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Edited by the Old Fag [The Captain was a magazine featuring stories and articles for "boys and old boys", published monthly from 1899 to 1924. It is perhaps best known for printing many of P. G. Wodehouse's early school stories]. P. G. Wodehouse

(Book #ID 121252)

Published by George Newnes Ltd., Tower House, 8-11 Southampton Street, Strand, London October 1902 to March 1903. 1902-1903.

Hard back binding in utilitarian Brunswick green pebble cloth covered boards, simple title and volume number to the top of the spine, floral cream and brown lining papers, all page edges gilt. Large octavo. 9½'' x 7½''. Contains early P. G. Wodehouse stories 'Harrison's Slight Error', 'How Payne Bucked Up', and 'Welch's Mile Record'. 576 pp with monochrome illustrations and photographs throughout. Lacks title page and half the index, dusty page edges, surface rubbing to the covers. Customs duty applies for orders shipped into the EU from outside the EU, Delivered Duty Paid (DDP), our shipping price includes DDP. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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England, Edward O.

(Book #ID 1166)

Published by Victory Press Ltd., Eastbourne, Sussex First Edition 1956. 1956.

First edition hard back. Bookplate. Book in Very Good condition. Dust wrapper with 2 mm chip to spine head, light shelf wear to rear panel. Price clipped and in Very Good condition. Customs duty applies for orders shipped into the EU from outside the EU, Delivered Duty Paid (DDP), our shipping price includes DDP. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Edited by the Old Fag [The Captain was a magazine featuring stories and articles for "boys and old boys", published monthly from 1899 to 1924. It is perhaps best known for printing many of P. G. Wodehouse's early school stories].

(Book #ID 121220)

Published by George Newnes Ltd., Tower House, 8-11 Southampton Street, Strand, London First Edition October 1900 to March 1901. 1900-1901.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original maroon cloth covered boards, schoolboy sportsman with his hands in his pockets to the spine and the front board, blocked and lettered gilt back, bevelled edges. Large octavo. 9¼'' x 7¼''. Contains 576 pp with monochrome illustrations and photographs throughout. Usual browning to the page edges, pp 129-132 torn and repaired, two gatherings proud, hinges cracked and repaired, rubbing to the covers, threadbare corners. Customs duty applies for orders shipped into the EU from outside the EU, Delivered Duty Paid (DDP), our shipping price includes DDP. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Edited by the Old Fag [The Captain was a magazine featuring stories and articles for "boys and old boys", published monthly from 1899 to 1924. It is perhaps best known for printing many of P. G. Wodehouse's early school stories]. Frank John Williams (1931-2022) was an English actor best known for playing the Reverend Timothy Farthing in the BBC television sitcom Dad's Army (1969-1977). Alec Waugh

(Book #ID 121249)

Published by George Newnes Ltd., Tower House, 8-11 Southampton Street, Strand, London First Edition October 1923 to March 1924. 1923-1924.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original maroon cloth covered boards, schoolboy sportsman with his hands in his pockets to the spine and the front board, blocked and lettered gilt back, bevelled edges. Large octavo. 9¼'' x 7¼''. Contains 368 pp with monochrome illustrations and photographs throughout. From the private library and estate of Frank Williams with repaired A4 typed letter-headed paper (the family home Edgware, Middlesex) loosely inserted concerning the proposal of Frank Williams to the General Synod. Usual browning to the page edges, spine sun faded. Customs duty applies for orders shipped into the EU from outside the EU, Delivered Duty Paid (DDP), our shipping price includes DDP. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Edgar, Alfred [Barré Lyndon (pseudonym of Alfred Edgar) (12 August 1896 - 23 October 1972) British playwright and screenwriter] Illustrations by Ellis Silas (1885-1972)

(Book #ID 107717)

Published by George G. Harrap & Co. Ltd., 182 High Holborn, London First Edition 1926. 1926.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original pictorial sage green cloth covered boards with 1920's Bugatti racing car to the front cover, blocked and lettered in black. 8vo. 8'' x 6''. Contains frontispiece, 271 pp with 3 other full-page single-sided monochrome illustrations throughout. Light rubbing to the covers and in Very Good clean condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Elrington, H. [Frank John Williams (1931-2022) was an English actor best known for playing the Reverend Timothy Farthing in the BBC television sitcom Dad's Army (1969-1977)] Frontispiece and dust wrapper illustrated by W. E. Wightman.

(Book #ID 120470)

Published by Ward, Lock & Co. Ltd., Warwick House, Salisbury Square, London First Edition 1933 not dated. 1933.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original illustrated beaver brown cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered black back and front. Thick 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 256 pp with monochrome frontispiece. From the private library and estate of Frank Williams. Dusty page edges. Very Good condition book in Good condition dust wrapper with old tape repairs to the top front gutter and top rear edge, not price clipped, 2/-. Dust wrapper protected. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Edited by the Old Fag [The Captain was a magazine featuring stories and articles for "boys and old boys", published monthly from 1899 to 1924. It is perhaps best known for printing many of P. G. Wodehouse's early school stories].

(Book #ID 121237)

Published by George Newnes Ltd., Tower House, 8-11 Southampton Street, Strand, London First Edition April to September 1916. 1916.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original maroon cloth covered boards, schoolboy sportsman with his hands in his pockets to the spine and the front board, blocked and lettered gilt back, bevelled edges. Large octavo. 9¼'' x 7¼''. Contains 488 pp with monochrome illustrations and photographs throughout. Usual browning to the page edges, spine sun faded, repaired cracking to the rear gutter. Customs duty applies for orders shipped into the EU from outside the EU, Delivered Duty Paid (DDP), our shipping price includes DDP. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Edited by the Old Fag [The Captain was a magazine featuring stories and articles for "boys and old boys", published monthly from 1899 to 1924. It is perhaps best known for printing many of P. G. Wodehouse's early school stories]. P. G. Wodehouse Story 'The Gold Bat' Illustrated by T. M. R. Whitwell.

(Book #ID 121224)

Published by George Newnes Ltd., Tower House, 8-11 Southampton Street, Strand, London First Edition October 1903 to March 1904. 1903-1904.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original maroon cloth covered boards, schoolboy sportsman with his hands in his pockets to the spine and the front board, blocked and lettered gilt back, bevelled edges, all page edges gilt. Large octavo. 9¼'' x 7¼''. Contains true first edition of P. G. Wodehouse's complete serialised story over six illustrated instalments, 24 chapters - 'The Gold Bat'. 578 pp with monochrome illustrations and photographs throughout. Title page and index leaves absent, rubbing to the boards, usual browning to the page edges, spine sun faded, hinges cracked. Customs duty applies for orders shipped into the EU from outside the EU, Delivered Duty Paid (DDP), our shipping price includes DDP. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Edited by the Old Fag [The Captain was a magazine featuring stories and articles for "boys and old boys", published monthly from 1899 to 1924. It is perhaps best known for printing many of P. G. Wodehouse's early school stories].

(Book #ID 121260)

Published by George Newnes Ltd., Tower House, 8-11 Southampton Street, Strand, London October 1913 to March 1914. 1913-1914.

Hard back binding in utilitarian Brunswick green pebble cloth covered boards, simple title and volume number to the top of the spine, floral cream and brown lining papers, all page edges gilt. Large octavo. 9½'' x 7½''. Contains 576 pp with monochrome illustrations and photographs throughout. Dusty page edges, surface rubbing to the covers. Customs duty applies for orders shipped into the EU from outside the EU, Delivered Duty Paid (DDP), our shipping price includes DDP. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Edited by the Old Fag [The Captain was a magazine featuring stories and articles for "boys and old boys", published monthly from 1899 to 1924. It is perhaps best known for printing many of P. G. Wodehouse's early school stories].

(Book #ID 121232)

Published by George Newnes Ltd., Tower House, 8-11 Southampton Street, Strand, London First Edition 1913. 1913.

Double volume issue first edition hard back binding in publisher's original maroon cloth covered boards, schoolboy sportsman with his hands in his pockets to the spine and the front board, blocked and lettered gilt back, bevelled edges, olivine page edges. Large octavo. 9¼'' x 7¼''. Contains 1152 pp with folding colour plates, monochrome illustrations and photographs throughout. Usual browning to the page edges, rear hinge cracked. Customs duty applies for orders shipped into the EU from outside the EU, Delivered Duty Paid (DDP), our shipping price includes DDP. Heavy volume weighing 2.6 kg, extra postage will be requested over and above our default setting for destinations outside of the UK. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Edited by the Old Fag [The Captain was a magazine featuring stories and articles for "boys and old boys", published monthly from 1899 to 1924. It is perhaps best known for printing many of P. G. Wodehouse's early school stories]. P. G. Wodehouse | Illustrated by T. M. R. Whitwell.

(Book #ID 121256)

Published by George Newnes Ltd., Tower House, 8-11 Southampton Street, Strand, London April 1908 to September 1908. 1908.

Hard back binding in utilitarian Brunswick green pebble cloth covered boards, simple title and volume number to the top of the spine, floral cream and brown lining papers, all page edges gilt. Large octavo. 9½'' x 7½''. Contains first publication of P. G. Wodehouse's complete serialised story over six illustrated instalments, 30 chapters - 'The Lost Lambs'. Contains 576 pp with monochrome illustrations and photographs throughout. Dusty page edges, surface rubbing to the covers. Customs duty applies for orders shipped into the EU from outside the EU, Delivered Duty Paid (DDP), our shipping price includes DDP. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Edited by the Old Fag [The Captain was a magazine featuring stories and articles for "boys and old boys", published monthly from 1899 to 1924. It is perhaps best known for printing many of P. G. Wodehouse's early school stories]. P. G. Wodehouse | Illustrated by T. M. R. Whitwell.

(Book #ID 121257)

Published by George Newnes Ltd., Tower House, 8-11 Southampton Street, Strand, London October 1909 to March 1910. 1909-1910

Hard back binding in utilitarian Brunswick green pebble cloth covered boards, simple title and volume number to the top of the spine, floral cream and brown lining papers, all page edges gilt. Large octavo. 9½'' x 7½''. Contains first publication of P. G. Wodehouse's complete serialised story over six illustrated instalments, 30 chapters - 'Psmith, Journalist | His Adventures in New York'. 576 pp with monochrome illustrations and photographs throughout. Dusty page edges, surface rubbing to the covers. Customs duty applies for orders shipped into the EU from outside the EU, Delivered Duty Paid (DDP), our shipping price includes DDP. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Eddison, John

(Book #ID 53416)

Published by Kingfisher Books, 5 Wigmore Street, London First Edition 1960. London 1960.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original light blue paper covers, black title lettering to the spine. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 89 printed pages of text. Spine ends slightly turned in. Very Good condition book, in Very Good condition dust wrapper with crease lines to the bottom of the front panel and small nicks to to the spine tips, not price clipped 4s. SIGNED by the author to the title page 'John Eddison'. 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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Edited by the Old Fag [The Captain was a magazine featuring stories and articles for "boys and old boys", published monthly from 1899 to 1924. It is perhaps best known for printing many of P. G. Wodehouse's early school stories].

(Book #ID 121245)

Published by George Newnes Ltd., Tower House, 8-11 Southampton Street, Strand, London First Edition October 1920 to March 1921. 1920-1921.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original maroon cloth covered boards, schoolboy sportsman with his hands in his pockets to the spine and the front board, blocked and lettered gilt back, bevelled edges. Large octavo. 9¼'' x 7¼''. Contains 432 pp with monochrome illustrations and photographs throughout. Usual browning to the page margins, rippling of the cloth to the rear board, spine sun faded, ink message dated 1921 to the front free end paper. Customs duty applies for orders shipped into the EU from outside the EU, Delivered Duty Paid (DDP), our shipping price includes DDP. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Edited by the Old Fag [The Captain was a magazine featuring stories and articles for "boys and old boys", published monthly from 1899 to 1924. It is perhaps best known for printing many of P. G. Wodehouse's early school stories]. P. G. Wodehouse

(Book #ID 121253)

Published by George Newnes Ltd., Tower House, 8-11 Southampton Street, Strand, London April 1903 to September 1903. 1903.

Hard back binding in utilitarian Brunswick green pebble cloth covered boards, simple title and volume number to the top of the spine, floral cream and brown lining papers, all page edges gilt. Large octavo. 9½'' x 7½''. Contains early P. G. Wodehouse stories 'How Pillingshot Scored' and 'The Manoeuvres of Charteris'. Colour frontispiece, 588 pp with monochrome illustrations and photographs throughout. Lacks title page and index leaves, dusty page edges, surface rubbing to the covers, couple of leaves loose and laid back in. Customs duty applies for orders shipped into the EU from outside the EU, Delivered Duty Paid (DDP), our shipping price includes DDP. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Edited by the Old Fag [The Captain was a magazine featuring stories and articles for "boys and old boys", published monthly from 1899 to 1924. It is perhaps best known for printing many of P. G. Wodehouse's early school stories].

(Book #ID 121223)

Published by George Newnes Ltd., Tower House, 8-11 Southampton Street, Strand, London First Edition April 1902 to September 1902. 1902.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original maroon cloth covered boards, schoolboy sportsman with his hands in his pockets to the spine and the front board, blocked and lettered gilt back, bevelled edges, all page edges gilt. Large octavo. 9¼'' x 7¼''. Contains early P. G. Wodehouse story 'Bradshaw's Little Story. 576 pp with monochrome illustrations and photographs throughout. Front free end paper absent, hinges repaired, repair to the bottom front gutter, usual browning to the page edges, spine sun faded. Customs duty applies for orders shipped into the EU from outside the EU, Delivered Duty Paid (DDP), our shipping price includes DDP. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Elrington, H.

(Book #ID 26838)

Published by Thomas Nelson and Sons Ltd., 35-36 Paternoster Row, London 1904. 1904.

Hard back binding in publisher's original blue cloth covers, gilt lettering and cream and black illustration to the spine and upper panel, gilt roundel to lower panel. 8vo 7½'' x 5¼'' 310 pp. Monochrome frontispiece and additional title page illustration. School prize bookplate to upper paste down, light foxing to page edges and in Very Good square and clean condition. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Edited by the Old Fag [The Captain was a magazine featuring stories and articles for "boys and old boys", published monthly from 1899 to 1924. It is perhaps best known for printing many of P. G. Wodehouse's early school stories].

(Book #ID 121248)

Published by George Newnes Ltd., Tower House, 8-11 Southampton Street, Strand, London First Edition April to September 1923. 1923.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original maroon cloth covered boards, schoolboy sportsman with his hands in his pockets to the spine and the front board, blocked and lettered gilt back, bevelled edges. Large octavo. 9¼'' x 7¼''. Contains 468 pp with monochrome illustrations and photographs throughout. Front free end paper absent, usual browning to the page edges, spine sun faded, post war-time gilt for the spine mixed with aluminium and has consequently oxidised. Customs duty applies for orders shipped into the EU from outside the EU, Delivered Duty Paid (DDP), our shipping price includes DDP. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Edited by the Old Fag [The Captain was a magazine featuring stories and articles for "boys and old boys", published monthly from 1899 to 1924. It is perhaps best known for printing many of P. G. Wodehouse's early school stories].

(Book #ID 121222)

Published by George Newnes Ltd., Tower House, 8-11 Southampton Street, Strand, London First Edition October 1901 to March 1902. 1901-1902

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original maroon cloth covered boards, schoolboy sportsman with his hands in his pockets to the spine and the front board, blocked and lettered gilt back, bevelled edges, all page edges gilt. Large octavo. 9¼'' x 7¼''. Contains 576 + ii pp with monochrome illustrations and photographs throughout. Contains P. G. Wodehouse 'The Babe and the Dragon'. Page 21 with diagonal piece of paper missing across the corner with text missing 'A Cavalier Maid' by Clifford Mills. Usual browning to the page edges, spine sun faded, corners and spine ends rubbed, foxing to the paste downs. Customs duty applies for orders shipped into the EU from outside the EU, Delivered Duty Paid (DDP), our shipping price includes DDP. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Edited by the Old Fag [The Captain was a magazine featuring stories and articles for "boys and old boys", published monthly from 1899 to 1924. It is perhaps best known for printing many of P. G. Wodehouse's early school stories]. P. G. Wodehouse

(Book #ID 121259)

Published by George Newnes Ltd., Tower House, 8-11 Southampton Street, Strand, London April 1912 to September 1912. 1912.

Hard back binding in utilitarian Brunswick green pebble cloth covered boards, simple title and volume number to the top of the spine, floral cream and brown lining papers, all page edges gilt. Large octavo. 9½'' x 7½''. Contains P. G. Wodehouse article 'Public Schools' Boxing.' 576 pp with monochrome illustrations and photographs throughout. Dusty page edges, surface rubbing to the covers. Customs duty applies for orders shipped into the EU from outside the EU, Delivered Duty Paid (DDP), our shipping price includes DDP. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Edited by the Old Fag [The Captain was a magazine featuring stories and articles for "boys and old boys", published monthly from 1899 to 1924. It is perhaps best known for printing many of P. G. Wodehouse's early school stories].

(Book #ID 121231)

Published by George Newnes Ltd., Tower House, 8-11 Southampton Street, Strand, London First Edition October 1911 to March 1912. 1911-1912.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original maroon cloth covered boards, schoolboy sportsman with his hands in his pockets to the spine and the front board, blocked and lettered gilt back, bevelled edges, all page edges gilt. Large octavo. 9¼'' x 7¼''. Contains 576 pp with monochrome illustrations and photographs throughout. Ink message dated 1913 to the front free end paper, usual browning to the page edges, old dry stains to the bottom corners. Customs duty applies for orders shipped into the EU from outside the EU, Delivered Duty Paid (DDP), our shipping price includes DDP. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Edited by the Old Fag [The Captain was a magazine featuring stories and articles for "boys and old boys", published monthly from 1899 to 1924. It is perhaps best known for printing many of P. G. Wodehouse's early school stories]. P. G. Wodehouse Story 'Jackson Junior' Illustrated by T. M. R. Whitwell.

(Book #ID 121227)

Published by George Newnes Ltd., Tower House, 8-11 Southampton Street, Strand, London First Edition April 1907 to September 1907. 1907.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original maroon cloth covered boards, schoolboy sportsman with his hands in his pockets to the spine and the front board, blocked and lettered gilt back, bevelled edges. Large octavo. 9¼'' x 7¼''. Contains first publication of P. G. Wodehouse's complete serialised story over six illustrated instalments, 29 chapters - 'Jackson Junior'. 576 pp with monochrome illustrations and photographs throughout. Usual browning to the page edges, spine sun faded, one page gathering proud with stab marks visible, crayon name and address to the front free end paper. Customs duty applies for orders shipped into the EU from outside the EU, Delivered Duty Paid (DDP), our shipping price includes DDP. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Edited by Herbert Strang [Illustrated by W. R. S. Stott]

(Book #ID 43802)

Published by Henry Frowde Hodder & Stoughton, London circa 1912. London circa 1912.

Hard back binding in publisher's original decorative bright scarlet cloth covers, white lettering and black design to the spine and the upper panel along with cameo colour onlay. 8vo. 8'' x 6''. Contains 320, xvi printed pages of text with 8 colour illustrations and two maps throughout. Very light spotting to the closed page edges, thin ink name dated 1918 to the front free end paper, corners sharp and pointed, cloth without any tears, marks or rubbing whatsoever, spine not faded and in very near Fine condition, super condition copy. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Edited by the Old Fag [The Captain was a magazine featuring stories and articles for "boys and old boys", published monthly from 1899 to 1924. It is perhaps best known for printing many of P. G. Wodehouse's early school stories].

(Book #ID 121218)

Published by George Newnes Ltd., Tower House, 8-11 Southampton Street, Strand, London First Edition April to September 1900. 1900.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original maroon cloth covered boards, schoolboy sportsman with his hands in his pockets to the spine and the front board, blocked and lettered gilt back, bevelled edges, all page edges gilt, black lining papers. Large octavo. 9¼'' x 7¼''. Contains 576 pp with monochrome illustrations and photographs throughout. Usual browning to the page edges, rubbing to the high points of the cover, spine slightly sun faded, rear hinge starting. Customs duty applies for orders shipped into the EU from outside the EU, Delivered Duty Paid (DDP), our shipping price includes DDP. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Edited by the Old Fag [The Captain was a magazine featuring stories and articles for "boys and old boys", published monthly from 1899 to 1924. It is perhaps best known for printing many of P. G. Wodehouse's early school stories].

(Book #ID 121236)

Published by George Newnes Ltd., Tower House, 8-11 Southampton Street, Strand, London First Edition October 1915 to March 1916. 1915-1916

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original maroon cloth covered boards, schoolboy sportsman with his hands in his pockets to the spine and the front board, blocked and lettered gilt back, bevelled edges. Large octavo. 9¼'' x 7¼''. Contains 528 pp with monochrome illustrations and photographs throughout. Usual browning to the page edges and lining papers, spine sun faded, rubbing of the cloth across the spine ends and corners, from the private library and estate of Frank Williams with relative's message to the front free end paper 'Reserved for Mr. Williams'. Customs duty applies for orders shipped into the EU from outside the EU, Delivered Duty Paid (DDP), our shipping price includes DDP. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Edited by the Old Fag [The Captain was a magazine featuring stories and articles for "boys and old boys", published monthly from 1899 to 1924. It is perhaps best known for printing many of P. G. Wodehouse's early school stories].

(Book #ID 121241)

Published by George Newnes Ltd., Tower House, 8-11 Southampton Street, Strand, London First Edition April to September 1918. 1918.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original maroon cloth covered boards, schoolboy sportsman with his hands in his pockets to the spine and the front board, blocked and lettered gilt back, bevelled edges. Large octavo. 9¼'' x 7¼''. Contains 400 pp with monochrome illustrations and photographs throughout. Usual browning to the page edges, spine sun faded, spotting to the end papers, war-time gilt for the spine mixed with aluminium and has consequently oxidised. Customs duty applies for orders shipped into the EU from outside the EU, Delivered Duty Paid (DDP), our shipping price includes DDP. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Edited by the Old Fag [The Captain was a magazine featuring stories and articles for "boys and old boys", published monthly from 1899 to 1924. It is perhaps best known for printing many of P. G. Wodehouse's early school stories].

(Book #ID 121239)

Published by George Newnes Ltd., Tower House, 8-11 Southampton Street, Strand, London First Edition April to September 1917. 1917.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original maroon cloth covered boards, schoolboy sportsman with his hands in his pockets to the spine and the front board, blocked and lettered gilt back, bevelled edges. Large octavo. 9¼'' x 7¼''. Contains 464 pp with monochrome illustrations and photographs throughout. Usual browning to the page edges, spine sun faded, pp 277 with repaired tear across the face of the paper. Customs duty applies for orders shipped into the EU from outside the EU, Delivered Duty Paid (DDP), our shipping price includes DDP. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Edited by the Old Fag [The Captain was a magazine featuring stories and articles for "boys and old boys", published monthly from 1899 to 1924. It is perhaps best known for printing many of P. G. Wodehouse's early school stories]. H. M. Bateman

(Book #ID 121240)

Published by George Newnes Ltd., Tower House, 8-11 Southampton Street, Strand, London First Edition October 1917 to March 1918. 1917-1918

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original maroon cloth covered boards, schoolboy sportsman with his hands in his pockets to the spine and the front board, blocked and lettered gilt back, bevelled edges. Large octavo. 9¼'' x 7¼''. Contains 512 pp with monochrome illustrations and photographs throughout, cartoon pages by H. M. Bateman. Usual browning to the page edges, spine sun faded, bottom front corner threadbare. Customs duty applies for orders shipped into the EU from outside the EU, Delivered Duty Paid (DDP), our shipping price includes DDP. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Edited by the Old Fag [The Captain was a magazine featuring stories and articles for "boys and old boys", published monthly from 1899 to 1924. It is perhaps best known for printing many of P. G. Wodehouse's early school stories]. Frank John Williams (1931-2022) was an English actor best known for playing the Reverend Timothy Farthing in the BBC television sitcom Dad's Army (1969-1977).

(Book #ID 121242)

Published by George Newnes Ltd., Tower House, 8-11 Southampton Street, Strand, London First Edition October 1918 to March 1919. 1918-1919.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original maroon cloth covered boards, schoolboy sportsman with his hands in his pockets to the spine and the front board, blocked and lettered gilt back, bevelled edges. Large octavo. 9¼'' x 7¼''. Contains 408 pp with monochrome illustrations and photographs throughout. Usual browning to the pages, spine sun faded, war-time gilt for the spine mixed with aluminium and has consequently oxidised. From the private library and estate of Frank Williams with relative's message to the front free end paper 'Reserved for Mr. Williams'. Customs duty applies for orders shipped into the EU from outside the EU, Delivered Duty Paid (DDP), our shipping price includes DDP. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Evans, Rear-Admiral E. R. G. R. [Illustrated by Philip Simmons]

(Book #ID 96156)

Published by Jarrolds Ltd., 34 Paternoster Row, London First Edition 1932. 1932.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original grey cloth covers, black title and author lettering to the spine and to the front cover. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 320 printed pages of text with 4 single-sided monochrome illustrations on coated art paper. Dust marking to the closed page edges. Very Good condition book in Good condition dust wrapper with internally repaired tears to the corners and spine ends. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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(Book #ID 121243)

Published by George Newnes Ltd., Tower House, 8-11 Southampton Street, Strand, London First Edition April to September 1919. 1919.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original maroon cloth covered boards, schoolboy sportsman with his hands in his pockets to the spine and the front board, blocked and lettered gilt back, bevelled edges. Large octavo. 9¼'' x 7¼''. Contains 432 pp with monochrome illustrations and photographs throughout. Usual browning to the page margins, spine sun faded, war-time gilt for the spine mixed with aluminium and has consequently oxidised. From the private library and estate of Frank Williams with relative's message to the front free end paper 'Reserved for Mr. Williams'. Customs duty applies for orders shipped into the EU from outside the EU, Delivered Duty Paid (DDP), our shipping price includes DDP. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Edited by the Old Fag [The Captain was a magazine featuring stories and articles for "boys and old boys", published monthly from 1899 to 1924. It is perhaps best known for printing many of P. G. Wodehouse's early school stories]. Frank John Williams (1931-2022) was an English actor best known for playing the Reverend Timothy Farthing in the BBC television sitcom Dad's Army (1969-1977)

(Book #ID 121235)

Published by George Newnes Ltd., Tower House, 8-11 Southampton Street, Strand, London First Edition April to September 1915. 1915.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original maroon cloth covered boards, schoolboy sportsman with his hands in his pockets to the spine and the front board, blocked and lettered gilt back, bevelled edges. Large octavo. 9¼'' x 7¼''. Contains 528 pp with monochrome illustrations and photographs throughout. Usual browning to the page edges and lining papers, spine sun faded, rubbing of the cloth across the spine ends and corners, from the private library and estate of Frank Williams with relative's message to the front free end paper 'Reserved for Mr. Williams'. Customs duty applies for orders shipped into the EU from outside the EU, Delivered Duty Paid (DDP), our shipping price includes DDP. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Edited by the Old Fag [The Captain was a magazine featuring stories and articles for "boys and old boys", published monthly from 1899 to 1924. It is perhaps best known for printing many of P. G. Wodehouse's early school stories].

(Book #ID 121226)

Published by George Newnes Ltd., Tower House, 8-11 Southampton Street, Strand, London First Edition October 1906 to March 1907. 1906-1907.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original maroon cloth covered boards, schoolboy sportsman with his hands in his pockets to the spine and the front board, blocked and lettered gilt back, bevelled edges. Large octavo. 9¼'' x 7¼''. Contains 576 pp with monochrome illustrations and photographs throughout. Usual browning to the page edges, spine sun faded. Customs duty applies for orders shipped into the EU from outside the EU, Delivered Duty Paid (DDP), our shipping price includes DDP. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Edwards, Laurence

(Book #ID 61409)

Published by Collins The Children's Press London and Glasgow 1966. 1966.

Hard back binding in publisher's original blue cloth covers, silver title and author lettering to the spine, silver games equipment to the upper panel. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 156 printed pages of text. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with shallow rubs to the tips and corners, small stain to the rear cover, not price clipped 2s 6d. 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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