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USA: Encyclopeadia Britannica Inc, 2010. Book. Very Good. Hardcover. 1st Edition. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. This illuminating book portrays the founding fathers who led the United States from Monarchy to republic. It is a chronicle of their times and of the principles upon which the country was found. The boards and text block are all square, tight and clean, the dust jacket has wear to the extremities and a chip on the back fold crease. Book price includes 2nd class postage in UK only..

London: Little Brown & Co.. this is a first edition in hardcovers in very good condition. the d/w as some shelf scuffing on it but otherwise is good. . Very Good. Hardcover. First Edition. 1995.

Barnsley. UK: Leo Cooper, 2001. Book. Very Good. Hardcover. 1st Edition. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Far more than a biography, Soldier of a Raj provides an extraordinarily detailed insight into the life, and ethos of the period from naval, military, colonial and pastoral prospectives. The boards, text block and dust jacket are all square, tight and clean. Book price includes 2nd class parcel post in UK only..

UK: Quercus Books Ltd, 2019. Book. Very Good. Hardcover. 1st Edition. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. This book is about how the suicide bomber has shaped the modern age.The boards, and text block are both square and tight, there is a brown stain/mark on the back panel at the base we think it part of the printing, but we can't be sure. Book price includes 2nd class parcel post in UK only..

UK: Flame Tree Publishing, 2005. Book. Very Good. Hardcover. 1st Edition. 4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall. From the delicate and imaginative oil paintings of John Anster Fitzgerald to the strangely compelling works of Arthur Rackham, ' Fairy Art ' explores work by many of the genre's greatest masters and investigates the inspirations and magic behind our fascination with these mysterious beings. the boards, binding and text block are all square, tight and clean. Book price includes 2nd class post in Uk only.

Ebury Press.. Sir Ian Botham voted the greatist english cricketer of the 20th century by the fans,was a geuine all rounder who ,when on form was simply unstoppable.this is a 5th impression in hard covers which is in fine condotion as is the D/W . Fine. Hardcover. 5th Printing.. 2007.

Edinburgh Scotland.: John Donald, 2005. Book. Very Good. Soft cover. 2nd Edition. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. In this book Ian Donnachie's engaging yet judicious study is the first full biography of Owen for over fifty years. There is a crease across the lower back corner, otherwise the book is square, tight and bright. Book price includes 2nd class parcel post in UK only. .

UK: Blond & Briggs Ltd. Thomas Cochrane was, next only to Nelson, the most brilliant and daring naval commander Britain Has ever known. There is a small hole next to the spine on the D/W. . Very Good. Hardcover. 1st Edition. 1978.

UK: Arms and Armour Press, 1982. Book. Very Good. Hardcover. 1st Edition. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. This unique one-volume reference work enables complete identification of any metallic cartridge up to the time of publication. Devised expressly for the use of police and military personnel, it is so accurate that even a beginner can use it to identify an unknown cartridge. The boards and binding are good and tight as is the text block. The text is accompanied with line drawings of cartridge bases. The dust jacket has wear and small tears to the corners and back flap, creasing to the head, and is priced clipped. All book prices includes 2nd class postage UK only. .

UK: Parkgate Books Ltd, 1998. Book. Very Good. Hardcover. 2nd Edition. 48mo - over 3 - 4" tall. This book looks in turn at at the weapons and equipment of the cavalry, the infantry, the artillery, the naval forces and the supporting services. Performance details for each weapon are given and assessed and the relative importance of the various types explained. Text is complemented by over 200 carefully-selected photographs and illustrations showing the weapons in use as well as the details of their design. Book price includes 2nd class parcel post UK only.

UK: Arms and Armour Press, 1993. Book. Very Good. Hardcover. 3rd Edition. 4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall. This sixth , revised and updated edition is a comprehensive illustrated encyclopaedia of the world's Small- Calibre Firearms. Illustrated throughtout and with details of all the weapons described. The boards binding and text block are bright and tight. The dust jacket as small nibbles to the head of the spine. Book price includes 2nd class parcel post UK Only..

London .UK: Hodder, 2005. Book. Very Good. Soft cover. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. The Ultimate Dandy ,it is illustrated the book is clean tight and square price includes 2nd class parcel post uk only.

UK: Greenhill Books, 1993. Book. Very Good. Hardcover. 1st Edition. 4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall. " Nothing Remains But to Fight ", includes a wide range of illustrations, some previously unpublished as well as the better known photographs contemporary with the battle. Maps follow and explain the various stages of the assault and defence. This is the first detailed, thorough and comprehensive account of what really happened at Rorke's Drift. The boards and binding are square and tight, the text block speckling to the head but is otherwise tight, the dust jacket is very good. Book price includes 2nd class postage in UK only..

UK: Ebury Press, 2015. Book. Very Good. Hardcover. 1st Edition. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Irreverent and heartfelt , funny and sincere this is a beautifully written account of Yorkshire, by one of its favourite and dedicated sons. An all-round good crisp and tight copy...

Uk: Swan Hill, 2001. Book. Very Good. Hardcover. 1st Edition. 4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall. Tying Flies The Paraloop Way Is A Complete Guide To An Entire Style Of Fly Tying.Top Of Boards Very Slightly Bumped Otherwise The Boards ,Text Block And Dustjacket Are All Clean And Tight. Book Price Includes 2Nd Class Post Uk Only .

UK: Wrens Park Publishing Ltd, 2000. Book. Very Good. Hardcover. 2nd Edition. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. King Harold Godwineson is one of history's shadowy figures, known mainly for his defeat at the battle of Hastings. This book sets out to correct this distorted image by presenting Harold's life in its proper context, offering the first full -length critical study of the career in the years leading up to 1066. The illustrated boards, text block and dust jacket are all good, tight and clean. 2nd class UK postage is included in the price of the book..

UK: HarperCollins Publishers, 2010. Book. Near Fine. Hardcover. 1st Edition. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. The Great Khan is dead, but his legend and legacy live on. Now the armies have gathered to see which of Ghenghis' sons has the strength to be Khan. There is a light mark on the front black board and on the front of the D/w is a sticker saying exclusive to Waterstones..

UK: Michael Joseph, 2017. Book. Very Good. Hardcover. Signed by Author(s). 1st Edition. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Twelve families, one throne. Welcome to the empire of salt. Here, amongst old feuds, a plot is hatched to kill a king. It will summon strangers to the city. As the sun sets, their arrival inside thew walls will spark a series of explosive events. Before the sun returns, six destinies will have been made - or lost - in Darien. The black boards are bumped at the corners, and the d/w shows light shelf-wear. There is a sticker on the front of the d/w saying signed copy. The authors signature is on a book plate on the title page.

UK: HarperCollins, 2008. Book. Very Good. Hardcover. 1st Edition. Lord of the Bow ' is epic in scope , convincing and fascinating in the narration of an extraordinary story. Above all, Genghis Khan continues to dominate the scene as he matures from the young boy of ' Wolf of the Plains '; to a conqueror of Nations. There is some light creasing to the head of the D/w. A good, clean and tight copy..

London .UK: Penquin/ Michael Joseph., 2018. Book. Very Good. Hardcover. 1st Edition. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. As storm clouds gather over England, King Henry and his supporters find themselves besieged abroad and at home, Who, or what, can save the kingdom before it is too late. The boards, text block and dust jacket are all square, tight and clean. Book price includes 2nd class parcel post in UK only..