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Hudson, Robert

(Book #ID 7744)

Published by Collins, London circa 1920 edition not stated. 1920.

Hard back blue cloth covers with gilt titles to spine, blind stamp to upper panel. 286 pp. Colour frontispiece and vignette, 3 full page black and white illustrations. Tanning to page edges, small crease line to lower rear corner and in bright condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Hurd, Archibald

(Book #ID 42040)

Published by Hodder and Stoughton Ltd., London 1915. London 1915.

Hard back binding in publisher's original royal blue cloth covers, black swastika signs to the spine and the upper panel. 8vo 7'' x 5'' 190, i [pages]. Former message dated 1922 to the front free end paper, light rubbing to the edges and in Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Huard, Frances Wilson [Illustrated by Charles Huard]

(Book #ID 13808)

George H. Doran Company, New York First edition 1916. 1916.

First edition hard back bound in publisher's original green cloth covers, gilt stamping to spine [slightly oxidised], illustrated onlay to upper panel. 8vo 7¾" x 5¼" 302 pp. Twelve illustrations on glossy paper by Charles Huard. Former name to free front end paper, small coffee spillage to page 9, dusty end papers, corners turned in, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Holley, Brian Edward

(Book #ID 111611)

Published by Book Guild Publishing, 25 High Street, Lewes, East Sussex First Edition 2005. 2005.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black paper covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains [xvi], 631 pp with 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 small smudged stamp to the front free end paper, small white bookplate to the copyright page. Good condition book in very near Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped, £17.95. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Hall, Ernest George Fenton

(Book #ID 15858)

Published by Worldwide Evangelisation Crusade and Heart of Amazonia Mission 17 Highland Road, Upper Norwood, London 1925 reprinted edition [First edition 1925]. 1925.

Hard back binding in publisher's original soft blue covers, gilt lettering and cameo monochrome onlay to upper panel. 8vo 7½" x 5¼" 150, x [pages]. Monochrome photographic illustrations on glossy silk art paper. In Very Good condition with touch of foxing to fore edge. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Harris, Ruth Elwin

(Book #ID 22864)

Published by Julia MacRae Books, 87 Vauxhall Walk, London First edition 1991. 1991.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original green paper covers, gilt lettering to spine. 8vo 9½" x 6¼" xiv, 222 [pages] ISBN 1856810410. Monochrome photographic illustrations on glossy silk art paper. Former message to half-title page. Near Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. Julia MacRae Compliments Slip enclosed loosely. Dust wrapper supplied in archival acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Harley, George Ernest [Foreword by John Willie / John Dunwoody, and Signed by Him]

(Book #ID 27742)

Published Privately by the Author Second Edition April 1952 [First Edition February 1952]. 1952.

Hard back binding in publisher's original rich scarlet cloth covers, black lettering to the upper panel. 8vo 8½'' x 6'' 41 pp. The reminiscences of George Ernest Harley, one time Captain in the Canadian Machine Gunners, and, in the second and lesser war, Flight Lieutenant in the Royal Canadian Air Force. SIGNED message to the front free end paper by John Willie [John Dunwoody] 'To my friend, Brian Davis, this little and unusual book, now one of publication - in the hope of extracting a few chuckles from ?, John Dunwoody [John Willie of the book] Toronto, Canada 24th May, 1963.' Small faint ring mark to front cover and in near Fine condition, no dust wrapper as published. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Hall, Bert

(Book #ID 86945)

Published by Hurst and Blackett Ltd., Paternoster House, London First Edition circa 1918. circa 1918.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original blue paper covered boards, navy title and author lettering to the spine and to the front cover. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 128 [12-page publisher's catalogue, dated August 1918] printed pages of text. Wear to the lower spine end Very Good condition book in Very Good condition period art work dust wrapper with 5 mm piece of paper missing to the foot of the spine, nicks and small chips to the upper spine end and corners, 1/6 to the spine. 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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Holleran, Owen Cobb [Captain Royal Air Force]

(Book #ID 86930)

Published by The Rogerson Press, Chicago, A Private Edition First Edition 1924. 1924.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original vivid navy cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine and to the front cover, top edge gilt. 8vo. 9'' x 6¼''. Contains 204 printed pages of text with monochrome frontispiece and some photographs throughout. In very near Fine condition with minor rubbing to the high points of the boards, no dust wrapper as issued, now protected in clear acetate. SIGNED by the author to the second free end paper 'O. C. Holleran.' Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Hart, Peter and Nigel Steel

(Book #ID 101454)

Published by Hodder and Stoughton Ltd., London First Edition 1997. 1997.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original racing green cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Full printer's code 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1. Contains (xiv)-1, map, 382 printed pages of text with monochrome archive photographs throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped, £20.00. Press related clippings loosely inserted. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0340638451

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Haythornthwaite, Philip J.

(Book #ID 31188)

Published by Arms and Armour Press, London, 1994. 1994.

Hard back binding in publisher's original colour illustrated glazed boards. Quarto 10'' x 8'' 412 pages ISBN 186019852X. Monochrome illustrations throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition price clipped dust wrapper, unused new book. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper and can easily be removed should you so wish. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Hart, Peter

(Book #ID 111606)

Published by George Weidenfeld and Nicolson Ltd., 91 Clapham High Street, London First Edition 2007. 2007.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original dark grey cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered silver back, biscuit end papers. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Full printer's code 1 3 5 7 9 10 8 6 4 2. Contains [x], 386 pp with 3 maps monochrome archive photographs on loaded art paper throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped, £22.50. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Hayens, Herbert

(Book #ID 42813)

Published by Collins' Clear-Type Press London circa 1925 edition not stated. London circa 1925.

Hard back binding in publisher's original strawberry cloth covers, gilt and black lettering to the spine and the upper panel, colour onlay to the front cover. Quarto 10'' x 8''. Contains 244 printed pages of text with mounted colour plates monochrome photographic illustrations throughout. The top of the front free end paper has a small piece of paper neatly cut-out to reveal name to the half-title page, spine ends turned-in, without any foxing and in Very Good clean condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Hammerton, J. A. and H. W. Wilson [Edited by]

(Book #ID 102986)

Published by The Amalgamated Press Ltd., The Fleetway House, London 1914. 1914.

Uniform matching hard back binding in publisher's original British racing green cloth covers, gilt title lettering to the front covers and embossing to the front and rear covers, bevelled edges, peach and cream marble end papers. 4to. 13'' x 10''. Contains 448; 396 pp with monochrome illustrations, maps and archive photographs throughout. Just a little rubbing to the corners and spine ends and in Very Good clean and sound condition. Heavy volume pair weighing 6 kg, extra postage and insurance will be requested over and above our default setting for destinations outside of the UK. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Hartney, Harold E.

(Book #ID 45154)

Published by Bailey Brothers & Swinfen Ltd., Folkestone 1974. Folkestone 1974.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original blue cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. ISBN 56100207X. Contains [xx] 360 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations throughout. Without any ownership markings. Fine condition book, in Fine condition panoramic art work dust wrapper by Gordon C. Davies, 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.

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Holden, Wendy

(Book #ID 50009)

Published by Channel 4 Books London First Edition 1998. London 1998.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black paper covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. ISBN 075222199X. Contains 192 printed pages of text with monochrome photographs to the centre. Without any ownership markings. Fine condition book, in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped, unused brand new book. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Hart, Peter and Nigel Steel

(Book #ID 111510)

Published by Hodder and Stoughton Ltd., London First Edition 1997. 1997.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original burgundy cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Full printer's code 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1. Contains (xiv)-1, map, 382 pp with monochrome archive 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 missing and stamp to the copy right page. Good condition book in Good condition dust wrapper with small label removed fro the foot of the spine, not price clipped, £20.00. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0340638451

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Hart, Peter and Nigel Steel

(Book #ID 101455)

Published by Hodder and Stoughton Ltd., London First Edition 1997. 1997.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original racing green cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Full printer's code 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1. Contains (xiv)-1, map, 382 printed pages of text with monochrome archive photographs throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped, £20.00. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0340638451

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Hall, James Norman [Lord Kitchener]

(Book #ID 86916)

Published by Thomas Allen, Toronto, First Canadian Edition 1916. 1916.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original burgundy cloth covers, black title and author lettering to the spine and to the front cover, end paper sketches. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains [x] 201 printed pages of text with tissue-guarded monochrome frontispiece. A graphic and uncensored account of the adventure of an American volunteer in Kitcherner's Army. Record of what life was like on British lines along the western front in a battalion of one of Lord Kitchener's first armies, the seasoned regulars of the first British Expeditionary Force and called by the public Kitchener's Mob. Fine condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with light dust soiling to the pale cream paper, priced $1.25. 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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H. Keatly Moore and W. C. Berwick Sayers [Edited by]

(Book #ID 98683)

Published by Naval & Military Press Ltd., Reprinted Edition.

Facsimile reprint of 1920 edition in publisher's original illustrated stiff card wrap covers [soft back]. 8v. 8½'' x 5½''. Contains 437 printed pages of text with 36 monochrome portraits and many archive photographs throughout. In very near Fine condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 1843424711

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Holmes, Richard

(Book #ID 76977)

Published by HarperCollins 77-85 Fulham Palace Road, London First Edition 2004. London 2004.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black paper covered boards, gilt title and author lettering to the spine, archive illustrated end papers. Thick 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 717 printed pages of text with monochrome photographs throughout. Light marking and cheap paper browning to the closed page edges. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with small rubs, not price clipped. 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. ISBN 0007137516

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Hayes, Milton [James Milton Hayes (1884, Ardwick - 1940 Nice) was an English actor and poet, best known for his 1911 dramatic monologue "The Green Eye of the Yellow God"]. Alderman R. A. D. Carter, OBE, J.P | John P. Bennett, FRCS | Betty Banks.

(Book #ID 109834)

Published by Hodder & Stoughton, London First Edition [1925]. 1925.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original camel brown cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered black back and front. 12mo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 316 pp. James Milton Hayes was commissioned in the Manchester Regiment, 31 December 1915 and awarded the Military Cross in November 1917. In 1918 he was captured and was held as a prisoner of war at Mainz Citadel with, among others, John Ferrar Holms, Hugh Kingsmill and Alec Waugh. Very personalised copy from the author with SIGNED monochrome photograph (Guttenberg Photo | Manchester No. 2109) tipped-in to the copyright leaf. Hand written letter attached to the front paste down in clear pencil dated 29th October 1917 from Flanders Front - with dated military post stamp 'passed by censor No. 3929' to his mentor, Alderman R. A. D. Carter, OBE, J.P. etc. writing about his 'Military Cross' award for Gallantry and SIGNED J. Milton Hayes. Book itself profusely dedicated to same Alderman, dated 25.3.25 at the Eccentric Club and SIGNED Milton Hayes. Above the inscription in pencil note 'This book was given to me in 2004 by Betty Banks of the Wilmington Bookshop, East Grinstead, Sussex' SIGNED J. P. Bennett FRCS. To the rear paste down a hand written note on glued-in Eccentric Club, London letter head paper, SIGNED 'Milton - To Dear Alderman'. Includes news paper clipping of East Grinstead eccentric lady book dealers funeral. This lady had donated the book to Senior Plastic Surgeon John P. Bennett, FRCS at Queen Victoria Hospital - who first become famous for repairing Spitfire etc. pilot burns in WW2. John was an avid Book collector and personal friend of British Library book binder Bernard Middleton. Front panel of the dust wrapper, illustrated by E. P. Kingsela, tipped-in as frontispiece. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Hamilton, Andrew and Alan Reed

(Book #ID 98889)

Published by Dene House Publishing, Walton, Warwick, First Edition 2014. 2014.

First edition in publisher's original illustrated stiff card wrap covers [soft back]. 8vo. 9½'' x 6''. Contains 125 printed pages of text with maps, monochrome and colour illustrations and archive photographs throughout. In Fine condition, no dust wrapper as issued. SIGNED by one of the authors to the illustrated title page 'To Gladwyn, With thanks for all more polite early morning greetings, Andrew.' Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 9780956182036

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