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John Nevil Maskelyne (22 December 1839 - 18 May 1917) was an English stage magician and inventor of the pay toilet, along with many other Victorian-era devices. Working with magicians George Alfred Cooke and David Devant, many of his illusions are still performed today. [Davenport's and Maskelynes at L. Davenport & Co.,] Ira Erastus Davenport (September 17, 1839 - July 8, 1911) and William Henry Davenport (February 1, 1841 - July 1, 1877), known as the Davenport Brothers, were American magicians in the late 19th century, sons of a Buffalo, New York policeman. The brothers presented illusions that they and others claimed to be supernatural.

(Book #ID 19047)

Davenport's and Maskelynes at L. Davenport & Co., 25 New Oxford Street, London November 1949. 1949.

Publisher's original stapled two tone paper covers. 8vo 8½" x 5¼". Contains 28 pages with illustrated advertisements to the end papers. Articles supplied by various magicians of the day with monochrome diagrammatic illustrations and sketches. In Fine condition. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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John Nevil Maskelyne (22 December 1839 - 18 May 1917) was an English stage magician and inventor of the pay toilet, along with many other Victorian-era devices. Working with magicians George Alfred Cooke and David Devant, many of his illusions are still performed today. [Davenport's and Maskelynes at L. Davenport & Co.,] Ira Erastus Davenport (September 17, 1839 - July 8, 1911) and William Henry Davenport (February 1, 1841 - July 1, 1877), known as the Davenport Brothers, were American magicians in the late 19th century, sons of a Buffalo, New York policeman. The brothers presented illusions that they and others claimed to be supernatural.

(Book #ID 19048)

Davenport's and Maskelynes at L. Davenport & Co., 25 New Oxford Street, London December 1949. 1949.

Publisher's original stapled two tone paper covers. 8vo 8½" x 5¼". Contains 28 pages with illustrated advertisements to the end papers. Articles supplied by various magicians of the day with monochrome diagrammatic illustrations and sketches. In Fine condition. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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John Nevil Maskelyne (22 December 1839 - 18 May 1917) was an English stage magician and inventor of the pay toilet, along with many other Victorian-era devices. Working with magicians George Alfred Cooke and David Devant, many of his illusions are still performed today. [Davenport's and Maskelynes at L. Davenport & Co.,] Ira Erastus Davenport (September 17, 1839 - July 8, 1911) and William Henry Davenport (February 1, 1841 - July 1, 1877), known as the Davenport Brothers, were American magicians in the late 19th century, sons of a Buffalo, New York policeman. The brothers presented illusions that they and others claimed to be supernatural.

(Book #ID 19049)

Davenport's and Maskelynes at L. Davenport & Co., 25 New Oxford Street, London January 1950. 1950.

Publisher's original stapled two tone paper covers. 8vo 8½" x 5¼" 28 pp. Illustrated advertisements to end papers. Articles supplied by various magicians of the day with monochrome diagrammatic illustrations and sketches. Staples just starting to rust and in near Fine condition. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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John Nevil Maskelyne (22 December 1839 - 18 May 1917) was an English stage magician and inventor of the pay toilet, along with many other Victorian-era devices. Working with magicians George Alfred Cooke and David Devant, many of his illusions are still performed today. [Davenport's and Maskelynes at L. Davenport & Co.,] Ira Erastus Davenport (September 17, 1839 - July 8, 1911) and William Henry Davenport (February 1, 1841 - July 1, 1877), known as the Davenport Brothers, were American magicians in the late 19th century, sons of a Buffalo, New York policeman. The brothers presented illusions that they and others claimed to be supernatural.

(Book #ID 19050)

Davenport's and Maskelynes at L. Davenport & Co., 25 New Oxford Street, London February 1950. 1950.

Publisher's original stapled two tone paper covers. 8vo 8½" x 5¼" 28 pp. Illustrated advertisements to end papers. Articles supplied by various magicians of the day with monochrome diagrammatic illustrations and sketches. Staples just starting to rust and in near Fine condition. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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John Nevil Maskelyne (22 December 1839 - 18 May 1917) was an English stage magician and inventor of the pay toilet, along with many other Victorian-era devices. Working with magicians George Alfred Cooke and David Devant, many of his illusions are still performed today. [Davenport's and Maskelynes at L. Davenport & Co.,] Ira Erastus Davenport (September 17, 1839 - July 8, 1911) and William Henry Davenport (February 1, 1841 - July 1, 1877), known as the Davenport Brothers, were American magicians in the late 19th century, sons of a Buffalo, New York policeman. The brothers presented illusions that they and others claimed to be supernatural.

(Book #ID 19051)

Davenport's and Maskelynes at L. Davenport & Co., 25 New Oxford Street, London March 1950. 1950.

Publisher's original stapled two tone paper covers. 8vo 8½" x 5¼" 28 pp. Illustrated advertisements to end papers. Articles supplied by various magicians of the day with monochrome diagrammatic illustrations and sketches. Staples just starting to rust and in near Fine condition. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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John Nevil Maskelyne (22 December 1839 - 18 May 1917) was an English stage magician and inventor of the pay toilet, along with many other Victorian-era devices. Working with magicians George Alfred Cooke and David Devant, many of his illusions are still performed today. [Davenport's and Maskelynes at L. Davenport & Co.,] Ira Erastus Davenport (September 17, 1839 - July 8, 1911) and William Henry Davenport (February 1, 1841 - July 1, 1877), known as the Davenport Brothers, were American magicians in the late 19th century, sons of a Buffalo, New York policeman. The brothers presented illusions that they and others claimed to be supernatural.

(Book #ID 19052)

Davenport's and Maskelynes at L. Davenport & Co., 25 New Oxford Street, London April 1950. 1950.

Publisher's original stapled two tone paper covers. 8vo 8½" x 5¼" 28 pp. Illustrated advertisements to end papers. Articles supplied by various magicians of the day with monochrome diagrammatic illustrations and sketches. Staples just starting to rust and in near Fine condition. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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John Nevil Maskelyne (22 December 1839 - 18 May 1917) was an English stage magician and inventor of the pay toilet, along with many other Victorian-era devices. Working with magicians George Alfred Cooke and David Devant, many of his illusions are still performed today. [Davenport's and Maskelynes at L. Davenport & Co.,] Ira Erastus Davenport (September 17, 1839 - July 8, 1911) and William Henry Davenport (February 1, 1841 - July 1, 1877), known as the Davenport Brothers, were American magicians in the late 19th century, sons of a Buffalo, New York policeman. The brothers presented illusions that they and others claimed to be supernatural.

(Book #ID 19053)

Davenport's and Maskelynes at L. Davenport & Co., 25 New Oxford Street, London May 1950. 1950.

Publisher's original stapled two tone paper covers. 8vo 8½" x 5¼" 28 pp. Illustrated advertisements to end papers. Articles supplied by various magicians of the day with monochrome diagrammatic illustrations and sketches. Staples just starting to rust and in near Fine condition. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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John Nevil Maskelyne (22 December 1839 - 18 May 1917) was an English stage magician and inventor of the pay toilet, along with many other Victorian-era devices. Working with magicians George Alfred Cooke and David Devant, many of his illusions are still performed today. [Davenport's and Maskelynes at L. Davenport & Co.,] Ira Erastus Davenport (September 17, 1839 - July 8, 1911) and William Henry Davenport (February 1, 1841 - July 1, 1877), known as the Davenport Brothers, were American magicians in the late 19th century, sons of a Buffalo, New York policeman. The brothers presented illusions that they and others claimed to be supernatural.

(Book #ID 19054)

Davenport's and Maskelynes at L. Davenport & Co., 25 New Oxford Street, London June 1950. 1950.

Publisher's original stapled two tone paper covers. 8vo 8½" x 5¼" 28 pp. Illustrated advertisements to end papers. Articles supplied by various magicians of the day with monochrome diagrammatic illustrations and sketches. Staples just starting to rust and in near Fine condition. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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John Nevil Maskelyne (22 December 1839 - 18 May 1917) was an English stage magician and inventor of the pay toilet, along with many other Victorian-era devices. Working with magicians George Alfred Cooke and David Devant, many of his illusions are still performed today. [Davenport's and Maskelynes at L. Davenport & Co.,] Ira Erastus Davenport (September 17, 1839 - July 8, 1911) and William Henry Davenport (February 1, 1841 - July 1, 1877), known as the Davenport Brothers, were American magicians in the late 19th century, sons of a Buffalo, New York policeman. The brothers presented illusions that they and others claimed to be supernatural.

(Book #ID 19055)

Davenport's and Maskelynes at L. Davenport & Co., 25 New Oxford Street, London July 1950. 1950.

Publisher's original stapled two tone paper covers. 8vo 8½" x 5¼" 28 pp. Illustrated advertisements to end papers. Articles supplied by various magicians of the day with monochrome diagrammatic illustrations and sketches. Staples just starting to rust and in near Fine condition. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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John Nevil Maskelyne (22 December 1839 - 18 May 1917) was an English stage magician and inventor of the pay toilet, along with many other Victorian-era devices. Working with magicians George Alfred Cooke and David Devant, many of his illusions are still performed today. [Davenport's and Maskelynes at L. Davenport & Co.,] Ira Erastus Davenport (September 17, 1839 - July 8, 1911) and William Henry Davenport (February 1, 1841 - July 1, 1877), known as the Davenport Brothers, were American magicians in the late 19th century, sons of a Buffalo, New York policeman. The brothers presented illusions that they and others claimed to be supernatural.

(Book #ID 19058)

Davenport's and Maskelynes at L. Davenport & Co., 25 New Oxford Street, London October 1950. 1950.

Publisher's original stapled two tone paper covers. 8vo 8½" x 5¼". Contains 28 pages with illustrated advertisements to the end papers. Articles supplied by various magicians of the day with monochrome diagrammatic illustrations and sketches. In Fine condition. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Burns, Robert [Robert Burns (25 January 1759 - 21 July 1796), also known familiarly as Rabbie Burns, the National Bard, Bard of Ayrshire and the Ploughman Poet and various other names and epithets, was a Scottish poet and lyricist. He is widely regarded as the national poet of Scotland and is celebrated world-wide]. With Transcript, Introduction and Notes by James Cameron Ewing and Davidson Cook. [Sir Alfred Joseph Law, M.P.].

(Book #ID 97524)

Published by Gowans and Gray, Limited, Glasgow, First Thus Edition 1938. 1938.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original brick red cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine, gilt Robert Burns's coat of arms to the front cover - the holly bush and the motto 'better a wee bush than nae bield' (better a small bush than no shelter) are a reference to Ayrshire, the woodlark, a shepherd's crook and a thorn are references to Robert's love of pastoral themes, top edge gilt. Folio. 15½'' x 10½''. Hand written number 252 of 475 Limited Edition numbered copies of which 425 are for sale. Contains tissue-guarded monochrome frontispiece, (xiv)-2, 43 printed pages of text on superior quality paper, followed by 44 monochrome facsimile plates. In Fine condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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SCOTLAND (Gaelic: Alba) Category

Automobile Association [Sir Ernest Stenson-Cooke (5 October 1874 - 19 November 1942) Was the first secretary of The Automobile Association, beginning in 1905 when it was established and serving in that capacity for 37 years. By the start of the first world war, membership of the AA had risen from 90 (when he had been taken on) to 83,000.

(Book #ID 90362)

Printed in House by The Automobile Association, Fanum House, London . London circa 1931. 1931.

Original colour illustrated period art work paper wrap covers [soft back]. 5'' x 8''. Contains 4 sections of printed pages: The Badge, The Key, The Handbook, The Card. In Very Good condition. Scarce early AA ephemera. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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ENGLAND EXPLORATION Category

Cooke, Arthur O.

(Book #ID 81485)

Published by Henry Frowde, Hodder & Stoughton, London circa 1910. London circa 1910.

Hard back binding in publisher's original cog wheel patterned paper covered boards, black title lettering to the spine, pictorial colour onlay and black lettering to the front cover, illustrated end papers. 8vo. 7'' x 5''. Contains 79 printed pages of text with colour plates and monochrome illustrations throughout. Paper to the spine ends worn, corners rubbed and in near Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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STORIES FOR BOYS Category

Cook, Graeme [Jacket Illustration by Colin Shearing]

(Book #ID 89335)

Published by Harwood-Smart Publishing Co. Ltd., 1 St. Anne's Crescent, Lewes, Sussex First Edition 1975. 1975.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original midnight blue paper covered boards, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8½'' x 6''. Contains 146 printed pages of text. Lower spine end and corners turned-in. Very Good condition book in Very Good 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 0904507041

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WORLD WAR II (Second) Category

Cook, Jeff

(Book #ID 21025)

Renwick of Otley circa 1950 edition not stated. 1950.

Publisher's original stapled colour paper covers. 8vo 8" x 5½" 6 pp. Four colour illustrations. In Very Good clean condition. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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TOY & MODEL MAKING Category

John Bickerdyke [pen-name of Charles Henry Cook 1858-1933] Revised By A. Courtney Williams

(Book #ID 85299)

Published by The Bazaar, Exchange & Mart. London Eleventh Edition circa 1950. 1950.

Publisher's original illustrated card wrap covers [softback]. 8vo. 7½'' x 5''. Contains 146 printed pages of text with simple monochrome illustrations throughout. Small chip to the foot of the spine and in Very Good condition, priced 3/6 to the front cover. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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ANGLING & SPORT FISHING Category

Cook, Peter

(Book #ID 110673)

Published by McLaren Publishing Hong Kong Limited, 28 Canton Road, Hong Kong, China First Edition 1988. 1988.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original forest green paper covered boards, blocked and lettered white back, emerald green end papers. Quarto. 10'' x 8''. Contains 300 pp with colour and monochrome archive 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 0947889256

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DECORATIVE ARTS Category

Paul Babb and Gay Owen [Foreword by Beryl Cook]

(Book #ID 25772)

Published by Richard Dennis, Shepton Beauchamp, Somerset First Edition 1988. 1988.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original colour illustrated glazed boards. Folio 12'' x 9'' 128 pp ISBN 090368523X. Board game to end papers, colour and monochrome illustrations throughout. In Fine condition, no dust wrapper as published. From the estate of a private library belonging to the children's author and illustrator Valerie Littlewood with her signature to 'This Book Belongs To' page. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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ILLUSTRATED (Picture Book) Category

David, Elizabeth [Elizabeth David CBE (born Elizabeth Gwynne; 26 December 1913 - 22 May 1992) was a British cookery writer who, in the mid-20th century, strongly influenced the revitalisation of the art of home cookery with articles and books about European cuisines and traditional British dishes]. Illustrated by Juliet Renny.

(Book #ID 94438)

Published by Michael Joseph for The Cookery Book Club Second Revised Edition 1967. 1967.

Second revised edition hard back binding in publisher's original forest green cloth covers, maroon and gilt title and author block lettering to the spine, maroon vignette to the front cover, top edge dyed maroon. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. Contains 519 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations throughout. Small splash mark to the top edge. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper showing Foie Gras et Pâté de Truffes à la Gelée to the front cover, with one small closed tear and related crease line to the top front cover. 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 3 other titles by this author. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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FOOD [Cuisine Française] Category

Munday, John [Edward William Cooke RA FRS FLS FZS FSA FGS (27 March 1811 - 4 January 1880) was an English landscape and marine painter, and gardener].

(Book #ID 103197)

Published by Antique Collectors' Club Ltd., Woodbridge, Suffolk First Edition 1996. 1996.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original navy cloth covers, gilt stamped title and author lettering to the spine and to the front cover, colour illustrated end papers. 4to. 11'' x 8¼''. Contains 391 pp with over 500 illustrations, 175 in colour. Small mark to the front cover. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped, £45.00. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Heavy volume 2 kg, extra postage will be requested over and above our default setting for destinations outside the UK. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 1851492224

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ART [British] Category

Cook, Robin

(Book #ID 98915)

Published by European Library Zaltbommel The Netherlands First Edition 1991. 1991.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original archive illustrated sage green boards. Oblong 8vo 6'' x 8¼''. Contains 140 single page archive monochrome photographs throughout with very detailed text to each. In Fine condition, no dust wrapper as issued, unused and unopened new book, never read. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 9028852158

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COUNTY DURHAM Category

Hogrefe, Pearl [Mildred Cooke C. Cecil; Anne Cook (Lady Bacon); Bess of Harwick; Catherine Willoughby; Mary Sidney Herbert; Margaret Beaufort; Catherine of Aragon, Catherine Parr, Queen Elizabeth].

(Book #ID 99972)

Published by Iowa State University Press, Ames, Iowa, First Edition 1977. 1977.

Stated first edition hard back binding in publisher's original cream cloth covers, burgundy title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains [xxiv], 263 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations throughout. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with sun fading down the spine, light rubbing to the corners. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 081380910X

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FEMINISM & FEMINISTS Category

Conaro, Luigi [Alvise Cornaro, often Italianised Luigi (1467 or 1464 - 8 May 1566), was a Venetian nobleman and patron of arts, also remembered for his four books of Discorsi (published 1583-1595) about the secrets to living long and well with measure and sobriety]. Translated by George Herbert and with an Introduction by George Cooke.

(Book #ID 97360)

Published by The Alden Press, Oxford, First Thus Edition 1935. 1935.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original forest green cloth covers, black title and author lettering to the spine and to the front cover. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 63 printed pages of text. Very Good condition book in Good condition dust wrapper with sun fading down the spine, small chips to the corners, not price clipped, 2s 6d. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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FOOD [Dietary] Category

Nelson, Gil [Drawings by R. Marvin Cook, Jr.]

(Book #ID 98217)

Published by Pineapple Press, Inc. Sarasota, Florida First Edition 1994. 1994.

First edition in publisher's original colour illustrated stiff card wrap covers [soft back]. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 338 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations and colour photographs throughout. In Very Good clean condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 1561640557

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ARBORICULTURE Category

[Secretary Sir Stenson Cooke]

(Book #ID 51990)

Printed circa 1930 and Issued by the Automobile Association. London circa 1930.

Hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covers, gilt title lettering to the spine and the upper panel, colour onlay to the front cover of A.A. Officer on a motorbike and sidecar, A.A. motif to the covers. 8vo. 8½'' x 5¼''. Contains printed pages of text with double page sketch maps. Spine edges frayed and repaired, contents shaken, covers rubbed. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Cookson, Catherine [Jacket Illustration by Betty Maxey] Dame Catherine Cookson, DBE (27 June 1906 - 11 June 1998) was an English author.

(Book #ID 74866)

Published by William Heinemann Ltd., London Reprinted Second Edition 1974. London 1974.

Second edition hard back binding in publisher's original avocado paper covered boards, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8'' x 5½''. Contains 311 printed pages of text. Edges scuffed. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition panoramic art work dust wrapper with rubs to the lower corners, shallow rubs to the spine ends, price clipped. SIGNED by the author to special holograph bookplate of the author to the title page 'To Mrs. Hammond with my best wishes Catherine Cookson'. 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 434142638

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MODERN FIRST EDITIONS Category

Cooke, Alistair [1908-2004]

(Book #ID 38924)

Published by The Bodley Head Limited, London First Edition 1982. London 1982.

First edition hard back publisher's original quarter silver cloth, fine blue cloth boards, white lettering, cornflower blue end papers. Folio 11¼" x 9" 236 pp. Well illustrated. Small bump to lower bottom corner. Near Fine condition book in Near Fine condition dust wrapper with very minor crease line to the spine tip, price clipped, dust wrapper protected. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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CINEMA, SCREEN & FILMS Category

Peter Heaton, Nicholas Bristow, Anthony Cooke, Leslie Hubble [Contribute to:]

(Book #ID 30490)

Published by The Artist Publishing Co. Ltd., 33 Warwick Square, Westminster, London December 1967. 1967.

Publisher's original illustrated stapled card covers. Folio 12'' x 10''. Colour and monochrome illustrations throughout. In Very Good clean condition, no dust wrapper as published. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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ART [Technique & Materials] Category

Walmsley, Elizabeth [Appreciation by E. Wake Cook]

(Book #ID 30718)

Published by The Pilgrim Press 16 Pilgrim Street, London circa 1930 edition not stated. 1930.

Hard back binding in publisher's original bottle green cloth covers, black lettering to the spine and the upper panel. 8vo 7½'' x 5¼'' 159 pp. Monochrome illustrations throughout. Light foxing to the page edges and sporadically throughout, spine tips turned-in, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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RURAL VILLAGE LIFE Category

Harry Roy and Eric Cook

(Book #ID 76813)

Published by The J. Norris Music Publishing Co. Ltd., 1 Norris Street, Haymarket, London 1949.

Vintage piano sheet music in colour paper covers with photograph of Leicester Square theatre to the front cover. 11'' x 8½''. Contains 5 printed pages of score for the piano and voice with words. Old internal tape repair down the spine and in Very Good clean condition. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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SHEET MUSIC Category

Manders, Beatrice [Principal of the Confectionery and Cookery School]

(Book #ID 84707)

Printed by T. Egerton, Military Library, Whitehall and Published by Confectionery and Cookery School, 14 Yeoman's Row, London First Edition 1908. 1908.

First edition in publisher's original limp Wedgwood blue canvas covered card wrap covers [softback], deep navy lettering to the front cover. 8vo. 7¼'' x 5''. Contains [viii] 80 pages of recipes [4 pages of period advertisements]. Small crease lines to the front corners, light fraying to the spine edges, no end leaves, probably as published and Very Good condition. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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FOOD [Desserts & Pâtisserie] Category

Morphy, Countess [Countess Morphy, née Marcelle Azra Hincks (c.1874 - 1938) was an American-British food writer, dance critic, and cookery demonstrator, famed for her book on world gastronomy].

(Book #ID 93239)

Published by Herbert Jenkins Ltd., 3 Duke of York Street, London First Edition 1946. 1946.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original sea green cloth covers, black title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8½'' x 6''. The Kitchen Encyclopaedia was published posthumously. Contains 717 + 1 printed pages of text with full-page colour and monochrome plates throughout. Cheap paper browning. Very Good condition book in scarce Good condition dust wrapper with closed tears and small chips to the spine ends and corners, 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.

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FOOD [Cuisine Française] Category

Brendon, Piers (Thomas Cook)

(Book #ID 33287)

Published by Martin Secker & Warburg Ltd., 7 John Street, London First Edition 1991. London 1991.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original scarlet paper covers, gilt lettering to the spine, colour end paper maps. 8vo 9½'' x 6¼'' 372 pp ISBN 0436199939. Colour and monochrome illustrations throughout. Fine condition book, in Fine condition dust wrapper with tiny rubs to the corners, not price clipped the original selling price being £20.00. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper and can easily be removed should you so wish. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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ECONOMICS & COMMERCE Category

Besant, Walter [Sir Walter Besant (14 August 1836 - 9 June 1901) was an English novelist and historian. William Henry Besant was his brother, and another brother, Frank, was the husband of Annie Besant]. Etching by Edward William Cooke

(Book #ID 100788)

Published by Chatto & Windus, Piccadilly, 214 Piccadilly, London New Edition 1894. 1894.

Hard back binding in publisher's original blue cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering and red armorial coat of arms to the spine, dark green end papers, fore and lower page edges uncut. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. Contains tissue-guarded frontispiece etching by Edward William Cooke, [xiv], 343 (+ 32 page publisher's catalogue) printed pages of text with 125 monochrome illustrations throughout. Light foxing to the closed page edges, bumps to the corners and in Very Good clean and sound condition, no dust wrapper. We currently hold in stock 3 other titles by this author. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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LONDON (Londinium) Category