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1387152769.Gpaperback. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book. paperback
51-6951London: the Royal Opera House. 1953. . Folio. 27 x 39.3 cm. and 14 x 17cm. .Programme and entry card. .Royal Guests and the British Aristocracy joined the Queen and members of the Royal Family for a splendid Coronation Gala Performance of ‘Gloriana’ at the Royal Opera House in Covent Garden on this day in 1953.The artist Oliver Messel was born into a wealthy family; he travelled extensively and was exposed to art and culture from a young age. A privileged youth his name is often mentioned amongst the ‘Bright Young Things’ for whom costume parties at country houses and jaunts to Europe on a whim became a thing of fable. This informal group included people such as Cecil Beaton a life-long friend whom Oliver first met at Eton Lord Berners Noel Coward John Betjeman Harold Acton Nancy Mitford Edith Sitwell Stephen Tennant Rex Whistler and Evelyn Waugh who famously satirised their exploits in the 1930s novel Vile Bodies. Having witnessed WW1 the 20s and 30s were a time of new freedom for these wealthy artistic group of high society friends and acquaintances who knew only too well how short life could be.The personal copy of Begum Ra’ana Liaquat Ali Khan 1905–1990 who was a Pakistani diplomat and the country’s first female governor.She was born Sheila Irene Pant on 13 February 1905 in Almora British India today’s India to a Brahmin family who had converted to Christianity two generations prior.The personal copy of Begum Ra’ana Liaquat Ali Khan 1905–1990 who was a Pakistani diplomat and the country’s first female governor.Academically brilliant she graduated from the University of Lucknow in 1927 with bachelor’s degrees in economics and theology. She obtained a double master’s degree in economics and sociology in 1929. In 1931 she became professor of economics at Indraprastha College in Delhi where she met her future husband lawyer Liaquat Ali Khan when he visited to deliver a lecture on law.The couple married in 1932 despite her family’s objection. The bride converted to Islam and took the name Begum Ra’ana. She became involved with the Muslim League devoting herself to creating political consciousness among the Muslim women in British India.After the Partition in 1947 Liaquat Ali Khan became Pakistan’s first prime minister. As the first First Lady of Pakistan Begum Ra’ana founded or helped establish organisations that uplifted women’s rights and women’s public role such as the Pakistan Women’s National Guard PWNG the Women’s Naval Reserves and All Pakistan Women’s Association APWA. London: the Royal Opera House. 1953. unknown
68-7219Paris France: Tele Star ca. 1985. Autographed post card. 14 x 9 cm. Very Good. En Francais. [Paris, France: Tele Star, ca. 1985] unknown
1990140790Minneapolis MN: Mill Creek Entertainment 1990. Early Draft script for the 1995 film preceding the film's completion by 5 years. Winner of the Academy Award. <br /> <br /> In 1963 Pittsburgh a 77 year old man is forced to adopt his grandson when his parents die. Years later grandpa is evicted from his apartment and moves in with his grandson in Columbus. Eventually his grandson moves back to Pittsburgh and is soon followed by his grandfather who must take care of Michael's kids when Michael's wife dies in an automobile accident. Rocky finally dies at age 107. <br /> <br /> Set in Pittsburgh shot on location there as well as Indianapolis. <br /> <br /> Green titled wrappers dated May 31 1990. Title page present dated May 31 1990 with credits for screenwriter Max Apple director George Roy Hill and producers Robert Cort and Scott Kroopf. 99 leaves with last page of text numbered 98. Xerographically duplicated. Pages Near Fine wrapper Near Fine bound with two gold brads. Mill Creek Entertainment unknown
21906Plymouth; 22 November 1824. 2pp 12mo. Bifolium. In fair condition aged and spotted with loss at foot of reverse of last leaf the verso of which is addressed to 'Mr Palmer Bookseller 18 Paternoster Row'. The recipient is the theological bookseller Ebenezer Palmer the elder c.1782-1866. Twenty-two lines of text in a difficult hand. The stridently pious tone perhaps hints at some degree of mental instability. The letter opens: 'My dear Sir & friend in the LORD I greet you in Him'. He avails himself of the opportunity 'of writing by Mr paris' and calls for blessings on Palmer's house for his work with the Gospel Tract Society and Village Sermon Society. He feels sure that the 'friends' in the former with 'concur in the promotion' of the latter 'the object of both being one & the same'. He ends with the suggestion that Palmer 'through some subordinate Person' should 'arrange so as to get many of he little bookselling Pamphlets to purchase for & for ready money a quarter of an hundred at a time – the Knowledge of the V S Society would soon be diffused thro the Cities & Borough of Southwark.' Hawker was the grandfather of the eccentric Cornish clergyman and antiquary Robert Stephen Hawker author of 'The Song of the Western Man' 'And shall Trelawny die'. [Plymouth?]; 22 November 1824. unknown
1542362105.Gpaperback. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book. paperback
1980153848N.p.: N.p. 1980. Vintage reference photograph from the 1980 film showing actress Debbie Harry playfully "drumming" empty beer bottles while Meat Loaf looks on to her left. <br /> <br /> From the archive of film historian and author Joel Finler.<br /> <br /> A rowdy beer distributor from Texas gets roped into becoming a roadie for a touring rock band. Featuring numerous cameos by real-life bands including Blondie Utopia Alice Cooper Asleep at the Wheel Hank Williams Jr. and Roy Orbison. Meat Loaf's first starring role. <br /> <br /> Shot on location in New York Texas and California. <br /> <br /> 5 x 3.5 inches. Near Fine. <br /> <br /> Carlson and Connolly Destroy All Movies. McPadden Heavy Metal Movies. N.p. unknown
1997mon0000006386North Star Mapping 1/1/1997 12:00:00 AM. hardcover. Good. . Good: A book that has been read but is in good condition. Very minimal damage to the cover including scuff marks but no holes or tears. The dust jacket for hard covers may not be included. Binding has minimal wear. The majority of pages are undamaged with minimal creasing or tearing minimal pencil underlining of text highlighting of text writing in margins. No missing pages. North Star Mapping hardcover
26051'Cunard / White Star'. 'MAIDEN VOYAGE / R.M.S. "QUEEN MARY" May 31 1936.' 'Printed in England. Q.P.D. 3.'. A scarce and interesting piece of Queen Mary ephemera. No other copy traced. 13 x 16 cm bifolium card. In fair condition lighly aged and worn. Printed on the front cover in metallic grey and bronze is an image captioned on the back cover: 'One of the three large mural carvings by John Skeaping Starboard Gallery Promenade Deck R.M.S. "Queen Mary".' On reverse of cover: 'KOCKTAILS / AND / KISSES / With HARRY HAYES / To-day's great thought: / "Are You happy in your work"' On recto of second leaf: 'Amongst the Guests: / Bill Bailey and Liverpool Staff / Dr. Cliff Brown / Anne Lavington and Ma / Frank A. Derry / Martin Liggott K. Daniels / Vera Garraty without Husband / Toc Hughes / Ted Bale without Cameras / E. Seymour-Bell. / MAIDEN VOYAGE / R.M.S. "QUEEN MARY" May 31 1936'. See Image. 'Cunard / White Star'. 'MAIDEN VOYAGE / R.M.S. "QUEEN MARY" May 31 1936.' 'Printed in England. Q.P.D. 3.' unknown
19001125455Saint John N.B.: Star Line Steamship Company 1900. Ephemera. Very Good. Brochure. no date circa 1900 brochure measuring 8.75 x 4 inches 22.5 x 10 cm 8.75 x 22 .75 inches 10x 50 cm overall; fulll color front wrap accordion fold 5 folds two color map of St. John River showing stopping places of steamers. with table of distances on verso some light soil and slight trace of moisture on one panel Also noted is the steamer "Aberdeen" Noted are "Saturday and Monday Service; Special Excursion Rates; Summer Arrangement" with a description of the river."A landscape panorama fit for the Gods' A Theme for the Song of Poets the Praise of Scholars and the Admiration of Tourists- The Scenic Glories of the Rhine and the Beauties of the Hudson combined.". Star Line Steamship Company Paperback
1023482568.Ghardcover. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book. hardcover
1901023597General Grand Chapter Of The Eastern Star 1901. Hardcover. Very Good/Not Issued. 16mo - over 5¾ - 6¾" tall. Bound In Brown Stamped Cloth With Gilt Eastern Star Symbol On The Front. Stated Eighth Edition As Amended September 1901. Later Printing Of February 1906. All Edges Red Dye. Light Foxing To The Endpapers. Faint Musty Smell. Very Good Condition For This Age. <br/> <br/> General Grand Chapter Of The Eastern Star hardcover
19864085ml1986. Hardcover. Good. Gd. conditon - Rituals and Procedures . . TN6 hardcover
0259909807.Gpaperback. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book. paperback
0265523559.Ghardcover. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book. hardcover
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2000Q-0967076803Touchstone Seminars 2000-01-01. Paperback. New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title! Touchstone Seminars paperback
40-12253Morris Press. Spiralbound. New. . Morris Press unknown
A9781138599574Paperback / softback. New. paperback
2018x-1138599573Routledge 2018. Paperback. New. 224 pages. 9.00x6.00x0.50 inches. Routledge paperback
2016x-1138910635Routledge 2016. Hardcover. New. 224 pages. 9.00x6.25x0.75 inches. Routledge hardcover
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