Search Results: Titles starting with W from Chilton Books

London: Routledge & Kegan Paul, 1973.. 1st ed. Collection of reviews and literary essays, written between 1860 and 1911 by W.D. Howells. Pp. 14/493, toning to endpapers. Dark blue cloth, gilt title to spine, illustrated d/w price-clipped. VG/G+.

Whitstable [Kent]: Printed And Published by W. J. Cox, High Street, 1876 .. A well preserved original Victorian guide. Small 8vo. 61 pp. + [21] pp. adverts. Original illustrated green card wrappers. Covers soiled, creased and chipped. Spine carefully repaired with green tissue. Clean text throughout. G+ .

Keighley: W. Summerscales and Sons, Ltd., Coney Lane Works And Phoenix Foundry, c. 1900 .. Original booklet . 18.2cm x 10.2cm . pp.43/[1p.] . Illustrated grey covers, rubbed. Clean text and illustrations throughout. Laundry Hints And Suggestions for the "Modern Steam Laundry" . ** "W. Summerscales and Sons of Parkside Works, Keighley, West Yorks. and of Ph�nix Foundry and Covey Lane Works, Keighley."

London: BCM/Bizarresque, nd. (1947).. Despite the title, this magazine, subtitled "Modern Mirth and Mystery" mainly contains a detective story about sleuths Rex Dimond and Sally Dexter - "The Quicksilver Clue" by Martin Thomas. Plus some wit and satire (of its time) including a strip cartoon "Curlilock Ohms - Original Highly Moronic Sleuth" and "Ambiguities" - a non-pc illustration (No1. Double Exposure) both by :Tony". 7" x 4.75". Pp.50, pages tanned and with a 0.25" horizontal tear to the margin affecting pages 1-32, creases to corner tips. Illustrated paper cover has corresponding tear and has creases to edges and wear to spine. A scarce publication. Fair.** Thomas Hector Martin (1913-1985) (stories)Cartoonist and commercial artist turned novelist and short story writer, who also wrote as "Peter Saxon" a "house author" pseudonym used by multiple different authors.

London: BCM/Bizarresque, nd. (1947).. Despite the title, this magazine, subtitled "Modern Mirth and Mystery" mainly contains two detective stories about sleuths Rex Dimond and Sally Dexter - "Cause Celebre" and "The Return of the Maestro" by Martin Thomas. Plus some wit and satire (of its time) including a strip cartoon "Curlilock Ohms - Original Highly Moronic Sleuth" and "Ambiguities" - a non-pc illustration (No.2. Turkish-Delight) all illustrations by "Tony". 7" x 4.75". Pp.67, pages tanned, minor creasing to corner tips. Illustrated paper cover has creases to corner tips and minor wear to spine. A scarce publication. Good.** Thomas Hector Martin (1913-1985) (stories)Cartoonist and commercial artist turned novelist and short story writer, who also wrote as "Peter Saxon" a "house author" pseudonym used by multiple different authors.

San Francisco: Harper & Row, 1982.. 1st ed. "...expresses the strong voice of growing numbers of people within the religious community who oppose nuclear war as a matter of conscience and have moved to the front rank of the resistance...provides a moral perspective on the issues and an educational resource reflecting the best of both politucal and theological thinking." Pp.14/304, minor toning to pages. Pbk. VG.

London: Printed for the Translator by Private Subscription, 1899.. Printed for the Translator by Private Subscription, and Issued with the Consent of Messrs, Schott & Co. Regent Street. Pp.xvi/72//4(reviews of Alfred Forman's other Wagner translations), toning to endpapers, gift message to front free endpaper. Maroon cloth, glitl title to front and spine, wear to top and tail of spine and corner tips. G+.

Aylesbury: BPCC Hazell Books Ltd, 1989.. 1st edition. "Having listened to so many RAF) wives bemoaning the problems and frustrations of the nomadic existence, Maggie decided to 'take the lid off' our incredible life' and started this collection of poems...She wanted...to portray the situations that constantly confront wives but with a bubble of fun popping up, as it inevitably does, throughout most of her poems." Pp.63, illustrations by Al Turner, inscribed by the author to front free endpaper. Blue cloth, dustwrapper. VG/VG.

Lavenham:Privately Published, 2006.. Signed copy. "The tale of one Tommy Gainsborough, a posh ex-banker turned Private Hire driver back in his native Suffolk, who struggles to come to terms with all the punters and pisspots of his new trade with the dubious assistance of the motley crew of Messrs Wells Fargo Cars..." Pp.282, signed by author to dedication page,small indentation spot through cover affecting preliminaries. Pbk, some shelfware. VG.

Belfast: Ambassador. 1988.. Here you will find a study of the Old Testament as well as a practical look at the lives of Bible heros like Ruth, Hannah, Elijah and Mary of Nazareth. One months readings cover the Sermon on the Mount and two months are devoted to Paul's letter to the Romans". Pp 399, some b/w illustrations, slight toning to pages. P/b, slight scuffing to top of front cover, illustrated cover. G+.

London: Book Disciples. 1996.. 1st ed. "The prayers alone make it a treasury worth buying. The book also demonstrates a breadth of learning. Many, including non-catholics, will be glad to own it for frequent reference". Pp 166, owners inkstamp to fep. P/b. Illustrated cover. VG.

St Annes-on-Sea: Barrett's Publications Ltd, 1966.. Copyright edition. Contains a brief, three-page history of Wakefield and District by John F. Goodchild 25cms x 18.5cms x 1.5cms. Divided into many sections such as alphabetical streets, commercial and classified trade sections separated by stiff card advertisements. Red cloth, gilt title to front. VG.

London:Pallas,1991.. ...a practical,informative, lyrical, penetrating, witty and altogether indispensable companion." Pp.511,64 colour plates,104 b/w plates + many text figures. Stiff card covers with maps to illustrated folding endpapers,minor creases to spine. G+.

Bridgend: Evangelical Press of Wales. 1984.. Guidelines on key issues for the new Christian. Subjects covered in this helpful guide to Christian living include the Local Church, Worship, Witnessing, Prayer, the Bible, Assurance, Backsliding, Guidance, Work, Marriage and Money". Pp 79, discreet owners inkstamp to verso front cover. P/b. Illustrated cover. VG.

London: Hodder & Stoughton, 1970.. 3rd impression. "Some Christians have found a new dimension of living. They have discovered the source of power promised by Christ. This book is intended to help people find this dimension of power." Pp.96. Paperback. G+.

London: Darton, Longman & Todd, 1991.. 1st ed. "Walking from Ayrshire to Jerusalem in search of an answer". Pp. 3/244, + 8 maps, convent inkstamp and minor edge stain to fep which has top corner clipped. P/b. G+.

London: John Walker & Co Limited, 1925 .. Miniature book in a very good full leather binding. 30pp. 4 illustrated pages + 12 pages of the 'Calendar'. 2.0" x 1.5" . Maroon leather with gilt title: "Golden Thoughts". Top & tail of spine carefully strengthened. Spine darkened with age. All page edges gilt. Marbled endpapers. Clean text and illustrations throughout. VG.

Ross-shire: Christian Focus Publications. 1983.. Contains 31 brief articles, based on Scripture passages. Presenting the comforts and the challenges of the gospel, these articles are intended to stimulate and encourage the Christian in his journey through this world". Pp 64, discreet owners inkstamp to verso front cover. Pbk. VG.

Clapham: The Dalesman, 1975.. Written on behalf of the Rambler's Association (Lake District Area). Pp.62, sketch walking maps throughout. Pbk, slightly rubbed. VG.

London: SPCK, 1991.. This book provides a powerful, often passionate, witness to what it means to be an ordained woman in the Church today." Pp.77, owner's name to fep. Pbk. VG.