Search Results: Titles starting with S from Bath and West Books (PBFA)

The National Trust & Thos Agnews & Sons, 1989. First Edition . Soft cover. Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Clean, crisp, bright softcover without inscriptions or creasing to spine. Work by 67 artists catalogued and illustrated.

London: Edward Stanford, 1888. First Edition . Hardcover. Good. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Publisher's terracotta cloth with engraved illustrations, gilt titling and decoration to upper board and spine. Lightly soiled, edges rubbed, spine tips frayed, bottom corners bumped. An attractive copy though worn. Front hinge split but text block solid. Soiling and age-toning to page edges. Bookseller label and W. H. Smith Library blind stamp to front endpapers; 1952 date in ink to top edge of half-title. Light foxing to front and back matter, and to some top margins but contents o/w clean. xvi, 447 pp + 1 advertisement for author's other works. Illustrated with photographs, engravings and lithographed maps (1 folding). 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Ralph Abercromby (1842-1897) was a noted meteorologist known for his reports in seas and skies in many latitudes, his work on the nomenclature of cloud formation, and his contribution to the development of Luke… Read More

New York: Hargail Music Press, 1954. Printed Card Wrappers. Good/No Jacket. 24mo - over 5 - 5¾" tall. 100 More Traditional Airs: Hornpipes, Reels, Schottisches, Polkas, Waltzes & Jigs. Printed card wrappers with minor wear. Age-toning to page edges. Contents clean without bookplates, inscriptions, foxing or other markings. Landscape format. 24mo - over 5 - 5¾" tall. 'The Fiddler's Tune-Book' is also in stock at time of cataloguing. All orders professionally packed, tracked and/or signed-for, and insured.

London: Folio Society, 2021. Limited Edition . Fine Binding. New. 4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall. Donwood, Stanley. A new copy as received directly from The Folio Society. Limited edition of 750 hand-numbered copies, this being #603. This elegant limited edition presents over 100 of Hardy's finest verses, exclusively selected for The Folio Society and superbly introduced by renowned nature writer, Robert Macfarlane. It features over 30 haunting illustrations created by award-winning artist, Stanley Donwood, who is best known for his work with Radiohead and Glastonbury Festival but is also internationally acclaimed for his large screen prints and art installations. Bodoniana-bound with a striking red leather spine and printed cloth sides, each copy is numbered by hand and signed by both anthologist and illustrator. Macfarlane's selection includes poems from 1898-1928, from 'Wessex Poems' to 'Winter Words'. A full contents list is available on request. Limited to 750… Read More

London: Julian Hartnoll, 2007. First Edition . Card Covers. Fine/No Jacket As Issued. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. Bratby, John. Blue card wraps with grey linen spine. Unpaginated but with 35 colour plates, chronology and foreward by Hartnoll. New, unread copy with minor crease to front corner. Multiple copies available as we bought all remaining copies from the publisher. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. All orders professionally packed, tracked and/or signed for, and insured.

London: George Allen, 1892. Thirteenth . Full Leather. Very Good. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. 'Sesame and Lilies: Two Lectures by John Ruskin, LL.D., 1. Of Kings' Treasuries. 2. Of Queens' Gardens.' In his preface, Ruskin describes the theme of the lectures as "the majesty of the influence of good books, and of good women, if we know how to read them, and how to honour." Thirteenth Edition in Original Form. New Preface by Avallon to The Small Edition of 1882. Publisher's deluxe edition of flexible covers beautifully bound in full red roan leather (which was made to look like morocco) with gilt titling to spine and upper board, gilt ruling around edges. and rounded corners. All edges gilt. All clean and bright with minimal wear and marking. 180 pp. Text in black and red. A fond gift inscription dated Xmas '92, written in ink which has transferred to the title page; no other inscriptions. A couple of marginal ink blots but no other internal… Read More

London: The Folio Society, 2021. First Edition Thus, First Impression First Printing. Hardcover. New. 4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall. A new set in the publisher's wrapping as received directly from The Folio Society. Carefully unwrapped to check for flaws, of which none have been noted. Commemorating the centenary of Ernest Shackleton's death, The Folio Society brings together 'The Heart of the Antarctic' and 'South' - thrilling accounts of his greatest polar expeditions in his own words. Published together for the first time, Ernest Shackleton's two polar memoirs are gripping accounts of adventure at the very limit of human endurance. 'The Heart of the Antarctic' (1909) and 'South' (1919) tell the story of the Nimrod and Endurance expeditions - both of which fell short of their goal, but saw Shackleton defy overwhelming odds to save his men from catastrophe and bring them home. This commemorative three-volume set includes the complete texts from… Read More

London: Folio Society, 2021. First Edition Thus, Second Impression Second Printing. Hardcover. New. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Pemberton, Simon. A new copy of this superb collector's edition, as received directly from The Folio Society. In 1914, Ernest Shackleton set out to complete a transcontinental journey from sea to sea, crossing the South Pole. However, when the Endurance became trapped in ice just one month after leaving South Georgia, his mission was doomed. The ship coasted for miles and finally sank, the crew and what supplies they could retrieve drifting in lifeboats before arriving at the remote and barren Elephant Island. With no hope of rescue, Shackleton made the difficult decision to set off with five other men in one of the lifeboats and make the perilous 800-mile sea crossing to South Georgia to raise the alarm. Written in concise, fast-moving prose by the captain of the Endurance, 'Shackleton's Boat Journey' reads as a gripping adventure and is… Read More

London: Folio Society, 2023. Limited Edition . Fine Binding. New. 4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall. González, Jorge. Sold out Folio Society edition, limited to only 500 hand-numbered sets, signed by the artist, Jorge González. This copy has also been signed by the late author, Carlos Ruiz Zafón (1964-2020), by way of a bookplate which was originally signed for the US edition of 'The City of Mist' but not used. The bookplate is laid in so the new owner can decide whether or not to attach it to the book. It would look great on the blank page facing the FS limitation page with the artist's signature. Carlos Ruiz Zafón's best-selling phenomenon 'The Shadow of the Wind' is beautifully presented as a spectacular, leather-bound, limited edition with a new preface by translator Lucia Graves and atmospheric artwork by Jorge González. Limitation tip signed by Jorge González. Bound in leather blocked in gold foil. 496 pages set in Sabon.… Read More

Zagreb, Croatia: Amaranthine Books, 2023. Limited Edition . Fine Binding. New. Sumberac, Manuel. A spectacular limited edition, in mint condition as received directly from the publisher, Amaranthine Books, with the book still sealed in the publisher's shrink wrap. This copy comes with the 'swag' that was only available with books purchased directly from Amaranthine: notebook (sealed in publisher's shrink wrap) and sticker, and it will be posted in the publisher's protective packaging. 'The 'Detective Edition' is a numbered edition of 'Sherlock Holmes and the Adventure of a Dozen Favourites' a short story collection featuring Arthur Conan Doyle's twelve favourite stories about his fictional detective, Sherlock Holmes. Published by the Croatian fine press, Amaranthine Books, in a limitation of only 200 signed and numbered copies, this being #109. Signed by Marko Matijasevic (creative concept) and Manuel Sumberac (illustrations). Bound in the finest… Read More

University of Toronto Press, 1997. Reprint . Softcover. Very Good Minus/No Jacket As Issued. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. An almost VG copy with uncreased spine, fading to the spine background (but not lettering) and top edge of front cover, a few minor marks to wrappers and page edges. Contents clean and tight without bookplates, inscriptions, foxing or other markings. xii, 582 pp; b/w illustrations and maps. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. "J.R. Miller is a highly regarded Saskatchewan historian, but he also has the makings of an outstanding coroner. In 'Shingwauk's Vision', he has autopsied the barely cooled corpse of the native residential school system. With clinical precision he has examined every aspect of a wrong-headed and catastrophic experiment in social engineering that lasted for three-and-a-half centuries before the federal government finally stepped in and pulled the plug in 1969." - Brian Maracle, Quill and Quire. Heavy/oversize… Read More

BYRRH. First Edition, First Impression . Printed Card Wrappers. Very Good Minus/No Jacket As Issued. 4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall. Scarce advertising brochure from BYRRH, telling the story of BYRRH aperitive wine from its first blending by Simon Violet in 1866 to the time of publication which looks to be early 1950s. The story is accompanied by colour illustrations and this is followed by a second section of b/w photographs illustrating aspects of the business such as "Vineyards covering a larger territory than all Paris"; "At Thuir is to be found the largest wooden vat in the world" and "The families who depend entirely on BYRHH for their living would populate a town of one hundred thousand souls". 24 pp. Staple-bound. Almost very good with light wear and soiling, and rusting to staples, but firmly bound and without bookplates or inscriptions. 4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall.

Baltimore, Maryland: Butternut and Blue, 1994. Second Edition First Printing. Hardcover. Near Fine/Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Hardcover in unclipped dust jacket which is very good with fading to spine, minor marking, and light rubbing/creasing to edges but no chips or tears. Boards very clean and square with light bumping to corners. Contents clean without bookplates, inscriptions, foxing or other markings; creasing to top page corners. 496 pp. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. All orders professionally packed, tracked and/or signed for, and insured.

Prague: Mucha Trust, 2005. First Edition First Printing. Hardcover. Very Good/Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Mucha, Alfons. Catalogue published to accompany the exhibition held from 26.10.2005 - 8.1.2006 at the City Gallery in Prague. Czech language. 99 pp. Colour illustrations throughout. Hardcover in unclipped dust jacket which is clean and bright with slight fading to spine. Black cloth gilt with minimal wear. Boards square and sharp. Contents clean and white without bookplates, inscriptions, foxing or other markings. Landscape format. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Scarce. Heavy/oversize book. U.K. postage at default charge but international buyers may be asked for a little extra. Enquiries welcome. All orders professionally packed, tracked and/or signed for, and insured.

London : Sotheby's, 2005. First Edition . Softcover. Fine/No Jacket As Issued. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Auction catalogue for Sotheby's 'Decorative Arts and Design from 1870'. Very good condition with only minor handling/storage wear. Contents clean, tight and white without bookplates, inscriptions, foxing or other markings. 175 pp + auction guide. 437 photographed lots. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Catalogue published to accompany the 'Sotheby's Decorative Arts and Design from 1870' auction held on 1st June 2005.

London : Sotheby's, 1984. First Edition . Softcover. Fine/No Jacket As Issued. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Sotheby's Decorative Arts auction catalogue from November 1984. Photographs throughout. Stunning examples from Liberty, Heals, William Morris and other big names. Very good condition with only minor handling/storage wear. Contents clean, tight and white without bookplates, inscriptions, foxing or other markings. 175 pp + auction guide. 437 photographed lots. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. All order professionally packed, tracked and/or signed-for, and insured.

London: Folio Society, 2018. Hardcover. As New. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Wilson, Edward et al. A mint, unread copy as received directly from the Folio Society. Published in this edition by FS in 2018, this is the first and only printing. Captain Scott led two expeditions to the Antarctic: on the ship Discovery in 1901-4 and the Terra Nova in 1910-13. He and his men waited out the long months of winter darkness carrying out scientific research and then used the brief summers to explore the uncharted continent. To entertain themselves during those interminable winters, expedition members created a magazine - the South Polar Times. Typed up and illustrated with expedition members' own text, paintings, sketches and photographs, each issue was read aloud to all hands. Published in partnership with the Royal Geographical Society, the British Library and the Scott Polar Research Institute, this large format Folio edition (11" x 8¼") is the complete facsimile of… Read More

Bath: City of Bath Spa Committee & The English Folk Dance & Song Society, 1976. Printed Card Wrappers. Very Good/No Jacket. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Signed by The Ranchers: Brian Willcocks, John Barber, David Fleming-Williams, Lin Martin, Dick Hobbs. Printed booklet with minor wear. Contents clean without bookplates, inscriptions, foxing or other markings. 10 pp.; b/w photos. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. The Festival also featured Perspective, Bath Branch of the Royal Scottish Country Dance Society, The Nonsuch English Folk Dancers, Kujawy, Bathampton Morris Men, Swindon Morris Men, Wiltshire Folk. All orders professionally packed, tracked and/or signed-for, and insured.

London: Privately Printed , 1902. Limited Ed. . Hardcover. Good/No Jacket. 12mo - over 6¾ - 7¾" tall. Two matching volumes, each issued in a limited edition of 400 numbered copies, 'Speculum' being #60 and 'Musa' #63. Privately printed at R. Clay & Sons, Ltd., London & Bungay. Printed letterpress. Uniformly bound in green and cream with gilt titling to spines. Bindings very good with darkening and minor soiling to cream spines, and a small stain to spine head of 'Speculum', but o/w clean, bright and sharp. Top page edges gilt, others untrimmed. Light soiling to tops, a few spots to others. Offsetting, minor spotting to endpapers. Contents clean and white without bookplates or inscriptions. Guttering cracked in a couple of places but both copies firmly bound. xvii, 129; xxiii,128 pp. Printed letterpress. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. All orders professionally packed, tracked and/or signed-for, and insured.

Oxford: The Council for British Archaeology for the Trust for Lincolnshire Archaeology, 1986. Softcover. Good. 4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall. Softcover copy with wrappers in good condition and contents very good. Green wrappers with rubbing to edges and particularly to joints, and light scuffing. Contents clean without bookplates, inscriptions, foxing or other markings. 97 pp.; 66 b/w drawings, photos, maps and plans including one folding plan at rear. Microfiche in envelope at rear. . From this conference emerged a new society, The Study of Childhood in the Past (SSCIP), and a new journal, Childhood in the Past, back numbers of which may also be in stock. Enquiries welcome. 4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall. All orders professionally packed, tracked and/or signed-for, and insured.