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Burnand, F. C. [Sir Francis Cowley Burnand (29 November 1836 - 21 April 1917), usually known as F. C. Burnand, was an English comic writer and prolific playwright]. Illustrated by Phil May. [Sir Sydney Walter John Robinson JP (27 May 1876 - 17 November 1950) was an English farmer, building contractor and Liberal politician].

(Book #ID 113717)

Published by Adam & Charles Black, Ltd., 4-6 Soho Square, London First Edition 1897. 1897.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original red and black over-printed sage green cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered black back, radial corners, end paper advertisements. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Principally concerned with the Isle of Thanet, Sandwich and Deal. Contains tissue-guarded folding frontispiece, (viii), 188, + 32 pp with Phil May's distinctively humorous monochrome illustrations throughout. Spine age darkened, light soiling to the covers, else in Very Good condition. Remnants of cream card photo corner mounted to the half-title page SIGNED 'F. C. Burnand', with the author's hand also to the reverse. From the private library of Sydney John Robinson with his photographic bookplate adhered to the verso of the half-title page. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Ballantyne, R. M. [1825-1894] Illustrated by the Author

(Book #ID 113691)

Published by James Nisbet & Co. Ltd., 22 Berners Street, London 21st Thousand circa 1910 edition not stated.

Hard back binding in publisher's original maroon and cream decorated cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back and front. 8vo. 8'' x 5½''. Contains frontispiece, [vi] + 403 pp + 32 pp publisher's catalogue to the rear with single-sided monochrome illustrations throughout by the Author. Rubbing to the covers and in Very Good condition. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Ballantyne, R. M. [1825-1894]

(Book #ID 113692)

Published by Blackie & Son Ltd., 50 Old Bailey, London, Glasgow and Bombay circa 1919. 1919.

Hard back binding in publisher's original bottle green cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered oxidised gilt back. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 251 pp with 3 full-page single-sided colour plates. Prize plate to the front paste down dated 1919, in Very Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Bayley, George Bethel [In Collaboration with (The Late) Coxswain William Adams, for Fifty Years a Deal Lifeboatman]

(Book #ID 113696)

Published by William Blackwood & Sons Ltd., Edinburgh and London First Edition 1929. 1929.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original sea blue cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back, black title to the front board. 8vo. 8¾'' x 6''. Contains (xxxvi), 307 pp with 13 monochrome illustrations and photographs throughout. Spine very slightly sun faded and in Very Good clean condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Broady, June [Collected by]

(Book #ID 78790)

Published by Alan Sutton Publishing, Gloucester First Edition 1989. Gloucester 1989.

First edition in publisher's original illustrated card wrap covers [softback]. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Contains 144 printed pages of photographs with a description to each. Very light foxing to the closed page edges, minimal rubs and in near Fine clean condition, no dust wrapper as published. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0862996759

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Borough of Deal Publicity Committee

(Book #ID 113701)

Published and Issued by Borough of Deal Publicity Committee 1962. 1962.

Publisher's original colour photographic card wrap covers (soft back). Oblong 8vo. 5½'' x 8¾''. Contains 64 pp with monochrome photographs throughout including illustrated advertisements, large folding map to the rear, 'Revised Bathing Hut Charges' slip tipped-in the first page and in Very Good clean condition. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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