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UK: Oxford University Press, 2011. Book. Very Good. Hardcover. 1st Edition. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. During the twenty-two years of their married life, W.B. and George Yeats corresponded regularly and in depth whenever they were apart. The letters between them not only tell the story of the marriage of two minds and the world they created, but also illuminate how Yeats worked on his writing and reveal a refreshing image of the poet as a family man. A good, clean and tight copy..

UK: Faber & Faber Ltd, 1998. Book. Very Good. Hardcover. 1st Edition. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Grace burst on to the cricket scene in the 1860s with spectacular force, dominating the game until the end of the century, and influences it to this day. There is light rubbing to the spine ends otherwise the boards and binding are, tight and clean. The text block has light toning to the head, fore-edge and page faces, but is otherwise square , tight and clean as is the dust jacket. Book price includes 2nd class parcel post in UK only..

UK: G.P.Putnam's & Son Ltd. In this multi- layered tale, the surfaces seem clear, but the underpinnings are full of betrayals, misunderstandings, and outright murderous fraud. And Kinsey, through no fault of her own, is thoroughly compromised.... The spine of this book is lightly cocked. . Very Good. Hardcover. 1st Edition. 2013.

Barnsley. UK: Pen & Sword Military, 2010. Book. Very Good. Hardcover. 3rd Edition. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. The author has written an acclaimed tour-de-force that captures the strange mix of an intensely private man of letters and poetry and the public figure who commanded huge respect as a leader and statesman of total integrity, even under the most testing condition. There is minor marking to the fore-edge. The covers and text block are both square, tight and clean Book price includes 2nd class post in UK only. This book is photographed as proof against in-transit damage..

UK.: Index Books Ltd, 2010. Book. Very Good. Hardcover. Reprint.. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. For Britain and her empire, the human cost of the First World War was worse than ant other conflict in history. Almost a million British people were killed in the war, and almost twice as many again were injured in battle, and forced to live the rest of their lives with missing limbs, damaged lungs and mental disorders. The aftermath of the Great War lasted for decades, and in some cases is still felt today. This book, by the bestselling author of the Last Post, is a fitting tribute to those who have experienced its legacy. There is light mottling to the page edges..

Canada: The Charlton Press Ltd, 1999. Book. Near Fine. Soft cover. 3rd Edition. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Along with 600 illustrations, this book lists the name, backstamp, size, colour and date of issue of each model. The front cover has the residual mark of a label and there is light readers wear to the corners, the text block is tight..

London .UK: Arcturus, 2022. Book. Very Good. Soft cover. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. The Waffen- SS The Third Reich's most infamous military Organization this book is illustrated and is clean tight and square price include 2nd class parcel post uk only.

UK: Runpast Publishing, 1990. Book. Very Good. Soft cover. 1st Edition. 4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall. this book, titled " The Wainwright P Tanks " tells the story and history of the Wainwright P Tanks. There is a previous owners name with a date on the base, on the inside of the front cover. The covers and binding are both, tight and clean. Fully Illustrated with text. This book is photographed in the box its packed in as proof against in-transit damage. Book price includes 2nd Class Signed For Parcel Post in UK only..

UK: Michael Joseph Ltd, 1991. Book. Very Good. Hardcover. 1st Edition. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. In this book Wainwright revisits the Limestone Country with photographer Ed Geldard, whose illustrations complement Wainwrights text by recording in spectacular fashion the contrasting grey-white of the limestone and the emerald greenery of the surrounding hills, and the vast skyscapes and panoramic views seen from their summits. There are light indents to the rear panel of the D/W which also has a small mark to its base. A good clean and tight copy..

UK: Michael Joseph Ltd., 1991. Book. Very Good. Hardcover. 1st Edition. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. This biography of Wainwright throws a completely new and surprising light on what has been until now a shadowy and misunderstood person. The boards, and text block are square, tight and clean the dust jacket is also clean. Book price includes 2nd class parcel post in Uk only..

UK: John Murray, 2010. Book. Very Good. Hardcover. 4th Edition. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. 'Wait for Me' is a misleading title: people have been running to catch up with the youngest of the famous Mitford sisters ever since she could walk. At the age of ninety, she looks back on a life lived at a cracking pace. A good, tight and clean copy..

London .UK: The Folio Society, 2000. Book. Illus. by Tom Philips. Fine. Hardcover. Folio Society Reprint. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Waiting for Godot was first publish by Faber & Faber Ltd in 1956. This Folio Edition has decorated boards and text block which are both square, tight, clean and bright, the slipcase has a mark on one panel otherwise it has no tears or bumps. Book price includes 2nd class parcel post in UK only..

USA: University Press of Florida, 2016. Book. Near Fine. Hardcover. 1st Edition. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. ' Waiting for contact', tells the story of the Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence ( SETI ) movement, which emerged in 1959 as astronomers began using radio telescopes to listen for messages from space. Boosted by support from Frank drake, Philip Morrison, carl Sagan, and the genre of science fiction, the SETI movement gained followers and continues to capture imaginations today. A goos, clean and tight copy..

Botley, Oxfordshire. UK: Osprey Publishing , 2011. Book. Illus. by Graham Turner. Very Good. Soft cover. 1st Edition. 4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall. In this book, titled " Walcheren 1944 - Storming Hitler's island fortress ". the covers and text block, are square, tight and clean, Illustrated throughout. This book is checked and photographed in the box as proof against in-transit damage. Book price includes 2nd class parcel post in UK only.

UK.: Sutton Publishing Ltd, 1995. Book. Very Good. Soft cover. 1st Edition. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. This superb survey, based largely on the words of contemporary chroniclers, poets and eye - witnesses, brings to life the warriors and bards of fifteenth - century Wales caught up in a conflict of immense political importance. The covers show light ware, with a crease across the top back corner the page corners are a little grubby and creased..

Carrolton, Texas. USA: Squadron/Signal Publications Inc, 1995. Book. Illus. by Joe Sewell and Don Greer. Very Good. Soft cover. 1st Edition. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. The story of the PBY Catalina Flying boats is told in this volume of Walk Around No. 5 illustrated with B&W and colour photos and line drawings. the covers and text block are tight and clean. PLEASE NOTE. 2nd class SIGNED FOR parcel post is included in the price of the book. All books are photographed in their boxes as proof against in-transit damage..

UK: Collins, 1988. Book. Very Good. Hardcover. 1st Edition. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. A Walk in the Dark Ages, takes the reader on a journey across the Europe of thirteen centuries ago, as it might have been taken by an Irish monk to Byzantium. Frank Delaney evokes the European world as it was in the closing years of the seventh century. The binding has a spine lean, the head of the boards and text block have light speckling, the dust jacket is very good. Book price includes 2nd class parcel post in UK only..

London: B.C.A. O/S. A Companion to the bestselling walkers britain in good condition . Good. Hardcover. 1986.

UK: David & Charles Ltd, 1986. Book. Very Good. No Binding. 1st Edition. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Thousands of miles of ancient trackways - from prehistoric ridgeways and Roman roads to Saxon herepaths and medieval saltways - survey undisturbed in the British countryside. This book offers thirty-four walks exploring the best that these ancient roads can offer .The books and text block are both square and tight , the dustjacket has light discolouration to the inside tops and the top edge of the spine and corners are worn. Book price includes 2nd class post in UK only..

London: Book Club Associates. Very Good. Hard Cover/Cloth. Bca. 1986.