Search Results: Authors starting with J from Greystone Books

United Kingdom: Privately Published NrF. First edition. Paperback. (i),73pp. Illustrated with photographs. The author Jack Hiscox writes under his Welsh family name of Loan Ap Llywelyn. This book is an autobiography of his wartime years with the RAF much of which he spent in India. Some light rubbing to edges; else a near fine copy of a SCARCE first edition.. First Edition. Paperback. Near Fine.

Southampton: Martins, 1990. VG+/VG+. First edition, first printing in d/w not price clipped. PRESENTATION COPY INSCRIBED AND SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR, on half-title page. Inscription reads, 'To ----- & -----/for all your kindness/Tony/25.1.91'. Profusely illustrated with photographs and line-drawings. A study, and a celebration, of what is a way of life. The author traces the history and development of shooting, of the great shots of the sport's heyday, of guns and cartridges, of keepering, and of rearing and driving birds. He describes dress, equipment, manners, conventions, social nuances and behaviour at the covertside or on the the moor or manor. With Index. A very good plus copy, in a very good plus d/w, of a SCARCE first edition, first printing SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR. D/w now protected in a detachable, non-adhesive, clear sheaf. . Presentation Copy Inscribed And Signed. First Edition, First Printing. Hardback. Very Good Plus/Very Good Plus.

London: HarperCollins, 1993. VG/VG. Later printing in d/w not price clipped. SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR, without dedication on half-title page. Signing reads, 'Best Wishes/(with a pen sketch of buildings in landscape)/Ashley Jackson 1997'. Profusely illustrated in colour and black-and-white. Ashley Jackson is an international watercolourist (born 1940) and raised in Yorkshire, England. In this book he shows how to paint watercolours that are full of atmosphere and reflect the beauty and character of the landscape. Aimed primarily at beginners, it will also be of value to more advanced painters. Small squiggle (approx.10mm across) of green ink on endpapers; minor rubbing to corners and head and tail of spine; d/w has a single edge tear (28mm long) to rear panel; else a very good copy, in a very good d/w, of a SCARCE later printing SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR. D/w now protected in a detachable, non-adhesive, clear sheaf.. Signed by Author. Later Printing. Hardback. Very Good/Very Good.

St Ives, Cornwall: S.M.M.J. Publications, 2007. VG. First edition, first printing. Large paperback. SIGNED BY BOTH MARTYN AND AMANDA JACKSON, without dedication or inscription on half-title page. (ii),138pp. Profusely illustrated with line-drawings and maps. A well-researched and authoritative study of the mystical, prehistoric monument stones of Kernow at St Ives, Cornwall. With Index of Sites, Artifacts and People. Light edge chipping to covers; minor reading crease to spine; corner creasing to bottom corner on rear cover; else a very good copy of a SCARCE first edition, first printing SIGNED BY BOTH MARTYN AND AMANDA JACKSON. . Signed by Both Martyn & Amanda Jackson. First Edition, First Printing. Large Paperback. Very Good.

London: James Clarke, 1961. NrF. First edition. Paperback. (vi),37pp. A collection of poems: including 'Frontier', 'Star-hushed, the gold-horizoned night/Lies luminously deep,/And nothing earthly is in sight/Save the great hills asleep.' A near fine copy of the SCARCE first edition. NO inscriptions.. First Edition. Paperback. Near Fine.

Lincoln, Nebraska, USA: University of Nebraska Press, 1989. Fine/NrF. First Edition, First Printing in d/w. Profusely illustrated with line-drawngs. When John Newberry published 'A Little Pocket-Book' in London in 1744 he was onto something new; the writing and marketing of books developed wholly to children. With Notes, Bibliography, Sources Of Illustrations and Index. D/w has minor chipping to head and tail of of spine; else a fine copy of a SCARCE 1989 first edition, first printing. NO inscriptions, underlining or highlighting. D/w now protected in a detachable, non-adhesive, clear sheaf. . First Edition, First Printing. Hardback. Fine/Near Fine.

Barnstaple, Devon: Jacob, 2016. VG. First edition. Paperback. SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR, ROGER JACOB, without dedication or inscription on title-page. 168pp. Profusely illustrated with photographs and a map. The autobiography of Roger Jacob, policeman on the Isles of Scilly from 1963 to 1995, With Appendix A: 'History Of Policing Of The Isles Of Scilly; 1890-1947'. Appendix B: 'History Of The Cornwall Constabulary; 1857-1967'. Some small areas of lifting of plastic covering of rear cover and spine; else a very good copy of a SCARCE first edition SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR. . Signed by Author. First Edition. Paperback. Very Good.

Lewes, Sussex: Book Guild, 2005. Fine/NrF. First edition in d/w not price clipped. SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR. The childhood autobiography of Catherine Jacobs who grew up in East London. During the war she was evacuated but within a week had to be fetched home. She spent nights in an Anderson shelter as the Blitz raged over London. But, as she describes her happy childhood, we can easily understand why, for her, home was always best. D/w has a short tear (10mm) to inside front flap; else a fine copy, in a near fine d/w, of a VERY SCARCE first edition SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR.. Signed by Author. First Edition. Hard Cover. Fine/Near Fine.

London: Frederick Muller, 1982. Good Only/Good Only. First Edition, First Printing in d/w not price clipped. PRESENTATION COPY INSCRIBED AND SIGNED BY AUTHOR, GEORGE JACOBS. Inscription reads, 'To Piscatorial/Charly/From an old friend/All the best/George'. The autobiography of zoologist George Jacobs. Together with a newspaper cutting from the Adscene newspaper dated June 3, 1982; whilst George was employed as elephant head keeper at Howletts, Kent. And a separate six-page pulisher's printing of some chapters of the book: there is some foxing to this printing. Some cloth rubbing to one corner of book; some spotting to edges; light bumping to one corner; d/w has some sunning to spine; d/w has edge tears (longest 38mm), with some early sellotape repairs to these tears; d/w has light creasing to front panel else a good only copy, in a good only d/w, of a SCARCE first edition, first printing SIGNED BY AUTHOR, GEORGE JACOBS. D/w now protected in a detachable, non-adhesive, clear sheaf. . Signed… Read More

Lewes, Sussex: Book Guild, 2004. Fine/Fine. First edition in d/w not price clipped. PRESENTATION COPY INSCRIBED AND SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR, on front endpaper. Inscription reads, 'To Lovely ---- & ---/thank you for reading my second/publication. I hope you both will/enjoy it./If you want to kick a guy in the/shins then Frederick Devereux is/your man! He will certainly/make you angry!/Happy Reading/With all best wishes/Tasmin J'. A play concerning the evil Frederick Devereux. A fine copy, in a fine d/w, of a SCARCE first edition SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR.. Presentation Copy Inscribed And Signed. First Edition. Hardback. Fine/Fine.

Lewes, Sussex: Book Guild, 2004. Fine/Fine. First edition in d/w not price clipped. A play concerning the evil Frederick Devereux. A fine copy, in a fine d/w, of a first edition. NO inscriptions.. First Edition. Hardback. Fine/Fine.

Ware, Hertfordshire: Privately Published, 2007. Fine. First edition. Paperback. SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR, without dedication on title-page. Signing reads, 'Best Wishes/Eric Jakob'. xiv,170pp. Profusely illustrated with photographs. The autobiography of Eric Jakob who grew up in London's East End during the Second World War: with family history of the Jakob family. A fine copy of a SCARCE first edition SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR. . Signed by Author. First Edition. Paperback. Fine.

Brecon, Powys: Brecon Golf Club, 1978. VG. First edition. Paperback. 93pp. Illustrated with photographs and line-drawings by Daniel M James; with illustration showing the first course in 1902 with changes made in 1909. A history of Brecon Golf Club from 1902 to 1977. With Appendix: detailing Presidents, Secretaries and Captains. Some spotting to title-page; slight rubbing to head and tail of spine; minor age tanning to edges of pages; else a very good copy of the SCARCE first edition. NO inscriptions.. First Edition. Paperback. Very Good.

London: Collins, 1987. VG+/VG. First edition, first printing in d/w. PRESENTATION COPY INSCRIBED AND SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR, on front endpaper. Inscription reads, 'For ------ & ---/with love from/Eric/September 1987'. Illustrated with photographs, with one of a group of newpsper headlines and cartoons relating to the trial of 'Lady Chatterley's Lover'. A well-researched and authoritative biography of Canterbury, Kent-born Bishop John A T Robinson (1919-1983), who was a New Testament scholar, theologian, author and Anglican Bishop of Woolwich. The author of this book, Eric James (1925-2012) makes references to D H Lawrence and the 1960 censorship trial of 'Lady Chatterley's Lover' at which trial Robinson gave court testimony against the censorship. He recommended that it was a book which 'every Christian should read'. With Index. Turning to head and tail of spine; d/w has some sunning to spine; d/w has a few short edge tears (longest 12mm); else a very good… Read More

Gabriola Island, British Columbia, Canada: New Society, 2009. Fine. First edition, first printing. Paperback. PRESENTATION COPY INSCRIBED AND SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR, FRANKE JAMES, on verso of half-title page. Inscription reads, 'May 27-10/For -------/Have FUN being/green - and doing/the hardest thing/first!/Franke James'. (vii),152pp. Profusely illustrated with drawings and photographs by artist/author Franke James. Artist Franke James chronicles her true-life adventures in going green using her signature style of lively drawings, photos and hand drawn text. A fine copy of a SCARCE first edition, first printing SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR.. Presentation Copy Inscribed And Signed. First Edition, First Printing. Paperback. Fine.

Stamford, Lincolnshire.: K T Publications, 1987. VG. First Edition. Paperback. (2),30pp. SIGNED BY AUTHOR, GRAHAM JAMES. Signing reads, 'For ---/A soul in sympathy/Graham'. A collection of poetry. 'The schooner sliped serenely by/Its sails were spick and span/And sought the soaring shafts of shift/That steamer ships do shun.'; from 'Schooner'. A very good copy of a SCARCE first edition SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR, GRAHAM JAMES .. Presentation Copy From The Author. First Edition. Paperback. Very Good.

Cambridge: Vanguard Press, 2009. Fine. First Edition, First Printing. Paperback. PRESENTATION COPY INSCRIBED AND SIGNED BY AUTHOR, LINDA M JAMES, on front endpaper. Inscription reads, 'Best wishes & Love/Linda/To -----/Linda M James'. 286pp. A Second World War novel in which a Spitfire pilot is now disfigured after bailing out of his aircraft. But Rob is one of the lucky ones and has been sent one of the best hospitals - the Queen Victoria in East Grinstead, where he meets the famous 'Guinea Pigs'. A fine copy of a SCARCE first edition, first printing SIGNED BY AUTHOR, LINDA M JAMES. There is a pictorial depiction of a burning Spitfire on front panel of the book.. Presentation Copy Inscribed & Signed. First Edition, First Printing. Paperback. Fine.

Cambridge: Vanguard Press, 2009. Fine. First Edition, First Printing. Paperback. PRESENTATION COPY INSCRIBED AND SIGNED BY AUTHOR, LINDA M JAMES, on front endpaper. Inscription reads, 'To -----/Best wishes & Love/Linda/Linda M James'. 327pp. A second world war novel. We all dance to an invisible tune intoned in the distance by an invisible piper. John and Mary Adams have one beloved son, 20 year old Rob, who joins the RAF at the beginning of the war, desperate to fly Spitfires. Their world of middle-class complacency is shattered by war and the arrival of an evacuee called Charlie; a seemingly tough working-class boy from the East End. A fine copy of a SCARCE first edition, first printing SIGNED BY AUTHOR, LINDA M JAMES.. Presentation Copy Inscribed & Signed. First Edition, First Printing. Paperback. Fine.

London: Virgin, 2002. NrF/NrF. First edition, first printing in d/w not price clipped. SIGNED BY MARK JAMES, without inscription or dedication on title-page. Illustrated with photographs. The autobiography of golfer Mark James. Born 1953, James is a professional golfer who was 1999 Captain of the European Ryder Cup team. Age tanning to edges of pages; else a near fine copy, in a near fine d/w, of a SCARCE hardback first edition, first printing SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR. D/w now protected in a detachable, non-adhesive, clear sheaf.. Signed by Mark James. First Edition, First Printing. Hardback. Near Fine/Near Fine.

London: Weidenfeld & Nicolson, 2006. VG+/VG+. First Edition, Fifth Printing in d/w not price-clipped (same year as first printing). PRESENTATION COPY INSCRIBED AND SIGNED BY AUTHOR, ABBOT CHRISTOPHER, on title-page.Illustrated with photographs. In this inspirational and practical book, Abbot Christopher Jamison, from Worth Abbey - the abbey featured in the TV series, 'The Monastery' - offers ways in which the lessons of monastic living, and the teachings of St Benedict can be put into practice in our hectic, modern and unmonastic lives. With Bibliography. Spotting to edges; else a SCARCE first edition, fifth printing SIGNED BY AUTHOR, ABBOT CHRISTOPHER.. Presentation Copy Inscribed & Signed By Author. First Edition, Fifth Printing. Hardback. Very Good Plus/Very Good Plus.