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Hydrographer of the Navy

(Book #ID 87605)

Published by Hydrographer of the Navy Second Edition 1966. 1966.

Second edition hard back binding in publisher's original midnight blue cloth covers, yellow title and author lettering to the spine and the front cover. 8vo. 10'' x 6''. Contains 179 printed pages of text with monochrome charts and fold-out maps, ice photographs to the rear. A little sun fading to the blue of the spine and the rear margins and in Very Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Foreign Office

(Book #ID 1134)

Published by His Majesty's Stationery Office, London First Edition 1942. 1942.

Stapled paper wraps. Well illustrated. Small label removed from front cover. In Very Good condition. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Harvey, Robert [Robert Lambart Harvey (born 21 August 1953) is a British Conservative Party politician, journalist and well known historian and author].

(Book #ID 102722)

Published by Constable & Robinson Ltd., 3 The Lanchesters, 162 Fulham Palace Road, London First Edition 2000. 2000.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original navy cloth covers, silver title and author lettering to the spine, illustrated end sheets. 8vo. 9'' x 5½''. Full printer's code 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1. Contains (xix), 332 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations and maps throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, price clipped. SIGNED by the author and his wife to the half-title page 'Derek - For your birthday - enjoy! - Rob and Ruth'. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 1841191620

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Winton, John [Jellicoe, Admiral Viscount of Scapa [Admiral of the Fleet John Rushworth Jellicoe, 1st Earl Jellicoe, GCB, OM, GCVO, SGM (5 December 1859 - 20 November 1935) was a Royal Navy officer].

(Book #ID 87356)

Published by Michael Joseph Ltd., 44 Bedford Square, London First Edition 1981. 1981.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original navy cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 320 printed pages of text with 21 photo-plates & 6 maps. 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 0718118138

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Preston, Antony

(Book #ID 8449)

Published by Bison Books Ltd., London First Edition 1983. 1983.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covers, gilt lettering to spine. Royal quarto 192 pp. Fine in Fine dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archival acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Dickson, R. K. [Foreword by Admiral of the Fleet Viscount Cunningham of Hyndhope First Sea Lord]

(Book #ID 9371)

Published by George Allen & Unwin Ltd., Ruskin House, 40 Museum Street, London First edition 1946. 1946.

First edition hard back publisher's original turquoise cloth covers, black stamping. 8vo 7½" x 4¾" 91 pp. Photographic illustrations. SIGNED presentation copy by the author 'Dear Admiral Stephenson, I hope you will accept a copy of this book, with best wishes of the author. Yours sincerely R. K. Dickson'. This is written and typed on official Whitehall Admiralty headed note paper dated June, 1946, and pasted on to the half title page. Spine and edges faded, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Weston, Agnes [1840-1918]

(Book #ID 9373)

Published by James Nisbet & Co., Limited, London Fifth Impression 1910. 1910.

Hard back publisher's original green cloth covers, gilt stamping. 8vo 8" x 5" xv, 329, 4 [pp] catalogue. 17 photographic illustrations. Light ink message to the front free end paper, spine slightly darkened. In Very Good clean and square condition. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Moore, Captain J. E. [With help from Rear Admiral P. G. La Niece]

(Book #ID 103849)

Published by Richard Netherwood Ltd., 539 Manchester Road, Linthwaite, Huddersfield First Edition 1999. 1999.

First edition in publisher's original photographic card wrap covers [soft back]. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 270 pp with monochrome archive photographs to one section. In Fine condition, no dust wrapper as issued. The Impact of Polaris Glossary bookmark enclosed. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 187295524X

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Rea, W. E.

(Book #ID 13729)

Printed for Private Circulation circa 1936 edition not stated. 1936.

Hard back bound in publisher's original deep navy cloth covers, black stamping to spine and upper panel. 8vo 7½" x 5¼" xii, 322 [pp]. Thirteen monochrome photographic illustrations on glossy paper. Light foxing to end papers and page edges, vertical crease line to spine. In Very Good condition. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Parker, John

(Book #ID 14920)

Published by Headline Publishing 338 Euston Road, London First Edition 2001. London 2001.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black paper covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. ISBN 0747237921. Contains 294 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations throughout. Without any ownership markings. Fine condition book, in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. 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. We currently hold in stock 5 other titles by this author. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Smith, Peter (Peter C. Smith)

(Book #ID 115890)

Published by William Kimber & Co. Ltd., Godolphin House, 22a Queen Anne's Gate, London First Edition 1971. 1971.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original turquoise cloth effect covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back. 8vo. 8½'' x 6''. Contains 176 pp with archive monochrome photographs throughout. Fine condition book in very near Fine condition price clipped dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Thompson, P. D. (Editor) Introduction by Admiral The Hon. Sir E. R. Fremantle, G.C.B., G.C.V.O., C.M.G.

(Book #ID 106174)

Published by Gieves Ltd., 21 Old Bond Street, London New Revised Edition 1923. 1923.

Revised edition hard back binding in publisher's original navy cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered in gilt, gilt back. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains tissue-guarded frontispiece, (viii), 80 pp with 14 full-page single sided monochrome archive photographs on coated art paper throughout. In Very Good clean and bright condition. Loosely enclosed letter dated 13th September 1924 on Gieves letter-headed paper from the Cadet Department to Captain W. A. Norman R.N.R. Danecourt, Spring Hill, Swanage, referring to this out of print book which has just arrived at Gieves, the letter ends 'Would you be so good as to let me know on the enclosed postcard (enclosed) the name and date of birth of the prospective candidate so that I may confirm to you when he will be eligible age for examination' SIGNED by the editor 'P. D. Thompson', Director. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Williams, Leonard Charles

(Book #ID 97971)

Published by Hillmead Publications, Bedhampton, Hampshire First Edition 2002. 2002.

First edition in publisher's original illustrated stiff card wrap covers [soft back]. 8vo. 8½'' x 6''. Contains 242 printed pages of text with monochrome archive photographs throughout. Small name to the title page, front corners slightly turned-up and in Very Good condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0954248708

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Willis, Dr. Sam

(Book #ID 112362)

Published by Quercus, 21 Bloomsbury Square, London First Edition 2009. 2009.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original navy cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back, camel end sheets. 8vo. 10'' x 7''. Contains (xxviii), 323 pp with monochrome and colour plates throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. Mounted white label to the title page SIGNED by the author 'Sam Willis'. Includes letter of provenance concerning the signed label. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Archibald, E. H. H. [Illustrated by Ray Woodward]

(Book #ID 47941)

Published by Blandford Press Ltd., 167 High Holborn, London First Edition 1968. London 1968.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original powder blue cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine, colour flag to the end papers. Folio. 12½'' x 9½''. ISBN 713704926. Contains [viii] 174 printed pages of text with colour and monochrome illustrations throughout. Without any ownership markings. Very Good condition book, in Good condition dust wrapper with small piece of paper missing to the top front gutter short tear to the top front corner, not price clipped 90s. 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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McLaughlan, Ian [Dust jacket showing oil painting by John Cleveley the elder of a sloop of about 1740]

(Book #ID 88141)

Published by Seaforth Publishing, Pen & Sword Books Ltd., 47 Church Street, Barnsley, South Yorkshire First Edition 2014. 2014.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original terracotta cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. Small folio 12'' x 10''. Contains 288 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations, engravings and photographs throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped, unused and unopened new book. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 9781848321878

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Pivka, Otto von

(Book #ID 102886)

Published by David & Charles Ltd., Brunel House, Newton Abbot, Devon | Hippocrene Books, New York First Edition 1980. 1980.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. Quarto. 10'' x 7''. Contains 272 pp with monochrome illustrations and maps throughout. Fine condition book in Very Good condition price clipped dust wrapper with one small chip to the top of the spine. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0715377671

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Chatterton, E. Keble [Edward Keble Chatterton (10 September 1878 - 31 December 1944) Lieutenant B. Beach R.N.V.R. (Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve); T. C . Robinson; R. Hall; Bill Angles; J. W. Walker; Ian Cleff; J. H. Alldridge; S. S. Blimann; A. T. F. Griffin

(Book #ID 114731)

Published by Hurst and Blackett Limited, Paternoster House, London 1940. 1940.

Hard back binding in publisher's original blue cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back. 8vo. 8¾'' x 5½''. Edward Keble Chatterton was a sailor and prolific writer who is best known for non-fiction works. His voyages across the English Channel, to the Netherlands, around the Mediterranean and through the French canals led to many periodicals, magazines and books. Joining the R.N.V.R. at the outbreak of the First World War he commanded a motor launch flotilla, leaving the service as a Lieutenant Commander. In 1918 he was appointed to the Naval section of the Official History Committee, where he worked until 1922. Unquestionably one of the most important and vivid nautical authors of the past century using both first hand accounts from the people that were there at the time, and having the opportunity to access to official documents. Chatterton recorded the maritime history of Britain at its most momentous point of change, from sail to steam, from the advent of the submarine to the carrier. This account was at the time of publication the only book dealing with the naval and seafaring aspect of the withdrawal from Dunkirk of the British Expeditionary Force, it includes first hand information obtained from ship owners, and the officers themselves who took part in the evacuation along with official information. A valuable source for those interested with the naval and seafaring aspect of the withdrawal from Dunkirk, it is an authentic account of the coasters and cargo steamers, yachts and motor cruisers, sailing barges and lifeboats, excursion paddle vessels, destroyers and sloops, even dinghies, that took their part day after day, night after night, and effected what experts at the time had considered impossible. Contains 256 + iv pp with 31 monochrome photographs throughout. SIGNED with different colour ink by 9 participants, R.N.V.R. and Gunners to the front free end paper 'Lieutenant B. Beach R.N.V.R.' (Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve); 'T. C . Robinson'; 'R. Hall '41'; Bill Angles 13th April 1941'; 'J. W. Walker'; 'Ian Cleff 14th May 1941'; 'J. H. Alldridge Gunner TI 15th September 1941'; 'S. S. Blimann 14th September 1941'; 'A. T. F. Griffin'. Very Good condition book in Good condition dust wrapper with chips and rubbing to the edges, corners and spine ends, not price clipped, 10/6 (War Costs). Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Chatterton, E. Keble [Edward Keble Chatterton (10 September 1878 - 31 December 1944)

(Book #ID 114747)

Published by Hurst and Blackett Limited, Paternoster House, London Reprinted Edition 1941. 1941.

Hard back binding in publisher's original blue cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back. 8vo. 8¾'' x 5½''. Edward Keble Chatterton was a sailor and prolific writer who is best known for non-fiction works. His voyages across the English Channel, to the Netherlands, around the Mediterranean and through the French canals led to many periodicals, magazines and books. Joining the R.N.V.R. at the outbreak of the First World War he commanded a motor launch flotilla, leaving the service as a Lieutenant Commander. In 1918 he was appointed to the Naval section of the Official History Committee, where he worked until 1922. Unquestionably one of the most important and vivid nautical authors of the past century using both first hand accounts from the people that were there at the time, and having the opportunity to access to official documents. Chatterton recorded the maritime history of Britain at its most momentous point of change, from sail to steam, from the advent of the submarine to the carrier. This account was at the time of publication the only book dealing with the naval and seafaring aspect of the withdrawal from Dunkirk of the British Expeditionary Force, it includes first hand information obtained from ship owners, and the officers themselves who took part in the evacuation along with official information. A valuable source for those interested with the naval and seafaring aspect of the withdrawal from Dunkirk, it is an authentic account of the coasters and cargo steamers, yachts and motor cruisers, sailing barges and lifeboats, excursion paddle vessels, destroyers and sloops, even dinghies, that took their part day after day, night after night, and effected what experts at the time had considered impossible. Contains 256 + iv pp with 31 monochrome photographs throughout. In Very Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Hurd, Sir Archibald (Archibald Spicer Hurd 1869-1959). General Sir John Winthrop Hackett, GCB, CBE, DSO & Bar, MC (5 November 1910 - 9 September 1997) was an Australian-born British soldier, painter, university administrator, author and in later life, a commentator.

(Book #ID 95555)

Published by Hutchinson & Co. Ltd., 17-21 Conway Street, London Possibly First Edition 1942. Not Dated. circa 1942.

Hard back binding in publisher's original blue cloth covers, black title and author lettering to the spine, Hutchinson to the front cover. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 112 printed pages of text with 41 monochrome photographs throughout. Damp stain to the front board, not affecting the contents. Good condition book in Good condition dust wrapper with small chips to the corners and spine ends, not price clipped, 3/6. SIGNED dedication by General Sir John Winthrop Hackett inside the front cover 'To Barbara James, From Commander Hackett, With many thanks for all the little kindnesses rendered, 22nd November 1943'. 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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Stubbs, Bernard

(Book #ID 29136)

Published by Faber and Faber Limited, 24 Russell Square London Second Edition 1940. 1940.

Publisher's original blue and cream card covers, navy lettering to the spine. 8vo 8'' x 5¼'' 280 pp. Monochrome illustrations throughout. Age darkening to the page edges, paper to the spine crinkled, no dust wrapper as published. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Naval Training Department | Royal Navy

(Book #ID 107443)

Published by Naval Training Department, Admiralty, London 1951. 1951.

Hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back and front. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains (viii), 216 pp with colour plates of badges, flags, decorations, medals, monochrome illustrations throughout. Spine sun faded and in Very Good condition. Taped inside the front cover are four amendment sheets - A.F.O. P.82/53. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Taylor, John W. R.

(Book #ID 103841)

Published by Ian Allan Ltd., Craven House, Hampton Court, Surrey, Second Edition September 1959. 1959.

Publisher's original illustrated card wrap covers [soft back]. Ian Allan larger format A B C series. 8vo. 9½'' x 7¼''. Contains 40 pp + covers with monochrome archive photographs throughout. Light rubbing to the cover edges and in Very Good condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Gartside, V. O. B.

(Book #ID 56863)

Published by the Author, Canterbury, Kent circa 1947. Kent circa 1947.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original green marble-effect paper covers with green cloth spine, blue title and author lettering to the upper panel. 8vo. 8½'' x 5¼''. Contains 148 printed pages of text with monochrome photographs throughout. Corners very slightly turned in, a little age darkening to the closed page edges and in Very Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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[Monthly Navy List]

(Book #ID 33181)

Published by His Majesty's Stationery Office, London March 1921. London 1921.

Publisher's original blue paper covers, black lettering to the spine and the upper panel. 8vo 7½'' x 5¼'' 2448, 18 [pages]. Concave to the spine, 5 mm chips of the paper across the spine tips and in Very Good condition. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Marder, Arthur J. [Arthur Jacob Marder (8 March 1910 - 25 December 1980) was an American historian specializing in British naval history in the period 1880 - 1945].

(Book #ID 87361)

Published by Oxford University Press, Ely House, London First Edition 1974. 1974.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9'' x 5½''. Contains [xvi] 301 printed pages of text with frontispiece, numerous plates and 5 folding maps. Fine condition book in near Fine condition price clipped dust wrapper. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, it does not adhere to the book or to the dust wrapper. We currently hold in stock 6 other books by this author. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0192158023

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[Royal Navy The Team Works]

(Book #ID 49300)

Published by The Naval Service 2004. 2004.

Original illustrated laminated card wrap covers. Oblong 6'' x 8½''. Contains 120 printed pages of text with colour 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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(Book #ID 36101)

Published by Her Majesty's Stationery Office, London 1968. London 1968.

Publisher's original stapled paper covers. Oblong 8vo 7'' x 10'' 8 pp. Monochrome photographic illustrations throughout. In near Fine condition, no dust wrapper as published. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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(Book #ID 36253)

Published by The Royal Navy and Royal Marines Sports Control Board, Admiralty House, Whitehall, London 1954. London 1954.

Hard back binding in publisher's original navy cloth covers, gilt lettering to the spine and the upper panel. 8vo 7½'' x 5¼'' 703 pp. Illustrated advertisements to the end paper with one colour plate. Monochrome illustrations throughout. While the covers are secure to the text, the front paper gutter is torn, 20 mm piece of paper missing across the top of the title page and in Very Good condition. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Smith, Peter C.

(Book #ID 111688)

Published by Pen and Sword Books Ltd., Maritime, 47 Church Street, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Probably First Edition 2009. 2009.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black paper covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 217 pp with splendid archive monochrome photographs throughout. Donation copy directly from the publisher to Kent Arts Archive Library, Canterbury, Kent. This has been stored in the trust's archive and has not been circulated as a lending book with title page removed. Very Good condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped, £19.99. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Wells, Captain John

(Book #ID 42679)

Published by Alan Sutton Publishing Limited., Phoenix Mill, Thrupp, Stroud, Gloucestershire First Edition 1994. Stroud 1994.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original navy cloth covers, gilt lettering to the spine. Quarto. 10'' x 7½''. Contains x, 306 printed pages of text. ISBN 0750905247. Monochrome illustrations throughout. Without any ownership markings. Fine condition book, in Fine condition price clipped dust wrapper, unused new book. 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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Booth, Tony

(Book #ID 102485)

Published by Pen & Sword Maritime, 47 Church Street, Barnsley, South Yorkshire First Edition 2007. 2007.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains [xv], 211 printed pages of text with monochrome archive photographs throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped, £19.99. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 9781844155651

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Bone, David W. [Sir David William Bone CBE (22 June 1874 - 17 May 1959) was a Scottish Commodore and author of nautical fiction]. Drawings by Sir Muirhead Bone (23 March 1876 - 21 October 1953) was a Scottish etcher and watercolourist who became known for his depiction of industrial and architectural subjects and his work as a war artist in both the First and Second World Wars.

(Book #ID 113967)

Published by Chatto & Windus Ltd, 42 William IV Street, London First Edition 1949. 1949.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original blue cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back over navy ground. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. Contains (xx), 332 pp with 15 plates and 17 monochrome headpieces. Fine condition book in Good condition dust wrapper with rubbing of the paper to the spine ends and corners. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Welch, J. J.

(Book #ID 40247)

Published by Her Majesty's Stationery Office, London Third Edition 1893. London 1893.

Hard back binding in publisher's original deep navy cloth covers, gilt lettering to the upper panel. 8vo 9½'' x 6¼'' 167 pp. 18 fold-out plates, 133 monochrome figure illustrations throughout. Name and address to the front paste down and front free end paper, end papers dusty, front end paper and title page with crease lines to the paper, hinges not cracked, spine slightly faded, Member of the P.B.F.A.

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