. 1996.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original venetian red cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 4to. 12½'' x 9¼''. Contains 188 pp with colour plates throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, unused new book. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0907605656

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Coulton, G. G.

(Book #ID 110240)

Published by The Studio Ltd., 44 Leicester Square, London First Edition 1930. 1930.

Special Winter Number of The Studio for 1930 first edition hard back binding in terracotta cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back. 4to. 11½'' x 8½''. Contains [x], 134 pp with 8 tipped-in colour plates with lettered paper guards mounted on thick cream card stock, 75 monochrome illustrations throughout, some full-page. Two ink names to the half-title with corresponding 'cat' bookplate to the front paste down, else in Very Good clean condition. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Begent, Peter J. and Hubert Chesshyre [and a Chapter on the Statutes of the Order by Dr Lisa Jefferson] Introduction by the His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh.

(Book #ID 102199)

Published by Spink & Son Ltd., 5 King Street, St. James's, London First Edition 1999. 1999.

First de luxe edition finely bound in full sapphire blue crushed cape levant morocco, front central panel with Order of the Garter device and gilt title lettering, the spine divided into five panels, lettered in the second, third, fourth, and fifth, 22 carat gold edging, blue and white silk head-bands, illustrated end sheets, blue silk tie still folded-in. 4to. 11'' x 9''. Hand written number 2 of 75 Limited Edition copies on a special plate to the verso of the front end sheet. The Order of the Garter was founded by King Edward III in about 1348, and this is a comprehensive survey of the history of the Order from its inception to modern times. Marking the 650th anniversary of the first Garter Feast in 1349, it includes a list of all those appointed to the Order between 1348 and 1998, and sheds light on the origins and duties of the Officers of the Order. Contains 469 printed pages of text with colour and monochrome illustrations and archive photographs throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition blue felt lined open-fronted matching blue slip case, unused and unopened new book. TRIPLE SIGNED by the three author's to the Commemoration plate 'Peter J. Begent and Hubert Chesshyre and Lisa Jefferson'. Heavy volume weighing 3 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 1902040201

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Turnbull, Stephen

(Book #ID 102232)

Published by Arms and Armour Press 2-6 Hampstead High Street, London 1995. 1995.

Publisher's original colour illustrated card wrap covers [soft back]. 4to. 11½'' x 9¼''. Contains 192 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations, maps and archive photographs throughout, some colour. In Fine condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 1854092642

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Turnbull, Stephen

(Book #ID 107024)

Published by Arms and Armour Press 2-6 Hampstead High Street, London 1995. 1995.

Hard back binding in publisher's original colour illustrated glazed boards. 4to. 11½'' x 9¼''. Contains 192 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations, maps and archive photographs throughout, some colour. Fine condition book in Fine condition price clipped dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 1860198643

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Oakeshott, R. Ewart [Drawings by the Author]

(Book #ID 108155)

Published by Lutterworth Press, London First Edition 1964. 1964.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original crimson cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back. 8vo. 10'' x 6½''. Contains 152 pp with colour frontispiece, 48 monochrome plates and 134 drawings. Lower corners creased, tiny rubs to spine ends. Very Good condition book in Good condition dust wrapper with 20 mm piece of paper missing from top of spine tapering to half way across upper front panel, chips to upper front corner and lower front hinge, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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