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McCallum, Scott

(Book #ID 14516)

Fintra Publications, First edition 1969. 1969.

First edition hard back bound in publisher's original black and white check cloth covers, gilt stamping to spine and upper panel. 8vo 9" x 5¾" 61 pp. ISBN 0218515472. Fine in Fine price clipped dust wrapper. Dust wrapper protected. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Haskell, Arnold L. [Edited by]. Arnold Lionel Haskell (19 July 1903, London - 14 November 1980, Bath) was a British dance critic who founded the Camargo Society in 1930. With Ninette de Valois, he was influential in the development of the Royal Ballet School, later becoming the school's headmaster. [Contributors include: Ann Barzel; Cyril Beaumont; Anatole Chujoy; Scott Goddard; Frank Howes; Ludovic Kennedy; Irene, Lidova; P. W. Manchester; Pierre Michaut; James Monahan; Maurice Pourchet; and L. Andre Vaillat]. Drawings by Osbert Lancaster.

(Book #ID 96950)

Published by Adam & Charles Black, Ltd., 4-6 Soho Square, London First Edition 1952. 1952.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original buttermilk cloth covers, burgundy title to the spine and to the front cover, blue, black and white illustrated end papers. Quarto 10'' x 7¾''. Contains colour frontispiece, 144 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations and photographs throughout. Light soiling to the pale cloth covers. Very Good condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped, 25s. 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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Scott, Hardiman

(Book #ID 73552)

Published by Sylvan Press 24-25 Museum Street, London First Edition 1946. London 1946.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original terracotta cloth covers, faded gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 216 printed pages of text. Rubbing to the covers, contents in Good clean condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Burnet, John [John Burnet (March 1781 or 20 March 1784 - 29 April 1868) was a Scottish engraver and painter].

(Book #ID 95165)

Printed for the Proprietor, and Sold by James Carpenter and Son, Old Bond Street, London 1829 and 1830. 1829 / 1830.

Rebacked hard back binding in publisher's original plain brown paper covered boards, new green cloth spine with original paper title label, albeit rather worn, original Booksellers ticket inside 'Dobbs and Company, 13 Soho Square, London'. 4to 11½'' x 9''. Each of the three parts has separate title page and pagination, Part 1 is dated 1830 (4th Edition); Part 2 is dated 1829 (3rd Edition); Part 3 is dated 1830 (3rd Edition). All 25 plates present and correct: Part 1 has 9 plates (with multiple figures to each plate), Part 2 has 8 plates (with multiple figures to each plate), Part 3 has 8 hand coloured plates (some full page, some with multiple figures to each plate), followed by 4 page publisher's catalogue, original end leaves. Pencil notes concerning the contents of the volume inside the front cover, corners rubbed, without any foxing or age toning to the paper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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ART [Technique & Materials] Category

Lyall, David [Annie Shepherd Swan, CBE (8 July 1859 - 17 June 1943) was a Scottish journalist, novelist and story writer, who wrote mainly under her maiden name, but also as David Lyall and later Mrs Burnett Smith].

(Book #ID 17186)

Published by Hodder and Stoughton Limited, London circa 1935 edition not stated. 1935.

Hard back binding in publisher's original scarlet cloth covers, black lettering to spine and upper panel. 8vo 7½" x 5¼" 310 pp. Slightest hint of foxing to page edges and in Very Good clean and bright condition, spine not faded, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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LITERATURE 1926-1945 Category

Scott-Giles, C. W.

(Book #ID 17273)

Published by The Epworth Press [Edgar C. Barton] 25-35 City Road, London First Edition 1946. 1946.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original blue cloth covers, gilt lettering to spine. 8vo 10" x 6½" 236 pp. In Very Good clean and bright condition. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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BRIDGES & TUNNELS Category

Eric Layland and T. E. Scott-Chard

(Book #ID 31614)

Published by Edmund Ward Ltd., London First Edition 1960. 1960.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original raspberry cloth covers, black lettering to the spine. 8vo 7½'' x 5¼'' 128 pp. Monochrome illustrations throughout. Message to the front free end paper. Very Good condition book, in Very Good condition dust wrapper with shallow crease lines across the spine tips, 10 mm tear to the foot of the spine, spine not faded, not price clipped 7s 6d. 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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CHILDREN'S & JUVENILE Category

Scott, Jock

(Book #ID 17861)

Published by Seeley Service & Co. Limited., 196 Shaftesbury Avenue, London Second Edition circa 1943 not dated. 1943.

Hard back binding in publisher's original turquoise cloth covers, gilt lettering to spine. 8vo 9" x 5½" 268, 4 [pages]. Colour frontispiece, monochrome photographic illustrations on glossy silk art paper, text illustrations. Foxing to page edges, former name to front end paper, cloth without any marks or rubbing and in Very Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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ANGLING & SPORT FISHING Category

Scott, Colin [Drawings by Rod Felton]

(Book #ID 18064)

Toni Savage The New Broom Press, 78 Cambridge Street, Leicester First edition 1971. 1971.

First edition publisher's original hand stitched aubergine card covers, black lettering to upper panel. 8vo 6" x 5" 24 pp. ISBN 901870 06 4. No 63 of 130 limited numbered copies and SIGNED by the author. Small bookplate removed from front end paper, light vertical crease line to upper panel and in Very Good condition. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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POETRY, VERSE & RHYMES Category

Scott, Tom

(Book #ID 18153)

Published by Frederick Warne & Co., Ltd. London 1977. London 1977.

Hard back binding in publisher's original scarlet cloth covers, black lettering to the spine and the upper panel. 6'' x 3½'' 192 printed pages of text. ISBN 0723215200. 8 colour plates, 26 monochrome photographic illustrations on glossy silk art paper. Fine in near Fine price clipped dust wrapper. Dust wrapper supplied in archival acetate film protection. 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

The Scottish Railway Preservation Society

(Book #ID 92462)

Published by The Scottish Railway Preservation Society, Bo'ness West Lothian First Edition circa 1990. 1990.

First edition in publisher's original stapled illustrated card wrap covers [soft back]. 8vo. 8'' x 6''. Contains 36 (including the covers) printed pages of text with monochrome photographs throughout. In Very Good condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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RAILWAYS & LOCOMOTIVES Category

Scott, George Ryley

(Book #ID 19869)

Gerald G. Swan Ltd., Edgware House, Burne Street, London First edition 1945. 1945.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original navy cloth covers, gilt lettering to spine and upper panel. 8vo 9" x 5½" 236 pp. In Very Good clean and bright condition, corners and spine tips just turned-in. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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SLAVERY & TORTURE Category

Dixon-Scott, J [Selected by Basil Hodgson]

(Book #ID 19988)

Published by The Homeland Association Ltd 37-38 Maiden Lane, Covent Garden, London First Edition 1930. London 1930.

First edition in publisher's original stapled olive paper covers. 4to 10" x 7½". Sepia photographic illustrations, text below. Corners turned-up and in Very Good condition, no dust wrapper as published. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Frank McGuinness [Starring Peter Wight, Jack Lowden, Kristin Scott Thomas, Diana Quick, Tyrone Huggins in:] Directed by Kevin Spacey

(Book #ID 90477)

Performance Programme Dated December 2014. 2014.

Original stapled colour illustrated souvenir theatre programme 11'' x 9''. Contains 60 pages with photographs of the characters and scenes from the play. In Fine condition. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Scott, Jeremy

(Book #ID 20622)

Published by W. H. Allen & Co. Ltd., 44 Hill Street, London First edition 1979. 1979.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original turquoise cloth covers, gilt lettering to spine. 8vo 8½" x 5¼" 277 page ISBN 0491022387. Page edges slightly age darkened. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition John Knights dust wrapper with 10 mm closed tear to foot of spine, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archival acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Escott, T. H. S. [Thomas Hay Sweet Escott (26 April 1844 - 13 June 1924) English journalist and editor].

(Book #ID 107475)

Published by T. Fisher Unwin, Ltd. Adelphi Terrace, London Second Impression 1914. 1914.

Second edition hard back binding in publisher's original burgundy cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back, gilt emblem to the front, top edge gilt. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. Mainly confined to clubs in London, members are portrayed in chronological order as types of their time, and the incidents in which they figure or in which they have any concern as reflections of national life and manners. Contains tissue-guarded portrait frontispiece of Sir Thomas Dyce Acland (xvi), 352 pp with 23 single-sided monochrome illustrations on coated paper throughout. Snagging of the cloth across the spine ends, corners bumped else in Very Good condition. 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 109710)

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, price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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By A Lady [With Preface by the Rev. G. R. Gleig, Chaplain General to Her Majesty's Forces | George Robert Gleig (20 April 1796 - 9 July 1888) was a Scottish soldier, military writer, and priest.

(Book #ID 109980)

Published by Dean and Son, 11 Ludgate Hill, London First Edition 1865. 1865.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original embossed moss green cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt and black front cover, bevelled edges, all page edges gilt, 'Starrs' cream and green floral end sheets. Landscape. 7½'' x 9''. Contains title, additional colour title, red printed dedication leaf, Preface with tipped-in Errata, Table of Contents, followed by 20 hand coloured and highlighted lithographic botanical and zoological plates on triple thick paper, the third sheet into the spine with additional folded piece for binding purposes, the second middle sheet for mounting the first sheet which supports the hand coloured illustration. The Rev. Gleig, in his preface, states the authoress began her sketching in Corfu and continued in Ceylon Sri Lanka. This would correlate with the subjects of her drawings, which include oriental flora and fauna such as butterflies, woodpeckers, Oberonia, Cashu Nut (sic), Walking Green Leaf, Walking Dry Leaf, Stick Insects, Nectarina Birds, Red Bead Vine, Fly Catcher, Nutmeg, Thorn, Bee Bird, Mangosteen, Moth, Loriquet, Vanilla, Klugia, and Air Plant. Each plate is hand coloured and highlighted with gum arabic, with attractive calligraphic poem in brown beneath. Some plates have marginal stains, and some paper discoloration to the verso of the previous plate, one page section slightly skewed, ink message dated 1956 to the verso of the initial title leaf, browning down the spine. Interestingly the Cashew Nut plate mentions that the 'fruit is useless, except for the birds to eat', however, the liquor Kaju | Feni (liquor) is now produced from the fruit. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Scott, B. Montagu

(Book #ID 20952)

Published by Hutchinson & Co. Ltd., 17-21 Conway Street, London First edition 1951. 1951.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original navy cloth covers, light blue lettering to spine. 8vo 7½" x 5¼" 308 pp. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with shallow rubs across spine tips and corners, price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archival acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Jack Lawrence and Raymond Scott

(Book #ID 20996)

Cinephonic Music, London 1939. 1939.

Publishers illustrated paper covers. 4 pp piano sheet music, wear and small tears to edges. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Scott, Valerie G. and Hugh Barty-King

(Book #ID 76238)

Published by Quiller Press Ltd., 50 Albemarle Street, London First Edition 1985. London 1985.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original glazed boards with black an gold archive map to the front cover. Folio 12¼'' x 9½''. Contains xxxiv printed pages of text with monochrome and colour map photographs throughout. Light rubs, one small chip to the lower front cover edge and in near Fine condition, no dust wrapper as published. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0907621562

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Prescott, William H. [Introduction by Thomas Seccombe]

(Book #ID 107928)

Published by J. M. Dent & Sons Ltd., Aldine House, Bedford Street, London Reprinted Edition 1963. 1963.

Larger Format hard back binding in publisher's original aubergine Bancroft cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered in copper, coloured top, orange and cream designed end papers. 8vo. 7¼'' x 5''. Contains [xl], 648 pp. Very Good condition book, in Very Good condition dust wrapper with small nibbles to the top of the spine corners. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Guthrie, Lord [Charles John Guthrie, Lord Guthrie FRSE FRSGS LLD (4 April 1849 in Edinburgh - 28 April 1920 in Edinburgh) was a Scottish judge and lawyer]. Robert Louis Stevenson (13 November 1850 - 3 December 1894).

(Book #ID 101621)

Published by W. Green & Son, Ltd., Edinburgh First Edition 1920. 1920.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original cream buckram cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine, gilt lettering on brown leather label and to the front cover, top edge gilt, deckle fore and lower page edges. 8vo. 10'' x 6½''. When he was young, Guthrie had been a friend of Robert Louis Stevenson, and published, in 1914, an appreciation of "Cummy," Stevenson's nurse. Hand written number 142 of an Edition limited to 500 copies, originally consisted of a series of articles which appeared in the Juridical Review, and, owing to the lamented death of Lord Guthrie in April 28th, 1920, is now issued without the benefit of his personal supervision. SIGNED 'M. A. Green,' Chairwoman, W. Green & Son, Ltd., Edinburgh, August 1920. Contains frontispiece, (iv), 72 printed pages of text with 16 monochrome illustrations and archive photographs throughout. Slight soiling to the pale covers and in Very Good sound condition. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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STEVENSON, Robert Louis Category

Captain Wilfred H. Scott-Shawe and Alan Wykes

(Book #ID 22455)

Published by Hamish Hamilton Ltd, 90 Great Russell Street, London First Edition 1959. 1959.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original terracotta cloth covers, silver lettering to spine. 8vo 9" x 6" xii, 214 [pp]. Monochrome photographic illustrations on glossy silk art paper. Fine condition book in near Very Good condition dust wrapper with 100 mm closed tear to top of upper panel, shallow rubs across spine tips, not price clipped 18s. Dust wrapper supplied in archival acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Scott, Rivers [Congratulatory Letter by Winston Spencer Churchill]

(Book #ID 57132)

Published by The Dover Harbour Board, First Edition 1956. Dover 1956.

Publisher's original monochrome illustrated card wrap covers. Quarto 10'' x 7½''. Contains 48 printed pages of text followed by 48 pages of monochrome photographs. Upper corners just curled up, without any ownership markings and in Very Good condition, no dust wrapper as published. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Written by N. C. Hunter [Starring: Lee Fox, Michael Lewin, Jean Kent, Julian d'Albie, Edward Vaughan-Scott, Roderick Lovell]. Directed by Anthony Knowles

(Book #ID 101146)

Performance Programme Dated September 29th, 1958. 1958.

Original stapled souvenir theatre programme in paper covers. 8¾'' x 5½''. Contains 16 pages including the covers, illustrated advertisements. In Very Good condition. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Scott, Dixon [Illustrated by Jonathon Coudrille]

(Book #ID 28523)

Published by Heinemann / Quixote Press London First Edition 1983. 1983.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original green cloth covers, gilt lettering to the spine. 8vo 9'' x 5¼'' 112 pages ISBN 434980315. Monochrome illustrations throughout. Small bookplate to the upper paste down. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. 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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Scott, Joanna

(Book #ID 76938)

Published by The Harvill Press, 2 Aztec Row, Berners Road, London First UK Edition 2001. London 2001.

First UK edition hard back binding in publisher's original slate paper covered boards, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Contains 246 printed pages of text. Fine condition book in Fine 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 1860468853

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Scott, Tom

(Book #ID 23136)

Published by William Heinemann Limited, London First edition 1959. 1959.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original blue cloth covers, silver lettering to spine. 8vo 7½" x 5¼" 180 pp. Monochrome photographic illustrations on glossy silk art paper. Former name to front end paper and in Very Good clean condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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SPORT [Golf] Category

Ely, Scott

(Book #ID 23273)

Published by Grafton Books, London First edition 1988. 1988.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original green cloth covers, gilt lettering to spine. 8vo 9" x 5½" 191 pp ISBN 0246132604. Age tanning to page margins, rubs to the edges. Good condition book in Good condition dust wrapper with chips to top and bottom of upper panel, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archival acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Wenley, R. M. [Professor Robert Mark Wenley (19 July 1861 - 29 March 1929) was a 19th - 20th century Scottish philosopher and Professor of Philosophy at the University of Michigan] Immanuel Kant (22 April 1724 - 12 February 1804) German philosopher and one of the central Enlightenment thinkers.

(Book #ID 109703)

Published by Henry Holt and Company, New York First Edition 1897. 1897.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original russet cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back, publisher's green leaf patterned end papers. 12mo. 7'' x 5''. Contains (iii), 95 pp + 8 pp catalogue. Surface marks to the rear board, ink name to the top of the front free end paper 'Jack Rockwood Old Hall', else in Very Good condition. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Scott-Taggart, John [Wing Commander John Scott-Taggart OBE, MC (1897 - 1979) was a British radio engineer who served with distinction in both World Wars, applying his technical expertise firstly in radio, and then in radar, to the war efforts. However, he was best known for his work in the inter-war years, where he became a leading writer of magazine articles and books on radio topics, gaining particular notability with the public for the many popular radio sets he designed for the large home constructor market].

(Book #ID 90071)

Published by The Amalgamated Press Ltd., The Fleetway House, Farringdon Street, London First Edition 1934. 1934.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine, blind tooling to the front panel. 8vo. 8½'' x 6''. Contains 320 printed pages of text with 163 monochrome diagrams and 63 photographic plates throughout. Mottling to the front cover, softened spine ends, age darkened closed page edges and in Very Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Wynne, Pamela [pseudonym of Winifred Mary Scott, née Watson (1879 - 29 January 1959), a British writer of over 60 romantic novels from 1923 until her death in 1959].

(Book #ID 23678)

Published by Philip Allan & Co. Ltd., Quality House, Great Russell Street, London First Edition 1931. 1931.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original sage cloth covers, black lettering to spine. 8vo 7½'' x 5¼'' 285 pp. Pencil name to front end paper, very light foxing to closed page edges and in Very Good condition, spine not faded, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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