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Ratushinskaya, Irina [Translated by Alyona Kojevnikov]

(Book #ID 17142)

Published by Hodder and Stoughton Limited, London First edition 1990. 1990.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original aqua-green paper covers, gilt lettering to spine. 8vo 9½" x 6¼" 320 pp. ISBN 034041698X. Fine in Fine dust wrapper, not price clipped £14.95. Dust wrapper supplied in archival acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Wons, Anthony [Tony]

(Book #ID 17204)

The Copp Clark Co., Limited Toronto, Canada 1944. 1944.

Hard back binding in publisher's original brown cloth covers, maroon lettering to spine and upper panel. 8vo 7½" x 5¼" 118 pp. Cheap paper browning and in Very Good condition. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Stacey, Nicolas [Reverend Nicolas David Stacey (27 November 1927 - 8 May 2017) was a priest of the Church of England and social activist. He was Rector of Woolwich in the 1960s, and Director of Social Services for Kent County Council from 1974-1985].

(Book #ID 96187)

Published by Anthony Blond Ltd., 56 Doughty Street, London First Edition 1971. 1971.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. Contains 304 printed pages of text. Fine condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with light rubbing to the tips, not price clipped. SIGNED by the author to the front free end paper 'Happy Christmas 1974 to all 145's Nicolas Stacey'. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 218511477

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Lindley, Sir Francis [Sir Francis Oswald Lindley GCMG CB CBE PC (12 June 1872 - 17 August 1950) was a British diplomat] Major-General Simon Joseph Fraser, 14th Lord Lovat and 3rd Baron Lovat, KT, GCVO, KCMG, CB, DSO (25 November 1871 - 18 February 1933), was a British Army officer, aristocrat, landowner, politician and the 23rd Chief of Clan Fraser of Lovat.

(Book #ID 113964)

Published by Hutchinson & Co., Paternoster Row, London First Edition [1935]. 1935.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original Wedgwood blue cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered black back, black coat of arms to the front board. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 319 pp + publisher's 32 pp catalogue dated 'books for 1936'. Illustrated with 34 full-page monochrome photographs throughout. Corners bumped, else in Very Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Davenport-Hines, Richard [Harold Macmillan]

(Book #ID 38426)

Published by William Heinemann Ltd., London First Edition 1992. London 1992.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original grey cloth covers, gilt lettering to the spine. 8vo 9½'' x 6¼'' 370 pp ISBN 0434175021. Monochrome illustrations throughout. Hint of tanning to the page edges. Very Good condition book, in Very Good condition dust wrapper with small crease lines to the extreme spine tips, spine sun faded, not price clipped, the original selling price being £18.50. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Batters, Jean [Edith Evans]

(Book #ID 17904)

Hart-Davis MacGibbon, St. Albans, Hertfordshire First edition 1977. 1977.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original camel cloth covers, gilt lettering to spine. 8vo 7½" x 5¼" 159 pp ISBN 0246109947. Monochrome photographic illustrations on semi-glossy silk art paper. SIGNED presentation copy by the author to title page 'To Rosemary from Jean Batters.' Without inscription and in Fine condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Adams, Michael

(Book #ID 18042)

Published by Quartet Books Ltd., 27-29 Goodge Street, London First Edition 1984. 1984.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original maroon paper covers, gilt lettering to spine. 8vo 9½" x 6¼" 275 pp ISBN 0704324490. SIGNED and dated 1987 by the author to title page. Small mark left by a book mark to pages 1-4 inclusive, without inscription. Nr. Fine in Fine price clipped dust wrapper. Dust wrapper supplied in archival acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Lettin, Alan

(Book #ID 87610)

Published by The Memoir Club, Stanhope, Weardale, County Durham First Edition 2005. 2005.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original navy blue paper covered boards, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 212 printed pages of text with monochrome photographs throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. SIGNED by the Author to the half-title page 'John, I have enjoyed our association over the years. Alan, Oct. 2005.' 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 1841041017

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(Book #ID 73864)

Published by Ward, Lock & Co., Warwick House, Salisbury Square, London circa 1890 edition not stated. 1890.

Hard back binding in publisher's original decorated gilt and black scarlet cloth covers, gilt title block lettering to the spine and to the upper panel. 8vo. 8'' x 5½''. Contains [viii] 384 printed pages of text with many monochrome illustrations throughout. Spine ends rolled over, foxing to the end papers and in Very Good square and tight condition. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Masters, Anthony [Nancy Astor] David Astor

(Book #ID 18646)

Published by George Weidenfeld and Nicolson Ltd., 91 Clapham High Street, London First edition 1981. 1981.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original aqua green paper covers, gilt lettering to spine. 8vo 8½" x 5¼" 237 pp. ISBN 0297777041. Monochrome photographic illustrations on glossy silk art paper. SIGNED presentation copy by the author to front end paper 'To the Hon. David Astor, Anthony Masters' [Francis David Astor 'Langhorne' son of Nancy Astor]. Without inscription, hint of age tanning to page edges. Near Fine in 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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Maxwell, Ruth [George Stephenson]

(Book #ID 47083)

Published by George G. Harrap & Co. Ltd., 2-3 Portsmouth Street, London First Edition 1920. London 1920.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original olive cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to light calf spine. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 192 printed pages of text with colour frontispiece and eight monochrome illustrations throughout. Rubbing to the corners and spine ends, spine sun faded, prize plate to the front free end paper, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Sitwell, Edith [1887-1964]

(Book #ID 18815)

Published by Macmillan & Co. Ltd., 4 Little Essex Street, London First edition 1946. 1946.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original turquoise cloth covers, gilt lettering to spine. 8vo 9" x 5½" 202 pp. Four monochrome illustrations on glossy silk art paper. Former message to the front free end paper. Near Fine in Very Good dust wrapper with two short closed tears to upper panel, not price clipped 12s 6d. Dust wrapper supplied in archival acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Courtauld, George

(Book #ID 18925)

Published by Constable and Company Limited, 162 Fulham Palace Road, London First Edition 1996. 1996.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covers, silver lettering to spine. 8vo 9½'' x 6¼''. 288 printed pages of text. ISBN 0094756708. SIGNED by the author to title page. Former small name and address label to front end paper. Near Fine in Fine dust wrapper, not price clipped. 'The Times' press clipping enclosed titled 'Bearer of Secrets' and concerning George Courtauld. Dust wrapper supplied in archival acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0094756708

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Cusack, John and Ivor Herbert

(Book #ID 19097)

Published by Cassell & Company, Ltd., 37-38 St. Andrew's Hill, London First Edition 1972. 1972.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original scarlet cloth covers, gilt lettering to spine. 8vo 8½" x 5¼" 163 pp ISBN 0304938777. SIGNED presentation copy by the author to front end paper 'To: President Bob Knight, with lots of luck for your incoming year: Service above ? Jack Cusack, Miramar 23rd May 1973.' Monochrome photographic illustrations on glossy silk art paper. Without inscription. Fine in Very Good dust wrapper with small rubs to spine tip, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archival acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Ginsberg, Fay [Rabbi Dr. Morris Ginsberg]

(Book #ID 19189)

Dimbleby Printers Limited 14 King Street, Richmond, Surrey First edition 1976. 1976.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original white cloth covers, gilt lettering to spine. 8vo 8½" x 6" 70 pp. Monochrome photographic illustrations. In very near Fine condition. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Shelden, Michael [George Orwell]

(Book #ID 40066)

Published by William Heinemann Limited, London First Edition 1991. London 1991.

First edition hard back bound in publisher's original black cloth covers, gilt lettering to the spine, dark green end papers. Thick 8vo 9½" x 6½" 564 pp. Monochrome photographic illustrations on glossy paper. Light tanning to the page margins. Near Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper protected. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Landesman, Jay

(Book #ID 47916)

Published by George Weidenfeld and Nicolson Ltd., 91 Clapham High Street, London First Edition 1992. London 1992.

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 029781303X. Contains 229 printed pages of text. Without any ownership markings. Fine condition book, in Very Good condition dust wrapper with small 5 mm tear to the top front corner, 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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Ivinskaya, Olga [Translated from the Russian with Introduction and Notes by Max Hayward] Boris Pasternak [1890-1960]

(Book #ID 19288)

Published by Collins and Harvill Press 30a Pavilion Road, London First Edition 1978. 1978.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covers, gilt lettering to spine. 8vo 9½" x 6¼" xl, 488 [pp] ISBN 002628473. Monochrome photographic illustrations on glossy silk art paper. Fine in 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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Bloom, Ursula [Ursula Bloom (11 December 1892 - 29 October 1984) was a British novelist, biographer and journalist. Many of her novels were written under various pen names, including Sheila Burns, Mary Essex, Rachel Harvey, Deborah Mann, Lozania Prole and Sara Sloane].

(Book #ID 51773)

Published by Hutchinson & Co. Ltd., London First Edition 1956. London 1956.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original scarlet cloth covers, black title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 191 printed pages of text with monochrome photographs. Removed book plate from the front paste down, without any ownership markings. Very Good condition book, in torn and chipped dust wrapper. 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. We currently hold in stock 15 other titles by this author. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Ackland, Joss

(Book #ID 19780)

Published by Hodder and Stoughton Limited, London First Edition 1989. 1989.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original burgundy cloth covers, gilt lettering to spine. 8vo 9½" x 6¼" 250 pp ISBN 0340493968. Monochrome photographic illustrations on glossy silk art paper. SIGNED presentation copy by the author to front end paper 'Toby, Sorry to have worn out your shoe leather. Very good luck in all ahead. Here's a backward glance, Joss 1995.' Fine in 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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Salvoni, Elena [With Sandy Fawkes]

(Book #ID 43914)

Published by Quartet Books Ltd., 27-29 Goodge Street, London First Edition 1990. London 1990.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original navy paper covers, gilt lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. ISBN 0704327457. Contains x, 190 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations throughout. From the library of Kitty [Dorothy] Black [1914-2006], successful theatre administrator, internationally acclaimed and distinguished translator of continental plays who eventually became a leading play agent. Fine condition book, in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. SIGNED presentation copy by Sandy Fawkes to the front free end paper 'To Sebastian [Graham Jones], Stay as true to life as Elena has and you wont go far wrong, Sandy Fawkes.' SIGNED by Elena Salvoni to the title page 'To Sebastian, as time goes by, Lots of Love Elena.' 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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Hill, William Thomson [Nurse Cavell]

(Book #ID 54120)

Published by Hutchinson & Co. Paternoster Row, London First Edition 1915. London 1915.

Publisher's original ivory card wrap covers, small inset monochrome photograph to the upper panel. 8vo. 7'' x 5''. Contains 55 printed pages of text with monochrome photographs. Reference condition copy with the majority of the card covering the spine missing, a little foxing to the paper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Burton, Anthony [Josiah Wedgwood]

(Book #ID 96021)

Published by Andre Deutsch Ltd., 105 Great Russell Street, London First Edition 1976. 1976.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original red and black cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 239 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations and photographs throughout. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with rubbing to the top of the spine, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0233968075

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Hird, Thora

(Book #ID 20197)

W. H. Allen & Co. Ltd., 44 Hill Street, London First edition 1976. 1976.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original royal vivid blue cloth covers, gilt lettering to spine. 8vo 8½" x 5¼" 238 pp ISBN 0491019653. Archive monochrome photographic illustrations on matt art paper. Dusty page edges. Very Good in Very Good dust wrapper with touch of foxing to inner flaps, not price clipped, dust wrapper without any tears or chips, spine not faded. Dust wrapper supplied in archival acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Barea, Arturo [Arturo Barea Ogazón (20 September 1897 - 24 December 1957) was a Spanish journalist, broadcaster and writer. After the Spanish Civil War, Barea left with his wife Ilsa Barea to live in exile in England where he died] Translated from the Spanish with an Introduction by Sir Peter Chalmers Mitchell.

(Book #ID 106586)

Published by Readers Union | Faber and Faber, London Second Edition 1944. 1944.

Hard back binding in publisher's original orange cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered in silver back. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. The Forging of a Rebel is an autobiographical trilogy of books, book 1 The Forge (La Forja) describes the author's childhood and youth in Madrid prior to 1914 and his early schooling in Escuelas Pías in Lavapiés, the book ends with the news of the outbreak of World War I. Contains 350 pp. In Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Evans, Elizabeth E. [Louis XVII of France]

(Book #ID 20731)

Swan Sonnenschein & Co. London First edition 1893. 1893.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original dark green cloth covers, gilt lettering to spine. 8vo 8½" x 6" x, 360 [pp]. Five monochrome engraved plates. Hint of age darkening to spine and end papers, former name to half-title page, corners sharp and in Very Good clean and tight condition. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Patch, Blanche

(Book #ID 20828)

Published by Victor Gollancz Ltd., 14 Henrietta Street, Covent Garden, London First Edition 1951. 1951.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original orange cloth covers, black lettering to spine. 8vo 8½" x 5¼" 256 pp. Monochrome frontispiece. Near Fine condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with small chips to spine tips [text not affected], shallow rubs to corners, not price clipped 12/6, spine not faded. Dust wrapper supplied in archival acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Simonson, Werner [Foreword by The Bishop of Hertford]

(Book #ID 20836)

Published by Colin Smythe Limited, 56a Packhorse Way, Gerrards Cross, Buckinghamshire First Edition 1969. 1969.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covers, gilt lettering to spine. 8vo 8½" x 5¼" 181 pp ISBN 900675179. Monochrome photographic illustrations on glossy silk art paper. Hint of age yellowing to page edges. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with small surface crease to spine tip, not price clipped, dust wrapper without any tears or chips. Dust wrapper supplied in archival acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Elwin, Malcolm

(Book #ID 21063)

Macdonald & Co. Ltd., Gulf House, 2 Portman Street, London First edition 1967. 1967.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covers, gilt lettering to spine. 8vo 9½" x 6¼" 471 pp. Monochrome photographic illustrations on glossy silk art paper. Slight dust soiling to closed page edges. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition price clipped dust wrapper with light foxing to inner flaps and without any tears or chips. Dust wrapper supplied in archival acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Hayfield, Mary Rose

(Book #ID 45721)

Published Privately by the Author First Edition 2001. Aberystwyth 2001.

First edition in publisher's original colour illustrated card wrap covers. 8vo. 8½'' x 5¼''. ISBN 0954058402. Contains [xvi] 212 printed pages of text with colour and monochrome illustrations throughout. In Fine condition, no dust wrapper as published. SIGNED by the author to the title page. Matching Wild Rose book mark loosely enclosed. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Rowse, A. L.

(Book #ID 105864)

Published by The Reprint Society, High Street, Aldershot, Hampshire by Arrangement with Macmillan & Co. Ltd., 4 Little Essex Street, London 1959. 1959.

Hard back binding in publisher's original quarter tawny brown leather, lemon cloth sides, gilt and navy back. 8vo. 8¾'' x 6''. Contains (xvi), 420; 528 pp with monochrome illustrations and archive photographs throughout. Light rubbing across the spine ends, contents in Fine condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Ferra, Bartomeu [Frederick Chopin] George Sand

(Book #ID 50831)

Published by Palma de Mallorca 1974. 1974.

Publisher's original sand coloured card wrap covers. 8vo. 7½'' x 5''. Contains 83 [iv] printed pages of text with monochrome photographs and illustrations throughout, fold-out illustration to the rear. Without any ownership markings and Very Good condition, no dust wrapper as published. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Parker, John [Rock Hudson]

(Book #ID 21237)

Published by Sidgwick & Jackson Ltd., 1 Tavistock Chambers, Bloomsbury Way, London First Edition 1990. 1990.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covers, gilt lettering to spine. 8vo 9½" x 6¼" 223 pp ISBN 0283999691. Monochrome photographic illustrations on glossy silk art paper. Fine condition book in near Fine condition dust wrapper with paper to spine tips very slightly crushed, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archival acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Tillyard, Stella [Edward Fitzgerald 1763-1798]

(Book #ID 21246)

Published by Chatto & Windus Ltd., 42 William IV Street, London First Edition 1997. 1997.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covers, gilt lettering to spine. 8vo 9½" x 6¼" xii, 337 [pp] ISBN 0701165383. Colour and monochrome illustrations on glossy silk art paper. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper. Dust wrapper supplied in archival acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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