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Brock, Michael and Eleanor [Selected and Edited by] H. H. Asquith Letters and Venetia Stanley

(Book #ID 100122)

Published by Oxford University Press, Amen House, London First Edition 1982. 1982.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original chocolate paper covered boards, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 676 printed pages of text with monochrome archive photographs throughout, maps and family trees to the rear. Minimal wear to the spine ends, a few feint tan age spots to the end papers. Very Good condition book in near Fine condition dust wrapper, price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0192122002

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Wachhorst, Wyn [Thomas Alva Edison]

(Book #ID 100136)

Published by The Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge and London First Edition 1981. 1981.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original taupe cloth covers, white title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 328 printed pages of text with monochrome archive photographs throughout. Spine ends turned-in with tiny rubs, a little age darkening to the upper and lower closed edges. Near Very Good condition book in near Very Good condition dust wrapper with shallow nicks and rubs to the upper spine end and corners, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0262231085

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Froude, James Anthony

(Book #ID 102363)

Published by Longmans, Green and Co., 39 Paternoster Row, London New Edition 1902. 1902.

New edition hard back binding in publisher's original burgundy cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine, gilt border to the front cover, publisher's illustrated end papers. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Froud's historic lectures including amongst others: The Sea Cradle of the Reformation, John Hawkins and the African Slave Trade, Drake's Voyage Round the World, The Great Expedition to the West Indies, Sailing of the Armada, and Attack on Cadiz. Contains 309 printed pages of text. Small surface stain to the bottom corner of the front cover and in Good condition. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Edmunds, George

(Book #ID 102367)

Published by The Pentland Press Ltd., Bishop Auckland, Durham First Edition 1996. 1996.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine, archive scroll to the end papers. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains (xxi), 290 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations, maps and archive photographs throughout. In Fine condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 1858213576

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Rush, Christopher

(Book #ID 102378)

Published by Profile Books Ltd., 58a Hatton Garden, London First Edition 2005. 2005.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original forest green cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8½'' x 6''. When the author's wife died of breast cancer in 2000 he decided to embark on a spiritual journey and in the footsteps of Robert Louis Stevenson across Europe by donkey. Contains (vi), map, 264 printed pages of text. Hint of tanning to the text block edges. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. SIGNED by the author to the title page 'Christopher Rush'. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 1861977085

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Guinness, Alec [Preface by John le Carré]

(Book #ID 102472)

Published by Viking | Penguin Group, 375 Hudson Street, New York 1997. 1997.

First American edition 4th printing (5 7 9 10 8 6 4) hard back binding in publisher's original dove white paper covered boards, silver title and author lettering to the burgundy cloth spine. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 214 printed pages of text. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped, $23.95. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0670875899

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Froude, James Anthony

(Book #ID 102767)

Published by Longmans, Green and Co., 39 Paternoster Row, London New Edition 1901. 1901

New edition with illustrations hard back binding in publisher's original navy cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine, gilt ship vignettes to the front cover, top edge gilt, charcoal end papers. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Froud's historic lectures including amongst others: The Sea Cradle of the Reformation, John Hawkins and the African Slave Trade, Drake's Voyage Round the World, The Great Expedition to the West Indies, Sailing of the Armada, and Attack on Cadiz. Contains 309 printed pages of text with photogravure plates on coated art paper and one double page map. Front hinge repaired, rubbing to the corners and spine ends and in Good condition. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Lucas, Laddie [Percy Belgrave Lucas, CBE, DSO & Bar, DFC (2 September 1915 - 20 March 1998), commonly known as Laddie Lucas, was a Royal Air Force officer, left-handed golfer, author and Member of Parliament]. Pilot Officer Owen Berkeley-Hill (1920 - 12 July 1942)

(Book #ID 112214)

Published by Sidgwick & Jackson Limited, 1 Tavistock Chambers, London First Edition 1978. 1978.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original navy cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back. 8vo. 9'' x 5½''. The five lives in the title are the five main phases of the author's life. Contains 272 pp with monochrome archive photographs throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. Lengthy ink message by the author over two pages concerning Pilot Officer O. W. H. Berkeley-Hill: missing believed killed; Spitfire BR 324, 249 Squadron, aircraft failed to return from an operational interception flight from Ta Kali, Malta, 12 July 1942 (reported to be Messerschmitts) the 22 year-old was shot down into the sea off Malta. 'For Rosaland - I hope so much that, between pages 40 and 41, you and your family will recognise the ethos in which Owen, and his Squadron, 249, lived in the rough Malta days of 1942. I trust also that you will believe that, in making the supreme sacrifice, he contributed to our victory in a manner in which those of us who fought with him will never forget. He was a true officer and a resolute pilot who always did his best. We were all so fond of him - Laddie Lucas, 30. vii. 84.' Copied black and white photograph of Owen loosely inserted. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Housed in Fine condition marble paper covered open-fronted slip case. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Voss, Frederick [Essay by Michael Reynolds] Ernest Hemingway [1899-1961]

(Book #ID 102785)

Published by Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery in association with Yale University Press, New Haven and London First Edition 1999. 1999.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covers, silver title and author lettering to the spine. 4to. 11½'' x 9¼''. Contain 111 pp with colour and monochrome illustrations and archive photographs throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, unused new book. Loosely inserted small newspaper article referring to Hemingway's cats at his home in Florida. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0300079265

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Wheatcroft, Andrew

(Book #ID 102859)

Published by Viking, Penguin Books Ltd., 27 Wrights Lane, London First Edition 1995. 1995.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Full printer's code 1 3 5 7 9 10 8 6 4 2. Contains (xix), 384 pp with monochrome illustrations and archive photographs and colour plates 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 0670854905

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Henrey, Mrs. Robert [Madeleine Mathilde Henrey (1906-2004, née Gal, pseudonym Mrs Robert Henrey) was a French-born writer who wrote over 30 books, mainly of an autobiographical nature, that enjoyed considerable fame in post-war Britain].

(Book #ID 114002)

Published by J. M. Dent & Sons Ltd., Aldine House, Bedford Street, London First Edition 1955. 1955.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back, blue end paper street maps of London. 8vo. 8½'' x 5¾''. Her writing career stretched from 1941 to 1979 and during this time she brought many of the events of her childhood and career to public attention. She enjoyed a long relationship with publishers, J. M. Dent & Sons, and most of her works, particularly her early ones, were a commercial success. Contains 231 pp. This is the story of a dressmaker, a milliner, a musician, a chocolate maker, a family of ladies' hairdressers who have all grown up in Bloomsbury, London. Light spotting to the closed text block edges. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with small rubs to the corners and top of the spine, not price clipped, 16s. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Dickinson H. W. [Henry Winram Dickinson] James Watt FRS FRSE (January 1736 - 25 August 1819) Scottish inventor, mechanical engineer, and chemist.

(Book #ID 107333)

Printed for Messrs Babcock and Wilcox, Ltd., at The University Press, Cambridge First Edition 1935. 1935.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original salmon cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back. Tall 8vo. 10'' x 6¼''. Contains frontispiece, (xvi), 207 pp with 17 plates, 14 text figures, woodcuts as tail-pieces. Boards sun faded, rubbing across the spine ends and corners, puncture hole to the top of the spine, pencil message to the front paste down, text block clean and without any foxing, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Spielmann M. H. and Walter Jerrold [Hugh Thomson RI (1 June 1860 - 7 May 1920) was an Irish illustrator and is best known for his pen-and-ink illustrations of works by authors such as Jane Austen, Charles Dickens, and J. M. Barrie].

(Book #ID 109953)

Published by Adam & Charles Black, Ltd., 4-6 Soho Square, London First Edition 1931. 1931.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original vermilion cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back, illustrated end papers. 8vo. 9'' x 6½''. Contains (xx), 269 pp with 12 full-page paper-guarded captioned colour plates and 16 black and white plates and many text illustrations. Foxing to the text block edges and end papers, spine sun faded, else in Very Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Henrey, Mrs. Robert [Madeleine Mathilde Henrey (1906-2004, née Gal, pseudonym Mrs Robert Henrey) was a French-born writer who wrote over 30 books, mainly of an autobiographical nature, that enjoyed considerable fame in post-war Britain].

(Book #ID 113995)

Published by J. M. Dent & Sons Ltd., Aldine House, Bedford Street, London Sixth Edition 1971. 1971.

Hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back. 8vo. 8½'' x 5¾''. Her writing career stretched from 1941 to 1979 and during this time she brought many of the events of her childhood and career to public attention. She enjoyed a long relationship with publishers, J. M. Dent & Sons, and most of her works, particularly her early ones, were a commercial success. Contains colour frontispiece, 350 pp. Ex library with front free end paper adhered to the front paste down, stamp to the copyright page and rear end papers. Good condition book in Good condition dust wrapper with chips to the spine ends and corners, price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Henrey, Mrs. Robert [Madeleine Mathilde Henrey (1906-2004, née Gal, pseudonym Mrs Robert Henrey) was a French-born writer who wrote over 30 books, mainly of an autobiographical nature, that enjoyed considerable fame in post-war Britain].

(Book #ID 113993)

Published by J. M. Dent & Sons Ltd., Aldine House, Bedford Street, London First Edition 1964. 1964.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back. 8vo. 8½'' x 5¾''. Her writing career stretched from 1941 to 1979 and during this time she brought many of the events of her childhood and career to public attention. She enjoyed a long relationship with publishers, J. M. Dent & Sons, and most of her works, particularly her early ones, were a commercial success. Contains 251 pp. Ex library with bar code strip the front free end paper and copyright page, one stamp to the copyright page. Good condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with small hole to the centre of the spine, price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Heygate, Elizabeth

(Book #ID 106927)

Published by Rupert Hart-Davis, Soho Square, London First Edition 1965. 1965.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original scarlet paper covered boards, blocked and lettered silver back. 8vo. 8½'' x 6''. Contains 200 pp with monochrome frontispiece and 14 archive photographs. Sun fading to the red of the spine and in Very Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Bolitho, Hector and Derek Peel

(Book #ID 105699)

Published by George Allen & Unwin Ltd., Ruskin House, 40 Museum Street, London First Edition 1967. 1967.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original delphinium blue buckram cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered in gilt, gilt back, family tree end papers. 8vo. 9½'' x 6½''. Contains 232 pp with 2 colour plates and 32 monochrome illustrations and archive photographs throughout. Touch of dust soiling to the top page edges. Near Fine condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with light rubbing across the top of the spine and top corners, not price clipped, 45s, spine colours not faded. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Farley, Christopher and David Hodgson [Bertrand Russell]

(Book #ID 107073)

Published by Spokesman Books, Nottingham First Edition 1972. 1972.

First edition publisher's original photographic card wrap covers [soft back]. 4to. 11½'' x 8¼''. Contains 95 pp with monochrome archive photographs throughout. Small repaired tear to the top of the lower spine gutter and in Very Good clean condition book, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Brown, Malcolm [Thomas Edward Lawrence CB DSO (16 August 1888 - 19 May 1935) was a British archaeologist, army officer, diplomat, and writer who became renowned for his role in the Arab Revolt (1916-1918) and the Sinai and Palestine Campaign (1915-1918) against the Ottoman Empire during the First World War].

(Book #ID 112273)

Published by Thames and Hudson, 181A High Holborn, London in Association with the Imperial War Museum First Edition 2005. 2005.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original deep russet cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back, blind publisher's device to the front board, orange paper end sheets. Square 4to. 11'' x 10''. Contains 208 pp with 195, 54 in colour, archive photographs throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. SIGNED by the author to the half-title page 'Malcolm Brown'. Housed in Fine condition marble paper covered open-fronted slip case. Heavy volume weighing 2 kg, extra postage 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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Mount, Ferdinand [Aunt Munca].

(Book #ID 106025)

Published by Bloomsbury Continuum, 50 Bedford Square, London Third Printing 2020. 2020.

Hard back binding in publisher's original navy cloth covered boards, copper back. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Printer's key 4 6 8 10 9 7 5 3. Contains [x], 262 pp with monochrome archive photographs throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped, unused new book. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Dundee, Angelo [Mike Winters] Angelo Dundee (August 30, 1921 - February 1, 2012) was a 20th century American boxing trainer and cornerman [Horace G. Notice (born 7 August 1957 in West Bromwich) is an English plasterer and, amateur and professional heavyweight boxer of the 1980s who as an amateur won the 1983 ABA Heavyweight Championship boxing out of the Nechells Green ABC, Birmingham].

(Book #ID 106079)

Published by Arthur Barker Ltd., A Subsidiary of George Weidenfeld and Nicolson Ltd., 91 Clapham High Street, London First Edition 1983. 1983.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original venetian red cloth covered boards, gilt back. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Internationally known for his work with Muhammad Ali (1960-1981), Angelo Dundee worked with 15 other world boxing champions, including Sugar Ray Leonard, José Nápoles, George Foreman, George Scott, Jimmy Ellis, Carmen Basilio, Luis Manuel Rodríguez, and Willie Pastrano. Contains 263 pp with monochrome archive photographs throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. SIGNED by the author to the front free end paper 'To young Derek, all the best Angelo Dundee' also SIGNED by the professional heavyweight boxer 'Horace Notice'. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0213168812

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Waldman, Milton [Sir Walter Raleigh]

(Book #ID 108250)

Published by Collins, 48 Pall Mall, London New Edition 1943. 1943.

New edition hard back binding in publisher's original crimson cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back, maps to the end papers. 8vo. 8'' x 5¼''. Contains 255 pp with 6 monochrome plates, illustrated headers and tailpieces. A little sun fading to the red of the spine and in Very Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Dean, Colin [Lieutenant Colonel Cecil Harry "Jiggs" Jaeger, OBE (29 April 1913 - 27 September 1970) was a British military band leader]. Foreword by Frank Renton.

(Book #ID 114101)

Published by Parapress, 9 Frant Road, Tunbridge Wells, Kent | In Association with The International Military Music Society First Edition 2013. 2013.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original Wedgwood blue paper covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back. Quarto. 10'' x 7''. Contains (xi), 242 pp with monochrome photographs throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. From the private library of Brian Culverhouse (22nd October 1927 - 23rd August 2021) who was a leading and much admired classical music producer throughout the second half of the 20th century, initially associated with EMI. SIGNED by the author to Brian to the front free end paper 'To Brian, With all good wishes - Colin Dean' + two Signed letters dated March 2012 and April 2013 from the author to Brian Culverhouse on 'Band of the Irish Guards' letter-headed paper + book launch invitation. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Paston, George [Compiled by] Mrs. Delaney | Mary Granville

(Book #ID 108531)

Published by Grant Richards, London Second Edition 1900. 1900.

Second edition hard back binding in publisher's original midnight blue cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back, gilt decorated front, top edge gilt. 8vo. 8'' x 6''. Contains 309 pp with 7 monochrome tissue-guarded illustrations. Spine ends and upper corners creased, tan ageing to free end papers and in Very Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Muir, Pearson M'Adam D.D.

(Book #ID 106773)

Published by Adam & Charles Black, Ltd., 4-6 Soho Square, London First Edition 1901. 1901.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original dark green cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered brown back and front. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 213 pp. Rubbed and softened spine ends and in near Very Good 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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Wymer, Norman [George Stephenson 1781-1948]

(Book #ID 106864)

Published by Oxford University Press not dated circa 1948.

Publisher's original saddle stitched card wrap covers [soft back]. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 32 pp with monochrome illustrations and archive photographs throughout. Ink name and address inside and in Very Good condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Russell, Rt. Hon. George W. E [George William Erskine Russell 1853-1919] Alexander Heriot Mackonochie SSC (11 August 1825 - 15 December 1887) was a Church of England mission priest known as "the martyr of St Alban's" on account of his prosecution and forced resignation for ritualist practices.

(Book #ID 107587)

Published by George Allen & Company Ltd., 44 & 45 Rathbone Place, London First Edition 1913. 1913.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original brick red cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back and front. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. British Library states first edition as 1913, introductory matter by the author dated 1912. Contains colour frontispiece, (xi)-1, 357 pp with monochrome illustrations and archive photographs throughout, triptych folding map to the rear. Spine sun faded, rubbing to the corners and in Very Good tight and square condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Southgate, Donald [Lord Palmerston]

(Book #ID 106942)

Published by Macmillan & Co. Ltd., 4 Little Essex Street, London First Edition 1966. 1966.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original scarlet cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered pale blue and gilt back. 8vo. 8½'' x 6''. Contains 647 pp with monochrome illustrated frontispiece and 7 archive portraits. Tiny rubs to the lower spine tips, very light ghosting to the free end papers. Very Good, condition book, corners nice and sharp, in Good condition dust wrapper with sun fading to the red of the spine, rubs to the corners and fore edges, not price clipped 63s. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Kermode, Frank

(Book #ID 106976)

Published by The British Council and the National Book League by Longmans, Green and Co. Ltd., 39 Paternoster Row, London Reprinted with Additions 1964. 1964.

Publisher's original stapled yellow card wrap covers [soft back]. 8vo. 8½'' x 6''. Contains frontispiece, 48 pp. Small ink line to the top front cover and in Very Good condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Chambers, R. W. [Thomas More]

(Book #ID 107322)

Published by Jonathan Cape 30 Bedford Square, London Reprinted Edition 1942. 1942.

Hard back binding in publisher's original blue cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back, blue dyed upper edges. 8vo. 8½'' x 6''. Contains 416 pp with 7 monochrome illustrated archive plates. Spine ends and corners softened. Very Good condition book in Good condition dust wrapper with age darkened spine, nicks to spine ends and upper corners and edges, not price clipped 10s 6d. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Karrer, Otto [Edited, Selected and Annotated by] St. Francis of Assisi

(Book #ID 107399)

Published by Sheed & Ward Ltd., London First Edition 1947. 1947.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back. 8vo. 8½'' x 6''. Contains 302 pp with monochrome illustrated frontispiece. Spine ends turned-in with tiny rubs, ghosting to the free end papers and in near Very Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Chair, Admiral Sir Dudley [Admiral Sir Dudley Rawson Stratford de Chair KCB KCMG MVO (30 August 1864 - 17 August 1958) was a senior Royal Navy officer and later Governor of New South Wales]. With a Preface and Epilogue by Somerset de Chair

(Book #ID 114454)

Published by George G. Harrap & Co. Ltd., 182 High Holborn, London First Edition 1961. 1961.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original navy cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back. 8vo. 8½'' x 6''. Contains (x), 248 pp with maps and photographs throughout. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper without any major faults, not price clipped, 21/-. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Taylor, Charles Carlisle [Admiral Mahan]

(Book #ID 113734)

Published by John Murray, 50 Albemarle Street, London First Edition 1920. 1920.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original blue cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered back in green. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. Contains (xiv), 359 pp with monochrome illustrations and photographs throughout. Front free end paper absent. In Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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