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Carpenter, Edward (1910-1998) and David Gentleman RDI (born 11 March 1930) is an English artist. He studied art and painting at the Royal College of Art under Edward Bawden and John Nash].

(Book #ID 109266)

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 grey cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine, patterned end papers. 4to. 10½'' x 8¼''. An insight into the Abbey building by a unique and embracing graphic talent. Contains 128 pp with Gentleman's delightful illustrations in line and wash throughout. Fine condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with small crease lines to the tips, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0297790854

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Cecil, Hugh [Decorations by Claud Lovat Fraser]

(Book #ID 14338)

Printed at The Curwen Press 1923. 1923.

Hard back bound in publisher's original orange and yellow patterned paper covered boards, black stamping to upper panel. 4to 11" x 8¼" 33 pp. Monochrome decorations throughout by Claud Lovat Fraser. Eight mounted photogravure photographs by Hugh Cecil with text opposite. In Near Fine condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Campbell, R.

(Book #ID 44896)

Published by David & Charles Ltd., Brunel House, Newton Abbot, Devon 1969 Reprinted Edition [First Edition 1747]. Newton Abbot 1969.

Hard back binding in publisher's original camel paper covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. ISBN 715343165. Facsimile edition containing [xii] 340 printed pages of text. The object of this book when first published in 1747 was to help young people choose a suitable trade or profession, and it is made up chiefly of descriptions 'of all the trades, professions, arts, both liberal and mechanic, now practised in the cities of London and Westminster.' More than 300 trades are dealt with, and the book contains a mass of detailed information invaluable to those wishing to learn about the history and economic life of London in the mid-eighteenth century. Without any ownership markings. Fine condition book, in Very Good condition price clipped dust wrapper with shallow rubs across the spine tips and upper corners. 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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Chancellor, E. Beresford (1868-1937)

(Book #ID 115157)

Published by Chapman and Hall Ltd., 11 Henrietta Street, London First Edition 1912.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original scarlet cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine and the front cover. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. Contains frontispiece, (xi), 366 + iv pp with 32 full-page (2 folding) single-sided monochrome photographs and illustrations throughout. A little sun fading down the spine, light spotting to the end papers and in Very Good clean condition. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Cloake, John

(Book #ID 95728)

Published by Historical Publications Ltd., 32 Ellington Street, London First Edition 1991. 1991.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original blue paper covered boards, silver title and author lettering to the spine. Quarto 10'' x 7½''. Contains 144 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations and photographs throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped, unused new book. 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 0948667141

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Carnaby, John J.

(Book #ID 66920)

Published Privately by the Author First Edition 1986. London 1986.

Publisher's original maroon card wrap covers. 8vo. 8½'' x 5¼''. Contains 88 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations and photographs throughout. In Fine condition, no dust wrapper as published. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0951120018

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Chancellor, E. Beresford (1868-1937)

(Book #ID 102317)

Published by Chapman and Hall Ltd., 11 Henrietta Street, London First Edition 1912. 1912.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original scarlet cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. Contains (xi), 344 printed pages of text with full-page monochrome illustrations throughout. Sun fading down the spine and in Very Good clean condition, acetate protected. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Coulter, John

(Book #ID 36320)

Published by Historical Publications Ltd., 32 Ellington Street, London First Edition 1999. London 1999.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original navy cloth covers, silver lettering to the spine. 4to 10½'' x 8¼'' 144 pp ISBN 0948667613. Archive monochrome illustrations throughout. Free from inscription. Fine condition book, in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped, unused new book. SIGNED by the author to the title page. 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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Carpenter, David

(Book #ID 37955)

Published by Jarrold & Sons Ltd., Norwich.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original colour illustrated glazed boards, end paper maps. Quarto 10'' x 8'' 48 pp ISBN 853065217. Colour and monochrome illustrations throughout. Fine condition book, in Fine condition dust wrapper, unused new book. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Carpenter, Edward (1910-1998) and David Gentleman RDI (born 11 March 1930) is an English artist. He studied art and painting at the Royal College of Art under Edward Bawden and John Nash].

(Book #ID 112336)

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 Farrows cream cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine, patterned end papers. 4to. 10½'' x 8¼''. An insight into the Abbey building by a unique and embracing graphic talent. Contains 128 pp with Gentleman's delightful illustrations in line and wash throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. SIGNED by the artist to the title page 'David Gentleman'. Housed in Fine condition marble paper covered open-fronted slip case. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Carr, Elizabeth [Written and Illustrated by] Richard (Dick) Whittington (c. 1354-1423). Engraved by H. Adlard.

(Book #ID 104337)

Published by Longmans, Green and Co. 39 Paternoster Row, London First Edition 1871. 1871.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original quarter blue cloth covers, marble paper sides with leather and gilt stamped title and author lettering label to the front cover, black and gold printed end sheets. Folio. 14'' x 10''. Richard Whittington of the parish of St. Michael Paternoster Royal, City of London, was an English merchant and a politician of the late medieval period. He is also the real-life inspiration for the English folk tale Dick Whittington and His Cat. He was four times Lord Mayor of London, a member of parliament and a sheriff of London. Contains (xvi) pp preface, illustrated with 11 splendid full page engravings, and 2 smaller ones. The full page engravings face the text and the versos are blank. A little fraying of the cloth to the spine ends, small surface tear to the fore edge of the front cover, corners bumped, one small repaired tear to along the bottom edge of one leaf of text, ink message verso the front free end paper. SIGNED by the author to a white label adhered to the front paste down 'To Alice Sophie Lewis, from her affectionate Aunt - Elizabeth Carr, July 11th 1907.' Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Carpenter, Edward (1910-1998) and David Gentleman RDI (born 11 March 1930) is an English artist. He studied art and painting at the Royal College of Art under Edward Bawden and John Nash].

(Book #ID 102904)

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 Farrows cream cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine, patterned end papers. 4to. 10½'' x 8¼''. An insight into the Abbey building by a unique and embracing graphic talent. Contains 128 pp with Gentleman's delightful illustrations in line and wash 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 0297790854

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Compiled by: Walter S. Scott, Joan Stevenson and Sidney Scott

(Book #ID 102321)

Published by John Green & Co. 5 Poland Street, London First Edition 1947. 1947.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. Contains frontispiece, (vi), 366 printed pages of text with 12 monochrome plates. Foxing to the end papers, fading to the spine ends where dust wrapper is chipped. Good condition book in Poor condition dust wrapper with chips and small tears to the spine ends and corners, not price clipped, 16s. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Collins, Patrick [Foreword by Lord Snowdon] Chris Brasher

(Book #ID 60494)

Published by Queen Anne Press, Lennard Associates Limited, Mackerye End, Harpenden, Hertfordshire. First Edition 1993. Hertfordshire. 1993.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine and to the upper panel. Folio. 11½'' x 9¼''. Contains [xvi] 120 printed pages of text followed by a list of the finishers and their times, colour and monochrome photographs throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped, unused new book. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Cashmore, T. H. R., D. H. Simpson and A. C. B. Urwin

(Book #ID 54265)

Published by Borough of Twickenham Local History Society First Edition April 1988. London 1988.

Publisher's original illustrated card wrap covers. 8vo. 5½'' x 8½''. ISBN 0903341468. Contains 64 printed pages of text with colour and monochrome photographs throughout. Without any ownership markings and in Fine condition, no dust wrapper as published. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Cosh, Mary and Martin King [Photographs by Pauline Lord]

(Book #ID 98572)

Published by Islington Archaeology and History Society, 8 Wynyatt Street, London, First Edition 2007. 2007.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original colour illustrated glazed boards. 4to. 11½'' x 9¼''. Contains 72 printed pages of text with monochrome engravings and colour photographs throughout. In Fine condition, no dust wrapper as issued, unused new book. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 9780954849009

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Chesshyre, Tom

(Book #ID 105969)

Published by Summersdale Publishers, 46 West Street, Chichester, West Sussex First Edition 2017. 2017.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original orange and white matt boards. 8vo. 8¾'' x 5½''. Contains 319 pp with monochrome route maps throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper. SIGNED by the author to the title page 'To Hyacinth, Happy walking - Tom - 5th February 2018.' Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 9781849539210

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Cotterell, Gareth

(Book #ID 110333)

Published by Book Club Associates 1975.

Hard back binding in publisher's original burgundy paper covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 128 pp with monochrome illustrations in text throughout. Lower corner creased, age darkened edges. Very Good condition book in near Very Good condition dust wrapper with nicks to spine ends, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Carter, Frederick

(Book #ID 63062)

Published by Adam & Charles Black, London First Edition 1914. London 1914.

First Edition hard back binding in publisher's original biscuit cloth covers with illustrated black and white paper onlay to the upper panel. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. Contains unpaginated printed pages of hand-written text with monochrome illustrations throughout. Paper layer missing to the spine, surface staining to the covers, age tanning to the end papers, ink marking to the front free end paper, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Clunn, Harold

(Book #ID 101526)

Published by John Murray, 50 Albemarle Street, London First Edition 1927. 1927.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original burgundy cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine and to the front cover. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. Contains (x), 316 (2) printed pages of text with 75 single-sided monochrome archive photographs on coated paper throughout. Just a hint of foxing to the closed text block edges and in Very Good clean and square condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Cacutt, Len

(Book #ID 78648)

Published by Central London Masonic Centre Ltd., First Edition 1999. London 1999.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original photographic glazed boards. 8vo. 9½'' x 7''. Contains 124 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations and colour photographs throughout. One small scuff mark to the top of the spine and in near Fine condition, no dust wrapper as published. SIGNED by the author to the title page 'Eternal Greetings, Len Cacutt.' Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0953500608

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Compiled and Edited by John James Lambert of The Middle Temple, Barrister at Law Clerk To The Worshipful Company Of Skinners

(Book #ID 102964)

Published by The Worshipful Company Of Skinners, London First Edition 1933. 1933.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original vellum over quarter venetian red leather, gilt title lettering to the spine, top edge gilt. 4to. 12½'' x 9¼''. Contains [xvi], 429 pp with 12 full-plate facsimile tissue guarded illuminated Medieval Manuscripts, and four pages of monochrome text illustrations. Company's presentation book plate inside the front cover presented to B. W. B. Sharpe, Dr. R. R. Sharpe is listed in the index, a little spotting to the end papers and in Very Good tight and sound condition. 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.

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Cruickshank, Dan

(Book #ID 81553)

Published by Third Millennium Publishing Limited, Farringdon House, 105-107 Farringdon Road, London First Edition 2004. London 2004.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original blue paper covered boards, gilt title and author lettering to the spine, archive illustrated end papers. 4to 11'' x 9¼''. Contains 192 printed pages of text with monochrome and colour illustrations and colour photographs throughout. Ink message to the front free end paper. Fine clean unopened condition book in very near 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 1903942276

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Chute, Marchette [Introduction by Sir Ralph Richardson]

(Book #ID 109361)

Published by Martin Secker & Warburg, Ltd., 7 John Street, London First Edition 1951. 1951.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original coral cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back, maps to end papers. 8vo. 8½'' x 6''. Contains 348 pp. Sun fading to the spine. Very Good condition book in Poor condition illustrated dust wrapper with 25 mm piece of paper missing to foot of spine into front gutter with related creasing, corners and upper spine end chipped, not price clipped 15s. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Cobb, Gerald [With an Introduction by Geoffrey Webb]

(Book #ID 102597)

Published by B. T. Batsford Ltd., 4 Fitzhardinge Street, Portman Square, London Second Edition, Revised 1942. 1942.

Second edition hard back binding in publisher's original blue cloth covers, russet title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. Contains (x), 116 printed pages of text with 8 colour plates, 83 photo plates, 37 monochrome text illustrations throughout. Ink name inside and in Very Good clean and square condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Collins, Leonora [Edited by]

(Book #ID 84549)

Published by Saturn Press, 28 Southampton Street, London First Edition 1950. 1950.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original grass cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 4to 10½'' x 8¼''. Contains 96 printed pages of text with monochrome photographs throughout. Some sun bleaching to the spine and edges, ghosting to the free end papers. Near Very Good condition book in near Very Good condition dust wrapper with nicks and chips to the spine ends, corners and edges, not price clipped 21/-. 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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Clegg, Gillian

(Book #ID 99828)

Published by Historical Publications Ltd., 32 Ellington Street, London First Edition 1998. 1998.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original navy cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 10'' x 7½''. Contains 144 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations, maps and archive photographs throughout. Fine condition book in near Fine condition dust wrapper with small rubs to the top corners, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0948667524

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Cooke, Sir Robert [Foreword by the then Prime Minister, Margaret Thatcher]

(Book #ID 102444)

Published by Burton Skira Ltd., 110 St. Martin's Lane, London First Edition 1987. 1987.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original green cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 4to. 11½'' x 9''. Contains 431 printed pages of text with monochrome and colour illustrations and archive photographs throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Heavy volume weighing 2.2 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 0333459237

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Cracknell, Basil E.

(Book #ID 106944)

Published by Robert Hale Ltd., 18 Bedford Square, London First Edition 1968. 1968.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original cream and red paper covered boards, blocked and lettered metallic red back. 8vo. 8½'' x 6''. Contains 207 pp with monochrome illustrations and archive photographs throughout and maps. Ex college library copy with label and ticket holder to the front paste down, tape traces to the covers, lower edges scuffed. Near Very Good condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped 25/-. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Cammell, Charles Richard [Jacket Design by Arthur Pyper]

(Book #ID 109071)

Published by Arthur Barker Ltd., 20 New Bond Street, London First Edition 1960. 1960.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original scarlet cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back, red dyed upper edges. 8vo. 8½'' x 6''. Contains 200 pp with monochrome illustrations and archive photographic plates throughout. 5 mm tear to the cloth of upper front gutter, corners rubbed, ink name to front free end paper. Good condition book in Good condition dust wrapper with nicks and chips to upper rear edges and spine end, not price clipped 25s. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Cobb, Gerald [With an Introduction by Geoffrey Webb]

(Book #ID 109208)

Published by B. T. Batsford Ltd., 4 Fitzhardinge Street, Portman Square, London First Edition 1941-1942. 1941.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original blue cloth covers, worn and faded russet title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. Contains (x), 116 pp with 8 colour plates (some incorrectly placed), 83 photo plates, 37 monochrome text illustrations throughout. Errata note tipped-in, ex library with usual stamps, reference | study condition copy. Member of the P.B.F.A. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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