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0575002182.Ghardcover. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book. hardcover
1998Q-0572024118Foulsham & Co Ltd 1998-10-01. Paperback. New. New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title! Foulsham & Co Ltd paperback
0851620Edinburgh ca. 1831: Printed By J. Hutchison for the Heirs of D. Willison. First Thus. Hardcover. Good/No Dust Jacket. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" Tall. The first volume of the celebrated 'The Journal of a Soldier' containing 4 parts. a survivor copy rebound/restored in red cloth with leather spine label 12mo 307pp. title pages missing toning and occasional foxing to pages bookplate to inside cover. Contains four Memoirs of Scottish infantrymen detailing their wartime memories Preface dated 1828. Includes four parts: 1. Journal of a Soldier of the LXXI Regiment from 1806 to 1815; 2. Adam Neale: The Spanish Campaign of 1808; 3. Lieut.-Gen. Sir John Hope: Despatch After the Battle of Corunna; & 4. John Malcolm: Reminiscences of a Campaign in the Pyrenees and South of France in 1814. A scarce volume of Scottish military history. Printed By J. Hutchison for the Heirs of D. Willison hardcover
7194<p>Printed for F. Style. London.1739. FIRST AND ONLY EDITION. 8vo. Front wrapper ii28pp. Lacking the half title but with the rare printed front wrapper showing the price of Six Pence laid down and bound in. Text complete. Top edge of pages have been cut and gilded the others are untrimmed. Pages a bit marked and rubbed but overall a very good example. The original front wrapper has some small areas of loss to the edges and corners and has been professionally laid down. Bound in modern half red crushed morocco by C. Walters. Spine with raised bands ruled in blind. Compartments lettered in gilt. Boards with dark red cloth. Burgundy endpapers. Previous owners bookplate Douglas Peter Crossman Earl Stonham on front pastedown endpaper. Overall a very good copy of this uncommon political satire mocking the supporters of George II and Prince James Stuart the Old pretender. Not in Halkett & Laing.:</p> Printed for F. Style. London.,1739 hardcover
355490723039First Edition. Singapore: Sing Wah & Co. nd circa 1960. First Edition. A softback. Limp coloured wraps. Numerous coloured plates & illustrations .with extensive captions and coloured maps of Singapore & City and Sabah North Borneo. Colour guide to Singapore & the Federation of Malaya. A fine copy. Photographs/scans available upon request. paperback
22532Duckworth London 1916. First editon. 8vo 7 1/2 x 5 1/2 inches pages: 124:4 advertisements original white cloth-backed brown boards lettered in black and with applied coloured pictorial panel as issued. Slight edge chip to panel foxing to prelims. Overall very good indeed. A collection of humourus alphorisms about women. Duckworth, London, 1916. hardcover
rja1157924<p>UKslim Qrto wrapsb/wcolour photograph1st edn. FINE-. No owner inscrptn and no price removal from card cover.Brightcrispcleansharp-corneredsubject's glossycolour portrait photographic illustrated front coverrear cover with another colour photographic film still of subject with Pussy Galore. Front cover with capitalisedblack-letterednumber 007 JAMES BOND part-title and capitalisedwhite-lettered sub-title IN FOCUS with white price toorear cover also with capitalisedwhite-lettering.Negligible shelf-wear to edges and corners - one tiny snick near head of spine's front gutterbut no other nickstears or splits present.Topfore-edges coloured from the magazine's photographsmaking them appear either aged or toned - which they are not; contents bright tightcleansolid and sound - no dog-ear reading creases to any pages' corners - appears unread other than my own collation.UKslim Qrto wrapsb/wcolour photographs1st edn64 pages unpaginatedexcludes covers with b/wcolour film stills from some of the early James Bond movies starring Sean Connery. Visuallythe external appearance is exceptionaland particularly internallyis also in an exceptional condition/state of preservation and presentation for a book of it's 60 year-old age and nature i.e. a magazine.It really is an exceptionalexemplary example for it's brightnessscleanliness and lack of any other or age-acquired detracting faults usually encountered in such an item.A particularly uncommon itemespecially in a grade as good as this. The screen life and legend of the famous British agent is documented in this original bookletwhich completely captures the excitement and glamour of Dr No From Russia with Loveand Goldfingerthis being the most prominent film covered. Please contact the sellerparticularly ALL overseas buyersfor correct insured or uninsured at own risk shipping/Pp quotes BEFORE placing your order especially if ordering any multiples. N.B. ALL buyers please notestocks' shipping quotes are adjusted for any refunds AFTER receipt of order and BEFORE the despatch of the orderespecially if the item is offered either Pp included/FREE. N.B. US/Canada customers please be aware: US Standard AIRMAIL postage from UK to these destinations can now cost more than the price of the book! If speed is not of the essencethen Economy rate is recommended - at approx. anything from a 1/3rd to 1/2 of the standard US AIR quote/rate - sometimes arriving sooner than the 42 days - but not always. </p> Danjaq S.A.,Glidrose Productions Ltd,Mervyn Brodie & Associates Ltd,1964. paperback
23071Printed for Wynne and Scholey J. Walker W. Bent Darton and Harvey & J. Harris London 1807. Engraved frontispiece "A Professor explaining the Polite Arts to his pupils". 12mo 5 3/4 x 3 5/8 inches 145-pages. Contemporary unlettered calf backed marbled boards. Boards very rubbed. . Contemporary calligraphic ownership inscription on front free endpaper. Printed for Wynne and Scholey, J. Walker, W. Bent, Darton and Harvey, & J. Harris, London, 1807. hardcover
20922Printed for J. Walker W. Bent Darton and Harvey B. Crosby and Co. R. Scholey J. Harris. and P. Wynne. London 1807. Engraved frontispiece "A Professor explaining the Polite Arts to his pupils". 12mo 5 3/4 x 3 5/8 inches 145-pages. Publisher's red roan backed marbled boards. The spine with printed paper label now rubbed. Boards edge rubbed. Overall a very nic copy in original condition and very clean within. Contemporary calligraphic ownership inscription on front free endpaper. Printed for J. Walker, W. Bent, Darton and Harvey, B. Crosby and Co. R. Scholey, J. Harris. and P. Wynne. London, 1807. hardcover
21413A Brown & Sons London 1937. First edition plates and maps one being large and folding in endpocket. 8vo 8 3/4 x 5 1/2 inches 204-pages original blue cloth gilt. Damp mark to lower forecorner of upper cover else very good. A Brown & Sons, London, 1937. hardcover
5393London no date watermark 1832 Published by A. Douglas Portman Square and printed by J. Wilson Piccadilly. Title continued . . . Divided into Centuries and Millennial Periods from the Creation to the Present Time. Broadsheet 32 x 41cms some marking nicks tears at folds text complete and clear comprising approximate dates and events during six millennia during three "Dispensations" - the "Patriarchal" Mosaic" and Christian. An aid the a child's learning of history. BBTI records Wilson and Douglas but expresses doubt whther he was a publisher and restricts his activity ot 1827 now by this item 1832. No copy found on COPAC or BLC. [London, no date [watermark 1832]] Published by A. Douglas (Portman Square) and printed by J. Wilson (Piccadilly) unknown
28371871 CONTENTS. Message of the Governor of Virginia to the Senate and House of Delegates.--Bill introduced by Col. J.M. Crews of Shelby County Tennessee.--Com. Maury on immigration.--What an Englishman thinks of Virginia.--Letter from W.H. Richardson com. of immigration Richmond Virginia.--Through rates of passage from Liverpool to the Southern States via Norfolk.Disbound pamphlet size approx 7x5 inches 28 pages folding map.World Cat lists only 3 copies Cornell Johns Hopkins and University of Virginia and gives place of printing as Richmond and date 1871. It also only says 26 pages but ours has an extra leaf giving Fares and advertising the Allan Line. 1871, unknown
18006Oxford: at the Clarendon Press 1815. Three plates one folding. Folio 15 x 11 inches 98-pages. Original boards neatly rebacked in cloth with paper label uncut. Boards scuffed endpapers foxed otherwise internally very good. Oxford: at the Clarendon Press, 1815. hardcover
355490722298London. Dorland Advertising Ltd. nd circa 1935.: An Anthology of Cocktails published as an advertising tool for the London-based distillery Booth's Gin. This book of cocktail recipes features "Thoughts for the occasion" and quippy quotes by famous British celebrities of the time 19 total photographed in their profession and with a facsimile signature to advertise their specialty cocktails using Booth's Gin. At the rear of the book is a map and list of "elect and prodigal places wherein Booth's" is served as well as 22 more cocktail recipes provided by lead bartenders of each establishment including their photographs on cocktail shakers. Also contained are 11 "Further Enticements" and award-winning cocktails from Daily Mail Competitions and British Empire Cocktail Competitions. Plus list of theatres that serve Booth's Gin and a Memoranda section for your own cocktail recipes at rear. A scarce British cocktail guide in good condition unfortunately missing its back cover and with some rusting to the staples. Clean contents. An interesting 1930's period piece. Quite uncommon. Photographs/scans available upon request. unknown
rja27507<p>UK12mo HBdw/djillustrated1st edn. VG/VG-. No owner inscrptn but inkgift Christmas presentation inscrptn to ffe and price-clip to dw/dj. Colour pictorial illustrated dw/dj spine/backstrip; with negligible shelf-wear to edges and corners.Head of spine/backstrip minimally creasedrubbed with some minor chipping and tearsbut with miniscule loss.Top edges slightly creased and rubbedsome chipping with minimal lossand some closed tears to same.Topfore-edges aged/ toned - due in part to quality of paper used - but generally clean; contents bright with page-edge toningtight and clean - no dog-ear reading creases to any pages' corners.Brightclean unblemishedblack ink blockedred paper-covered card boards with lightly aged/toned endpapers.UKthick 12mo HBdw/dj illustrated1st edn6-253pp paginated title pagedouble-page Contents list/table5 b/w comic strip picture stories5 b/w illustrated written stories13 Special Features quizzesrelated aeronautical info. Robert Hereward Brittonbetter known as 'Battler Britton' made his debut in 'Battler BrittonWar Ace' Thriller Comics Library No.160 in 1958.Within a yearhis adventures were appearing in Thriller Picture Library as it became known from issue number 163 onwardsand also found in the weekly Almagamated Press story-paperthe 'Lion'.Many of the early picture-strip stories were reprinted in Fleetway's Air Ace Picture Library in the 1960'sas were several new adventuresand they were reprinted yet again in a series of annual Battler Britton 'holiday specials' between 1978-82with a further issue appearing in 1988. 'Battler Britton' rarely restricted his daring exploits to the air alone.In his time he had also served as a senior officer in the Peruvian Navy and a cavalry commander in the French Foreign Legionand such was his reputation that following the outbreak of WWIIhe was withdrawn from regular flying duties in order to undertake special tasks requiring "skill and courage beyond the call of duty".Such was the character's popularity that Fleetway issued 2 collectable annuals between 1960-61 each one containing a mixture of picture strip and text stories; plus an assortment of 'Special Features' on aviation.A second collection of some of the war-time exploits of Wing-Commander Robert Hereward Britton D.S.O. D.F.C and Bar Croix de Guerre.These annuals are uncommon and difficult to find with easeparticularly complete with dw/dj. Please contact rpaxtonden@blueyonder.co.uk because of the weight/ value of this itemfor correctinsured shipping/Pp quotes - particularly ALL overseas buyers - BEFORE ordering through the order page! N.B. ALL buyers please notestocks' shipping quotes are adjusted for any refunds AFTER receipt of order and BEFORE the despatch of the orderespecially if the item is offered either Pp included/FREE. N.B. US/Canada customers please be aware: Standard US AIRMAIL to these destinations can nowin some casescost more than the price of the book! If speed is not of the essence then Economy rate is recommended - at approx. anything from a 1/3rd to 1/2 of the standard US AIR quote/rate - sometimes arriving sooner than the 42 days - but not always. </p> LONDON.FLEETWAY PUBLICATIONS LTD.,1961. hardcover
rja27517<p>UK12mo HBdw/djillustrated1st edn. VG/VG-. No owner inscrptn and no price-clip to dw/dj.Colour pictorial illustrated dw/djspine/backstrip; with negligible shelf-wear to edges and corners.Headfoot of spine/backstrip minimally creased rubbed with some minor chipping and tearsbut with miniscule loss.Top edges slightly creased and rubbedsome chipping with minimal loss and some closed tears to same.Topfore-edges aged/toned - due in part to quality of paper used - but generally clean; contents bright with page-edge toningtight and clean - no dog-ear reading creases to any page's corners. Brightcleanunblemished black ink blockedred paper-covered card boards with lightly aged/toned endpapers.UKthick 12mo HBdw/djillustrated1st edn6-253pp paginated title page double-page Contents list/table5 b/w comic strip picture stories5 b/w illustrated written stories13 Special Features quizzesrelated aeronautical info. Robert Hereward Brittonbetter known as 'Battler Britton' made his debut in 'Battler BrittonWar Ace' Thriller Comics Library No.160 in 1958.Within a yearhis adventures were appearing in Thriller Picture Library as it became known from issue number 163 onwardsand also found in the weekly Almagamated Press story-paperthe 'Lion'.Many of the early picture-strip stories were reprinted in Fleetway's Air Ace Picture Library in the 1960'sas were several new adventures and they were reprinted yet again in a series of annual Battler Britton 'holiday specials' between 1978-82with a further issue appearing in 1988. 'Battler Britton' rarely restricted his daring exploits to the air alone.In his time he had also served as a senior officer in the Peruvian Navy and a cavalry commander in the French Foreign Legionand such was his reputation thatfollowing the outbreak of WWIIhe was withdrawn from regular flying duties in order to undertake special tasks requiring "skill and courage beyond the call of duty".Such was the character's popularity that Fleetway issued 2 collectable annuals between 1960-61each one containing a mixture of picture strip and text storiesplus an assortment of 'Special Features' on aviation. A second collection of some of the war-time exploits of Wing-Commander Robert Hereward Britton D.S.O.D.F.C and Bar Croix de Guerre.These annuals are uncommon and difficult to find with easeparticularly complete with dw/dj. Please contact seller @ rpaxtonden@blueyonder.co.uk because of the weight/value of this itemfor correct shipping/Pp quotes - particularly ALL overseas buyers - BEFORE ordering through the order page! N.B. ALL buyers please notestocks' shipping quotes are adjusted for any refunds AFTER receipt of order and BEFORE the despatch of the orderespecially if the item is offered either Pp included/FREE. N.B. US/Canada customers please be aware: Standard US AIRMAIL to these destinations can nowin some casescost more than the price of the book! If speed is not of the essence then Economy rate is recommended - at approx. anything from a 1/3rd to 1/2 of the standard US AIR quote/rate - sometimes arriving sooner than the 42 days - but not always. </p> LONDON.FLEETWAY PUBLICATIONS LTD.,1961. hardcover
1069Amsterdam: F. de Kruyff . 1768. . 8vo 22cm. Pp. xviii64513 contemp. quarter red sheepskin backstrip with raised bands and lettering piece boards lined with hand-marbled paper uncut. Marbled paper renewed rather recently faint waterstain on part of first few leaves only very good otherwise. Amsterdam: F. de Kruyff [...], 1768. hardcover
23510China. No publisher or date stated. Ten vibrantly hand-coloured plates on silk within patterned cream silk borders with facing text in Chinese and English. 8 1/4 x 5 3/4 inches. Bound concertina style within carved wooden boards. A little paper adhesion to upper board else fine The plates depict: Su Wen-Ting; Yang Kwei-Shan; Li Tai-Pai; Li Chung-Ting; Pai Wen Kung; Chen Hsi-Shan; Major General Wang; Tiger Head Koo; Yen Chung-Chieh &; Han Wen-Kung; China. No publisher or date stated. hardcover
93299London. Duckworth and Co. 1916 2nd imp. 7.5 x 5.5 inches. In brown hard card covers with dark blue lettering to white cloth spine. Black lettering to front board with colour pictures pasted on. Publisher’s logo in black to back board. In very good condition. Spine slightly darkened. Small marks to boards. Corners slightly bumped. Browning to endpapers. Old pencil inscription to front endpaper. A couple of small marks inside. Else a clean and tight copy. 123 pp. A collection of light hearted but slightly disparaging comments about Women in general. First edition second impression from 1916. London. Duckworth and Co. 1916 2nd imp. hardcover
39769London Chatto & Windus 1879 Hardcover book first edition 325 pages with publishers catalogue dated February 1879 at rear. the reasons and results of the War in Afghanistan as investigated by a Parliamentry sub-committee appointed by Lord Lawrence in 1878. A Very Good copy in red buckram covers lightly rubbed with darkened spine. Previous owners inscription to half-title page along with the stamp of Samuel Wimpenny auctioneer Holmfirth. This stamp is repeated in Page 1. Some underlining and short notes. Pictures available. London, Chatto & Windus, 1879 hardcover
92n.d. late 18thC. 16 pages 12mo unopened unbound g: "The History of Valentine and Orson. No place: "Printed for the Company of Walking Stationers" c.1790. 8° 160 x 105mm. Woodcut illustration and decorations unopened" Christie's 2006 n.d. (late 18thC) unknown
16625London: Printed for J. Mackenzie . By J. Norris 8 Moor Street Soho 1804. ii.1-48 pp. 12mo disbound staining and other defects but complete text clear. Illegible ownership signature on title. This includes the duel between Richard I and Saladin. BL copy recorded on COPAC only. London: Printed for J. Mackenzie [...] By J. Norris, 8 Moor Street, Soho, 1804. unknown
15919Printed by Permission of the Admiralty for private circulation to Officers and Men 1919. Plates. 8vo 8 x 5 inches 50-pages. Original blue cloth; good. Inscribed on front pastedown " Charles D. Morris AB HMS Queen Elizabeth 23rd Dec. 1914". Gallipoli Dardanelles. Rare. Printed by Permission of the Admiralty, for private circulation to Officers and Men, 1919. hardcover
36118CHESTERFIELD T FORD 1833. OCTAVO QUARTER LEATHER OVER MARBLED BOARDS WORN BOUND ANTI-TORY WEEKLY POLITICAL PAMPHLETS CONTAINING VOLUMES 1 TO 24 WITH VOLUME 5 MISSING. FRONT HINGE WEAK. VERY RARE. CHESTERFIELD, T FORD, 1833 hardcover
79818 April 1825. 12 pages folio disbound as issued fold marks some wear and tear text clear and complete a few pencilled annotations. With: printed "Memorandum for the Game-Keepers. The LAWS relative to preserving and taking of Salmon are as follow: ." four pages two of which are blank torn into two halves but text complete. And: Manuscript headed "Caution" two pages folio fold marks good condition correctionspresentation of the key notes of early acts relating to fish signed "Henry St John Neale Conservator of the Rivers Avon and Stour" dated 12 August 1855 Three items 18 April 1825 unknown
