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Witte, William [Johann Christoph Friedrich von Schiller (10 November 1759 - 9 May 1805) was a German poet, philosopher, physician, historian, and playwright] Reverend Walter J. R. Calder.

(Book #ID 92023)

Published by Basil Blackwell, Oxford First Edition 1949. 1949.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original brick red cloth covers, worn gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. Contains [xvii] 211 printed pages of text with monochrome frontispiece. A little foxing to the closed text block edges and in Very Good condition, no dust wrapper. SIGNED dedication by the author to the front free end paper 'To the Reverend Walter J. R. Calder - with the author's compliments and kind regards - August 29th, 1949.' Member of the P.B.F.A.

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J. B. Priestley [Directed by Richard Olivier] Starring: Joan Plowright, Simon Dutton, Denica Fairman, Colin Haigh, Andrew Hawkins, Susan Kyd, David Mallinson, Julie Kate Olivier, Tamsin Olivier, Julia Swift

(Book #ID 92786)

Printed for The Old Vic, Waterloo Road, London 30th November 1990 - 16th February 1991. 1990-1991.

20'' x 12½'' original large folio foyer / lobby card advertisement colour poster printed ink on thick silk art paper from The Old Vic Theatre, London. In Fine condition. Sent rolled in a tube with end caps. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Collins, Wilkie [William Wilkie Collins (8 January 1824 - 23 September 1889) was an English novelist and playwright

(Book #ID 107903)

Published by Bernhard Tauchnitz, Leipzig, Germany First Edition Thus 1866. 1866.

First edition thus (3 volumes in 1) bound without half titles and titles. Hard back binding in contemporary quarter camel leather, the spine divided into five panels, lettered in gilt in the second, marbled paper sides, red, yellow and beige Cockerell end papers, bookbinder's original reinforced corners being under the marble paper. 18mo. 6¼'' x 5''. Armadale was first published in 1864-66, it is the third of his four great novels of the 1860s: after The Woman in White (1859-60) and No Name (1862), and before The Moonstone (1868). It first appeared as a serialisation in the Cornhill Magazine, issued in twenty monthly instalments from November 1864 to June 1866. It was serialised almost concurrently in the United States, appearing in Harper's New Monthly Magazine between December 1864 and July 1866. It first appeared in book form as a two volume literary edition in May 1866. Contains (x), 341; (vi), 350; (vi), 346 pp. Scuffing across the leather spine, edges rubbed, printed name 'Bne. d'Erlanger' and written name 'Matilde d'Erlanger' to the second front free end paper [Baroness Mary Liliane Matilda d'Erlanger, later Princess Jean-Louis de Faucigny-Lucinge (1901-1945), nicknamed "Baba"]. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Fowler-Wright, Hugh [Hereford Museum and Art Gallery] John Piper

(Book #ID 93663)

Published by Hereford Museum and Art Gallery, Broad Street, Hereford First Edition August 2011. 2011.

First edition in publisher's original illustrated card wrap covers [soft back]. Oblong 6'' x 9½''. Contains 114 printed pages of text with colour and monochrome illustrations and photographs throughout. In Fine condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Cartwright, A. P. [Illustrations by Benny Gruzin]

(Book #ID 107415)

Published by Purnell & Sons (SA) Pty Ltd, Cape Town, First Edition 1962. 1962.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original emerald green cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back and gold blocked to the front board, illustrated end papers. 4to. 11'' x 9''. A human history of men who built this great industry. It was set on its feet by men, money and skill imported from across the sea - miners from every part of Europe, labourers from China and the tribal areas of Southern Africa. How the gold-fields were discovered and how they have been developed and extended during the 76 years since the first Main Reef claims were pegged three miles from Johannesburg. Contains (vii), 340 pp with numerous monochrome illustrations throughout. Very Good condition book in Good condition dust wrapper with closed tears to the edges, spine sun faded. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Heavy volume weighing 2.2 kg, extra postage will be requested over and above our default setting for destinations outside the UK. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Healy, Dermot [Dermot Healy (9 November 1947 - 29 June 2014) was an Irish novelist, playwright, poet and short story writer. A member of Aosdána, Healy was also part of its governing body, the Toscaireacht].

(Book #ID 97355)

Published by Allison & Busby Ltd., 6a Noel Street, London | Brandon Books Ltd., Dingle, Co. Kerry First Edition 1982. 1982.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9'' x 5½''. The Irish author's debut short story collection. Contains 111 printed pages of text. Cheap paper browning condition. Good condition book in Good condition dust wrapper with small stain to the bottom edge of the rear cover, not price clipped, £6.95. Ink message (possibly by the author) to the front free end paper. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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SHORT STORIES (Novella) Category

Read, Phil [with Graeme Wright]

(Book #ID 98302)

Published by Macdonald and Jane's Publishers Limited, 8 Shepherdess Walk, London First Edition 1977. 1977.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original burgundy paper covered boards, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8½'' x 6''. Contains 192 printed pages of text with monochrome archive photographs to the centre. Foxing to the closed edges, light ghosting to the end papers. Near Very Good condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with some sun fading to the red of the spine, not price clipped. SIGNED by the Author to the half-title page 'To David, Many Thanks, Phil Read.' Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0354040243

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Bragg, Melvyn [Illustrated by A. Wainwright and Peter McClure]

(Book #ID 98526)

Published by Lutterworth Press, Guildford and London First Edition 1981. 1981.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original lime green paper covered boards, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Contains 126 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrated headers and maps throughout. Fine condition book in near Fine condition dust wrapper with a little sun fading to the spine, price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0718823966

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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] Illustrated by Arthur Rackham [1867-1939].

(Book #ID 108040)

Published by George G. Harrap & Co. Ltd., 182 High Holborn, London First Edition Thus 1939. 1939.

First edition thus in publisher's original side stitched plain cream paper covers, cream and olive brown silhouette illustrated end papers. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. Contains colour frontispiece, vignette to title page, 37 pp with 14 monochrome illustrations in text, of which 4 are full-page, all by Arthur Rackham. Very small spots to the fore edge of the first six leaves. Very Good condition book, in Very Good condition over-lapping dust wrapper without any faults. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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ILLUSTRATED (Picture Book) Category

Wright, Searle (Composer)

(Book #ID 100651)

Published by Music Department Oxford University Press, 44 Conduit Street, London First Edition 1958. 1958.

Vintage organ sheet music in colour illustrated paper covers. 12'' x 9¾''. Contains 4 pages including the covers. Scored for the organ, manual (treble and bass), and pedal. In Very Good condition. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Joan Plowright and Richard Olivier [Laurence Olivier]

(Book #ID 98680)

Published by Nick Hern Books | Royal National Theatre, London First Edition 1989. 1989.

First edition in publisher's original illustrated stiff card wrap covers [soft back]. 8vo. 9½'' x 7''. Contains 112 printed pages of text with monochrome archive photographs throughout. In very near Fine condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 1854590375

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STAGE & THEATRE Category

Wright, Myles [Lord Leverhulme]

(Book #ID 99156)

Published by Hutchinson Benham Limited, 17-21 Conway Street, London First Edition 1982. 1982.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original lime green silky cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 223 printed pages of text with monochrome archive photographs throughout. Ink message dated 1982 to the front free end paper. Near Fine condition book in near Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 009150340X

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TOWN & RURAL PLANNING Category

Commentary by Hugh Fowler-Wright and Essays by: Alan Powers on Britten, Piper and Aldeburgh; David Heathcote on Shell Guides and John Betjeman; Annamarie Stapleton on Piper's Textiles; Rigby Graham on Piper's Wood Engravings and Prints. [John Egerton Christmas Piper CH (13 December 1903 - 28 June 1992) was an English painter, printmaker and designer of stained-glass windows and both opera and theatre sets. His work often focused on the British landscape, especially churches and monuments, and included tapestry designs, book jackets, screen-prints, photography, fabrics and ceramics].

(Book #ID 103309)

Published by Artists Choice Editions, Church Hanborough, Oxford First Edition 2010. 2010.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original quarter venetian red cloth, colour printed sides to the book, gilt title stamped lettering to the spine. 4to. 12½'' x 9''. Hand written number 288 of 384 Limited Edition copies SIGNED by 'Hugh Fowler-Wright'. Contains 176 printed pages with 250 illustrations throughout, mostly in colour. In Fine unused condition, acetate protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 9780955834325

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ART [British] Category

Goreau, Angeline [Aphra Behn (14 December 1640 - 16 April 1689) was an English playwright, poet, translator, spy, and fiction writer from the Restoration era].

(Book #ID 99960)

Published by Oxford University Press, Walton Street, Oxford First Edition 1980. 1980.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. As one of the first English women to earn her living by her writing, she broke cultural barriers and served as a literary role model for later generations of women authors. Contains [x]-2, 339 printed pages of text with monochrome to the centre pages. Foxing to the page edges. Very Good condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0198226632

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Wright, Richard B.

(Book #ID 100144)

Published by Bantam Books, 666 Fifth Avenue, New York, USA First Edition 1990. 1990.

First US edition hard back binding in publisher's original pale green paper covered boards with green cloth spine, silver title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 180 printed pages of text. Foxing to the upper closed edges. Near Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. SIGNED by the Author to the title page 'To John & Nichola, with all good wishes [?] Richard and Phyllis, March 31/91. Many Thanks for your kindness and hospitality.' Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 07742371X

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Lilar, Suzanne [Baroness Suzanne Lilar (née Suzanne Verbist; 21 May 1901 - 11 December 1992) was a Flemish Belgian essayist, novelist, and playwright writing in French] Translated with a Preface by Jonathan Griffin (Kameshwar Prasad)

(Book #ID 109893)

Published by Thames and Hudson, 30 Bloomsbury Street, London First English Language Edition 1965. 1965.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original scarlet cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back, publisher's device to the front. 8vo. 8½'' x 6''. Contains 231 pp with 4 full-page monochrome illustrations. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with light rubbing, price clipped. SIGNED to the title page by 'Kameshwar Prasad 2nd March 1968'. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Dusan Riedl [Photography by Libor Teply] Ludwig Mies van der Rohe (born Maria Ludwig Michael Mies; March 27, 1886 - August 17, 1969) was a German-American architect. He was commonly referred to as Mies, his surname. Along with Alvar Aalto, Le Corbusier, Walter Gropius and Frank Lloyd Wright, he is regarded as one of the pioneers of modernist architecture.

(Book #ID 102152)

Published by Heritage Institute, Czech Republic in Co-operation with Brno City Museum Expanded Second Edition 1997. 1997.

Expanded second edition in publisher's original photographic marble card wrap covers [soft back], polished steel spine. Landscape 10¼'' x 12½''. Contains 58 printed pages with monochrome and colour illustrations and archive colour photographs throughout, transparencies of the ground floor plan and furniture. Fine condition book in Fine condition plain grey card slip case. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 8085032562

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Edgar, Alfred [Barré Lyndon (pseudonym of Alfred Edgar) (12 August 1896 - 23 October 1972) British playwright and screenwriter]. Illustrated by Raymond Groves.

(Book #ID 112201)

Published by George G. Harrap & Co. Ltd., 182 High Holborn, London First Edition 1939. 1939.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original blue cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered navy back and front. 8vo. 8'' x 5¼''. Contains colour frontispiece, 287 pp with 4 period monochrome illustrations throughout. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with tiny chips to the spine ends and corners, not price clipped, 5/-. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Boswell, James [Samuel Johnson (18 September 1709 - 13 December 1784), often called Dr Johnson, was an English writer who made lasting contributions as a poet, playwright, essayist, moralist, critic, biographer, editor and lexicographer].

(Book #ID 109958)

Published by J. Richardson and Co., London 1821. 1821.

Uniform matching hard back binding in contemporary full calf, blocked and lettered gilt titles over deep maroon morocco labels. 18mo. 6½'' x 4¼''. Contains engraved portrait frontispiece and 2 folding plates. Study | reference | rebinding set with rear board detached to volume 5, front board loose to volume 1, rubbing to covers. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Wainwright, Neil

(Book #ID 105056)

Published by Frederick Warne Ltd., 40 Bedford Square, London Reprinted Edition 1978. 1978.

Reprinted edition hard back binding in publisher's original shamrock green paper covered boards, blocked and lettered in metallic blue. 5¾'' x 3¾''. Without Warne print code. Contains 160 pp with 16 colour plates by Baz East and 19 monochrome drawings throughout. Very Good condition book, in Very Good condition dust wrapper with a little yellowing to the paper, price clipped. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Wainwright, Neil

(Book #ID 105147)

Published by Frederick Warne & Co. Ltd., 40 Bedford Street, London New Series Edition 1983. 1983.

Publisher's original colour photographic card wrap covers [soft back]. 6'' x 4''. Contains 188 pp with 90 colour illustrations throughout. In Very Good condition, no dust wrapper as issued in this series. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Wright, Patricia

(Book #ID 105915)

Published by The Bodley Head Ltd., 32 Bedford Square, London First Edition 1987. 1987.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original moss green cloth covered boards, gilt back. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 398 pp. Ink message to the front paste down, tanning to the page edges. Good condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with sun fading down the spine, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0370310837

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McCullers, Carson [Carson McCullers (February 19, 1917 - September 29, 1967) was an American novelist, short-story writer, playwright, essayist, and poet].

(Book #ID 106853)

Published by The Cresset Press Ltd, 11 Fitzroy Square, London First UK Edition 1942. 1942.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original strawberry cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 121 pp. It was adapted as a 1967 film of the same name, featuring Elizabeth Taylor and Marlon Brando and directed by John Huston. In Very Good clean and bright condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Cleugh, James [James Cleugh (1891-1969) English author and translator who established the Aquila Press in the 1930s to publish obscure but literary works]. Pietro Aretino (19 or 20 April 1492 - 21 October 1556) was an Italian author, playwright, poet, satirist and blackmailer, who wielded influence on contemporary art and politics.

(Book #ID 109878)

Published by Anthony Blond Ltd., 56 Doughty Street, London First Edition 1965. 1965.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original terracotta cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back, end paper maps. 8vo. 8½'' x 6''. Contains 263 pp with 9 monochrome plates on loaded paper. Very Good condition book in Good condition dust wrapper with 25 mm closed tear and related crease lines to the top front cover, corners rubbed, not price clipped, 45s. 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 109434)

Published by Harper Collins 77-85 Fulham Palace Road, Hammersmith, London First Edition 2001. 2001.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original scarlet paper covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back, tawny brown end papers. 8vo. 9'' x 5½''. Contains 128 pp with monochrome illustrations throughout. This children's novel is about Antonito and his friends during the Spanish Civil War, and their involvement with bulls and bull-fighting. Full Printer's code 1 3 5 7 9 8 6 4 2. 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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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 109435)

Published by Harper Collins 77-85 Fulham Palace Road, Hammersmith, London First Edition 2001. 2001.

Uncorrected Advance Proof Copy of the first edition in publisher's original plain white stiff card wrap covers [soft back], red title lettering to the spine and front cover. 8vo. 8½'' x 5¼''. Contains 128 pp with monochrome illustrations throughout. This children's novel is about Antonito and his friends during the Spanish Civil War, and their involvement with bulls and bull-fighting. Full Printer's code 1 3 5 7 9 8 6 4 2. In Fine condition, no dust wrapper as issued. 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 109436)

Published by Walker Books Ltd., 87 Vauxhall Walk, London First Edition 2017. 2017.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original colour illustrated paper covered boards, blue end papers. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 169 + 3 pp with colour and monochrome 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. DOUBLE SIGNED by the author and the illustrator to the verso of the title page 'Michael Morpurgo' and 'Michael Foreman.' 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 109437)

Published by Pavilion Books Limited, Great Eastern Wharf, Parkgate Road, London First Edition 2000. 2000.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original colour illustrated paper covered glazed boards, blue and white photographic football crowd end papers. Landscape. 8'' x 10¼''. Fable of a Chelsea Football Club player and supporter, and soldiering in the Second World War. Contains 71 pp with splendid colour illustrations throughout. Full Printer's code 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. DOUBLE SIGNED by the author and the illustrator in different colour inks to the half-title page 'Michael Morpurgo' and 'Michael Foreman.' Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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