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Johnson, S. C.

(Book #ID 12762)

Published by William Collins of London First Edition 1944. 1944.

First edition hard back publisher's original paper covered boards. 8vo 9" x 6" 48 pp. 102 colour reproductions and 141 monochrome illustrations. Fine in Very Good dust wrapper with short closed tear to top lower panel, spine lightly tanned. Dust wrapper protected. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Johnson, Lt.-Col. A. A. and W. H. Payn [Text Drawings by Robert Gillmor] Frontispiece by Roland Green

(Book #ID 69514)

Published by Spur Publications, Saiga Publishing Co. Ltd., Hindhead, Surrey Fourth Edition 1979. Surrey 1979.

Fourth edition hard back binding in publisher's original orange paper covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Contains 104 printed pages of text with colour art work frontispiece, colour and monochrome photographs, and monochrome drawings throughout. Lower spine ends and corners creased. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with some wear to the upper corners and sun fading to the blue of the upper panel, 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.

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Johnston, Sir Harry [Illustrated by E. Wall-Cousins]

(Book #ID 43861)

Published by Blackie & Son Ltd., 50 Old Bailey, London 1912. London 1912.

Hard back binding in publisher's original highly decorative bright green cloth covers, gilt title block lettering and super over printed gilt and navy illustrations to the spine and the upper panel, top edge gilt. 8vo. 8½'' x 6''. Contains xiv, 328 printed pages of text with 8 colour plates, 8 monochrome plates and 3 maps all present. Old dedication to the front free end paper, corners sharp and pointed, cloth without any tears, marks or rubbing whatsoever, hinges firm and tight, spine not faded. Fine condition book in Very Good condition panoramic dust wrapper with 5 mm chip across the top of the spine, minor rubs to the corners, stunning copy. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Quinn, Harley [Illustrated by Arnrid Johnston]

(Book #ID 13255)

Published by Frederick Muller Ltd., 29 Great James Street, London First Edition 1945. 1945.

First edition hard back publisher's original apple green cloth covers, dark navy stamping to spine and upper panel. 7½" x 5" 63 pp. Twenty-nine full page monochrome illustrations by Arnrid Johnston with text opposite very much in the style of Edward Lear. The Duck 'The Duck [whose husband is the Drake], Likes exercise on pond or lake. Well-known as an adept at swimming, She does it with a view to slimming, By this slight whim expressing most Her prejudice to being roast, And hoping to avoid, if thinner, The company of peas for dinner'. Former elaborate message to front end paper. In Very Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Johns, Rowland

(Book #ID 59785)

Published by Methuen & Co. Ltd., 36 Essex Street, Strand, London Third Edition 1947. London 1947.

Third edition hard back binding in publisher's original raspberry paper covers, black title and author lettering to the spine with oblong photogravure onlay. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains [vi] 103 printed pages of text with photogravure plates throughout. 20 mm tear to the upper front gutter, wear to the spine ends, foxing to the closed page edges, light ghosting to the end papers. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition photogravure dust wrapper with 2 mm piece missing to the top of the spine, shallow rubs to the gutters and fore edges, not price clipped 6s. 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.

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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 Sam Coslow and Arthur Johnston [Bing Crosby and Judith Allen on Cover]

(Book #ID 87758)

Published by Famous Music Corporation, New York First Edition 1933. 1933.

Vintage piano sheet music in colour illustrated paper covers. 12'' x 9''. Contains 6 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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Johns, Captain W. E. [William Earle] 1893-1968

(Book #ID 44571)

Published by Les Presses de la Cité 116, rue du Bac, Paris First French Edition 1949. Paris 1949.

First thus edition hard back binding in publisher's original light blue cloth covers, navy title and author lettering to the spine and the upper panel. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 189 printed pages of text. French text. Without any ownership markings. Very Good condition book, in super period artwork Fine condition dust wrapper with only minor rubs to the extremities. 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. We currently hold in stock 285 other titles by this author. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Johnson, Brian

(Book #ID 14060)

Published by BBC Publications 35 Marylebone High Street, London First Edition 1986. London 1986.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original navy covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 287 printed pages of text with colour and monochrome photographs throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition price clipped dust wrapper. 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 0563205024

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AVIATION & AERONAUTICS Category

Bellamy, John [Edited by] Captain W. E. Johns

(Book #ID 78380)

Published by Associated Newspapers Limited, Northcliffe House, London.

Hard back binding in publisher's original illustrated paper covered boards. 4to 9½'' x 7¼''. Contains 201 pages with colour and duo-tone illustrations throughout. The first story is 'Biggles Lays a Ghost' A story by Captain W. E. Johns. Age toning to the page margins. Very Good condition book in near Very Good condition dust wrapper with chips and related closed tears to the spine ends and corners, not price clipped 8/6. Dust wrapper supplied in archival acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Leigh, Howard [Captain W. E. (William Earle) Johns 1893-1968] & et al.

(Book #ID 97238)

Published by Oxford University Press, Amen House, London New Revised and Enlarged Edition 1937. 1937.

Second edition hard back binding in publisher's original blue cloth covers, silver title lettering to the spine, silver carbon arc searchlight illuminating a gold bi-plane to the front cover. 4to. 10½'' x 8''. The first edition contains 224 pages, this enlarged edition contains 240 printed pages of text with 12 (as called for) wonderful full-page colour plates by Howard Leigh (original O.U.P. Biggles illustrator), along with monochrome illustrations and photographs throughout with contributions by Captain W. E. Johns including 13 page short story titled 'The Fledglings: A Biggles Story'; + 'The Story Teller'; 'Winged Justice'; and Questionable Cargo'. Light rubbing to the cover edges, pencil name to the front free end paper and in Very Good clean condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Johnston, William

(Book #ID 14738)

Jarrolds Ltd., London circa 1925 edition not stated. 1925.

Hard back binding in publisher's original green cloth covers, gilt lettering to spine. 8vo 7½" x 5¼" 283, 4 [pp]. Former message to the front end paper dated 1924, light foxing to end papers and page edges. In Very Good 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)]. Photographs by Mabel Eardley-Wilmot | Initial Letters and Decorations Designed by W. G. Johnson.

(Book #ID 101790)

Published by Kegan Paul, Trench, Trübner & Co. Ltd., Dryden House, Gerrard Street, London First Edition Thus 1912. 1912.

First edition thus Mabel Eardley-Wilmot photographic edition hard back binding in publisher's original decorative cream buckram cloth covers, green, black, gilt and cream symmetrical Persian design to the front cover, gilt title lettering to the spine, top edge gilt, fore and lower page edges untrimmed, bunches of grapes photographs to the end sheets, green silk bookmark. 4to. 10¼'' x 8''. pp xix, [124]. Rubáiyát over unnumbered pages carrying the 75 quatrains of Edward FitzGerald's version enriched with thirty-eight tipped-in pictures from photographs by Mabel Eardley-Wilmot, green initial letters and decorations designed by W. G. Johnson. Spine slightly faded and with light marks to the pale cloth covers. In Very Good condition. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Mayerl, Billy [Joseph William Mayerl May 31st 1902 - March 25th 1959]. Sam Coslow and Arthur Johnston

(Book #ID 112823)

Published by The Victoria Music Publishing Company Ltd., 52 Maddox Street, London 1933. 1933.

Publisher's original colour illustrated card covers. 12'' x 9½''. Contains 5 printed pages of musical score for the piano + covers. In Very Good clean condition. We currently hold in stock over 100 other titles by Billy Mayerl. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Johns, Captain W. E. [William Earle] 1893-1968 [Illustrated by Leslie Stead]

(Book #ID 15658)

Published by Hodder & Stoughton Limited, London Third Impression 1950 [First Edition 1946]. 1950.

Hard back binding in publisher's original paper covers, black lettering to spine. 8vo 7½" x 5¼" 188 pp. Colour frontispiece and two-tone illustrations by Leslie Stead. Message to the upper paste down, spine faded, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Johns, Captain W. E. [William Earle] 1893-1968

(Book #ID 15673)

Dean & Son Ltd., 41-43 Ludgate Hill, London circa 1960 edition not stated. 1960.

Hard back binding in publisher's original paper covers, black lettering to spine. 8vo 7½" x 5¼" 184 pp. Light tanning to cheap paper margins. Very Good in Very Good dust wrapper with shallow rubs to spine tips and corners. Dust wrapper supplied in archival acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Johns, Captain W. E. [William Earle] 1893-1968

(Book #ID 15679)

Published by Green Knight a Division of Brockhampton Press Ltd, Market Place, Leicester First thus edition 1968. 1968.

Mass market paperback. Cheap paper browning and in Very Good condition. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Johns, Captain W. E. [William Earle] 1893-1968

(Book #ID 15682)

Published by Armada Paperbacks May Fair Books Ltd., London 1962. 1962.

Mass market paperback. Cheap paper browning, scuffing of paper to foot of spine and in Good condition. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Johns, Captain W. E. [William Earle] 1893-1968

(Book #ID 15683)

Armada Paperbacks May Fair Books Ltd., London 1963. 1963.

Mass market paperback. Cheap paper browning and in Very Good condition. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Walt Disney Presents [Starring Julie Andrews, Dick van Dyke, David Tomlinson, Glynis Johns, Ed Wynn] Music and Lyrics by Richard M. Sherman and Robert B. Sherman

(Book #ID 38040)

Published by Walt Disney Music Ltd., 52 Maddox Street, London First Edition 1963. London 1963.

Publisher's original sheet music with colour illustration of Julie Andrews and Dick van Dyke to the front cover. 11'' x 9'' 4 pp. In Very Good condition with small tear to the fore edge. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Johnson, David

(Book #ID 15798)

William Kimber & Co. Limited Godolphin House, 22a Queen Anne's Gate, London First edition 1981. 1981.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original scarlet paper covers, gilt lettering to spine. 8vo 9½" x 6¼" 203 pp ISBN 0718301889. Monochrome photographic illustrations on matt paper. Former message to the front free end paper. Nr. Fine in Nr. Fine price clipped dust wrapper with light fading to spine. Dust wrapper supplied in archival acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Johnson, Paul

(Book #ID 15975)

Published by George Weidenfeld and Nicolson Ltd., 91 Clapham High Street, London First edition 1987. 1987.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original vivid navy cloth covers, gilt lettering to spine. Quarto 10¾" x 8" 256 pages. ISBN 0297789678. Colour and monochrome photographic illustrations on glossy paper throughout. Fine in Fine dust wrapper, supplied in original matching navy paper covered box and lid. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Johnson, Paul

(Book #ID 15976)

Published by George Weidenfeld and Nicolson Ltd., 91 Clapham High Street, London First edition 1987. 1987.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original vivid navy cloth covers, gilt lettering to spine. Quarto 10¾" x 8" 256 pages. ISBN 0297789678. Colour and monochrome photographic illustrations on glossy paper throughout. Fine in Fine dust wrapper, supplied in original matching navy paper covered box and lid. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Johnson, Stowers

(Book #ID 15982)

The Fortune Press, London First edition 1946. 1946.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covers, gilt lettering to spine. 8vo 7¾" x 5¼" 124 pp. Light rubbing to cloth covers, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Johnson, Tony

(Book #ID 111610)

Published by Leo Cooper an imprint of Pen and Sword Books Ltd., 47 Church Street, Barnsley, South Yorkshire New and Revised Edition 2002. 2002.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original scarlet paper covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 197 pp with splendid monochrome photographs throughout. Donation copy directly from the publisher to Kent Arts Archive Library, Canterbury, Kent. This has been stored in the trust's archive and has not been circulated as a lending book with front free end paper removed, small bookplate removed from the bottom of the copyright page. Good condition book in very near Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped, £19.95. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Johns, Captain W. E. [William Earle] 1893-1968

(Book #ID 2896)

Published by Dean & Son Ltd., 41-43 Ludgate Hill, London circa 1965 edition not stated. London circa 1965.

Hard back binding in publisher's original scarlet cloth covers, black lettering to spine. 184 pp. Age darkening to page margins, two small dart holes to upper panel. Very Good in Nr. Very Good dust wrapper with shallow rubs to spine ends and corners, small nicks to edges, spine slightly faded. Dust wrapper supplied in archival acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Bellamy, John [Edited by] Captain W. E. Johns

(Book #ID 16481)

Published by Associated Newspapers Limited, Northcliffe House, London.

Hard back binding in publisher's original illustrated paper covers. 4to 9½" x 7¼". First story is 'Biggles Lays a Ghost' A story by Captain W. E. Johns. Colour and monochrome illustrations throughout. Age toning to the page margins. Very Good condition book in near Very Good condition dust wrapper with chip and related closed tear to the top front cover, not price clipped 8/6. Dust wrapper supplied in archival acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Walrond, Sallie [Illustrated by Janet Johnstone] Foreword by Sanders Watney

(Book #ID 16765)

Horse Drawn Carriages Ltd., First edition 1974. 1974.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original scarlet cloth covers, gilt lettering to spine. 8v 10¼" x 7" viii, 293 pages. Monochrome photographic illustrations on matt paper. SIGNED presentation copy by the author to copyright page 'For Vera [Vera McCloud / Vera Cody], with best wishes from Sallie Walrond.' Slight age darkening to page edges. Very Good in Very Good dust wrapper with shallow rubs to spine tips and corners, not price clipped £5.95. Dust wrapper supplied in archival acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Mitford, Mary Russell [Introduction by R. Brimley Johnson]

(Book #ID 16775)

Published by John Lane The Bodley Head Limited, London First edition 1925. 1925.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original russet cloth covers and top edge, ivory paper label to spine, fore and lower edges untrimmed. 8vo 7½" x 5¼" 236, 8 [pp]. Former name to front end paper and in Very Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Johnson, Joan

(Book #ID 102555)

Published by Alan Sutton Publishing Limited, 17a Brunswick Road, Gloucester First Edition 1980. 1980.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original caramel cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine, front end paper engraving. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Contains 160 printed pages of text with map and monochrome illustrations and archive photographs throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition price clipped dust wrapper. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0904387356

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Johnson, S. C.

(Book #ID 16878)

W. Foulsham & Co., Ltd, London circa 1935 edition not stated. 1935.

Hard back binding in publisher's original orange cloth covers, black lettering to spine and upper panel. 8vo 7½" x 5¼" 128 pp. Monochrome illustrations. In Very Good clean and bright condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Johnson, David

(Book #ID 80593)

Published by Alan Sutton Publishing Limited., Phoenix Mill, Thrupp, Stroud, Gloucestershire First Edition 1999. Stroud 1999.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. Quarto 10½'' x 8''. Contains 121 printed pages with archive monochrome photographs throughout. Fine condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with shallow rubs to the tips and corners, 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 0750924101

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Johns, Captain W. E. [William Earle] 1893-1968 [Illustrated by Howard Leigh]

(Book #ID 17426)

Published by John Hamilton Limited, 32 Bloomsbury Street, London 1936 reprinted edition [First edition March 1935]. 1936.

Hard back binding in publisher's original blue cloth covers, black lettering and John Hamilton sundial to spine. 8vo 7½" x 5¼" 222, 35 [pp] illustrated catalogue dated Autumn 1936. Colour frontispiece and four blue tinted illustrations by Howard Leigh [one of which is a copy re-tipped back in]. The "Ace" Series verso to half-title page lists 17 titles beginning with 'The Black Peril', ending with 'War in the Air'. Foxing to half-title page, spine age darkened, light soiling to covers, colour copy dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Johnston, Mary

(Book #ID 17979)

Published by Constable and Company Limited, 10-12 Orange Street, London First Edition 1920. 1920.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original strawberry cloth covers, black lettering to spine and upper panel. 8vo 7½" x 5¼" 364 pp. Age darkening to spine and page edges, light rubbing to lower spine edge and in Very Good condition. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Blyton, Enid [1897-1968] Illustrated by Anne & Janet Johnstone

(Book #ID 112548)

Published by Dean & Son Ltd., 41-43 Ludgate Hill, London 1965. 1965.

Hard back binding in publisher's original pale blue cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered black back and front. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 184 pp with monochrome illustrations throughout. Starts: 'Hi Feather Tail' and ends 'Jane and Mummys Birthday'. Cheap paper browning. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with light rubbing to the tips. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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