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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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The names of many of these have now passed into obscurity but some have been adopted to describe automotive car body styles: coupé, victoria, brougham, landau and landaulet, cabriolet (giving us our cab), phaeton, and limousine - all these once denoted particular types of carriages.

(Book #ID 87480)

circa 1910.

5½'' x 3½'' unused post card. Carriages may be enclosed or open, depending on the type. The top cover for the body of a carriage, called the head or hood, is often flexible and designed to be folded back when desired. Such a folding top is called a bellows top or calash. A hoopstick forms a light framing member for this kind of hood. The top, roof or second-story compartment of a closed carriage, especially a diligence, was called an imperial. A closed carriage may have side windows called quarter lights (British) as well as windows in the doors, hence a "glass coach". On the forepart of an open carriage, a screen of wood or leather called a dashboard intercepts water, mud or snow thrown up by the heels of the horses. The dashboard or carriage top sometimes has a projecting sidepiece called a wing (British). A foot iron or footplate may serve as a carriage step. A carriage driver sits on a box or perch, usually elevated and small. When at the front it is known as a dickey box, a term also used for a seat at the back for servants. A footman might use a small platform at the rear called a footboard or a seat called a rumble behind the body. Some carriages have a moveable seat called a jump seat. Some seats had an attached backrest called a lazyback. The shafts of a carriage were called limbers in English dialect. Lancewood, a tough elastic wood of various trees, was often used especially for carriage shafts. A holdback, consisting of an iron catch on the shaft with a looped strap, enables a horse to back or hold back the vehicle. The end of the tongue of a carriage is suspended from the collars of the harness by a bar called the yoke. At the end of a trace, a loop called a cockeye attaches to the carriage. In some carriage types the body is suspended from several leather straps called braces or thoroughbraces, attached to or serving as springs. In Good condition. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Coldrey, Christopher and Victoria

(Book #ID 54132)

Published by The Crowood Press Ltd., Ramsbury, Marlborough, Wiltshire First Edition 1997. London 1997.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original racing green paper covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. ISBN 1861260881. Contains 112 printed pages of text with monochrome photographs and illustrations throughout. Without any ownership markings. Fine condition book, in Fine condition colour illustrated dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this protects and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. 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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Anthony Trollope [Anthony Trollope (1815 - 6 December 1882) was an English novelist and civil servant of the Victorian era. Among his best known works is a series of novels collectively known as the Chronicles of Barsetshire, which revolves around the imaginary county of Barsetshire].

(Book #ID 110443)

Published by The Zodiac Press | Chatto & Windus Ltd., 42 William IV Street, London First Edition Thus 1946. 1946.

First edition thus hard back binding in publisher's original two-tone cream and light brown Sundour cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering over brown ground to the spine. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Contains black and brown printed title, 202 pp. Very Good condition book, in Good condition dust wrapper with short closed tears to the front cover and top of the spine, spine sun faded, not price clipped 7s. 6d. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Haas, Dorothy [Jacket Illustration by Victoria Chess]

(Book #ID 106937)

Published by William Heinemann Ltd., London First UK Edition 1979. 1979.

First UK edition hard back binding in publisher's original pale olive paper covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back. 8vo. 8½'' x 6''. Contains 185 pp. Ex library copy with date label remains to the front free end paper, spine ends scuffed. Good condition book in near Fine condition panoramic illustrated dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Stooke-Vaughan [Stannard], Victoria

(Book #ID 57193)

Published by Author House UK Ltd., 500 Avebury Boulevard, Central Milton Keynes First Edition 2008. Milton Keynes 2008.

Publisher's original colour illustrated card wrap covers. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. Contains 39 printed pages of text. In Fine condition, no dust wrapper as published. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 9781434359391

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Cheshire V.C., D.S.O., D.F.C., Group Captain Leonard [Geoffrey Leonard Cheshire, Baron Cheshire, VC, OM, DSO & Two Bars, DFC (7 September 1917 31 July 1992) was a highly decorated Royal Air Force pilot and group captain during the Second World War, as a pilot he was awarded the Victoria Cross].

(Book #ID 112170)

Published by Hutchinson & Co. Ltd., 178-202 Great Portland Street, London First Edition 1961. 1961.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back. 8vo. 8½'' x 6''. Contains frontispiece, 179 + i pp. In Very Good bright condition, no dust wrapper, protected in acetate film. Housed in Fine condition marble paper covered open-fronted slip case. Loosely inserted colour flow cover number 326 of 1500 issued and stamped 'Royal Air Force Linton-on-Ouse 14th May 1977' SIGNED by the author 'Leonard Cheshire', signed to the rear by Project Officer 'Wing Commander R. P. Langton' + archive photograph with ink writing to the reverse 'With members of 35 Sqn R.A.F. Linton-on-Ouse 1941' + 2 information cards + 1985 newspaper clipping related to Leonard Cheshire. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Victoria and Albert Museum

(Book #ID 103744)

Published by Her Majesty's Stationery Office, London for Victoria and Albert Museum Fourth Impression 1968. 1968.

Publisher's original colour illustrated card wrap covers [soft back]. Landscape 8vo. 5'' x 7''. Contains introduction followed by 28 pp of monochrome archive photographs with descriptive text to each. In very near Fine condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Colville, John Rupert [Sir John Rupert Colville, CB, CVO (28 January 1915 - 19 November 1987), known as Jock Colville, was a British civil servant. He is best known for his diaries, which provide an intimate view of number 10 Downing Street during the wartime Premiership of Winston Churchill]. Field Marshal John Standish Surtees Prendergast Vereker, 6th Viscount Gort, VC, GCB, CBE, DSO & Two Bars, MVO, MC (10 July 1886 - 31 March 1946) was a senior British Army officer. As a young officer during the First World War, he was decorated with the Victoria Cross for his actions during the Battle of the Canal du Nord.

(Book #ID 112473)

Published by Collins 14 St. James's Place, London First Edition 1972. 1972.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original strawberry cloth cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered in gilt and black, end paper maps. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 285 pp with monochrome archive photographs throughout. Tiny ink squiggle to the verso of the front free end paper. Fine condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with rubbing to the spine tips and corners, red band across the spine sun faded, not price clipped + corner mounted close cut signature on light blue sugar paper of the period and probably from a souvenir | autograph book to the title page SIGNED 'Gort' + mounted period monochrome photograph. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Victoria and Albert Museum [Introduction by D. K.]

(Book #ID 108193)

Published by Her Majesty's Stationery Office, London | Victoria and Albert Museum First Edition 1963. 1963.

First edition in publisher's original illustrated card wrap covers [soft back]. 12mo. 6'' x 6''. Contains 32 full-page monochrome illustrations with description opposite. In Very Good clean condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Campbell, Rear-Admiral Gordon [Vice Admiral Gordon Campbell, VC, DSO & Two Bars (6 January 1886 - 3 October 1953) was a British naval officer, writer, politician and a recipient of the Victoria Cross]. Foreword by Admiral Sir Lewis Bayly [Illustrated by J. E. Broome, R.N.]

(Book #ID 112166)

Published by Hodder and Stoughton Ltd., London Reprinted Edition September 1929. 1929.

Reprinted edition hard back binding in publisher's original oatmeal cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. The citation for the Victoria Cross he was awarded for reads: On 17 February 1917 in the north Atlantic, Commander Campbell, commanding HMS Farnborough (Q.5) (one of the "mystery" Q ships) sighted a torpedo track. He altered course and allowed the torpedo to hit Q.5 aft by the engine-room bulkhead. The 'Panic party' got away convincingly, followed by the U-boat. When the submarine had fully surfaced and was within 100 yards of Q.5 - badly damaged and now lying very low in the water - the commander gave the order to fire. Almost all of the 45 shells fired hit the SM U-83 which sank. Q.5 was taken in tow just in time and was safely beached. On 22 March 1916, another U-boat, SM U-68 was sunk by Farnborough. Contains portrait frontispiece, (xx), 300 pp with monochrome archive photographs and illustrations throughout. Slight sun fading down the spine and in Very Good condition, no dust wrapper, protected in acetate film. Housed in Fine condition marble paper covered open-fronted slip case. SIGNED by the author to the title page 'Yours Sincerely Gordon Campbell.' Loosely inserted newspaper clipping from 2017 referring to 'Hero's VC sells for record £840k'. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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The Cornhill Magazine (1860-1975) was a monthly Victorian magazine and literary journal named after the street address of the founding publisher Smith, Elder & Co. at 65 Cornhill in London. In the 1860s, under editor William Makepeace Thackeray, the paper saw a large circulation, peaking at around 110,000. Due to emerging competitors, circulation fell to 20,000 by 1870. The following year, Leslie Stephen took over as editor. When Stephen left in 1882, circulation had further fallen to 12,000. The Cornhill was purchased by John Murray in 1912, and continued to publish issues until 1975.

(Book #ID 100351)

Published by Smith, Elder & Co., 15 Waterloo Place, London First Edition July 1897. 1897.

First edition in publisher's original illustrated orange paper wrap covers [soft back], black lettering to the front, lovely illustrated advertisements to the rear and to the inside front and rear covers. 8vo. 9'' x 5¾''. Contains 16 pages of advertisements and pages 1-144. Slight sun fading down the spine and in Good condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Hardy, Alan [Jacket design by Craig Dodd] Queen Victoria

(Book #ID 53618)

Published by John Murray Ltd., 50 Albemarle Street, London First Edition 1976. London 1976.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original navy paper covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. ISBN 0719533244. Contains 214 printed pages of text with monochrome Photographs and illustrations throughout. Minimal creasing to the spine ends, without any ownership markings. Near Fine condition book, in near Fine condition illustrated dust wrapper, 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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Limbu, Rambahadur [Rambahadur Limbu, VC, MVO (8 July 1939 - 22 April 2023) was a Nepalese Gurkha and recipient of the Victoria Cross. Rambahadur Limbu belonged to the Begha Clan of Limbu people of Nepal].

(Book #ID 112476)

Published by The Gurkha Welfare Trusts, Lansdowne House, Berkeley Square, London not dated.

Publisher's original wire stitched colour photographic card wrap covers (soft back). 8vo. 10'' x 8''. Contains 20 pp + covers with monochrome archive photographs to the central pages. In Very Good clean condition, no dust wrapper as issued. SIGNED by the author to the title page 'R. Limbu V.C, M.V.O., 23rd June 1984' + small personal colour photograph corner mounted opposite his signature. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Glendinning, Victoria

(Book #ID 59842)

Published by Hutchinson & Co. Ltd., 17-21 Conway Street, London First Edition 1995. London 1995.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original blue cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine, navy end papers. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 250 printed pages of text. Fine condition book in near Fine condition dust wrapper with small crease line mark to the top front cover, not price clipped. 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. ISBN 0091792010

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Irving, Henry [Sir Henry Irving [born John Henry Brodribb, sometimes known as J. H. Irving (6 February 1838 - 13 October 1905), was an English stage actor in the Victorian era, known as an actor-manager because he took complete responsibility (supervision of sets, lighting, direction, casting, as well as playing the leading roles) for season after season at the Lyceum Theatre]

(Book #ID 92619)

Published by Darf Publishers Ltd., London New Impression 1989. 1989.

Hard back binding in publisher's original brick red cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 7'' x 4½''. Contains [xii] 164 printed pages of text with monochrome frontispiece, ornate chapter capital letters. Tanning to the page edges. Very Good condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper. We currently hold in stock 10 other books by this author. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 1850771855

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Rex Whistler contributes the ornate cover-design for the souvenir programme of 'Victoria Regina' by Laurence Housman, the entire production of which he designed. [Starring Richard Whitehorn, Allan Aynesworth, Douglas Jefferies, Irma Cioba in:]

(Book #ID 88784)

Performance Programme Dated 1937. 1937.

Original stapled colour illustrated souvenir theatre programme 8½'' x 5½''. Contains 32 printed pages of text, advertisements and photographs of the characters from the play. Two punch holes through the left hand side and Very Good condition. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Anthony Trollope [Anthony Trollope (1815 - 6 December 1882) was an English novelist and civil servant of the Victorian era. Among his best known works is a series of novels collectively known as the Chronicles of Barsetshire, which revolves around the imaginary county of Barsetshire].

(Book #ID 110444)

Published by The Zodiac Press | Chatto & Windus Ltd., 42 William IV Street, London First Edition Thus 1946. 1946.

First edition thus hard back binding in publisher's original two-tone cream and light brown Sundour cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering over brown ground to the spine. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Contains black and brown printed title, 472 pp. Very Good condition book, in Good condition dust wrapper with short closed tears to the front cover and top of the spine, spine sun faded, not price clipped 7s. 6d. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Brereton, Austin [Sir Henry Irving (6 February 1838 - 13 October 1905), born John Henry Brodribb, sometimes known as J. H. Irving, was an English stage actor in the Victorian era, known as an actor-manager because he took complete responsibility (supervision of sets, lighting, direction, casting, as well as playing the leading roles) for season after season at the Lyceum Theatre] Andrew Leigh

(Book #ID 92567)

Published by Lawrence and Bullen Ltd., London | McClure, Phillips & Co. New York First Edition 1903. 1903.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original brick red buckram covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine, square gilt vignette to the front cover, top edge gilt. Quarto 10'' x 8''. Hand written number 346 of 1500 Limited Edition copies on ordinary paper. Contains [xvi] 351 printed pages of text with tissue-guarded colour portrait frontispiece of Irving as Hamlet from a painting by Edward Long, 120 further illustrations including 1 tissue-guarded colour portrait of Ellen Terry as Lady Lambeth. Neatly repaired cracking of the cloth to the front gutter, the end papers are not cracked, light foxing to the end papers and in Very Good condition. From the private library of Andrew Leigh, General Manager of The Old Vic, London, and SIGNED by him to the front free end paper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Hare, Susan [Paul de Lamerie (9 April 1688 - 1 August 1751) was a London-based silversmith. The Victoria and Albert Museum describes him as the 'greatest silversmith working in England in the 18th century'].

(Book #ID 95419)

Published by Goldsmiths' Company, Goldsmiths' Hall, Foster Lane, London First Edition 1990. 1990.

First edition in publisher's original black and white illustrated card wrap covers [soft back]. 4to 12'' x 8¼''. Published to complement an exhibition of the work of England's Master Silversmith - Paul de Lamerie, held at the Goldsmiths' Hall in 1990. Contains 181 printed pages of text with archive monochrome illustrations and colour and monochrome photographs throughout. In Fine condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0907814190

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Browning, Robert [Robert Browning (7 May 1812 - 12 December 1889) was an English poet and playwright whose mastery of dramatic verse, and in particular the dramatic monologue, made him one of the foremost Victorian poets.

(Book #ID 62562)

Published by Robert Rivière & Son, London 1916. London 1916.

Publisher's original decorated soft brown suede covered card covers, gilt title block lettering and symmetrical art deco pattern to the upper panel, all page edges gilt. 24mo 3½'' x 2½''. Contains 38 printed pages of text. The page sections are baggy with with one section exposing the stitching, tear across the bottom of the front free end paper, 20 mm x 10 mm triangular piece of suede missing to the foot of the spine which creeps around on to the front cover. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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William Speakman-Pitt, VC (21 September 1927- 20 June 2018), known as Bill Speakman, was a British Army soldier and a recipient of the Victoria Cross. He was the first person to receive an honour from Queen Elizabeth II.

(Book #ID 112469)



11'' x 9'' framed monochrome photograph of William Speakman SIGNED 'To (name withheld) Bill Speakman VC | Go Weee and Take Care' Letter enclosed dated 13th December 2006 to Mr Speakman requesting his signature. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Browning, Elizabeth Barrett (née Moulton-Barrett, 6 March 1806 - 29 June 1861) was an English poet of the Victorian era, popular in Britain and the United States during her lifetime.

(Book #ID 100252)

Published by Smith, Elder & Co., 15 Waterloo Place, London Fifth Edition 1873. 1873.

Fifth edition hard back binding in publisher's original royal blue cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine, gilt vignette to the front cover. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains (xi)-1, 319 printed pages of text with monochrome frontispiece and additional illustrated title page. Old tide mark to the bottom of the frontispiece and title page, rubbing to the spine ends and corners, dusty page edges, binding sound and firm. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Craik, Mrs [Dinah Maria Craik, often credited as Miss Mulock or Mrs. Craik (20 April 1826 - 12 October 1887) was an English novelist and poet. She is best remembered for this novel, which presents the mid-Victorian ideals of English middle-class life].

(Book #ID 114599)

Published by Ward, Lock & Co. Ltd., Warwick House, Salisbury Square, London 1898. 1898.

Hard back binding in publisher's original decorated dark green cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back and front, charcoal black end sheets. 8vo. 7½'' x 5½''. Contains tissue-guarded frontispiece, 540 pp with monochrome illustrations throughout. Black titles over the gilt block work rubbed, else in Very Good clean and smart condition. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Fanu, Joseph Sheridan Le [Joseph Thomas Sheridan Le Fanu (28 August 1814 - 7 February 1873) was an Irish writer of Gothic tales, mystery novels, and horror fiction. He was a leading ghost story writer of the nineteenth century and was central to the development of the genre in the Victorian era]. Selected and Introduced by Michael Cox.

(Book #ID 95733)

Published by Equation | Thorsons Publishing Group, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire First Edition 1988. 1988.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original blue cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. Quarto 10'' x 8''. 1st Printing with full printer's code number sequence to the copyright page 1 3 5 7 9 10 8 6 4 2. Contains 320 printed pages of text with archive monochrome illustrations and photographs throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped, unused new book. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 1853360473

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The Marquis of Lorne, K.T. Now His Grace The Duke Of Argyll [Victoria (Alexandrina Victoria; 24 May 1819 - 22 January 1901) was Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland from 20 June 1837 until her death. On 1 May 1876, she adopted the additional title of Empress of India].

(Book #ID 109490)

Published by Harmsworth Brothers Ltd., 24 Tudor Street, London and Printed by Eyre & Spottiswoode (His Majesty's Printers) 1901. 1901.

Hard back binding in contemporary quarter red leather, black and gilt leather label to the spine, embossed red cloth sides. 4to. 13'' x 10''. Contains colour frontispiece, colour title leaf, (xii), preface and index, 396 pp numbered consecutively through 16 Parts with extensive monochrome illustrations and archive photographs throughout. Rubbing across the spine caps and corners, contents in Very Good clean condition. Heavy volume weighing 2.5 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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The Cornhill Magazine (1860-1975) was a monthly Victorian magazine and literary journal named after the street address of the founding publisher Smith, Elder & Co. at 65 Cornhill in London. In the 1860s, under editor William Makepeace Thackeray, the paper saw a large circulation, peaking at around 110,000. Due to emerging competitors, circulation fell to 20,000 by 1870. The following year, Leslie Stephen took over as editor. When Stephen left in 1882, circulation had further fallen to 12,000. The Cornhill was purchased by John Murray in 1912, and continued to publish issues until 1975.

(Book #ID 100356)

Published by Smith, Elder & Co., 15 Waterloo Place, London First Edition April 1899. 1899.

First edition in publisher's original illustrated orange paper wrap covers [soft back], black lettering to the front, lovely illustrated advertisements to the rear and to the inside front and rear covers. 8vo. 9'' x 5¾''. Contains 16 pages of advertisements and pages 433-576. Slight sun fading down the spine, nibbling of the front cover to the bottom of the spine and top edge and in Good condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Browning, Elizabeth Barrett [Edited with a Memoir by John H. Ingram] Elizabeth Barrett Browning (née Moulton-Barrett, 6 March 1806 - 29 June 1861) was an English poet of the Victorian era, popular in Britain and the United States during her lifetime.

(Book #ID 94889)

Published by Ward, Lock & Co. Ltd., Warwick House, Salisbury Square, London circa 1900. 1900.

Hard back binding in publisher's original black buckram cloth covers, gilt title lettering to the spine, top edge gilt. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains [xvi] 400 printed pages of text with tissue-guarded monochrome frontispiece. Bookplate inside, foxing to the tissue guard and in Very Good clean condition. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Bean, Victoria

(Book #ID 69027)

Published by Smokestack Books, Middlesborough First Edition 2011. 2011.

First edition in publisher's original colour illustrated card wrap covers [paperback]. 8vo. 7½'' x 5''. Contains 51 printed pages of text. In Fine condition, unused and unopened brand new book, no dust wrapper as published. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 9780956417558

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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. [Introduction by Gilbert Fell]

(Book #ID 69141)

Published by Cassell & Company Ltd., 37-38 St. Andrew's Hill, London 1911. London 1911.

Hard back binding in publisher's original dark green cloth covers, gilt title, author lettering and elaborate gilt design to the spine. 8vo. 7'' x 4½''. Contains [xiv] 180 printed pages of text with monochrome frontispiece. In very near Fine condition, probably unused and unopened. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Cushion, J. P. [Senior Museum Assistant of Department of Ceramics Victoria and Albert Museum, London]

(Book #ID 103655)

Published by Faber and Faber Ltd., 24 Russell Square, London First Edition 1961. 1961.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original nutmeg cloth covers, gilt stamped title and author lettering to the spine. 12mo. 6'' x 4¼''. Contains 184 pp with monochrome figures throughout. In Very Good clean condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Glendinning, Sally [Victoria (Alexandrina Victoria; 24 May 1819 - 22 January 1901) was Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland from 20 June 1837 until her death. On 1 May 1876, she adopted the additional title of Empress of India].

(Book #ID 97605)

Published by Garrard Publishing Company, Champaign, Illinois, USA First Edition 1970. 1970.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original illustrated coral cloth covers, black title and author lettering to the spine and front cover with picture of Queen Victoria. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Contains 176 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations and photographs throughout. Fine condition book in Very Good condition illustrated dust wrapper with rubs to the spine ends, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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[Victoria and Albert Museum]

(Book #ID 108752)

Published by Victoria and Albert Museum for The Board of Education Reprinted Edition 1934. 1934.

Publisher's original red card wrap covers [soft back]. 12mo. 7'' x 5''. Contains 2-page introduction with 20 monochrome embroideries to follow. Ink name to title page and in Very Good condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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