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By: A.RUTH FRY
Price: £45.00
Publisher: LONDON, CASSELL: 1933
Edition: 1st Edition
Inscription: Inscribed by Author(s)
Seller ID: 121676
Condition: Good
SIGNED Copy.Olive Green cloth boards with gilt titles to spine.220 x 150 mm approx.[vi] + 280pp. First Edition 1st printing of this eminently readable work on the christian beliefs and social responsibilities held by Quakers together with brief details of notable Quakers in various fields of life and endeavor written by a prominent Quaker who did much relief work and campaigning. The copy offered by us is inscribed and signed by her in ink to the front free end paper. Good (Book Spine sunned and with moderate shelf wear to cloth at extremities. Binding sound). Please see our images of the actu... View more info
By: ABRAHAM, MRS ASHLEY P. (LUCY B.ABRAHAM)
Price: £45.00
Publisher: LONDON, FREDERICK WARNE & Co.Ltd: 1934
Edition: 1st Edition
Inscription: Signed by Compiler to title pa
Seller ID: 119618
Condition: Very Good
SIGNED Copy .LEATHER.Full Morocco Green Goatskin Boards with Gilt titles to spine and front board. 190x135mm approx. Sewn Headbands, green silk marker, top edge gilt, Marble Printed end papers, xii + 180pp. Frontispiece in colour and 12 Full page sepia photographic illustrations. Forward by Hugh Walpole. Preface by the compiler using her own name rather than as wife of one of the famous climbing/photographers - Known as the "Keswick Brothers" Ashley P.Abraham.Very Good (Book- Light shelf wear to boards and rear blank and rear end paper have minor loss at bottom corner due probably to i... View more info
By: ACKROYD , Peter , C.B.E. [ Lit ] Award Winning Novelist & Historian
Price: £20.00
Publisher: London, CHATTO and WINDUS: 2002
Edition: 1st Edition
Inscription: Signed by Author(s)
Seller ID: 120916
ISBN: 1856197212
Condition: Fine
SIGNED.Larger H/b+D/j.both FINE, book as new. Epic. 516pps.Colour & b/w illustrated.Peter Ackroyd Award Winning [ many awards] author of historic fiction, poetry, criticism, biographies. - TS Eliot / Dickens / Blake / Thomas Moore, London a biography , Thames etc] 4pages Lists illustrations.53 chpts , chronology , biblio; ackns;, History/Social history. [ maroon cloth Gilt titles No inscsp Fine - Loosely laid-in Posted Envelope addressed by Peter Ackroyd containing a Petr Ackroyd Card Signed in name only & in protective plastic cover.] Dust Jacket not price clipped, Fine. now in clear easily R... View more info
By: AGNES WESTON
Price: £20.00
Publisher: LONDON, JAMES NISBET: 1910
Edition: 1st Edition
Inscription: Signed by Author(s)
Seller ID: 121200
Condition: Good
SIGNED Copy.Blue cloth boards with gilt titles to spine and front board. 205 x 140 mm approx. xvi + 330 + 4pp of publisher's adverts. Frontis b/w photo portrait with tissue guard + 16 other b/w illustrations as called for. Autobiography of English philanthropist "Aggie Weston" or Ma Weston who founded sailors missions and rests to support the men and families of the Royal Navy.Her work continues through the charity "Aggies".First published in October 1909 the copy offered by us is of the 4th impression of 1910 and is inscribed and signed by the author to the front free end pape... View more info
By: ALAN BENNETT
Price: £25.00
Publisher: LONDON, FABER AND FABER: 1997
Edition: First Edition Thus
Seller ID: 123343
ISBN: 0571191541
Condition: Very Good
Illustrated Card Covers (Mass Market Paperback) 175 x 110 mm approx. xviii + 634 pp + 4 of publisher's adverts. 51 b/w photo. illustrations on glossy paper + one line illustration by David Gentleman as listed. First printing 1997 of the "New Edition" with additional material. The book brings together diaries, reminiscences and reviews. This edition also includes Bennett's introduction to his screenplay The Madness of King George + more recent diaries. The copy offered by us is signed by Alan Bennett in ink to the title page with no other name or insc. VG ( Moderate bump to head of spin... View more info
Price: £30.00
Publisher: London, DAVIS-POYNTER: 1979
Edition: 1st Edition
Inscription: Signed by Author(s)
Seller ID: 119665
ISBN: 0706702298
Condition: Near Fine
SIGNED Copy.Bottle Green boards with gilt titles to spine, 220x145mm approx. 179pp. The melding of hard scientific fact and opinion formed over many years of practical angling experience which forms a volume linking the past with the present and a lead into the future. Edited by Alan Wrangles, established angling writer and experienced international angler. Contributors John Chandler; Fellow of the Zoological Society; Gilbert Hartley, former Inspector of Salmon and Freshwater Fisheries and Conrad Voss Bark well known journalist and broadcaster with over 40 years fly fishing experience. The cop... View more info
By: ALLA T. FORD
Price: £20.00
Publisher: HONG KONG, OPIUM BOOKS: 1969
Edition: 1st Edition
Inscription: Signed by Author(s)
Seller ID: 123511
Condition: Near Fine
SIGNED Copy.Red Cloth Boards with gilt titles and blocked illustration of hands in prayer to front board. 60 x 50 mm approx.24pp. portrait frontis. A Miniature book of devotional text printed in red ink on blue paper stock in a limited edition of 1,000 copies signed by the author. The copy offered by us is no 64. Alla Tchikoff Ford 1910-1994 was born in the Ukraine, the daughter of a Czarist general, and was educated at the Sorbonne. She was one of the original 16 members of The International Wizard of Oz Club in 1957. She helped to establish science-fiction and children's-book collections a... View more info
By: ANDREWS , Lyn
Price: £15.00
Publisher: London, United Kingdom, Headline Book Publishing: 1996
Edition: 1st Edition
Inscription: Signed by Author on Title Page
Seller ID: 118169
ISBN: 0747215685
Condition: Near Fine
SIGNED Copy.Near Fine H/b in VG+ D/J. 240x160mm approx.320pp. First edition 1st printing of Andrews' book set in war torn Liverpool. Signed by her "with best wishes Lyn Andrews" , small & neat,to title page[ see image].The author was born, & lived in, Liverpool.A gem for ardent admirers/collectors of her books.(red cloth gilt titles, pages of book block a little tanned as so often the case with this imprint & a few marks to top edge. No other notable defects, no other name or inscp ] Dust Jacket not price clipped- a little shelf soiling, all else fine. Now in a removable clear propriet... View more info
By: ANN OLLEY, GORDON & BETTY BATCHELOR
Price: £7.00
Publisher: KILNDOWN, Privately Published: 1982
Edition: 1st Edition
Inscription: Signed by Author(s)
Seller ID: 122009
Condition: Very Good
SIGNED Copy.Illustrated Paperback, 210 x 145 mm approx. 98pp (unpaginated) Produced and sold to raise funds for the restoration of the organ at Kilndown Church this is an interesting Wealden historical miscellany reproduced from hand written, typed and illustrated notes. Articles include Hops, Brewing, The Iron Industry, The Hawkhurst Line, Charcoal Burning, Smuggling, cottage industries etc etc. The copy offered by us is Signed by All Three Authors to the foot of page One. VG (Booklet- A little light rubbing to covers but no notable defects. Please see our images of the actual item offered fo... View more info
By: ANNE RICE
Price: £35.00
Publisher: LONDON, Chatto & Windus Ltd: 1992
Edition: 1st Edition
Inscription: Inscribed by Author(s)
Seller ID: 121485
ISBN: 0701138874
Condition: Near Fine
Grey Cloth quarter binding with silver titles to spine, grey paper boards with embossed shield and author's initials. (vi) + 430pp. First Edition 1st printing of the fourth book in the Vampire Chronicles series - as rich, as violent, as sensual, as the three runaway best-sellers that preceded it. The copy offered by us is inscribed "for Elizabeth" in ink and Signed by the author on the half title page. Fine/VG (Book- Near Fine. No other previous owner name or insc. No notable defects. Dust Jacket - a little rubbed at extremities but no nicks tears or other defects. Non price clipped. N... View more info
By: ANTHONY SMITH , Zoologist & Scientific Fellow
Price: £35.00
Publisher: LONDON, MICHAEL JOSEPH: 1971
Edition: 1st Edition
Inscription: Signed by Author(s)
Seller ID: 123846
ISBN: 0718107349
Condition: Very Good
Green Cloth Boards with gilt titles to spine, 255 x 210 mm approx. 288 pp.Illustrated with over 20 photographs most of which in colour the book is based on the investigation commissioned by the Royal Society/Royal Geographical Society into the flora, fauna, climate, soils, rocks and human inhabitants of central Brazil undertaken from 1967 to 1969. The author, a trained Zoologist and Scientific Fellow of the Zoological Society of London and of the Royal Geographical Society was on the expedition and the copy offered by us is signed by him on a compliments slip from the Royal Society and The Roy... View more info
Price: £35.00
Publisher: LONDON, PAVILION BOOKS: 1993
Edition: 1st Edition
Inscription: Signed by Author(s)
Seller ID: 123771
ISBN: 1857930592
Condition: Fine
SIGNED Copy. Red Boards with gilt titles to spine, 260 x 225 mm approx. 192 pp. Numerous unspecified full colour photos. Forward by Len Deighton. Commencing with the building blocks on which recipes are based namely stocks sauces and pastries the book explores hi progressive and enterprising repertoire of dishes and reveals the secrets of his highly individual art. The First Edition 1st printing copy offered by us has the additional attribute of being inscribed in ink on the half title page "To the best cook!" and signed Anton Edelmann with no other name. Fine / Near Fine (Book- no pr... View more info
By: ANTONY SHER
Price: £10.00
Publisher: LONDON, CHATTO & WINDUS: 1991
Edition: 1st Edition
Inscription: Signed by Author on Title Page
Seller ID: 119949
ISBN: 0701136871
Condition: Fine
Black boards with gilt titles to spine, 240 x 165 mm approx. 277 nos. pp. "Fast furious and richly comic" Novel by Actor Antony Sher, signed by him in blue ink to title page with no other name or inscription. Fine /Fine (Book- No other name or insc. Dust Jacket - non price clipped . No notable defects to book or jacket. Please see our image of the actual book offered for sale. View more info
By: ARCHER , JEFFREY , Life Peer & Author
Price: £15.00
Publisher: London, HARPER COLLINS: 1996
Edition: 1st Edition
Inscription: Signed by Author on Title Page
Seller ID: 123520
ISBN: 0002253186
Condition: VG
SIGNED Copy.Black boards with white titles to spine, 240x160mm approx.550pp 1st Edition 1st Imp. Signed by author in blue ink tip to title page with no other inscpr. or name. VG/VG (Book- no previous owner name or insc. med fox browning to pages , tight binding, ] Dust Jacket Not price clipped.10mm line-tear-nick top spine area front. now in clear easily Removable proprietary protective cover . Please see our image of the actual book offered for sale. View more info
By: ARSCOTT , David , Researched in Lewes with Microphone & Camera
Price: £10.00
Publisher: Stroud,Gloucester, Sutton Publishing Ltd: 2004
Edition: 1st Edition
Inscription: Signed by Author(s)
Seller ID: 123352
ISBN: 0750936649
Condition: VG+
SIGNED Copy.VG+ P/b.1st.Lewes, the South Downs, Sussex.THe author hexplored the town & recorded the thoughts & experiences of the Lewes follk from all walks of life; and covering a wealth of different trades & industries.From central High Street to the fringes of the town. A vivid celebration of today's community.Profusely illustrated B/w photo-plates.[ mild top edge corner crease continuing top edge following 2 pages, fine throughout, Signed, in name only, by the author.No other inscsp. Please see our images of the actual book offered for sale. View more info
By: ARTHUR B. ALLEN (The Rev.)
Price: £10.00
Publisher: LONDON, BARRIE AND ROCKLIFF: 1960
Edition: 1st Edition
Inscription: Inscribed by Author(s)
Seller ID: 122186
Condition: Near Fine
Blue Boards with gilt titles to spine, 190 x 125 mm approx. 112pp. Written by a prolific author of practical, educational religious and historical books and drawing on his many years experience as an instructor and teacher. He was vicar of Selsley, Stroud, Glos. at the time of publication of this particular volume and the copy offered by us is inscribed and signed by him in ink to the front free end paper. Near Fine/Near Fine (Book- Offset browning to end papers and mild foxing to edges of book block. Dust Jacket - minor rubbing to extremities with 2mm approx nick to top rear corner. No other ... View more info
By: BARBER , Noel , Author & Journalist
Price: £30.00
Publisher: Boston , USA, Houghton Mifflin Co.: 1968
Edition: 1st Edition
Seller ID: 120319
Condition: VG
SIGNED Copy.VG/Gd.1st ed.1st printing.On Dec.8th 1941, the same morning ,by Far Eastern time, that the Japanese bombed pearl Harbour; anther target was struck for the first time, Singapore; The capital of the Malay Federation.Here is the story of the men and women who endured both the japanese air attacks and the seige.Maps to end papers. Inscribed & signed by the author / journalist; no other inscsps.tight binding] black/red/off-white Dust Jacket not price clipped, fox tanned paper, light edgewear, light markings but no tears, 99%.now in clear easily Removable proprietary protective cover .Pl... View more info
By: BERKOFF , Steven , Theatre Director, Playwright , Actor & Pioneer
Price: £14.00
Publisher: London, OBERON: 1998
Edition: 1st Edition
Inscription: Signed by Author(s)
Seller ID: 5861
ISBN: 1840020407
Condition: Fine
SIGNED COPY. FINE H/b in NrFINE D/j.1st ed.1st print.The author's personal tales of an actor spoken with a bracing honesty of all round Experience of Theatre life - a pioneer - with views both caustic and invigorating [ later also appeared in films ] " to be read by anyone interested in the theatre and in the work of actors." Paul Scofield [ the soul of the actor / acute / painful / funny /terrors of stupidity / and hilarity ] by one dynamic & unforgettable character. Please see our images of the actual book offered for sale. View more info
By: BILL PERTWEE
Price: £55.00
Publisher: SEVENOAKS, HODDER & STOUGHTON: 1992
Edition: 1st Edition
Inscription: Signed Copy
Seller ID: 119857
ISBN: 034054662x
Condition: Near Fine
Numerous Signatures.Black Boards with gilt titles to spine, 240 x 160mm approx. 222pp. Stories of the famous show biz stars who entertained the forces during WWII in various theatres of war. The book also includes the post-war Combined Service Entertainment. The copy we offer for sale is not only inscribed "Best Wishes" and signed by Bill Pertwee (of Dad's Army fame) on the title page in blue ink with no other name but is also signed by some of the entertainers including Russ Conway, Stan Hall, Sella Moray and Jimmy Howe (Major James H. Howe) the later with fellow POW's established a b... View more info
By: BINCHY , Mauve ,
Price: £12.00
Publisher: London, ORION: 1996
Edition: 1st Edition
Inscription: Signed by Author(s)
Seller ID: 120913
ISBN: 0752804510
Condition: Fine
SIGNED Copy.H/b+D/j.both FINE.book as new. 407pp. Signed, in name only to front End paper, upon the publisher's book plate [The Orion Publishing Group]. No other inscsps.The new Italian evening class, in Dublin , attended by dreamers . by Irish Author M Binchy.[ maroon cloth Gilt titles , illus. end papers, Fine] Dust Jacket not price clipped, Fine. .now in clear easily Removable proprietary protective cover .Please see our images of the actual book offered for sale. View more info