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Alchemist of War: The Life of Basil Liddell

by Danchev, Alex

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First Biography of the controversial Military Writer, Journalist and Creative Artist.369 p.pages, 9 1/2" tall.No inscriptions.Jacket unclipped.
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BLUNDELL'S: A Short History of a famous West Country School ( signed by the author )

by Snell, F. J.

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Comprehensive History of the School founded by Peter Blundell ( 1520-1601 ). B&W Frontis Portrait.Text begins with "Peter Blundell and His Friends". Chapters include: The Rev. The Masters; Famous Old Boys; School Customs; Blundell's a Public School. Illustrations include B&W photo of Main Entrance with School Chapel, Portraits, Gymnasium, Coles Laboratory and Interior of Chapel.Undated Edition. Gift inscription from Author to Edith Dicken on ffep dated 1933. His signature and quotation beneath. No other inscriptions. Included is an interesting letter from Admiral C. G. Dicken re: the Rev. Aldersey leaving the Headmastership in 1834.286 p.pages, 670g, 9 1/2" tall. Bookplate with Armorial bearing pasted on endpaper.Somer wear to cloth at corners and spine ends. Light spots of foxing on page edges. Some very light spots of marginal foxing but only a very occasional spot on text. Hinges sound and text block firm.
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CONAN DOYLE: Translated from the French

by Nordon, Pierre ( translator )

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Translated from the French by Frances Partridge.370 p.pages, 9 1/2" tall.Page edges tanned. Gift inscription on title page. No other inscriptions. Slight scuffing to paper on ffep where old label was probably removed. Jacket Protected in removable clear plastic wrapper. Unclipped.
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THE DOINGS OF A COUNTRY SOLICITOR: Being an Account of the Happenings with which the Author was concerned in the course of a long and happy life in Kirkby Lonsdale

by Pearson, Alexander

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Charming Autobiography which is also an interesting Local History. Illustrated with several B&W photos.White Quarter-cloth cover with Blue cloth-covered boards. Gilt lettering on spine. 198 p.pages, 810g, 10 1/4" tall.ffep missing. No inscriptions.Jacket has some edge wear, small tears and light soiling. Unclipeed, original price 21s. Protected in removable clear plastic wrapper.
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EDMUND BURKE: Philospher, Politician, Prophet ( Signed by Author )

by Norman, Jesse

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"Philosopher, Statesman and Founder of Conservatism, Edmund Burke is both the greates and most underrated Political thinker of the past 300 years. One of the 18th Century's Golden Generation. He warned of the effects of British rule in Ireland, the loss of the American Colonies and the disastrous consequence of the Revolution in France.SIGNED by the Author "To Vivian, with all best wishes, Jesse" on title page. No other inscriptions.Red cloth cover with gilt lettering on spine. 325 p.pages, 680g, 9 1/2" tall.Jacket unclipped and protected in removable clear plastic wrapper.
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The East India Company: A history

by Brian Gardner

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Panoramic and detailed study of the extraordinary London Merchants who possessed their own Army & Navy, ruled over nearly 1/5th the World's population and spanned more than 200 years of British History.319 p.pages, 560g, 8 3/4" tall.Previous owner's name & date on ffep and penciled note above. No other inscriptions.Jacket clipped. Protected in removable clear plastic wrapper.
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Evelyn Waugh: a Biography

by Hastings, Selina

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Comprehensive and entertaining Biography of the great writer. Illustrated with B&W photos. 723 p.pages, 1.2 kilos, 9 1/2" tall.No inscriptions. Jacket unclipped.Weighr 1.2 kilos so shipping outside UK will be extra.
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FIRST SEA LORD: an Authorised Biography of Admiral Lord Fisher

by Hough, Richard ( Editor )

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John Arbuthnot "Jackie" Fisher (1841-1920). A man of deep passion, strong beliefs and limitless ambition and patriotism. Admired by Winston Churchill.392 p.pages, 570g, 9" tall.Illustrated with B&W photos.No inscriptions except old penciled price erased from ffep.Jacket has very slight fading to spine. Clipped.
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FOOTPRINTS OF FORMER MEN IN FAR CORNWALL and CORNISH BALLADS AND OTHER POEMS ( 2 volume set )

by Hawker, R. S. ( Vicar of Morwenstow )

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The books were Printed as 2 Companion Volumes in matching special period Bindings.Edited, with Introduction by C. Byles. With illustrations by I. Ley Pethbridge. "Footprints" is a Fascinating blend of Biographical Sketches, Folklore and Local History. Includes "Daniel Gumb's Rock", "Anthony Payne, a Cornish Giant", "Humphrey Vivian" and "The Botathen ghost"."Ballads" contains all the Poems printed in the 2 previous Collected Editions with additional pieces and more illustrations.Special Period Binding Designed from old carved Oak in the Churches of Morwenstow and Wellcombe. Brown cloth cover with beautiful blind embossed Floral Decoration on front & spine. Bright gilt lettering on spines. Top page edges Gilt, other edges untrimmed. "Footprints" X (10) preliminary pages, main text 290 pages + publisher's adverts. 7 3/4" tall, 430g."Ballads" XXVI (26) preliminary pages, main text 316 pages. 7 3/4" tall, 950g.Slight edge wear. Previous owner's illustrated Bookplate on ffep. Penciled name on… Read More
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FOOTPRINTS OF THE FORMER MEN IN FAR CORNWALL

by Hawker, R. S. ( Vicar of Morwenstow )

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Edited, with Introduction by C. Byles. With illustrations by I. Ley Pethbridge. Fascinating blend of Biographical Sketches, Folklore and Local History. Includes "Daniel Gumb's Rock", "Anthony Payne, a Cornish Giant", "Humphrey Vivian" and "The Botathen ghost".Special Period Binding Designed from old carved Oak in the Churches of Morwenstow and Wellcombe. Brown cloth cover with beautiful blind embossed Floral Decoration on front & spine. Bright gilt lettering on spine. Top page edges Gilt, other edges untrimmed. X (10) preliminary pages, main text 290 pages + publisher's adverts. 7 3/4" tall, 430g.Slight edge wear. Old library label on endpaper and small stamp on title page. Previous owner's illustrated Bookplate with Armorial Bearing on ffep. No inscriptions except old penciled price.
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The Family Story

by Denning, Alfred ( Lord )

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Lord Denning's Autobiography and the story of his remarkable family of 5 brothers, 2 killed in the war, an Admiral and a General while Lord Denning became a Judge and Master of the Rolls.270 p.pages, 650g, 9 3/4" tall.No inscriptions.
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H. M. Corvette

by Monserrat, Nicholas

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Record of life in a Corvette written by a Lieutenant of the R.N.V.R., gives a complete and vivid picture of the work done.Illustrated with some B&W photos.92 p.pages, 7 1/4" tall. No inscriptions. Protected in removable clear plastic jacket.
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JANE AUSTEN: a life

by Tomalin, Claire

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Well researched Biography, studied from the Austen Family papers.Illustrated with B&W photos.No inscriptions except old penciled price and number on back of frontis.Jacket unclipped.
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JELLICOE: A Biography

by Patterson, A. Temple

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"First new Biography to take account of newly available sources." "No livong person has a greater knowledge and understanding of the Jellicoe story than Professor Patterson" (Captain Roskill). Includes the Batlle of Jutland and the Jutland controversy and Jellicoe's service as First Sea Lord.277 p.pages, 540g, 8 3/4" tall.No inscriptions. Jacket unclipped, original price 55s. Slight edge wear to jacket. Protected in removable clear plastic wrapper.
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Jigsaw: An Unsentimental Education

Jigsaw: An Unsentimental Education: a Biographical Novel

by Sybille Bedford

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Brilliant Biographical Novel by the Novelist and Biographer.328 p.pages, 9 1/2" tall.Some tanning to paper due to paper quality (darkest around margins). No inscriptions. Jacket unclipped and protected in removable clear plastic wrapper.
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THE LIFE AND LETTERS OF R. S. HAWKER ( SOMETIME VICAR OF MORWENSTOW ) By His Son-in-Law C. E. Byles: With Two Sketches by the Earl of Carlisle, Lithographs by J. Ley Pethybridge and Reproductions from Portraits, Photographs etc.

by Byles, C. E.

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Frontis. has a Full-Length Colour Portrait of Rev. Hawker.Illustrated withh Full-page Drawings, photos etc.Special Period Binding Designed from old carved Oak in the Churches of Morwenstow and Wellcombe. Brown cloth cover with beautiful blind embossed Grape & Vine with central Floral Design on front & spine. Bright gilt lettering on spine. Top page edges Gilt, other edges untrimmed. XXIII (23) preliminary pages, main text 689 pages + publisher's adverts.7 3/4" tall, 940g.Some edge wear, tips of corners worn. Hinges sound & text block firm. Bookseller name embossed in corner of ffep. Previous owner's inscription and Note of Visit to Morwenstow dated 1906 on ffep. No other inscriptions.
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THE LIFE OF NAPOLEON BUONAPARTE Emperor of the French: With a Preliminary View of the French Revolution ( Complete set of 9 Volumes )

by SCOTT, SIR WALTER ( Author of the Waverley Novels )

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Vols I & II deal with the French revolution. Vol. III commences with the Buonaparte Family. Vol. IV, the Consulate. Vol. V includes Austerlitz and Trafalgar. Vol. VI includes Wagram and the Peninsular War. Vol. VII deals with the Russian Campaign. Vol. VIII includes Elba and Waterloo. Vol IX deals with the last exile on St. Helena and Napoleon's death.Period Brown Half-Leather Bindings with 5 Raised Bands on spines. Gilt titles & vol nos. in compartments, also blind-tooled decoration. Marbles paper-covered boards with leather corners.From the Library of Ambrose Weston, his Bookplate with Armorial Bearing pasted on Endpapers.Spines faded to golden colour. Some rubbing and scraping to boards. Edge wear. Hinges sound and text blocks firm apart from 2 loose pages. No inscriptions. Spots of light foxing to endpapers and fly leaves. Some light foxing to a few pages, most are in very good, clean condition.Weight 4.8 kilos so shipping Outside UK will be extra. Please ask if you'd like more… Read More
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THE LIFE OF GRAHAM GREENE: Volumes 1 2 & 3

by Sherry, Norman

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Complete set of 3 volumes, all First editions in unclipped dustjackets. Illustrated with a good selection of B&W photos.Vol. 1 1904-1939, published 1989, xxi/21 preliminary pages, main text 783 p.pages.Vol 2 1939-1955, published 1994, XXI/21 preliminary pages, main text 562 p.pages.Vol. 3 1955-1991, published 2004. XXI preliminary pages, main text 906 p.pages.No inscriptions.Jackets protected in removable clear plastic wrappers.Set weighs 3.8 Kilos so shipping Outside UK will be extra.
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THE LIFE OF GRAHAM GREENE: Volumes 1 2 & 3

by Sherry, Norman

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Complete set of 3 volumes, all First editions in unclipped dustjackets. Illustrated with a good selection of B&W photos.Vol. 1 1904-1939, published 1989, xxi/21 preliminary pages, main text 783 p.pages.Vol 2 1939-1955, published 1994, XXI/21 preliminary pages, main text 562 p.pages.Vol. 3 1955-1991, published 2004. XXI preliminary pages, main text 906 p.pages.No inscriptions.Jackets protected in removable clear plastic wrappers.Set weighs 3.8 Kilos so shipping Outside UK will be extra.
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Lord Denning, the judge and the law
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Lord Denning, the judge and the law

by Jeffrey L Jowell

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Collection of Essays by leading academics giving a critical assessment of Lord Denning's contribution to and influence on the Law.486 p.pages, 10" tall.No inscriptions.Very slight edge wear to jacket. Clipped.
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