FIREMEN & FIRE SERVICE

Faith, Nicholas

(Book #ID 97652)

Published by Channel 4 Books, 25 Eccleston Place, London First Edition 1999. 1999.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original crimson paper covered boards, silver title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 190 printed pages of text with colour photographs to the centre. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0752219399

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Creighton, John

(Book #ID 66662)

Printed P. O. Box 11, Poynton, Cheshire 1983. Poynton 1983.

Publisher's original stapled paper wrap covers. 8vo. 10'' x 7''. Contains 32 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations and photographs throughout. In Very Good clean condition, no dust wrapper as published. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Holloway, Sally

(Book #ID 58059)

Published by Cassell & Company Ltd., 35 Red Lion Square, London First Edition 1973. London 1973.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original magenta cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9'' x 5½''. Contains [xii] 168 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations and photographs. Fine condition book in very near Fine condition dust wrapper with one small tear 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 0304291331

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Houmøller, Sven [Jan Ammitzboll] Copenhagen Fire Brigade

(Book #ID 58052)

Published København 1970. 1970.

First edition in publisher's original red and black illustrated French Flap card wrap covers. 8vo. 10'' x 6¼''. Contains [vi] 219 printed pages of Danish text with colour and monochrome illustrations and photographs throughout. Ink notice to the front free end paper and signed by six members to the London Fire Brigade. Just a little rubbing to the edges of the card covers and in Very Good clean condition. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Vince, John

(Book #ID 39467)

Published by Shire Publications Ltd., Aylesbury, Bucks 1989. Aylesbury 1989.

Publisher's original stapled colour illustrated card covers. 8vo 7'' x 4¼'' 32 pp ISBN 0852632266. Monochrome illustrations throughout. In Fine condition, no dust wrapper as published. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Foreword by Charles Latham

(Book #ID 109127)

Published by London County Council | Hutchinson & Co. Ltd., 17-21 Conway Street, London and Melbourne First Edition 1941. 1941.

First edition in publisher's original wire stitched red, white and black illustrated paper covers. 4to 9½'' x 7''. Contains 36 pp including the covers. Dramatically illustrated pamphlet detailing the operations of London's Fire Service during the bombing of London in the Second World War. In Very Good clean condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Barlay, Stephen

(Book #ID 44853)

Published by The Quality Book Club 121 Charing Cross Road, London Second Impression 1973. London 1973.

Hard back binding in publisher's original maroon paper covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. Contains [viii] 293 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations throughout. Without any ownership markings. Near Fine condition book, in Very Good condition dust wrapper with one small nick to the head of the spine, colours to the spine not faded. 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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Ingham, Harold S. [Edited by] with Drawings by Paul Dessau, Stanley Froude, and Leonard Rosoman [Dust Wrapper Designed and Illustrated by Paul Lucien Dessau, (15 September 1909 - 3 September 1999), was a British artist best known for the paintings he produced during the Second World War whilst serving as a fireman in London]. Works by Stephen Spender, Philip Cory, William Sansom, Henry Green, Dewsbury Dessau, G. V. Outram, et al.

(Book #ID 113334)

Published by Lindsay Drummond Ltd., 2 Guilford Place, London First Edition 1942. 1942.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original strawberry cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered silver back and silver emblem to the front cover. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. The NFS was created in August 1941 by the amalgamation of the wartime national Auxiliary Fire Service and the local authority fire brigades (about 1,600 of them). It existed until 1948, when it was again split by the Fire Services Act 1947, with fire services reverting to local authority control, although this time there were far fewer brigades, with only one per county and county borough. Contains 219 pp with splendid monochrome illustrations throughout by Paul Dessau, Stanley Froude, and Leonard Rosoman. Very Good condition book in extremely scarce Good condition dust wrapper with chips and tears to the spine ends and corners, not price clipped, 10/-. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Creighton, John

(Book #ID 44863)

Published by Ian Henry Publications Ltd., Hornchurch, Essex First Edition 1980. Hornchurch 1980.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original colour illustrated paper covered boards. 8vo. 8½'' x 6''. ISBN 0860258467. Contains 64 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations throughout. Without any ownership markings and in Fine condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Golway, Terry

(Book #ID 39975)

Published by Basic Books, 387 Park Avenue South, New York First Edition 2002. New York 2002.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original dove grey paper covers, silver lettering to black paper spine. Quarto 9½'' x 8'' 368 pp ISBN 0465027407. Archive monochrome illustrations throughout. Fine condition book, in Fine condition dust wrapper with very minor rubs to the spine tip, not price clipped. Dust wrapper without any tears or chips and 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 15 other titles by this author. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Mardon, Roger C.

(Book #ID 71155)

Published by Ian Allan Ltd., Terminal House, Station Approach, Shepperton, Surrey First Edition 1999. Shepperton 1999.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original colour photographic glazed boards. Oblong 7½'' x 10''. Contains 80 printed pages with colour photographs throughout. Name inside the front cover with small mark and in near Fine condition, no dust wrapper as published. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0711026394

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Low, Professor A. M.

(Book #ID 44859)

Published by The Book Club 121 Charing Cross Road, London 1941. London 1941.

Hard back binding in publisher's original lemon cloth covers, navy title and author block lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. Contains [xvi] 240 printed pages of text. Fox spotting down the spine, minor rubs to the covers, without any ownership markings and in Very Good clean condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Dexter, T. F. G.

(Book #ID 71274)

Published by Watts & Co. 5 & 6 Johnson's Court, Fleet Street, London First Edition 1931. London 1931.

First edition in publisher's original stapled sand coloured card wrap covers [softback] with black title and author lettering. 8vo. 10'' x 7½''. Contains 48 printed pages of text with 24 monochrome illustrations throughout. Just a little tanning down the spine and in Very Good clean condition, no dust wrapper as published. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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(Book #ID 77730)

Published by Home Office, Fire and Emergency Planning Department, London Fifth Edition 1995. London 1995.

Publisher's original red card wrap covers [softback]. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Contains 266 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations, diagrams and photographs throughout. Light dust marking to the closed page edges, minimal rubs to the cover edges and in near Fine condition, no dust wrapper as published. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0113405847

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Ingham, H. S. [Edited by] Drawings by Paul Dessau, Stanley Froude, Leonard Rosoman

(Book #ID 44856)

Published by Firestorm Publications, Topsham, Exeter, Devon 1992. Exeter 1992.

Hard back binding in publisher's original scarlet paper covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. ISBN 1874365008. Contains [vi] 220 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations throughout. Without any ownership markings. Fine condition book, in Fine condition dust wrapper, unused new book. 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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Essen, Thomas Von [With Matt Murray]

(Book #ID 43308)

Published by ReganBooks An Imprint of HarperCollins, New York First Edition 2002. New York 2002.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black paper covers, silver lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. ISBN 006050949X. Contains xvi, 288 printed pages of text with colour and monochrome illustrations throughout. Fine condition book, in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. SIGNED copy by the author to the half-title page 'Thank you for caring about F.D.N.Y. Tom Von Essen.' 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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Dudley, Ernest

(Book #ID 73445)

Published by Collins and Harvill Press 30a Pavilion Road, London First Edition 1972. London 1972.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original brick red paper covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. ISBN 0002621029. Contains 127 printed pages of text with archive colour and monochrome illustrations throughout. Fine condition book, in Very Good condition panoramic dust wrapper with two small tears to the top of the spine, spine slightly sun faded, 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. ISBN 0002621029

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Dudley, Ernest

(Book #ID 50786)

Published by Collins and Harvill Press 30a Pavilion Road, London First Edition 1972. London 1972.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original brick red paper covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. ISBN 0002621029. Contains 127 printed pages of text with archive colour and monochrome illustrations throughout. Ink ownership marking to the front free end paper. Near Fine condition book, in Very Good condition panoramic dust wrapper with shallow rubs to the tips and corners, 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. ISBN 0002621029

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Noakes, Aubrey

(Book #ID 102882)

Published by H. F. & G. Witherby Ltd., 5 Warwick Court, London First Edition 1957. 1957.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original raspberry buckram cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine and the upper panel. Quarto. 10'' x 7½''. Contains [xvi] 189 printed pages of text with 12 colour and monochrome plates throughout. Without any ownership markings. Very Good condition book, in Good condition dust wrapper with small chips along the top edge of front cover, not price clipped. SIGNED by the author to the front free end paper 'To Gavin Starey - With every good wish Aubrey Noakes.' 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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Picciotto, Richard 'Pitch' [with Daniel Paisner]

(Book #ID 56059)

Published by Orion Books, Orion Publishing Group Ltd., 5 Upper St Martin's Lane, London First UK Edition 2002. London 2002.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original navy paper covers, silver title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. ISBN 0752852620. Contains 197 printed pages of text with colour photographs to the centre, blue end papers. Fine condition book, in Fine condition colour illustrated dust wrapper, not price clipped £16.99. 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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Coulshed, Alfred J. G. and Henry Twist

(Book #ID 82551)

Published by Hodgetts Ltd., 36-38 Whitefriars Street, London First Edition 1936. London 1936.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original diagonal grey and red cloth covers, black title and author lettering to the front cover. 8vo. 6½'' x 4¼''. Contains 129 printed pages of text with monochrome mathematical formulae throughout. Tiny rubs to the spine ends, red cloth a little worn where it meets the grey half way down the front gutter, red ink name and address to the front paste down and in Very Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Mason, Alfred Edward Woodley [1865-1948]

(Book #ID 68048)

Published by The Royal Exchange, London Deluxe Edition 1920. London 1920.

De Luxe edition hard back binding in publisher's full dark green Morocco leather covers with gilt framed medallion with embossed Coat of Arms to the upper panel, illustrated grey end papers. 8vo. 9½'' x 8''. Contains 74 printed pages of gilt framed text with colour and monochrome archive illustrations throughout, green silk bookmark. 20 mm tear to the leather at the foot of the rear gutter and across the spine, sun fading to the green of the spine and gutters, tiny rubs to the corners and spine tips and in Very Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Kenyon, James W.

(Book #ID 58469)

Published by George G. Harrap & Co. Ltd., 182 High Holborn, London First Edition 1948. London 1948.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original coral cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8'' x 5¼''. Contains 272 printed pages of text with monochrome photographs throughout. Damp ring mark to the front cover, mottling to the spine, spine ends and corners turned in, ghosting to the end papers and in Good condition, no dust wrapper. SIGNED by the Author to the front free end paper 'Very sincerely wishing Company Officer A. J. May, D.S.M., B.E.M., good fortune and happiness in his well-earned retirement. James W. Kenyon. October 1949'. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Barlay, Stephen

(Book #ID 83393)

Published by Hamish Hamilton Ltd., 90 Great Russell Street, London First Edition 1972. London 1972.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original sea blue paper covered boards, silver and orange title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. Contains [viii] 293 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations throughout. Foxing to the end papers and page edges. Very Good condition book, in Very Good condition dust wrapper with foxing to the inside flaps, without any tears, 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. ISBN 241021014

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Firebrace, A. [Chief Officer London Fire Brigade]

(Book #ID 59961)

Published by The London County Council, Westminster, London 1939. London 1939.

Hard back binding in publisher's original scarlet cloth covers, the pages secured with two screwed brass rivets, faded gilt title to the spine. 8vo. 8½'' x 6½''. Contains 229 [xix] printed pages of text. A little soiling and rubbing to the covers, minor foxing to the title page, pencil drawing to the last page of a broken electrical circuit diagram, in Good condition. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Rooney, Sheila

(Book #ID 67302)

Published by The Windsor Local History Group First Edition 1993. Windsor 1993.

First edition in publisher's original colour photographic card wrap covers. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. Contains 70 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations and photographs throughout. In Fine condition, no dust wrapper as published. SIGNED by the author to the title page 'Sheila Rooney, March 1995.' Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0950556734

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Thomas, Bernard G.

(Book #ID 68419)

Published by Phillimore & Co. Ltd., London First Edition 1976. London 1976.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original scarlet paper covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Contains 113 printed pages of text with monochrome photographs throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, 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 085033215X

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Sheen, P. A. D. and A. Gray

(Book #ID 69633)

Published by Institution of Fire Engineers circa 1980. circa 1980.

Hard back binding in publisher's original red paper covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine and to the upper panel. 8vo. 8½'' x 6''. Contains 100 printed pages of text with monochrome diagrams and graphs throughout. Superficial wear to the covers and in Very Good clean condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0903345064

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Wright, Brian

(Book #ID 69743)

Published by Shire Publications Ltd., Aylesbury, Bucks First Edition 1989. Aylesbury 1989.

Publisher's original stapled colour illustrated card covers. 8vo 8'' x 6'' 32 printed pages of text. Monochrome illustrations throughout. Old stain inside the front gutter and in Very Good clean condition, no dust wrapper as published. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0747800340

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Klopper, Harry

(Book #ID 73716)

Published by The Kent Council of the Fire Services National Benevolent Fund First Edition 1984.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original scarlet cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine and to the upper panel. 8vo. 8½'' x 6''. Contains [x] 254 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations and photographs throughout. Slight bowing to the boards. Near Fine condition book in near Fine condition 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 0950981605

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Cox, Ronald [Captain Sir Eyre Massey Shaw KCB (17 January 1830 - 25 August 1908; and cousin of George Bernard Shaw) was the first Chief Officer of the Metropolitan Fire Brigade (now renamed the London Fire Brigade), and the Superintendent of its predecessor, the London Fire Engine Establishment, from 1861 to 1891. He introduced modern firefighting methods to the Brigade, and increased the number of stations].

(Book #ID 73804)

Published by Victor Green Publications Ltd., Cavendish House, 128/134 Cleveland Street, London First Edition 1984. London 1984.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original blue leatherette covered boards, gilt title and author lettering to the spine and front panel. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Contains 191 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations and photographs. Fine condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with light rubs and creases. SIGNED by the author to the front free end paper 'Best Wishes Ronald Cox'. Loosely inserted book advertisement from the publishers. 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 0947665005

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Rossotti, Hazel

(Book #ID 107628)

Published by Oxford University Press, Amen House, London First Edition 1993. 1993.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 288 pp with colour and monochrome illustrations and archive photographs throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0198557221

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Paulitz, Udo

(Book #ID 79506)

Published by Suderburg-Hösseringen : Schrader, First Edition 1990.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original red cloth covers, black title and author lettering to the spine. Quarto 9½'' x 8½''. Contains 104 pages of colour photographs with detailed text in German to each. Fine condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with light rubbing to the edges. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 3992617644

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Fry, Neill

(Book #ID 82936)

Published by Neill Fry, The Chimney Specialists Ltd., Sudbury, Suffolk First Edition 1981. Suffolk 1981.

First edition in publisher's original stapled grey card wrap covers [softback]. 8vo. 8½'' x 6''. Contains 20 printed pages of text with monochrome diagrams throughout. Just a little wear along the edges and in Very Good condition, no dust wrapper as published. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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