Search Results: Titles starting with K from Greystone Books

Leamington Spa, Warwickshire: Korvet, 1999. NrF. First edition, first printing. Paperback. PRESENTATION COPY INSCRIBED AND SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR, JOHN MARTIN, on title-page. Inscription reads, 'To ---/Kind Regards/John Martin'. ALSO, ON A COMPLIMENTS SLIP IN THE AUTHOR'S HAND-WRITING, 'Dear ---/Hope you enjoy the book/Best Wishes'. Profusely illustrated with photographs and maps. The authors experiences of fighting in the Korean War. Minor reading creasing to spine; else a near fine copy of a SCARCE first edition, first printing SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR. . Presentation Copy Inscribed And Signed. First edition, First Printing. Paperback. Near Fine.

Edinburgh and London: Oliver & Boyd, 1967. VG+/VG+. First Edition, First Printing in d/w not price clipped. PRESENTATION COPY SIGNED BY AUTHOR, CHARLES OSBORNE (1946-2021). Inscription reads, 'For ------/One of a long/list of/victims! Charles'. A well-researched biography and literary criticism of the life and works of Franz Kafka (1883-1924). With Bibliography. Published in the 'Writers and Critics' series. Spotting to top-edge; else a very good plus copy, in a very good plus d/w, of the SCARCE HARDBACK FIRST EDITION, FIRST PRINITING SIGNED BY AUTHOR, CHALRES OSBORNE. D/w now protected in detachable, non-adhesive, clear sheaf.. Presentation Copy From The Author. First Edition, First Prining. Hardback. Very Good Plus/Very Good Plus.

Clearfield, Utah, USA: America Legacy Media, 2007. Fine. Revised And Expanded 50th Anniversay Edition, First Edition Thus. Paperback. xviii,255pp. During the Second World War, the Japanese recruited Kamikaze squadrons of teenage boys and converted them into human bombsThese boys became suicide pilots whose sole purpose was to die for the Emperor. In World War Two, the Kamikaze caused the greatest losses in the history of the United States Navy. A fine copy of an UNCOMMON revised and expanded 50th Anniversary edition, first edition thus. No inscriptions, underlining or highlighting.. Revised And Expanded 50th Anniversary Ed. Paperback. Fine.

London: Doubleday, 2006. NrF/NrF. First Edition, First Printing in d/w not price clipped. SIGNED BY AUTHOR, LUCINDA HAWKSLEY (Great-Great-Great Granddaughter Of Charles Dickens). Signing reads, 'Lucinda Dickens Hawksley/24-6-07'. Illustrated with photographs. The biography of Katey Dickens (1839-1929) who was the daughter of Charles Dickens. With Bibliography and Index. Light spotting to top-edge; else a near fine copy, of a SCARCE first edition, first printing SIGNED BY AUTHOR, LUCINDA HAWKSLEY.. Signed by Author, Lucinda Hawksley. First Edition, First Printing. Hardback. Near Fine/Near Fine.

Richmond: Bare Roots Press, 2000. NrF. First edition. Large paperback. vi,146pp. PRESENTATION COPY INSCRIBED AND SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR, on title-page. Inscription reads, 'To --------/Best Wishes/Patricia Carrivick'. Illustrated with line-drawings by the author. An autobiography recounting the author's travels in Ireland, France and Holland to historic gardens. The author is a garden historian, teacher and traveller. A near fine copy of a SCARCE first edition SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR.. Presentation Copy Inscribed And Signed. First Edition. Large Paperback. Near Fine.

Barnsley, South Yorkshire.: Leo Cooper, 2001. VG+/VG. First edition, first printing in d/w not price clipped. SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR, BRIAN HARDING, without dedication or inscription on half-title page. Profusely illustrated with photographs and line-drawings. The history of a remarkable and uniquely British institution. For both the survivors of the Great War and the families of those who fell, the 'land fit for heroes' was a cruel illusion; instead many suffered terribly. Inspired by a private soldier and a field marshal, the British Legion was born to lead the fight for justice and support on behalf of the ex-service community. As the book reveals, the Legion's achievements go far beyond the famous Poppy Day Appeal and its insistence on the preservation of the Annual Act of Remembrance. With Appendixes, Bibliography and Index. Some light bruising to corners; d/w has small loss to head of spine; else a very good plus copy, in a very good d/w, of a SCARCE first edition, first printing… Read More

London: Excalibur Press, 1993. VG/VG. First edition in d/w. PRESENTATION COPY INSCRIBED AND SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR, on dedication page. Inscription reads, to the sister-in-law of the subject of the book, 'To Jessie - his sister-in-law/with best wishes & love./Monica.' Illustrated with photographs. The biography of Ken Couling, (1906-1991), written by his wife Monica. Ken was a clothing manufacturer, a war-time RAF pilot and, after the war, ran an aircraft hiring business. The book includes the 271 letters he wrote to his wife between 1943 and 1946. Lean to spine; minor spotting to edges; minor bumping to covers; d/w has slight sunning to spine; else a very good copy, in a very good d/w, of a UNIQUE FIRST EDITION PRESENTATION COPY SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR. D/w now protected in a detachable, non-adhesive, clear sheaf.. Presentation Copy Inscribed And Signed. First Edition. Hardback. Very Good/Very Good.

London: Richard Green, 2016. Fine. First Edition, First Printing. SIGNED BY KEN HOWARD, without dedication. Signing reads, 'best wishes/Ken Howard/26/02/16'. Paperback. Not Paginated, (80pp. Ken Howard is a London-born artist (1932-2022). An exhibition catalogue, focusing his two favourite cities, London and Venice. Profusely illustrated with 50 colour illustrations plus black-and-white photographs. A fine copy of a SCARCE first edition, first printing SIGNED BY BRITISH ARTIST KEN HOWARD. . Signed by Artist, Ken Howard. First Edition. First Printing. Paperback. Fine.

Westerham, Kent: Froglets, 1999. Fine. First edition, first printing. Large format paperback. SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR, BOB OGLEY, without dedication or illustration on title-page. Size of covers, 21.2 by 26.1 cms. 200pp. Profusely illustrated with almost 200 photographs. The fourth volume of Ogley's history of Kent covering the period 1975 to 1999. With Index. A SCARCE first edition, first printing SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR, BOB OGLEY. . Signed by Author, Bob Ogley. First Edition, First Printing. Large Format Paperback. Fine.

Wimborne, Dorset: Dovecote Press, 2001. NrF. Revised Corrected Edition. First Printing. Paperback. SIGNED BY AUTHOR, JOHN E VIGAR, without dedication on half-title page. Signing reads, 'Best wishes/John E Vigar'. Profusely illustrated with photographs. 160pp. A new revised edition of the author's highly-acclaimed guide to the history and architecture of over 200 churches. As well as the aplphabetical gazetteer, John Vigar has provided a detailed introduction which both tells the story of Kent's churches in a readable, informative way, and describes the many features and fittings that help give the churches their character. Kent is the cradle of English Christianity, and its churches range from the oldest parish church anywhere in the country to one of the great masterpieces of the twentieth century art, Marc Chaghall's glorious stained-glass at Tudeley. Also included is the burial place of Dante Gabriel Rossetti at Birchington, designed by Ford Madox Brown. With Bibliography and… Read More

Kent: Kent County Ladies' Golf Association, 2001. Fine. First Edition. Large paperback. SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR, SHIRLEY DANIEL, without dedication or inscription on title-page. xi,127pp. Profusely illustrated with photographs. A well-researched and authoritative history of the Kent County Ladies' Golf Association from 1900 to 2000. With Appendices and Bibliography. A fine copy of a SCARCE first edition SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR, SHIRLEY DANIEL.. Signed by Author. First Edition. Large Paperback. Fine.

Kent: Kent County Ladies' Golf Association, 2001. Fine. First edition. Large paperback. SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR, without dedication or inscription on title-page. xi,127pp. Profusely illustrated with photographs. A well-researched and authoritative history of the Kent County Ladies' Golf Association from 1900 to 2000. With Appendices and Bibliography. A fine copy of a SCARCE first edition SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR.. Signed by Author. First Edition. Large Paperback. Fine.

Stroud, Gloucestershire: History Press, 2011. Fine. First edition, first printing. Paperback. SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR, TONY COOPER, without dedication or inscription on half title-page. 192pp. Illustrated with line-drawings by Jan Cooper. A collection of traditional stories and local legends that have been handed down by storytellers for centuries. As folk tales reveal a lot about the people who invented them, this book provides a link to the ethics and way of life of generations of Kentish people. With Notes and Bibliography. A fine copy of a SCARCE first edition, first printing SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR. . Signed by Author. First edition, First Printing. Paperback. Fine. Illus. by Jan Cooper.

Gillingham, Kent: Meresborough, 1987. VG. First edition. Paperback. PRESENTATION COPY INSCRIBED AND SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR, on title-page. Inscription reads, 'To -----/Best Wishes/Mick Mirams/Feb 2000'. 128pp. Profusely illustrated with photographs of Kent inns and inn signs. A well-researched and authoritative history of Kent pubs and pub signs: includes 'The Wicked Trade - Smugglers' Inns Of Kent'. With Bibliography and Index. A very good copy of a SCARCE first edition SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR.. Presentation Copy Inscribed And Signed. First Edition. Paperback. Very Good.

London: Dennis Ealham, 1979. VG/VG. First Edition, Limited To 1,000 Copies, this being number 582, and SIGNED BY ALAN EALHAM, CAPTAIN OF KENT, ON FOREWORD PAGE. Profusely illustrated with photographs. A well-researched and authorative account of thirteen magnificent seasons, 1967 to 1979, when Kent won eleven trophies. Light spotting to top-edge and fore-edge; minor bruising to three corners; d/w has some chipping to edges; d/w has some edge tears (longest 8mm); else very good copy, in a very good d/w of a SCARCE first edition, first printing LIMITED EDITION SIGNED BY ALAN EALHAM. D/w now protected in a detachable, non-adhesive, clear sheaf. . Signed by Alan Ealham. First Edition, Limited And Signed . Hardback. Very Good/Very Good.

Wimborne, Dorset: Dovecote Press, 2000. VG+/VG+. First edition, second printing (same year as first) in d/w not price clipped. SIGNED BY THE PHOTOGRAPHER, GREGORY HOLYOAKE, without dedication or inscription on half-title page. Profusely illustrated with colour photographs and a map of Kent. Chapters include; 'Dartford and the North', 'The Medway Towns and the Swale', 'The Holiday Coast', 'Hythe and Romney Marsh', 'Canterbury and the Garden of England', 'Maidstone and the Weald', 'Tunbridge Wells and the West'. With Index. Light rubbing to head and tail of spine; else a very good plus copy, in a very good plus d/w, of a SCARCE first edition SIGNED BY THE PHOTOGRAPHER, GREGORY HOLYOAKE. D/w now protected by a detachable, non-adhesive, clear sheaf. HEAVY PLEASE CONTACT US ABOUT POSTAGE. WILL BE KEPT AT COST.. Signed by Gregory Holyoake. First Edition, Second Printing. Hardback. Very Good Plus/Very Good Plus.

Wimborne, Dorset: Dovecote Press, 2000. NrF/VG+. First edition, first printing in d/w not price clipped. SIGNED BY BOTH THE AUTHOR (JOHN VIGAR) AND PHOTOGRAPHER (GREGORY HOLYOAKE), without dedication or inscription on front endpaper. Profusely illustrated with colour photographs and a map of Kent. Chapters include; 'Dartford and the North', 'The Medway Towns and the Swale', 'The Holiday Coast', 'Hythe and Romney Marsh', 'Canterbury and the Garden of England', 'Maidstone and the Weald', 'Tunbridge Wells and the West'. With Index. Light shelf rubbing to tail of spine; else a near fine copy, in a very good plus d/w, of a SCARCE first edition, first printing SIGNED BY BOTH THE AUTHOR, JOHN VIGAR, AND THE PHOTOGRAPHER, GREGORY HOLYOAKE. HEAVY PLEASE CONTACT US ABOUT POSTAGE. MAY INCUR ADDITIONAL COST.. Signed by Both Author And Photographer. First Edition, First Printing. Hardback. Near Fine/Very Good Plus.

London: Batsford, 1925. VG/VG. First edition, first printing in d/w not price clipped. SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR, CHRISTOPHER WRIGHT, without dedication on front endpaper. Signing reads, 'With best wishes/from/Christopher Wright/December 1981'. Illustrated with a map of Kent and 67 photographs, line-drawings and maps.A well-researched and authoritative history of the county of Kent, from the earliest times to the modern era. With Bibliography and Index. With a 'Distributed by Hippocrene Books Inc, Madison Avenue, New York, NY' sticker on d/w front fold flap. Spotting to top-edge; light bruising to head and tail of spine; d/w has three short edge tears (longest 5mm); else a very good copy, in a very good d/w, of a SCARCE first edition, first printing SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR, CHRISTOPHER WRIGHT. D/w now protected in a detachable, non-adhesive, clear sheaf.. Signed by Author, Christopher Wright. First Edition, First Printing. Hardback. Very Good/Very Good.

Chesham: Barracuda Books, 1976. VG+/VG. First Edition, First Printing in d/w price clipped. Illustrated with photographs. Front endpapers are an 18th century map of Kent; rear endpapers are a 1975 map. The principal people, places and events of the County's history in date order 2500BC to AD1973. With Indices to places and people and a comprehensive entry-related source index. Light spotting to top-edge; d/w has light sunning to spine; else a very good plus copy, in a very good d/w, of an UNCOMMON first edition, first printing.. First Edition, First Printing. Hardback. Very Good Plus/Very Good.

Wimborne Minster, Dorset: Dovecote Press, 2012. Fine/Fine. First edition, first printing, limited to 750 copies, in d/w. Illustrated with 16 full-page colour reproductions of watercolour paintings by Tom Burnham. A survey and history of Kent windmills and watermills. A fine copy, in a fine d/w, of the UNCOMMON limited first edition, first printing. NO inscriptions, underlining or highlighting.. First edition, First Printing. Hardback. Fine/Fine. Illus. by Tom Burnham.