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Burgoyne, Peter [pseudonym of Peter Burgoyne Rattenbury] Illustrated by David Emerson.

(Book #ID 96033)

Published by Blackie & Son Ltd., 16/18 William IV Street, Charing Cross, London First Edition 1960. 1960.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original navy cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 190 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations. Foxing to the text block edges. Very Good condition book in Good condition dust wrapper with foxing to the rear cover, rubbing to the edges and corners, not price clipped, 10/6. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Benney, H. P.

(Book #ID 4009)

Published by Victory Press Ltd., Eastbourne, Sussex First edition 1971. 1971.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original cloth covers, lettering to spine. 8vo. Nr. Fine in Nr. Fine dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archival acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Bindloss, Harold

(Book #ID 4335)

Published by S. W. Partridge & Co., Ltd. circa 1910 edition not stated. 1910.

Hard back. Illustrated red cloth covers. 330 pp. 6 full page illustrations. Owner's prize plate to front paste down. In Very Good clean and tight condition. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Burrage, A. Harcourt

(Book #ID 4470)

Published by Thomas Nelson and Sons Ltd., 35-36 Paternoster Row, London circa 1910 edition not stated. 1910.

Hard back decorated blue cloth covers with black titles. 3 {of 4} illustrations. 8vo. 358 pp. In Very Good clean, square and tight condition with light rubbing to extremities. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Bevan, Tom

(Book #ID 4481)

Published by Cassell & Company Ltd., 37-38 St. Andrew's Hill, London First Edition 1926. 1926.

Hard back decorated blue cloth covers with black titles. Over printed illustrations to spine and front panel. 8vo 186 pp. Frontispiece. School Prize Plate to front paste down dated 1930, shelf wear to rear panel, shallow fraying to spine head, spine slightly tanned. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Blake, Paul

(Book #ID 4502)

Published by Thomas Nelson and Sons Ltd., 35-36 Paternoster Row, London circa 1915 edition not stated. 1915.

Hard back bright red cloth covers with black titles and over printed illustrations to spine and front panel. 270 pp. Owner's school prize slip pasted to front end paper dated 1934. Frontispiece. Light foxing to fore edge and in Very Good tight, white, clean and bright condition. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Bramston, M. [Illustrated by C. J. Staniland]

(Book #ID 4540)

Published by National Society's Depository circa 1900 edition not stated. 1900.

Hard back brown cloth covers with gilt titles to spine and front panel, over printed illustrations of a bear and a man cooking on an open fire. 4 illustrations by C. J. Staniland; one of which is half coloured in. 235 pp. Name verso to frontispiece, front end paper missing. In Very Good condition. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Bird, Richard [Pseudonym William Barradale-Smith] Illustrated by Frank Insall.

(Book #ID 5409)

Published by Oxford University Press, London First edition 1929. 1929.

First edition hard back turquoise cloth covers with black and orange titles to spine and front panel. 259 pp. Colour frontispiece and 4 other illustrations by Frank Insall. Foxing to page edges, slight discoloration to fore edge of front panel, square, bright, and tight condition. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Bell, R. S. Warren [Frank John Williams (1931-2022) was an English actor best known for playing the Reverend Timothy Farthing in the BBC television sitcom Dad's Army (1969-1977)]

(Book #ID 120408)

Published by Adam & Charles Black, Ltd., 4-6 Soho Square, London 1925. 1925.

Hard back binding in publisher's original strawberry cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered black back and front. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains colour frontispiece, 238 + ii pp. From the private library and estate of Frank Williams. Very Good condition book in scarce Good condition price clipped dust wrapper with small piece of paper missing to the top of the spine. Dust wrapper protected. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Boisragon, Major Alan M. [Alan Maxwell Boisragon (22 January 1860 - 18 March 1922) was a British Army officer, and author, and was Captain Superintendent of the Shanghai Municipal Police from 1901 to 1906]. Frank John Williams (1931-2022) was an English actor best known for playing the Reverend Timothy Farthing in the BBC television sitcom Dad's Army (1969-1977). Illustrations by J. F. Campbell.

(Book #ID 120491)

Published by Seeley, Service & Co. Ltd., 38 Great Russell Street, London First Edition 1915. 1915.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original decorative pictorial light blue cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered back and front. Thick 8vo. 8'' x 5½''. Contains (iv) colour frontispiece, 320 pp plus 16 pp publisher's catalogue, with 6 further colour plates as called for throughout. Unusual (for the time) tipped-in note to the last leaf 'The further adventures of Jack Scarlett will be continued in another volume which will be issued in the Autumn of 1915, probably under the title of Jack Scarlett - Sub-Lieutenant'. From the private library and estate of Frank Williams. Ink message dated 1916 to the front free end paper, foxing to the end papers, war-time gilt for the spine mixed with aluminium and consequently has dulled, else in Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Bridges, T. C. [Christopher Beck] Illustrated by Reginald Mills

(Book #ID 51584)

Published by Frederick Warne & Co. Ltd., London 1934. London 1934.

Hard back binding in publisher's original colour illustrated paper covered boards. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 90 printed pages of text with colour frontispiece. Prize Plate to the front free end paper, tips and corners rolled-in and in Good condition, no dust wrapper. We currently hold in stock 10 other titles by this author. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Bridges, T. C. [Christopher Beck]

(Book #ID 102729)

Published by George G. Harrap & Co. Ltd., 182 High Holborn, London First Edition 1927. 1927.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original highly decorative bright dark green cloth covers, gilt title block lettering, vignette and gilt borders, colour illustration onlay to the front cover. 8vo. 8½'' x 6''. Contains 286 printed pages of text with colour and monochrome illustrative plates all present. Repaired fraying of the cloth to the top of the spine edges, corners bumped, prize plate inside, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Burrage, A. Harcourt [Frank John Williams (1931-2022) was an English actor best known for playing the Reverend Timothy Farthing in the BBC television sitcom Dad's Army (1969-1977)]

(Book #ID 120476)

Published by Sampson Low, Marston & Co. Ltd., London circa 1948. 1948.

Hard back binding in publisher's original blackcurrant cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered black back and front. 8vo. 8'' x 5½''. Contains 248 pp with monochrome frontispiece. From the private library and estate of Frank Williams. Very Good condition book in Good condition dust wrapper with small tears to the spine ends, not price clipped, 6s. Dust wrapper protected. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Ballantyne, R. M. [1825-1894]

(Book #ID 19316)

Published by James Nisbet & Co., Limited 21 Berners Street, London circa 1895 [First edition 1881]. 1895.

Hard back binding in publisher's original maroon cloth covers, sailing ship to spine and upper panel. 8vo 7½" x 5¼" 201, 6 [pp] catalogue. Monochrome illustrations on glossy silk art paper. Name to front end paper, age darkening to closed page edges, general light soiling and rubbing to covers. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Ballantyne, R. M. [1825-1894]

(Book #ID 21911)

Published by Blackie & Son Ltd., 50 Old Bailey, London circa 1920 edition not stated. 1920.

Hard back binding in publisher's original blind stamped green cloth covers, gilt lettering to spine. 8vo 7½" x 5¼" 252 pp. Snagging of cloth across spine tip, corners turned-in and in Very Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Ballantyne, R. M. [1825-1894]

(Book #ID 22220)

Published by Blackie & Son Ltd., 50 Old Bailey, London circa 1920 edition not stated. 1920.

Hard back binding in publisher's original blind stamped green cloth covers, gilt lettering to spine. 8vo 7½" x 5¼" 252 pp. Prize Plate to upper paste down dated 1922 and in Very Good clean and bright condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Barnett, John [John Reginald Stagg (1878-1910)] Frank John Williams (1931-2022) was an English actor best known for playing the Reverend Timothy Farthing in the BBC television sitcom Dad's Army (1969-1977) Illustrated by T. M. R. Whitwell.

(Book #ID 120426)

Published by Blackie & Son Ltd., 50 Old Bailey, London circa 1918. 1918.

Hard back binding in publisher's original decoratively illustrated blue cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered black back and front. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains colour frontispiece, 255 pp with 4 monochrome throughout as called for. From the private library and estate of Frank Williams. Ink name to the front free end paper dated 1919. In Very Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Bird, Richard [Frank John Williams (1931-2022) was an English actor best known for playing the Reverend Timothy Farthing in the BBC television sitcom Dad's Army (1969-1977)] Illustrated by Thomas Henry (1879-1962).

(Book #ID 120489)

Published by Blackie & Son Ltd., 50 Old Bailey, London Possibly First Edition 1925. 1925.

Possibly first edition hard back binding in publisher's original pictorial spine in Wedgwood blue cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt black, symmetrical black and cream design to the front. Thick 8vo. 7½'' x 5½''. Contains frontispiece, 255 with 5 further monochrome plates throughout. From the private library and estate of Frank Williams. Ink message to the front free end paper dated 1928, spotting to the closed text block edges and in Good condition, no dust wrapper. Publisher's flyer for the book loosely inserted. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Bajoria, Paul [Jacket Illustration by David Frankland]

(Book #ID 70516)

Published by Simon & Schuster UK Ltd., 64-78 Kingsway, London First Edition 2004. London 2004.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black paper covered boards, silver title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Contains 296 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrated headers and tailpieces. Ink name to the front free end paper. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, 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 0689872852

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Bevan, Tom [Illustrations by A. S. Waye]

(Book #ID 77878)

Published by Cassell & Company Ltd., 37-38 St. Andrew's Hill, London First Edition 1925. London 1925.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original tan cloth covers, black title and author lettering to the spine and front cover, colour illustration frontispiece and front cover . 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 215 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations. Light foxing to the first and last few pages, dust marking to the closed page edges, some marking and foxing to the pages and in Very Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Bridges, T. C. [Christopher Beck]

(Book #ID 16483)

Frederick Warne & Co., Ltd. London circa 1950 edition not stated. 1950.

Hard back binding in publisher's original scarlet cloth covers, black lettering to spine. 8vo 7½" x 5¼" 192 pp. Former message to the front end paper, age darkening to page margins. Very Good in Very Good price clipped dust wrapper. Dust wrapper supplied in archival acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Ballantyne, R. M. [1825-1894] Illustrated by H. M. Brock

(Book #ID 13049)

Published by Seeley, Service & Co. Ltd., 38 Great Russell Street, London circa 1920 edition not stated. 1920.

Hard back publisher's original cerise cloth covers, blue and peach stamping and pictorial onlay to spine and upper panel. 8vo 8" x 5½" 320 pp. 6 [of 8] monochrome illustrations on glossy paper by H. M. Brock. Spine darkened, rubs to edges, former message to the front free end paper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Browne, Reginald

(Book #ID 77933)

Published by Gerald G. Swan, London Reprinted Edition 1947. London 1947.

Hard back binding in publisher's original black paper covered boards, gilt title and author lettering to the spine and the front cover. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 168 printed pages of text with colour illustrated plates throughout. Spine ends scuffed, age spots to the front edges and free end papers, war economy standard paper, colour frontispiece has become detached and is loosely enclosed. Good condition book in Good condition period art work dust wrapper with 20 mm piece of paper missing to the foot of the spine, nicks and chips to the upper spine and corners, not price clipped 5/-. 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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Bridges, T. C. [Christopher Beck]

(Book #ID 11724)

Published by Frederick Warne & Co., Ltd. London circa 1930 edition not stated. 1930.

Hard back publisher's original navy cloth covers, black stamping to spine and upper panel. 8vo 7¾" x 5¼" 280 pp. Colour frontispiece by Reginald Mills. Light tanning to end papers. In Very Good clean and bright condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Ballantyne, R. M. [1825-1894]

(Book #ID 35983)

Published by James Nisbet & Co. Ltd., 22 Berners Street, London circa 1915 edition not stated. London circa 1915.

Hard back binding in publisher's original burgundy cloth covers, black title block lettering to the spine, Indian on horseback to the front cover. 8vo 7½'' x 5¼'' 408 pp. Pencil name to the front free end paper dated 1919, spine sun faded, small rubs to the spine tips and in Very Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Burnett, Frances Hodgson (1849-1924). Frank John Williams (1931-2022) was an English actor best known for playing the Reverend Timothy Farthing in the BBC television sitcom Dad's Army (1969-1977). Illustrated From Drawings by Reginald B. Birch.

(Book #ID 120494)

Published by Frederick Warne & Co. London Ninth Edition 1888. 1888.

Ninth edition hard back binding in publisher's original decorative pictorial Royal blue cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back and front, publisher's light brown and cream leaf patterned lining papers, bevelled edges. 8vo. 8½'' x 6½''. Contains tissue-guarded frontispiece and additional title vignette, 269 pp with 24 full-page monochrome plates throughout. From the private library and estate of Frank Williams. Small name plate to the front paste down 'Charles Reeve | London Westminster Bank, Bloomsbury', off-setting to the end papers, a little foxing to the margins of the end papers, rubs to the tips, slightly larger and a superior production of this title in Very Good condition. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Barry, Philip Beaufoy

(Book #ID 56989)

Published by Thomas Nelson and Sons Ltd., 35-36 Paternoster Row, London circa 1930. London circa 1930.

Hard back binding in publisher's original colour illustrated paper covered boards. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 94 printed pages of text with monochrome frontispiece. Ink name to the front free end paper dated 1934 and in Very Good condition, original glassine dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Boys Newspaper Comic

(Book #ID 113936)

Published by D. C. Thomson & Co., Ltd., 12 Fetter Lane, Fleet Street, London October 23rd 16th 1943. 1943.

Publisher's original folded comic newspaper with colour printed illustration to the front cover. 12'' x 8¼''. Age tanning to the paper, else in Very Good condition. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Boys Newspaper Comic

(Book #ID 113937)

Published by D. C. Thomson & Co., Ltd., 12 Fetter Lane, Fleet Street, London November 3rd 1945. 1945.

Publisher's original folded comic newspaper with colour printed illustration to the front cover. 12'' x 8¼''. Age tanning to the paper, else in Very Good condition. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Bridges, T. C.

(Book #ID 53415)

Published by Frederick Warne & Co. Ltd., London circa 1947. London 1947.

Hard back binding in publisher's original red paper covers, black title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 191 printed pages of text. Cheap paper browning to the margins, without any ownership markings. Very Good condition book, in Very Good condition period artwork dust wrapper with small chips to the corners and shallow rubs to the spine tips, not price clipped 2/6. 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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Bradshaw, Stanley Orton

(Book #ID 76271)

Published by John Hamilton Ltd., 32 Bloomsbury Street, London First Edition circa 1934. 1934.

Hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine [oxidised] and to the upper panel. Quarto 10'' x 7½''. Contains 48 full-page monochrome plates by the author with descriptive text opposite. Rubbing to the spine ends and corners, spotting to the page edges and in Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Bridges, T. C. [Christopher Beck]

(Book #ID 49789)

Published by The Children's Press London and Glasgow circa 1948 edition not stated. London circa 1948.

Hard back binding in publisher's original superb art work colour illustrated paper covered boards, black title, author lettering and colour illustration to the spine, plain single tone and white paper pattern to the lower cover. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 256 printed pages of text with monochrome frontispiece. Spine tips rolled, without any ownership markings and in Very Good sound condition, priced 2/6 in pencil. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Bevan, Tom

(Book #ID 51490)

Published by Collins Clear-Type Press London and Glasgow circa 1926 edition not stated. London circa 1926.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine and the upper panel. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 143 (+ 6 page catalogue) printed pages of text with colour frontispiece and 2 monochrome illustrations, the title page states 5 illustrations. Colour floral plate to the front paste down, spine ends turned-in, a little dust soiling to the page edges, without any ownership markings and in Very Good condition, no dust wrapper. We currently hold in stock 4 other titles by this author. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Burgess, Trevor [Frank John Williams (1931-2022) was an English actor best known for playing the Reverend Timothy Farthing in the BBC television sitcom Dad's Army (1969-1977)]

(Book #ID 120417)

Published by Hutchinson & Co. Ltd., Hutchinson House, Conway Street, London circa 1956. 1956.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original cerise paper covered boards, blocked and lettered black back. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 216 pp. From the private library and estate of Frank Williams. Cheap paper browning, prize plate to the front paste down dated 1956. Good condition book in Good condition dust wrapper with chips to the spine ends, price clipped. Dust wrapper protected. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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