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Omar Khayyám (18 May 1048 - 4 December 1131) was a Persian mathematician, astronomer, philosopher, and poet. [Rendered into English Verse by Edward FitzGerald (31 March 1809 - 14 June 1883)]. Introduction by Laurence Housman. Illustrated by Charles Robinson [Charles Robinson (1870-1937) was a prolific British book illustrator, he won a place at the Royal Academy in 1892 but was unable to take it up due to lack of finances].

(Book #ID 101829)

Published by Collins Clear-Type Press, London and Glasgow First Edition Thus not dated [1928]. 1928.

First edition thus Charles Robinson illustrated edition in publisher's original limp red leather covers, attractive palace and garden ornamentation and title lettering to the front cover, all page edges gilt, red silk tie. 4to. 11'' x 8''. Black and orange printed and illustration title, Rubáiyát over 56 pages carrying the 75 quatrains of Edward FitzGerald's version enriched with 4 full-page tipped-in colour plates and decorations by Charles Robinson, decorative orange border to every page. Spine sun faded, rubbing to the corners and spine ends, light foxing to the text block edges and in Good condition. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Jensen, Paul [Edited by] Jacket Illustration by Eric Bernard Mudge-Marriott] [with Contributions by: Edgar Allen Poe, Rupert Sargent Holland, John Dos Passos, H. G. Wells, Francis Chichester, James Thurber, etc.]

(Book #ID 76320)

Published by Cassell & Company Ltd., 37-38 St. Andrew's Hill, London Second Edition November 1953. London 1953.

Second edition hard back binding in publisher's original midnight blue cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8'' x 5½''. Contains 338 printed pages of text. Shallow rubs to the softened spine ends and corners. Very Good condition book in Good condition period art work dust wrapper with two 15 mm pieces of paper missing from the top and foot of the spine, chips to the edges and corners with related crease lines, not price clipped 15/-. 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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Omar Khayyám (18 May 1048 - 4 December 1131) was a Persian mathematician, astronomer, philosopher, and poet. [Rendered into English Verse by Edward FitzGerald (31 March 1809 - 14 June 1883)].

(Book #ID 101874)

Published by A. G. Tahuri Publisher and Bookseller, Shahabad Avenue, Tehran First Edition Thus 1959. 1959.

First edition thus by this publisher hard back binding in publisher's original green cloth covers, gilt Arabic title lettering to the rear cover. 8vo. 7'' x 5''. In English and Arabic, coloured portrait frontispiece and colour illustration of Khayyám inside the front cover. Rubáiyát in English over 21 pages carrying the 75 quatrains of Edward FitzGerald's version, unnumbered pages in Arabic of Rubáiyát. In Very Good condition. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Barlow, Eleanor Poe [Charles Dickens 1812-1870] Cedric David Charles Dickens (24 September 1916 - 11 February 2006) was an author and businessman, and the last surviving great-grandson of British author Charles Dickens and steward of his literary legacy.

(Book #ID 92286)

Published by The Dickens House, Dickens Publishing, 48 Doughty Street, London First Edition 1998. 1998.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original deep navy cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9½'' x 7''. Contains [xvii] 131 (+ family tree) printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations and photographs throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, unused new book. SIGNED by the author to the title page 'Eleanor Poe Barlow'. Triple SIGNED dedications by Cedric Dickens, twice to the title page, and once to the end of his introduction. We know the recipient of the three dedications, and will pass on our written provenance to the prospective purchaser of the book. 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 over 75 other books by Charles Dickens. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0951852531

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Saintsbury, G. [Edited by John Morley] John Dryden (19 August [O.S. 9 August] 1631 - 12 May [O.S. 1 May] 1700) was an English poet, literary critic, translator, and playwright who was made England's first Poet Laureate in 1668.

(Book #ID 48848)

Published by Macmillan & Co., London 1881. London 1881.

Hard back binding in publisher's original scarlet cloth covers, black title and author lettering to the spine and the upper panel, black paper end papers. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains [viii] 192 [iv] printed pages of text. Spine just a little darkened, without any ownership markings and in Very clean Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Bing Crosby [Harry Lillis "Bing" Crosby, Jr. (May 3, 1903 - October 14, 1977) was an American singer and actor. Crosby's trademark warm bass-baritone voice made him the best-selling recording artist of the 20th century] Words and Music by Billy Hill [From a Poem By J. Keirn Brennan]

(Book #ID 87804)

Published by B. Feldman & Co. 125-129 Shaftesbury Avenue, London 1936. 1936.

Vintage piano sheet music in colour illustrated paper covers. 12'' x 9''. Contains 4 pages. Scored for voice and piano with lyrics. In Very Good condition. We currently hold in stock over 100 other pieces of sheet music sung by Bing Crosby. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Scott-Giles, C. W. (Fitzalan Pursuivant of Arms Extraordinary) Dorothy Leigh Sayers (13 June 1893 - 17 December 1957) English crime writer and poet. She was also a student of classical and modern languages].

(Book #ID 109709)

Published by Victor Gollancz Ltd., 14 Henrietta Street, Covent Garden, London First Edition 1977. 1977.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back, illustrated butternut end papers. 12mo. 9'' x 5½''. During the 1930's and 1940's Dorothy L. Sayers had a long and continuing correspondence with C. W. Scott-Giles, Pursuivant of Arms Extraordinary, a man extremely knowledgeable in Heraldry. Together they explored the History of the Wimsey Family taking it back as far as the Norman Conquest. Contains 88 pp with 9 monochrome illustrations throughout including a "Cat & Mouse" Garter stall plate. 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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Stitch, Wilhelmina [Ruth Collie (November 1888 - March 6, 1936) was an English born poet who published collections of her poems all under the pen name Wilhelmina Stitch].

(Book #ID 48985)

Published by Methuen & Co. Ltd., 36 Essex Street, Strand, London Second Edition 1932. London 1932.

Publisher's original banana yellow card wrap covers. 8vo. 6½'' x 4½''. Contains 64 printed pages of text. Ownership marking to the front free end paper. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper without any tears or rubs. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Raine, Kathleen [Kathleen Jessie Raine CBE (14 June 1908 - 6 July 2003) was a British poet, critic, and scholar writing in particular on William Blake, W. B. Yeats and Thomas Taylor. Known for her interest in various forms of spirituality, most prominently Platonism and Neoplatonism, she was a founder member of the Temenos Academy.

(Book #ID 84880)

Published by The Dolmen Press, 8 Herbert Place, Dublin First Edition 1971. 1971.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original blue / green tonic covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9'' x 6¼''. Contains 53 printed pages of text. Fine condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with a little age darkening of the paper down the spine, not price clipped. SIGNED by the author to the title page 'To Alison Barnard, in friendship, from Kathleen, October 7th 1971.' Alison Mary Barnard was a formidable Lady and networker. She lived at No. 4, Wimpole Mews, London and 'ran' The Centre of Spiritual and Psychological Studies. 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 10 other books by this author. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 851051944

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Sayer, Bernadette [The Tonbridge Poet]

(Book #ID 70830)

Printed by Willowprint Ltd., Tonbridge not dated.

First edition in publisher's original terracotta card wrap covers [softback]. 8vo. 8'' x 5½''. Contains 48 printed pages of text. Covers with small marks and in Very Good clean condition, no dust wrapper as published. SIGNED by the author inside the front cover 'Best wishes to Ann Frost, Thank you for your appreciation, Bernadette Sayer [Bunnie]'. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Mégroz, R. L. [Rodolphe Louis Mégroz (2 August 1891 - 30 September 1968) was a prolific English writer, critic and poet, during World War II he worked for the BBC].

(Book #ID 108180)

Published by The Art Trade Press Ltd., 1 Dorset Buildings, Salisbury Square, London First Edition 1948. 1948.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original blackcurrant cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back. Quarto. 10'' x 7½''. Contains (xii), 131 pp with over 140 illustrations in the text and 60 plates on loaded paper. Small circular damp stains to the covers, not affecting the interior. Good condition book in Good condition dust wrapper with rubbing to the corners and edges, small chip to the top of the spine, not price clipped, 25s. SIGNED by the author to the front free end paper 'With best wishes to Evelyn Geddling (author) from Mr and Mrs R. L. Mégroz - Christmas, 1949.' Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Omar Khayyám (18 May 1048 - 4 December 1131) was a Persian mathematician, astronomer, philosopher, and poet. [Rendered into English Verse by Edward FitzGerald (31 March 1809 - 14 June 1883)]. Illustrated by Herbert Cole.

(Book #ID 101678)

Published by John Lane The Bodley Head Ltd., London First Edition Thus 1928. 1928.

First edition thus Herbert Cole illustrated hard back binding in publisher's original black paper covers, white title and symmetrical Persian design to the spine and to the front cover. 8vo. 6½'' x 5¼''. Rubáiyát over 54 pages carrying the 75 quatrains of Edward Fitzgerald's version enriched with full-page engravings, headers and tail-pieces throughout by Herbert Cole. Front end sheet missing and in Very Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Morpurgo, Michael [Sir Michael Andrew Bridge Morpurgo (5 October 1943) English book author, poet, playwright, and librettist who became the third Children's Laureate, from 2003 to 2005].

(Book #ID 109431)

Published by Harper Collins 77-85 Fulham Palace Road, Hammersmith, London First Edition 2006. 2006.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original dove white paper covered boards, blocked and lettered brick red back, map illustrated end papers. 8vo. 9'' x 5½''. Contains 314 pp with two double-page monochrome maps, small vignette illustrations. Printer's code 1. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. SIGNED by the author to the half-title page 'Michael Morpurgo.' Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Omar Khayyám (18 May 1048 - 4 December 1131) was a Persian mathematician, astronomer, philosopher, and poet. [Rendered into English Verse by Edward FitzGerald (31 March 1809 - 14 June 1883)].

(Book #ID 101872)

Published by Macmillan Co. Ltd., St. Martin's Street, London 1900. 1900.

Hard back binding in publisher's original blue cloth covers, gilt title lettering to the spine, Golden Treasury Series monogram to the front cover. 12mo. 6½'' x 4¼''. Red and black printed title. Rubáiyát over 111 pages carrying the 75 quatrains of Edward FitzGerald's version. Ink name inside and in Very Good clean 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]. Memoir By William Gunnyon

(Book #ID 113963)

Published by William P. Nimmo, London and Edinburgh 1879. 1879.

Hard back binding in publisher's original dark green cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back, top edge gilt, donkey brown end papers, bevelled edges. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains tissue-guarded frontispiece, (lxxviii), 402 pp with numerous full-page wood-cut illustrations throughout. Front free end paper absent, foxing to the front end papers and title leaves, else in Very Good condition. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Omar Khayyám (18 May 1048 - 4 December 1131) was a Persian mathematician, astronomer, philosopher, and poet. [Rendered into English Verse by Edward FitzGerald (31 March 1809 - 14 June 1883)]. Illustrated by Frank Brangwyn [Sir Frank William Brangwyn RA RWS RBA (12 May 1867 - 11 June 1956) was an Anglo-Welsh artist, painter, water colourist, virtuoso engraver, illustrator, and progressive designer].

(Book #ID 101843)

Published by T. N. Foulis, 91 Great Russell Street, London First Edition Thus 1920. 1920.

First edition thus Frank Brangwyn illustrated hard back binding in publishers original olive grey cloth covers, gilt title lettering to the spine, brown pictorial front board depicting grape clusters and wine jug, fore and lower page edges untrimmed. 4to. 10½'' x 8''. Rubáiyát over unnumbered pages (+ 2pp Vocabulary) carrying the 75 quatrains of Edward FitzGerald's version enriched with 15 tipped-in colour plates by Frank Brangwyn mounted on grey card stock, decorative olive green border to every page. In Very Good condition. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Omar Khayyám (18 May 1048 - 4 December 1131) was a Persian mathematician, astronomer, philosopher, and poet. [Rendered into English Verse by Edward FitzGerald (31 March 1809 - 14 June 1883)]. Translated by Peter Avery and John Heath-Stubbs [1918-2006]

(Book #ID 101867)

Published by Penguin Books Ltd., Harmondsworth, Middlesex 1981. 1981.

Publisher's original colour illustrated card wrap covers [soft back]. 8vo. 8'' x 5''. Contains 116 printed pages, double page map. In near Fine condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0140443843

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Omar Khayyám (18 May 1048 - 4 December 1131) was a Persian mathematician, astronomer, philosopher, and poet. [Rendered into English Verse by Edward FitzGerald (31 March 1809 - 14 June 1883)]. Translated by Peter Avery and John Heath-Stubbs [1918-2006]

(Book #ID 101868)

Published by Penguin Books Ltd., Harmondsworth, Middlesex 1981. 1981.

Publisher's original colour illustrated card wrap covers [soft back]. 8vo. 8'' x 5''. Contains 116 printed pages, double page map. In near Fine condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Lowell, Robert [Robert Traill Spence Lowell IV (March 1, 1917 - September 12, 1977) was an American poet. He was born into a Boston Brahmin family that could trace its origins back to the Mayflower].

(Book #ID 95610)

Published by Faber and Faber Ltd., 24 Russell Square, London First UK Edition 1962. 1962.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original red cloth covers, gilt and navy title and author block lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9'' x 5½''. Contains [xiv] 149 printed pages of poetry. Front free end paper is missing, small nick to the bottom front cover. Good condition book in Good condition dust wrapper with rubbed tear and hole to the centre of the front cover, chips 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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Masefield, John [John Edward Masefield OM (1 June 1878 - 12 May 1967) English poet and writer, was Poet Laureate of the United Kingdom from 1930].

(Book #ID 108776)

Published by Methuen & Co. Ltd., 36 Essex Street, Strand, London First Edition 1905. 1905.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original deep navy cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back, lovely nautical gilt motif. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. A comprehensive record of the Royal Navy in Nelson's day, covering in nine chapters virtually every aspect of the service from its ships, their armament, the officer hierarchy, the lower deck crews, punishments, actions and ship side routines. Contains tissue guarded frontispiece, (xi), 218 pp + 40 pp catalogue with a further 15 full-page single-sided drawings, portraits and monochrome illustrations on loaded paper throughout. Thin ink name to the front free end paper 'Wilson Prestwood' and in Very Good bright condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Omar Khayyám (18 May 1048 - 4 December 1131) was a Persian mathematician, astronomer, philosopher, and poet. [Rendered into English Verse by Edward FitzGerald (31 March 1809 - 14 June 1883)]. Illustrated by Willy Pogany (August 24, 1882 - July 30, 1955) prolific Hungarian illustrator of children's and other books.

(Book #ID 51223)

Published by George G. Harrap & Co. Ltd., 39-41 Parker Street, Kingsway, London First Edition Thus 1930. London 1930.

First edition thus hard back binding in publisher's original orange cloth covers, gilt title lettering and symmetrical gilt scroll designs to the spine, gilt lettering and gilt design on black ground to the front cover. 4to. 10'' x 8''. Rubáiyát over 170 pages carrying the 101 quatrains of Edward FitzGerald's version enriched with 12 full-page mounted colour illustrations and 45 small mounted illustrated labels and decorations in black on gold paper with parallel black woodcut decorations to the sides. Ink ownership name to the front free end paper, spine ends very slightly rolled-in, spine very lightly faded, the pale orange cloth with slight soiling, without any foxing and in Very Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Wilde, Oscar (C.3.3.) [Oscar Fingal O'Flahertie Wills Wilde (16 October 1854 - 30 November 1900) was an Irish poet and playwright]. Woodcuts by Frans Masereel [Frans Masereel (31 July 1889 - 3 January 1972) was a Flemish painter and graphic artist who worked mainly in France. He is known especially for his woodcuts].

(Book #ID 94460)

Published by Journeyman Press 97 Ferme Park Road, Crouch End, London First Thus Edition 1978. 1978.

First Frans Masereel illustrated edition in publisher's original illustrated light green card wrap covers [soft back]. 8vo. 8'' x 5''. Contains 64 printed pages of text with splendid monochrome woodcuts by Frans Masereel throughout. Light surface stains to the covers and in Good condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0904526261

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Ritchie, Richard [Edited by] John Enoch Powell, MBE (16 June 1912 - 8 February 1998) was a British politician, classical scholar, linguist, and poet. He served as a Conservative Member of Parliament (MP, 1950–74), Ulster Unionist Party (UUP) MP (1974–87), and Minister of Health (1960–63).

(Book #ID 52320)

Published by Anaya Publishers Ltd., 49 Neal Street, London First Edition 1989. London 1989.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original navy paper covers, silver title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. ISBN 1854700081. Contains [xiii] 177 printed pages of text. Without any ownership markings. Fine condition book, in Fine condition dust wrapper with slight curving to the top edges, 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. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Starrs, Roy [University of Otago] Yukio Mishima (January 14, 1925 - November 25, 1970), born Kimitake Hiraoka, was a Japanese author, poet, playwright, actor, model, Shintoist, nationalist, and founder of the Tatenokai, an unarmed civilian militia.

(Book #ID 119435)

Published by Japan Library 35 The Crescent, Sandgate, Folkestone First Edition 1994. 1994.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original burgundy cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9½'' x 6''. Contains 225 pp with monochrome photograph of Yukio Mishima who is considered one of the most important Japanese authors of the 20th century. He was considered for the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1968, but the award went to his countryman and benefactor Yasunari Kawabata. Although Mishima's main literary ambition was to write philosophical novels in the tradition of Goethe and Thomas Mann, Deadly Dialectics is the first critical study to take this objective seriously: it also provides the first adequate account of Mishima's intellectual background and characteristic modes of thought and it is the first book to show the intimate and integral relation between his thought and his psychology and militant politics - or, more specifically, between his nihilism, his sexuality and his propensity to violence. On November 25, 1970, Mishima and four members of his militia entered a military base in central Tokyo, took its commandant hostage, and tried to inspire the Japan Self-Defense Forces to rise up and overthrow Japan's 1947 Constitution, which he called 'a constitution of defeat'. When his attempt failed, he committed seppuku (suicide). Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, unused and unopened new book. We carry this book in stock for immediate dispatch. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Omar Khayyám (18 May 1048 - 4 December 1131) was a Persian mathematician, astronomer, philosopher, and poet. [Rendered into English Verse by Edward FitzGerald (31 March 1809 - 14 June 1883)]. Illustrated by Virgil Burnett

(Book #ID 101666)

Published by The Folio Society, London Seventh Impression 1986. 1986.

Virgil Burnett illustrated hard back binding in publisher's original burgundy cloth covers, gilt title lettering to the spine, bright silver and gilt decorations to the front and rear covers. 8vo. 9'' x 5¼''. Brown and black printed title, Rubáiyát over 32 pages carrying the 75 quatrains of Edward Fitzgerald's version enriched with five single-sided monochrome illustrations by Virgil Burnett. Ink message to the front free end paper. Near Fine condition book in Fine condition gold foil covered slip case. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Bottomley, Gordon (20 February 1874 - 25 August 1948) English poet and playwright, known particularly for his verse dramas. His main influences were the later Victorian Romantic poets, the Pre-Raphaelites and William Morris. [Charles de Sousy Ricketts RA (2 October 1866 - 7 October 1931) was a versatile English artist, illustrator, author and printer, and is best known for his work as book designer and typographer from 1896 to 1904 with the Vale Press, and his work in the theatre as a set and costume designer].

(Book #ID 51207)

Published by Constable and Company Ltd., 10-12 Orange Street, London First UK Edition 1922. London 1922.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original ivory cream buckram cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine, symmetrical Venetian architectural interior design by Charles Ricketts to the upper panel, top edge gilt. Quarto. 9'' x 7''. Hand written Number 12 of 50 Limited Edition Numbered Copies SIGNED by the author to the Limitation Leaf 'Gordon Bottomley'. Produced on Abbey Mills, Greenfield Crown Paper. Contains [xiv] 58 printed pages of text. Superb monochrome relief bookplate belonging to D. R. H. Williams to the front paste down. Light foxing to the end papers and in Very Good condition. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Omar Khayyám (18 May 1048 - 4 December 1131) was a Persian mathematician, astronomer, philosopher, and poet. [Rendered into English Verse by Edward FitzGerald (31 March 1809 - 14 June 1883)].

(Book #ID 101884)

Published by The Richards Press, 8 Charles Street, St. James's Square, London.

Hard back binding in publisher's original blue cloth covers with gilt titles to the spine and to the front cover. 24mo. 5'' x 3¼''. Rubáiyát over 69 pages (+ A Life of Omar Khayyám) carrying the 75 quatrains of Edward FitzGerald's version. In Very Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Quennell, Peter [Lord Byron | George Gordon Byron, 6th Baron Byron, FRS (22 January 1788 - 19 April 1824), known simply as Lord Byron, was a British peer, who was a poet and politician]

(Book #ID 117750)

Published by Collins 14 St. James's Place, London First Edition Thus 1950. 1950.

First Collins' St. James Library edition hard back binding in publisher's original royal navy cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back. 8vo. 8½'' x 6''. Contains frontispiece, 319 pp. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with slight age darkening of the paper to the edges and spine, not price clipped, 8s 6d. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Borges, Jorge Luis [Jorge Francisco Isidoro Luis Borges Acevedo (24 August 1899 - 14 June 1986) was an Argentine short-story writer, essayist, poet and translator regarded as a key figure in Spanish-language and international literature].

(Book #ID 113340)

Published by Institute of Contemporary Arts Ltd., Nash House, The Mall, London, 1971. 1971.

Publisher's original wire stitched white paper covers (soft back). 8vo. 8¼'' x 6''. Contains 8 pp. Features an event schedule, notes on the lectures for each evening 'My work in Verse', 'My Work in Prose', 'A Reading of Poems from In Praise of Darkness', and 'My Life in Books', as well as three short prose pieces by Borges 'Everything and Nothing', 'Borges and I', and 'A Bao A Qu'. A little tanning to the edges of the covers, obituary press clippings loosely inserted. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Plath, Sylvia [Sylvia Plath (October 27, 1932 - February 11, 1963) American poet and author].

(Book #ID 117753)

Published by Faber and Faber Ltd., 3 Queen Square, London First Edition 1971. 1971.

Hard back binding in publisher's original French blue cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered silver back. 8vo. 8½'' x 6''. Contains 55 pp. Ink name 'G. W. MacKay' to the front free end paper. Near Fine condition book in near Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped, £1.00. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Morpurgo, Michael [Sir Michael Andrew Bridge Morpurgo (5 October 1943) English book author, poet, playwright, and librettist who became the third Children's Laureate, from 2003 to 2005]. Illustrated by Benji Davies.

(Book #ID 109425)

Published by Puffin | Penguin Random House 8 Viaduct Gardens, London First Edition 2020. 2020.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original blue paper covered boards, colour puffin illustration to the front cover being let go by a pair of hands to the rear cover, green and white patterned end papers. 8vo. 9'' x 6¼''. Contains 96 pp with delightful colour illustrations throughout. Full Printer's code 001. 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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Morpurgo, Michael [Sir Michael Andrew Bridge Morpurgo (5 October 1943) English book author, poet, playwright, and librettist who became the third Children's Laureate, from 2003 to 2005]. Illustrated by Michael Foreman.

(Book #ID 109426)

Published by Walker Books Ltd., 87 Vauxhall Walk, London First Illustrated Edition 2007. 2007.

First illustrated edition hard back binding in publisher's original colour illustrated paper covered boards, colour illustrated end papers. 8vo. 8½'' x 6¼''. Contains 76 pp with delightful colour illustrations throughout. Full Printer's code 2 4 6 8 10 9 7 5 3 1. 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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Omar Khayyám (18 May 1048 - 4 December 1131) was a Persian mathematician, astronomer, philosopher, and poet. [Rendered into English Verse by Edward FitzGerald (31 March 1809 - 14 June 1883)]. Introduction by Ernest Rhys

(Book #ID 101861)

Published by J. M. Dent & Sons Ltd., Aldine House, Bedford Street, London 1939. 1939.

Hard back binding in publisher's original green cloth covers, gilt title lettering to the spine. 8vo. 7'' x 4¼''. Contains [xv]-1, 329 + 4 printed pages. Age fading down the spine and in Very Good clean condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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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.

(Book #ID 54245)

Published by Macmillan & Co. Ltd., 4 Little Essex Street, London 1905. London 1905.

Hard back binding in publisher's original racing green cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 7'' x 5''. Contains 265 printed pages of text. Small rubs to the spine tips and corners, age tanning to the end papers, with ownership markings to the front free end paper, small ownership label to the front paste down and in Very Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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