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Whiting, Roger

(Book #ID 100115)

Published by St. Martin's Press, Inc., 175 Fifth Avenue, New York, USA First Edition 1988. 1988.

First US edition hard back binding in publisher's original black paper covered boards, silver title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 10'' x 7''. Contains 248 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations and photographs 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 0312024010

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Houghton, Leighton

(Book #ID 109516)

Published by Rich and Cowan London circa 1955 edition not stated. 1955.

Hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covers, worn gilt lettering to the spine, end paper maps. 8vo 7½'' x 5¼'' 244 pp. Monochrome illustrations throughout. Ink message inside and in Very Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Page, Brigadier F. C. G.

(Book #ID 100152)

Published by Andre Deutsch Ltd., 105 Great Russell Street, London First Edition 1986. 1986.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original forest green paper covered boards, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 150 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations and archive photographs to the centre. Spine ends creased. Near 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 0233979603

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Wills, John E.

(Book #ID 107022)

Published by Granta Publications, 2/3 Hanover Yard, London First Edition 2001. 2001.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original scarlet paper covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back, red end papers. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 330 pp with monochrome illustrations 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 1862074135

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Tennyson, Alfred Lord [Alfred Tennyson, 1st Baron Tennyson, FRS (6 August 1809 - 6 October 1892) was Poet Laureate of Great Britain and Ireland during much of Queen Victoria's reign and remains one of the most popular British poets]. Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington, KG, GCB, GCH, PC, FRS (1 May 1769 - 14 September 1852) was an Anglo-Irish soldier and Tory statesman who was one of the leading military and political figures of 19th-century Britain, serving twice as Prime Minister. He won a notable victory against Napoleon at the Battle of Waterloo in 1815.

(Book #ID 100777)

Published by Edward Moxon, Dover Street, London First Edition 1852. 1852.

First unimproved edition of this commemorative poem, written by Tennyson as Poet Laureate in publisher's original side stitched steel blue paper covers, black title lettering to the front cover. Subsequent editions resulted in a further 29 lines being added. 8vo. 8¾'' x 5½''. Wellington died at Walmer Castle in Deal on 14 September 1852. This was his residence as Lord Warden of the Cinque Ports. Walmer Castle was said to have been his favourite residence. He was found to be unwell on that morning and was aided from his military campaign bed (the same one he used throughout his historic military career) and seated in his chair where he died. His death was recorded as being due to the after-effects of a stroke culminating in a series of seizures. He was aged 83. Contains 16 page elegy written by Tennyson while Poet Laureate. Odd spots to the pages, nothing heavy, light shelf rubbing to the rear cover and in Very Good sound and original condition. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Hamilton-Edwards, Gerald

(Book #ID 109399)

Published by Phillimore & Co. Ltd., London and Chichester 1976 Reprinted edition. 1976.

Hard back publisher's original green cloth covers, gilt lettering to the spine. 8vo. Contains 8¾'' x 5¾'' 293 pp. Illustrated, end pieces by Joan Harris. Very Good in Very Good dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper protected. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Jeudwine, J. W. [John Wynne Jeudwine 1852-1929 of Lincoln's Inn, Barrister-at-Law]

(Book #ID 109400)

Published by Williams and Norgate, Ltd., 14 Henrietta Street, Covent Garden, London First Edition 1918. 1918.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original tawny brown cloth covered boards, oxidised blocked and lettered gilt back. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. Contains (xxviii), 514 pp with one text map, map in rear pocket absent, rubbing of the cloth to the foot of the spine, else in Good condition. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Morris, John

(Book #ID 102131)

Published by George Weidenfeld and Nicolson a Division of Orion Books, Orion House, 5 Upper St. Martin's Lane, London 1993. 1993.

Hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains (xviii), 665 printed pages of text with monochrome maps. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, unused and unopened new book. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0297813757

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Duffy, Maureen

(Book #ID 102371)

Published by Fourth Estate, 77-85 Fulham Palace Road, London First Edition 2001. 2001.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original scarlet cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8'' x 5½''. Full printer's code 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1. Contains 274 printed pages of text. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped, £13.99. SIGNED by the author to the title page 'Maureen Duffy'. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 1841151661

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By a Near Observer

(Book #ID 102375)

Published by Osprey Publishing Ltd., Oxford, UK & New York, USA, 2015. 2015.

Facsimile of an edition published in 1815, printed for John Booth and Manners and Miller, London and Edinburgh hard back binding in publisher's original brick red matt paper covered boards, copper title lettering to the spine and the front cover. 8vo. 8½'' x 6''. Contains (vi), 279 printed pages with two concertina fold-out maps. Fine condition book in Fine condition wraparound. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 9781472805898

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Strong, Roy

(Book #ID 102849)

Published by The Bodley Head, 20 Vauxhall Bridge Road, London First Edition 2011. 2011.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original colour illustrated paper covered boards illustrated by Paul Catherall. 8vo. 8½'' x 5¼''. Contains [viii], 229 pp with monochrome illustrations and colour plates. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped, £17.99. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 9781847921604

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King, Edmund

(Book #ID 109296)

Published by Guild Publishing with Phaidon Press Reprinted Edition 1988. 1988.

Hard back binding in publisher's original black paper covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back. 4to. 11'' x 9''. Contains 272 pp with 260 illustrations, including 48 in colour. 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.

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Wilson, D. M. [Dr Glyn Daniel]

(Book #ID 106647)

Published by Thames and Hudson, London First Edition 1960. 1960.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original brown cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back, pink dyed upper edges. 8vo. 8½'' x 6''. Contains 231 pp with monochrome illustrations and archive photographs throughout. Lower spine end turned-in, corners soft. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with rubs to the spine ends and corners, not price clipped 30/-. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Jeudwine, J. W. [John Wynne Jeudwine 1852-1929 of Lincoln's Inn, Barrister-at-Law]

(Book #ID 109704)

Published by Williams and Norgate, Ltd., 14 Henrietta Street, Covent Garden, London First Edition 1916. 1916.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original strawberry cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered black back. 12mo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains (xxvii), 268 pp. Spotting to the front end papers, spine sun faded, else in Good condition. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Rival, Paul [Translated into English from the original French by Una Lady Troubridge]

(Book #ID 105850)

Published by William Heinemann Ltd., London First Edition Thus 1971. 1971.

Hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covered boards, gilt back. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains (vi), 344 pp with ten monochrome illustrations. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with minor creases to the tips, not price clipped, 42s. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0434637408

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Wedgwood, C. V.

(Book #ID 105870)

Published by The Reprint Society, High Street, Aldershot, Hampshire by Arrangement with W. M. Collins 14 St. James's Place, London 1956. 1956.

Special Club Edition hard back binding in publisher's original burgundy buckram cloth covered boards, gilt and black back. 8vo. 8'' x 5¼''. Contains 510 pp with 10 monochrome illustrations throughout. Fine condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with one small tear to the bottom front cover. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Francis, Raymond

(Book #ID 107309)

Published by Macdonald & Co. Ltd., Gulf House, 16 Maddox Street, London First Edition 1932. 1932.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original racing green cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back. 8vo. 8½'' x 6''. Contains 243 pp with 103 monochrome archive photographs throughout. Ex library copy with ticket holder and plate to front paste down, minimal wear to the spine ends and corners and in Very Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Pike. G. Holden [Oliver Cromwell (25 April 1599 - 3 September 1658) He was selected as one of the ten greatest Britons of all time in a 2002 BBC poll].

(Book #ID 106843)

Published by T. Fisher Unwin Ltd., Paternoster Square, London First Edition 1899. 1899.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original ribbed navy cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back and front, fore and lower page edges untrimmed. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains frontispiece, (vi), 286 pp with 7 other full-page monochrome illustrations throughout. Spine rubbed and faded, chips across the spine ends, corners rubbed, ink name inside. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Jerrold, Douglas

(Book #ID 106945)

Published by Collins 14 St. James's Place, London First Edition 1949. 1949.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original light brown cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back. 8vo. 8½'' x 6''. Contains 614 pp with 5 colour folding maps, 10 maps in the text. Spine ends turned-in, foxing to the end papers. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with rubs to the spine ends and corners, not price clipped 21s. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Coate, Mary

(Book #ID 107200)

Published by Methuen & Co. Ltd., London Second Edition 1925. 1925.

Second edition hard back binding in publisher's original peach cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered black back. 8vo. 8'' x 5½''. Contains 188 pp with 16 monochrome illustrated plates. A little age darkening to the spine and free end papers and in Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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[National Portrait Gallery]

(Book #ID 107325)

Published by Cambridge University Press First Edition 1957. 1957.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original emerald green cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt and black back. 8vo. 8½'' x 6''. Contains 265 pp with 382 monochrome archive paintings throughout. Fine condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with scuffed upper spine end and fore edges, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Rowse, A. L.

(Book #ID 107451)

Published by Wordsworth Editions Limited, Crib Street, Ware, Hertfordshire First Edition Thus 1998. 1998.

First Wordsworth edition in publisher's original colour illustrated card wrap covers [soft back]. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Contains (xiii), map, 317 pp with 16 monochrome plate section to the centre. In near Fine condition, no dust wrapper as issued Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 1853266914

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Jewett, Sarah Orne

(Book #ID 107464)

Published by T. Fisher Unwin, Ltd. Adelphi Terrace, London Third Impression circa 1910. 1910.

Third edition hard back binding in publisher's original blue printed cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back, black and white design to the front cover. 8vo. 8½'' x 6¼''. Contains (xvi), 373 pp with fold-out map of Europe and 35 monochrome illustrations throughout, genealogical table. Interesting study by U.S. novelist Sarah Orne Jewett. Worn at spine ends, spine age darkened. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Smith, H. Maynard [Henry VIII]

(Book #ID 107886)

Published by Macmillan & Co. Ltd., 4 Little Essex Street, London First Edition 1948. 1948.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original ruby red cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back. 8vo. 8½'' x 6''. Contains 480 pp. Sun fading to the red of the spine, foxing to the closed fore edges and in Very Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Ellis, Henry [Sir Henry Ellis (29 November 1777 - 15 January 1869) English librarian and antiquarian, for a long period principal librarian at the British Museum and founding member of the Royal Numismatic Society].

(Book #ID 108705)

Published by Harding, Triphook and Lepard, Pall Mall East, London First Edition 1827. 1827.

First edition hard back binding in red library buckram covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back. 8vo. 8'' x 6''. Contains frontispiece letter, (xxiii), 544 pp. Sunderland Public Library plate inside the front cover, one small reference library number to the verso of the title leaf, no other library stamps or marks. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Barlow, Frank [William Rufus]

(Book #ID 108458)

Published by Methuen & Co. Ltd., 11 New Fetter Lane, London First Edition 1983. 1983.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 484 pp. Page margins toned due to the quality of the paper used by Methuen. Good condition book in Goo condition dust wrapper with sun fading down the spine, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Mitchison, Rosalind [Arranged by]

(Book #ID 108459)

Published by Longmans, Green and Co. Ltd., 41 Grosvenor Street, London First Edition Thus 1966. 1966.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original royal navy cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt and duck egg blue back. 8vo. 10'' x 6½''. Contains [vi], 360 pp. One academic library stamp the title and copyright pages, foxing to the closed text block edges. Good condition book in Good condition dust wrapper with rubbing to the spine ends and corners, not price clipped, 30s. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Mudroch, Vaclav and G. S. Couse

(Book #ID 108460)

Published by McGill-Queen's University Press, Montreal First Edition 1974. 1974.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original scarlet buckram covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt and purple back. 8vo. 10'' x 6½''. Contains [xiv], 170 pp. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with rubbing to the top of the spine. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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McKisack, May

(Book #ID 110485)

Published by Oxford University Press, Amen House, London Reprinted Edition 1985. 1985.

Hard back binding in publisher's original black paper covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back. 8vo. 8½'' x 6''. Contains 598 pp with 6 monochrome maps and two genealogical tables. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper with a little sun fading to spine, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0198217129

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McSween, John

(Book #ID 113247)

Published by Ely Cathedral Publications First Edition 1991. 1991.

First edition in publisher's original colour illustrated card wrap covers (soft back). 8vo. 8½'' x 5¼''. Contains 24 pp with monochrome illustrations and maps throughout. Small sticker removed from the bottom front cover and in Very Good condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Allen, Arthur B.

(Book #ID 109029)

Published by Rockliff, Salisbury Square, London First Edition 1953. 1953.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original scarlet cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered white back. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. Contains (viii), 279 pp with monochrome illustrations and archive photographs throughout. In Very Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Allen, Arthur B.

(Book #ID 109030)

Published by Rockliff, Salisbury Square, London First Edition 1953. 1953.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original scarlet cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered white back. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. Contains (viii), 279 pp with monochrome illustrations and archive photographs throughout. Just one indigo square library stamp to the copy page and in Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Williamson, Hugh Ross [William Rufus and Thomas Becket]

(Book #ID 109074)

Published by Faber and Faber Ltd., 24 Russell Square, London Second Edition 1955. 1955.

Second edition hard back binding in publisher's original red cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back. 8vo. 8½'' x 6''. Contains 182 pp. Spine ends softened, ghosting to the front free end papers. Very Good condition book in near Very Good condition dust wrapper with nicks to spine ends, shallow chip of paper missing to upper front edge, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Stuart, Dorothy Margaret

(Book #ID 109190)

Published by George G. Harrap & Co. Ltd., 182 High Holborn, London First Edition 1932. 1932.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original waxed burgundy cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back. 8vo. 8'' x 6''. Contains 285 pp with frontispiece, 15 other monochrome plates and illustrations in text. Front hinge cracked, sun fading to spine and margins, upper spine end frayed and in Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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