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UK.: Sutton Publishing Ltd, 1998. Book. Very Good. Hardcover. 1st Edition. 4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall. The Royal Navy Submarine Service of today plays a central role in the defence of Great Britain. But in the early years of the twentieth century, the role of the submarine was anything but central to the Royal Navy. This book is illustrated throughout with archive photographs accompanied by detailed captions. There is light shelf-wear to the D/W edges. A good, clean and tight copy. PLEASE NOTE; international economy shipping is by sea and may take up to 90 days to arrive. .

London: Century Publishing. This is a first edition in hardback covers in very good condition as is the d/w. . Very Good. Hardcover. First Edition. 2005.

Stroud. UK: History Press, 2009. Book. Very Good. Soft cover. Reprint. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Andrew Norman explores the events leading up to the sinking of HMS Hood and the legacy it left in its wake. His research includes reports from both the Royal Naval Museum and German naval records, and many of the photographs included are previously unpublished. The covers and text block are both square, tight and clean. All books are checked, and photographed in the boxes they are sent out in prior to posting as proof against delivery damage. Book price includes 2nd class parcel post in the Uk only..

UK: Harper/Voyager, 2015. Book. Very Good. Hardcover. 1st Edition. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Words are weapons... Only half a war is fought with swords... Sometimes one must fight evil with evil... this is another volume in the Shattered Seas series. The D/W shows light reader use with a small tear on the top of the spine and a small scratch on the edge of the spine it also has a slight spine lean. A good clean read.

UK: Hamlyn, 1993. Book. Near Fine. Hardcover. 1st Edition. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. In ' Birds of prey ' The authors informative text and Bruce Pearson's keenly observed illustrations reveal many adaptations, providing a fascinating insight into raptor behaviour and an invaluable aid to field observation. the d/w has been priced - clipped. A good, clean and tight copy..

New York: William Heinemann, 2005. Book. Very Good. Hardcover. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Hans Christian Andersen was a storyteller for children of all ages.He gave us the now standard versions of many traditional folk tales as well as original stories that have enchanted generations of readers. The Boards, binding, text block and dust jacket are all square & clean. Book price includes 2nd class postage UK only..

London: Heinemann. This book is in good condition as is the d/w and is price clipped slight were to the corners and cover of spine otherwise a nice bright cover. . Good. Hardcover. First Edition. 1964.

Bantam Press. This book is in good condition as is the d/w which is price clipped. . Good. Hardcover. First Edition. 1993.

London. UK: Robert Hale Ltd., 1978. Book. Very Good. Hardcover. 1st Edition. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. his book presents a systematic search for the true state of craftwork in England when this book was published. The resurgent interest in all kinds of crafts has no parallel in our history, a paradoxical position in a press-button society., the boards are square, and clean, the text block has light speckling to the top and the dust jacket is faded down the spine and is also priced clipped. Book price includes 2nd class parcel post in UK only. .

UK: Pelham Books, 1983. Book. Very Good. Soft cover. 1st Edition. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Designed for newcomers to sporting shotgun shooting, this book has much to offer more experienced sportsmen, too. it covers shotgun safety, the basic rules of gun handling in the field, while travelling and at home; it examines the parts of the shotgun and their respective functions in some detail. It has a comprehensive section on quarry species and their identification illustrated in full colour. There is some tanning to the covers edges..

UK: Pelham books. This practical guide to climbing and mountaineering skills has been designed for anyone who wishes to learn to climb or further their participation in the sport. All the techniques required for modern climbing are covered, extending from roadside crags to ascents of major mountains and faces. This book has the endorsement of the British Mountaineering Council. The hardcover as bumps to the corners and the D/W shows some wear use . Very Good. Hardcover. 3rd Edition. 1997.

UK.: S . Webb & Son., 2000. Book. Very Good. Hardcover. 2nd Edition. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. The planes described in this book emerged from WW11 as the truly outstanding designs of that period. The reader can trace the course of each plane's design, its develpment, its introduction into service and its subsequent career in action. Each aircraft in described in detail, with cutaway drawing to show its construction. Combined with numerous eyewitness accounts from pilots, and more than five hundred carefully chosen photographs, the book provides a fascinating insight into the nature of air warfare during the most innovative conflict in history. The DJ shows light shelf wear..

UK: Halsgrove, 2004. Book. Very Good. Hardcover. 1st Edition. 4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall. This handbook has been produced specifically to meet the demands of the growing number of those interested in local and family history. Its aim is to provide a single source of information for those engaged in historical research on the county of Devon regarding all its civil parishes.This book is illustrated by a broad range of photographs, often chosen to depict buildings or other features of note, and to provide a flavour of the parishes in times past. There is a small tear to the top of the spine on the front cove of the dust jacket which also has light scuffing and indents to the back cover. A good, tight copy..

UK: Dorling Kindersley Ltd, 1998. Book. Very Good. Hardcover. 1st Edition. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. This book teach you how to tie more than 100 knots using clear instructions and annotated, step-by-step photographs. The softcovers are covered in protective plastic, the covers, text block are square, tight and clean. Book price includes 2nd class post in UK only.

Germany GmbH: h.F. Ullman, 2017. Book. Very Good. Hardcover. 1st Edition. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. This book is for those with a sense of both fashion and tradition, for those who love shoes. for both the professional and the layman, to the wealth of tradition that is waiting to be discovered in the shoemaker's workshop. The boards, text block and dust jacket are all square, tight and clean. Books are checked and photographed as proof against in-transit damage. Book price includes 2nd class parcel post in UK only..

UK: George Allen & Unwin Ltd, 1958. Book. Good. Hardcover. 1st Edition. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. This book is the culmination of many years of research and experiment. Superbly illustrated , anyone interested in handwriting will enjoy. The top of the text block has some light spotting and tanning. The D/W has wear and small tears to its edges and corners and is also price-clipped. Still a tight copy..

UK: Penguin, 2003. Book. Very Good. Soft cover. Reprint. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. there is a previous owners name in ink on the f.e.p. A good ,tight copy. price includes 2nd class postage - UK only.

London: B.B.C. The book is in good condition it has no d/w and the corners are slightly bumped the photographs are by chris moyse. . Good. Hardcover. First Edition. 1981.

ALnwick. UK: Hardy's Brothers, 1966. Book. Good. Hardcover. 1st Edition. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. In this book, titled," Hardy's Aid to Angling - Salmon & Trout " the boards, text block are square and tight . there is no dust jacket. The corners of the boards are bumped and lightly worn and there is a previous owners signature on the front endpaper. This book is photographed in the box its packed in as proof against in-transit damage. Book price includes 2nd class parcel post in UK only..

UK: David & Charles, 1972. Book. Very Good. Hardcover. 1st Edition. 64mo - up to 3" tall. The wide scope of this book, covering every Wessex place-name mentioned in Hardy's prose or verse and known or believed to have a basis in fact, therefore provides a most original picture of this part of England., both as it is today, and as it was a century ago. The top of the text block is a little grubby, the map at the back is lightly speckled, the book is also covered in a clear plastic..