Search Results: Titles starting with M from D. B. Derbyshire Bookseller PBFA

Making Classical Art: Process & Practice edited by Roger Ling (Tempus Publishing Ltd, 1st edition 2000). A detailed study, well illustrated throughout. Card covers. 256pp including b/w illustrations plus colour plates. Size: 9.75 x 6.75 inches approx. (248mm x 173mm). Light shelf wear. Pages age-toned to margins.Overall, a nice, clean copy. *International shipping rates are estimated and may incur an extra charge prior to order fulfilment. Books are despatched via Royal Mail International Tracked/Signed where available.*

The Making of the Parson Jack Russell Terrier by Jean and Frank Jackson (The Boydell Press, 1st edition 1986). Hardback in dustwrapper. xi, 108pp plus b/w plates. 9.5 x 6.5 inches approx. (240mm x 163mm). Dustwrapper a little foxed and marked in places; dusty. Overall, light wear but otherwise a nice, clean copy.*International shipping rates are estimated and may incur an extra charge prior to order fulfilment. Books are despatched via Royal Mail International Tracked/Signed; please enquire for an accurate shipping quote to your country.*

Malkin Child by Livi Michael (Foxtail, 1st edition 2012). From the blurb: Jennet's family all believe they are witches. Other folk think they are, too. But 1612 is a dangerous time to be a witch. When her family are inprisoned and put on trial in Lancaster Castle, Jennet's evidence will help decide their fate.Hardback - pictorial boards. 111pp. Size: 7.5 x 5 inches approx. (192mm x 129mm).Slight nick to head of spine. Overall, light shelf wear but otherwise a nice, clean copy. *International shipping rates are estimated and may incur an extra charge prior to order fulfilment. Books are despatched via Royal Mail International Tracked/Signed where available; please enquire for an accurate shipping quote to your country.*

Margery Meets the Roses by Elsie Jeanette Oxenham (Girls Gone By Publishers, 2003).Originally published in 1947, this copy a new edition from 'Girls Gone By' with unabridged text plus a new introduction. Card covers. 202pp. Size: 7.5 x 5 inches approx. (190mm x 128mm). Light wear from having been handled and read but otherwise a nice, clean copy with a square spine. *International shipping rates are estimated and may incur an extra charge prior to order fulfilment. Books are despatched via Royal Mail International Tracked/Signed where available; please enquire for an accurate shipping quote to your country.*

Marston of Dunoran by Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu (Obelisk House, [new edition] 2015), edited and introduced by Albert Power. A new edition of a work originally published in the Dublin University Magazine over three installments in 1848.Hardback in dustwrapper. 214pp. Size: 8.75 x 5.5 inches approx. (223mm x 139mm). A nice, clean copy. *International shipping rates are estimated and may incur an extra charge prior to order fulfilment. Books are despatched via Royal Mail International Tracked/Signed where available.*

Mary Plain in Town by Gwynedd Rae (Cobden-Sanderson, 2nd impression May 1936), with illustrations by Irene Williamson.The third book in the series after 'Mostly Mary' (1930) and 'All Mary' (1931), recounting the adventures of a bear named Mary Plain. Originally published in October 1935, this copy being the first reprint. Hardback in dustwrapper. 118pp including b/w illustrations. 7.5 x 5.5 inches approx. (190mm x 142mm). Dustwrapper worn and torn with some loss; foxed, grubby and marked. Boards dusty with some fading; spine faded. Endpapers dusty and foxed, some offsetting, signs of a name in pencil erased, inkspot to fore-edge of front free endpaper; occasional foxing and dustiness to pages but generally clean throughout; edges page-block dusty and spotted with some encroachment into page margins. Nonetheless, remaining a reasonably nice copy in a worn but mostly complete dustwrapper - uncommon.*International shipping rates are estimated and may incur an extra charge prior to order fulfilment.… Read More

Mary Plain's Whodunit by Gwynedd Rae (Routledge & Kegan Paul, 1st edition 1965), illustrations by Irene Williamson. A previous owner inscription to front free endpaper – Carol Raymont being an actress in a production of 'Billy Liar', appearing with Kevin Whately and Jimmy Edwards. Hardback in price-clipped dustwrapper with an overprinted decimal price plus label – presumably this title took several years to sell out. pp ix, [1], 130, including b/w illustrations. 7.5 x 5.5 inches approx. (190mm x 144mm). Dustwrapper showing some tanning to verso especially to spine; small dampstains to tail of spine and front fold; lightly rubbed and worn to extremities; impression/loss of colour to front panel due to price label however no surface damage. Inscription to front free endpaper; page edges tanned; ever so slight nicotine/smoky odour but doesn't seem too objectionable. Overall, light wear otherwise a nice, clean copy. *International shipping rates are estimated and may incur an extra charge prior to… Read More

Mary Plain to the Rescue by Gwynedd Rae (Routledge & Kegan Paul, reprint 1974), illustrations by Irene Williamson. A previous owner inscription to front free endpaper – Carol Raymont being an actress in a production of 'Billy Liar', appearing with Kevin Whately and Jimmy Edwards. Hardback in dustwrapper with revised price label. 128pp including b/w illustrations. 7.5 x 5.5 inches approx. (190mm x 141mm). Dustwrapper spine lightly sunned/faded; lightly tanned to verso; small dampstain to tail of spine. Boards lightly bruised to corners. Inscription to front free endpaper; page edges tanned; ever so slight nicotine/smoky odour but doesn't seem too objectionable. Overall, light wear otherwise a nice, clean copy. *International shipping rates are estimated and may incur an extra charge prior to order fulfilment. Books are despatched via Royal Mail International Tracked/Signed where available; please enquire for an accurate shipping quote to your country.*

Mary Ward (1585-1645) - A Briefe Relation... with Autobiographical Fragments and a Selection of Letters edited by Christina Kenworthy-Browne (The Catholic Record Society/The Boydell Press, 1st edition 2008). Catholic Record Society Publications - Records Series Volume 81. Hardback in dustwrapper. pp xxii, 175, plus b/w plates. Size: 8.75 x 5.75 inches approx. (222mm x 143mm). Light wear but otherwise a nice, clean copy. *International shipping rates are estimated and may incur an extra charge prior to order fulfilment. Books are despatched via Royal Mail International Tracked/Signed; please enquire for an accurate shipping quote to your country.*

Me and Catharine Susan earns an honest penny by Kathleen Ainslie (London: Castell Brothers Ltd / New York: Frederick A. Stokes Company, [1907]†). One of a series of charming books about the adventures of two Dutch peg dolls published circa 1903-11 and illustrated throughout in colour. Other titles in the series include Me and Catharine Susan [1903] and Votes for Catharine Susan and Me [1910]. Card covers, with silk tassels. [24]pp including colour illustrations. 5.75 x 4.75 inches approx. (144mm x 123mm). Covers rubbed and worn, especially to spine; foxed/spotted, mainly to front; a touch grubby/dusty and marked; light creasing. Pages a little dusty/grubby with occasional mark; some foxing/spotting throughout especially to margins/edges. Nonetheless, showing wear commensuate with age and handling but remains a reasonably nice copy - attractive. † [RB 823.912 AIN] Newcastle University Library Special Collections*International shipping rates are estimated and may incur an extra charge prior to order… Read More

Medieval Craftsmen - English Tilers by Elizabeth Eames (British Museum Press, reprint 2000).
Well illustrated throughout.
Card covers. 72pp including b/w and colour illustrations. Size: 8.5 x 8.5 inches approx. (210mm x 210mm).
A nice, clean copy.
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Medieval Decorated Tiles in Dorset by A. B. Emden (Phillimore & Co. Ltd, 1st edition 1977). From the dustwrapper blurb... "Dr. Emden has spent up to 30 years in making a comprehensive study of all the surviving medieval tiles in the county, of which over 250 are illustrated in this book". Hardback in dustwrapper. pp [viii], 100, [101-144] b/w illustrations, plus 1 colour plate and 1 b/w plate. 8.75 x 5.5 inches approx. (220mm x 142mm). Dustwrapper foxed and with age tanning. Some foxing to pages to pages but generally clean throughout. Overall, light wear but otherwise a nice, clean copy. *International shipping rates are estimated and may incur an extra charge prior to order fulfilment. Books are despatched via Royal Mail International Tracked/Signed; please enquire for an accurate shipping quote to your country.*

Medieval Craftsmen - Glass-Painters by Sarah Brown and David O'Connor (British Museum Press, 2nd impression 1993).
Well illustrated throughout.
Card covers. 72pp including b/w and colour illustrations. Size: 8.5 x 8.5 inches approx. (210mm x 210mm).
A nice, clean copy.
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Memoirs Relating to the Impeachment of Thomas, Earl of Danby (Now Duke of Leeds,) in the year 1678 [Thomas Osborne] (London: John Morphew, 1710). [title continues...] Wherin Some Affairs of those Times are Represented in a Juster Light than has hitherto appear'd. With an Appendix, Containing the Proceedings in Parliament, Original Papers, Speeches, &c.In contemporary(?) calf binding, however lacking front board. pp [2] blank, [6] title + preface, 234, 111 appendix. Size: 7.75 x 5 (198mm x 123mm). Binding worn and LACKING front board. Date in ink to blank; dusty and foxed with offsetting to text throughout. Uncommon.*International shipping rates are estimated and may incur an extra charge prior to order fulfilment. Books are despatched via Royal Mail International Tracked/Signed where available; please enquire for an accurate shipping quote to your country.*

Metamorphosis and other Stories by Franz Kafka (The Folio Society, 2010), translated by Michael Hofmann, introduced by Will Self, and illustrated by Bill Bragg.
This copy was still sealed in publisher's shrink wrap when acquired and only removed prior to inspection.
Hardback. Publisher's illustrated boards with title in white to spine, in a slipcase. pp xvi, 232, plus colour plates. Size: 9 x 6.5 inches approx. (228mm x 161mm).
Light bump to bottom edge of rear panel of slipcase.
Nonetheless, a lovely, clean copy in unread condition.
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Metropolitan Cathedral of Christ the King, Liverpool by Frederick Gibberd (The Architectural Press, 1st edition 1968), foreword by John, Cardinal Heenan. Well illustrated study. Hardback in dustwrapper. 161pp including b/w and colour illustrations . Size: 10 x 7.5 inches approx. (255mm x 190mm). A previous owner's ink stamp to front paste-down and same name in pencil to free endpaper. Spine a little cocked as if the book has been read. Overall, light wear but otherwise a nice, clean copy. *International shipping rates are estimated and may incur an extra charge prior to order fulfilment. Books are despatched via Royal Mail International Tracked/Signed where available.*

MiG Aircraft since 1937 by Bill Gunston and Yefim Gordon (Putnam, 1st edition 1998). Well illustrated study. Hardback in dustwrapper. 288pp including b/w illustrations. 11 x 8.25 inches approx. (277mm x 210mm). Some age tanning to page edges but otherwise a nice, clean copy. *International shipping rates are estimated and may incur an extra charge prior to order fulfilment. Books are despatched via Royal Mail International Tracked/Signed where available; please enquire for an accurate shipping quote to your country.*

Michael Cardew - Ceramics of the Winchcombe Period 1926-39 by Dr Kathy Haslam (Bowness-on-Windermere: Blackwell, 1st edition 2008).
The dustwrapper blurb: An illustrated essay researched and written to support the Michael Cardew exhibition at Blackwell, February 5 - June 8, 2008.
Stapled booklet with grey card covers, in a stiff card dustwrapper. [36]pp including b/w and colour illustrations. Size: 6 x 6 inches approx. (147mm x 147mm).
Light wear but otherwise a nice, clean copy.
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The Military in British India: The development of British land forces in South Asia, 1600-1947 by T. A. Heathcote (The Praetorian Press, 2013). Originally published in 1995 by Manchester University Press, this copy being a reprint by The Praetorian Press an imprint of Pen & Sword Books Ltd. Hardback in dustwrapper. pp xviii, 232, plus b/w plates. Size: 9.5 x 6.5 inches approx. (240mm x 160mm). A nice, clean copy. *International shipping rates are estimated and may incur an extra charge prior to order fulfilment. Books are despatched via Royal Mail International Tracked/Signed where available.*

Military Aviation in Malta G.C. 1915-1993 by John F. Hamlin (GMS Enterprises, 1st edition 1994. A detailed study, well illustrated throughout. Hardback in dustwrapper. 254pp including b/w illustrations. 10 x 7 inches approx. (252mm x 177mm). Dustwrapper slightly sunned/faded especially to spine; some light wear and creasing to top edge. Pages with occasional handling mark or crease but otherwise clean. Overall, light wear but otherwise a nice, clean copy. *International shipping rates are estimated and may incur an extra charge prior to order fulfilment. Books are despatched via Royal Mail International Tracked/Signed where available; please enquire for an accurate shipping quote to your country.*