HUMOUR (Satire, Cartoon)

Ross, Hugh [Illustrated by Michael Stringer]

(Book #ID 6309)

Published by Andrew Dakers Limited, London First edition 1951. 1951.

First edition hard back scarlet cloth covers with gilt titles. 264 pp. Illustrated by Michael Stringer. Book with dusty page tops and in Very Good condition. Dust wrapper with light shelf rubs to rear panel, sharp and bright, not price clipped. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Reed, Langford

(Book #ID 19326)

G. Delgado Ltd., London 1926. 1926.

Publisher's original ivory paper covers, black and red lettering to upper panel, secured with scarlet ribbon through two holes to spine. 8vo 8½" x 5¼". Seven days per page with three limericks per page. A lively young lady of Cheltenham, Donned tights, just to see how she felt in 'em; But she said, with a shout, "If you don't pull me out, I'm sure I shall jolly soon melt in 'em." Small tears to outer cover near the securing holes and in Very Good condition. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Rabe, Peter

(Book #ID 90307)

Published by Frederick Muller Ltd., 29 Great James Street, London First Edition 1955. 1955.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original blue, pink and white illustrated paper covered boards. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. Unpaginated containing approximately 64 pages of text with humorous monochrome illustrations throughout. Fine condition book in Very Good condition price clipped dust wrapper with shallow rubs 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.

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Reeves, Vic [Illustrations by the author]

(Book #ID 72928)

Published by Virgin Books Ltd., Thames Wharf Studios, Rainville Road, London First Edition 2006. London 2006.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black paper covered boards, cream title and author lettering to the spine, illustrated end papers. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 288 printed pages of text with amusing monochrome illustrations and monochrome photographs throughout. Lightly bruised corners. Fine clean condition book in near Fine condition dust wrapper with tiny light rubs and creases, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this preserves and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 9781852273507

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Richard Valentine and Sibbald Malcolm [Illustrations by John Hallas]

(Book #ID 44562)

Published by Collins 48 Pall Mall, London First Edition 1937. London 1937.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original raspberry paper covers, navy title and author lettering to ivory cloth spine. 8vo. 7½'' x 6''. Contains 72 printed pages of text with humorous monochrome illustrations throughout. Ownership name to the front free end paper. Very Good condition book, in Good condition dust wrapper with tanning to the paper, shallow rubs to the spine tips and corners, not price clipped 5s. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this protects and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Rees, Nigel [Illustrated by Michael Ffolkes]

(Book #ID 47954)

Published by George Allen & Unwin Ltd., Ruskin House, 40 Museum Street, London First Edition 1983. London 1983.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original raspberry paper covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9½'' x 7''. ISBN 0048270806. Contains 128 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations throughout. Without any ownership markings. Near Fine condition book, in Very Good condition dust wrapper with tiny crimps to the spine tips. Dust wrapper without any tears or chips and supplied in archive acetate film protection, this protects and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Rusbridge, A. W.

(Book #ID 98575)

Published by The Book Guild Ltd., 19 New Road, Brighton First Edition 2010. 2010.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original colour illustrated glazed boards, illustrated end papers. 8vo. 9½'' x 7''. Contains 142 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations throughout. In Fine condition, no dust wrapper as issued. SIGNED by the author with four different coloured inks to the second front free end paper 'To Nell, Tess and Rudi, enjoy the book, Adrian Rushbridge.' Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 9781846245282

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Reisner, Bob and Hal Kapplow

(Book #ID 110206)

Published by Abelard Schuman Ltd., 38 Russell Square, London First Edition 1959. 1959.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original light grey paper covers, black title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. Contains 64 printed pages of text with monochrome photographs of famous art work with humorous captions. Surface marks to the boards, ink name inside and in Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Robb, Brian

(Book #ID 71579)

Published by Collins 48 Pall Mall, London First Edition 1944. London 1944.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original nutmeg cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. Landscape 8vo. 6'' x 8''. Contains 68 pages with humorous captioned monochrome cartoon to every page. Brian Robb's first book. A little dust soiling to the page edges. Good condition book in Good condition dust wrapper with small chips across the top front cover, old dry water stain mark to the rear panel, not price clipped 6s. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this preserves and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Rees, Nigel [Illustrated by Michael Ffolkes]

(Book #ID 59068)

Published by George Allen & Unwin Ltd., Ruskin House, 40 Museum Street, London First Edition 1980. London 1980.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original illustrated glazed boards. Quarto 10'' x 8''. Contains 127 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations throughout. Small shallow rubs to the lower corners and in near Fine condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0048270229

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Robinson, W. Heath [William Heath Robinson 1872-1944]

(Book #ID 120300)

Published by The Motor Owner [The Periodical Publishing Company], 10 Henrietta Street, Covent Garden, London WC2 Likely publication date - 1921). First and only Edition. 1921.

First and only edition in publisher's original wire stitched illustrated thick card covers (soft back). Royal 8vo. 10'' x 8''. Heath Robinson's association with Connolly leather started in 1920 when they asked him to produce a twelve page booklet (Nothing Like Leather) for distribution at the Motor Show. This led to 10 brochures plus calendars being produced between 1920 and 1936. Many of the drawings show the use of leather in motor vehicles. This second book was 60 page paper back issued by The Motor Owner around 1921. A quarto book of motoring-related cartoons (44 pages) by W. Heath Robinson, with brown paper card covers. Also contains 14 pages (+ 3 covers) of contemporary motoring advertisements, showing many beautiful cars of the time (Packard, Bean, Humber, Metallurgique, Noma, Paige, Peugeot, Hupmobile, Adler, Essex, Hudson), priced 2/6. Covers detached with tears around the spine, old sello tape repair across the rear cover, odd fox spots to the early pages and some margins. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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