London: Cassell and Company Limited, 1936. Cloth. Near Very Good/No Jacket. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" Tall Book Frontis illustrated with a Colour Plate of an African Spearman, from an oil painting. Also illustrated with 48 B&W Photos by the Author and a Map. Green cloth cover with Gilt lettering to spine. 245 Text Pages + the Illustrations at the back. 9" Tall, 600g. Spine colour slightly faded and a very light ring mark to front. Occasional spots of foxing, mainly marginal. No inscriptions. (Book ref. 013425)
London: Blackie & Son. Decorative Cloth. Good +/No Jacket. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall Book Undated Edition, probably early 20th C. Blue cloth cover with Red & Green Art Nouveau Design to front & spine. Gilt Lattering to front & spine. Frontis illustrated with Montezuma and Cortez. Includes Columbus, Sir Walter Raleigh, Pizarro, Mungo Park & Others. 256 Pages, 350g, 7 3/8" Tall. Front hinge cracked and reinforced with white hinge tape. Slight edge wear. Brown stain on top page edges ant top of fore edges, bleeding a little into endpapers & frontis margin. Only a very little visible when text pages are open. (Book ref. 013410)
Florence: Flor & Findel, 1907. Vellum. Very Good. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall Book Third Edition, 1907 Contemporary Vellum Binding with Red & Black Title on spine. "W.J.H." in gilt in top right corner. Beveled Edges. Decorative Endpapers, Wonderful stories of old Florence: including "The Hill of St. Miniato, A.D. 250-400"; "Palazzo Buondelmonte"; "Piazza Dei Mozzi"; "Piazza Santa Filicita"; "St. Peir Scheraggio"; "Santa Maria Novella" and much more. 254 Pages, 310g, 7 1/2" Tall. (Book ref. 013405)
Michael Joseph, 1980. Illustrated by Brabbs, Derry ( Photos ). Near Very Good/Near Very Good. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall 0718117530 Book Beautifully illustrated account of the author revisiting his memorable parts of Yorkshire. Many colour photos. Green cloth cover with Gilt lettering to spine. 222 Pages, 990g, 10" Tall. Previous owner's name in corner of ffep. Slight edge wear to jacket. Weighs just over 1 Kilo packed so Shipping outside UK wil be a little extra. . (Book ref. 013346)
London: Sterling Publications, 1987. Soft Cover. Near Very Good. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall Book Informative guide published in association withthe Ski Club of Great Britain. Covers many resorts including St. Moritz, Engelberg, Villars, Obergurgl. Well illustrated with Colour Photos. 215 Pages, 950g, 12" Tall. Small crease atop right corner. No inscriptions, nice clean copy. Weighs just over 1 Kiulo packed so Shipping outside UK will be a little extra. (Book ref. 013195)
Warwick House, London: Ward, Lock & Co. Cloth on Card. Good +/No Jacket. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall Book From the "Illustrated Guide Bopoks Series". Twenty First Edition, circa 1920s. Complete with Fold-Out Maps. One has a closed tear in the section which attaches to the binding (repaired on the back with clear tape.) Red Cloth on Card cover with Rounded Corners. Front illustrated with a Map of the Islands, Black lettering above & below. 192 Pages + many adverts. 6 3/4" Tall, 270g. Some fading to cover. Pages in very good, clean condition, no inscriptions. (Book ref. 013149)
London: Chatto and Windus, 1897. Decorative Cloth. Good +/No Jacket. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall Book Second Edition. Maroon cloth cover with blind stamped semi-circular decoration on front. Gilt lettering to front & spine. Top Page edges Gilt & Fore page edges rough cut. Foliate design to endpapers. 486 Pages + Publishers' adverts. 7 3/4" Tall, 550g. Small piece missing from top corner of spine (see photo). Spine colour faded. Slight edge wear. Gift inscription on half-title page dated 1898. A lfew small spots of foxing to foxing to half title page and title page. Only a very occasional spot elsewhere, pages generally in nice, clean condition. (Book ref. 013138)
London: Methuen & Co Ltd, 1959. Cloth. Near Very Good/No Jacket. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall Book Delightful Travel book .A highly imformative account of pre-war England. Endpapers Illustrated with Maps. Light Blue cloth cover with Bright Gilt English Riose on front, Gilt Lettering on spine. 275 Pages, 7 1/2" Tall, 370g. Spine colour faded. Old penciled inscription has been erased from title page. (Book ref. 013131)
London, Paris & Melbourne: Cassell & Company Limited, 1893. Cloth. Near Very Good/No Jacket. 24mo - over 5" - 5¾" tall Book Contents: The Voyages of Francis Pelsart to Australasia; The Voyage of Captain Abel, Jansen, Tasman for the Discovery of the Southern Countries; an Account of New Holland and the Adjacent Islands 1699 - 1700, by Captain William Dampier. Blue cloth cover with slightly dull gilt lettering to spine. 192 Pages + Adverts. 5 3/4" Tall, 110g. No inscriptions except old price in corner of free endpaper. (Book ref. 013031)
Southampton St, Strand. W.C.: George Newnes Limited. Full-Leather. Good. 16mo - over 5¾" - 6¾" tall Book Complete with Fold-Out Map of mungo Park's last Mission to Africa. Frontispiece illustrated with Mungo Parks with his Maps & Chart. Title Page illustrated with an African Warrior and a Leopard. Undated Edition, circa early 20th C. Contemporary Olive Green Calf Full-Leather Binding with Gilt Art Nouveau Ship Design to front & spine. Illustrated Endpapers. 560 Pages, 260g, 6 3/4" Tall. Sewn in Yellow Silk Bookmark. Some wear and scuffing around spine and tips of corners. Tiny strip of leather missing at top of spine. Hinges sound & Binding firm. No inscriptions. Pages in very good, clean condition. (Book ref. 013029)
106 Newgate Street, London, Edinburgh and Dublin: A. Fullarton and Co, 1846. Decorative Cloth. Near Very Good/No Jacket. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall Book 6 Volume Set, well illustrated with Full Page Engraved Plates, protected by Tissue Guards and Fold-Out Maps. Vol 1; Northern Europe. Frontispiece Illustrated with an Engraved Plate of "Damascus". Vol 2, Southertn Europe; Vol 3, British Kingdom. Africa; Vol 4, . Vol 5, Southern Asia & North America. Vol 6, Central & South America, Australia & Index. Contemporary Green cloth covers with Bright Gilt central Design of Cherubim and a Globe.surrounded by blind stamped Linear and Floral Design. Same Designs blind stamped on rear. Gilt Figures, Decoration & Lettering to spines. Volumes have between 550 & 660 pages each. 9 1/4" Tall. Some edge wear and fraying at spine ends. Front hinge of vol 4 cracked. Vol 6 has a closed tear (2" long) at top left side of spine and it estends into centre of spine (see photo). Previous owner's name on endpapers, dated 1848. Many Pages uncut at the top of vol iv so that book may well be unread. Heavy set, weighs so Shipping outside UK will be extra. Please ask if you would like more pictures, information or a Shipping Quote. (Book ref. 013008)
25 Parliament Street, London: J. B. Nichols and Son, 1844. Cloth Spine and Boards. Good +. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" Tall Book "A New Edition, Considerably Improved." Title Page Dated 1844. Frontispiece illustrated with an engraved portrait of Rev. Harwood in his study. Very detailed Local History. 74 Page Preface illustrated with 5 Full-Page Plates;the Monument to Sampson Erdeswick, 4 Portraits and a Genealogical Chart. Portrait of Sir Richard Dyott & Fold-Out Genealogical Charts of the Weston Family with main text. 588 Pages after Preface & Advertisment, Brown cloth spine with Gilt Lettering on Black Label tp spine. Grey Paper-Covered Boards. 9" Tall, 1.1 Kilos. Antique inscription (Sneyd family) on title page and a label "Major-General Sneyd on Endpaper. Closed tear to cloth down left side of spine (5" long) and a small closed tear (1" long) at top right corner of spine. Marginal foxing to frontispiece and light browning to title page. A few spots of marginal Browning to other plates. Text pages in nice, clean condition. (Book ref. 012923)
London: Bemrose and Sons Limited, 1907. Decorative Cloth. Good +/No Jacket. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" Tall Book Fascinating and very detailed Local History, including many intersting essays by various authors: Historic Derbyshire; Derbyshire Monuments to the Family of Foljambe and Plans of the Peak Forest by Rev. J. Charles Cox. Prehistoric Burials, by John Ward; Prehistoric Stone Circles. by W. F. Andrew; The Old Homes of the Country, by J. A. Gotch; Roods, Screens and Lofts in Derbyshire Churches, by Aymer Vallance; Wingfield Manor House in Peace and War, by G. Le Blanc Smith; Bradshaw and the Bradshawes; Jedadiah Strutt; Derbyshire Folk Lore and much more. Illustrated with many B&W Plates and In-Text Drawings. Frontispiece illustrated with a Colour Plate of "Haddon Hall, Dorothy Vernon's Bridge" by Frank E. Beresford, protected by Captioned Tissue Guard. Red cloth cover with Gilt Rose & Crown Design, Linear Bordewr and Title to front. Gilt Lettering to spine.394 Pages, 9" Tall. Previous owner's inscription on Half-Title Page "John Bland" dated 1907. HInges cracked (front reinforced with white hinge tape. A few spots of faint foxing to title page, only an occasional marginal spot otherwise. 3 Plates loose. Book weighs 1.1 Kilos so Shipping outside UK will be a little extra. (Book ref. 012922)
London and Toronto: J. M. Dent and Sons Ltd, 1933. Illustrated by Chambers, G. E.. Cloth. Very Good +/No Jacket. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall Book Detailed and well Illustrated Local History, with many B&W Photographs and Drawings. Frontispiece illustrated with a Drawing of Norwich Cathedral. Includes Saints and Shrines, Monasteries, then deals with the 2 Counties in their various regions. Black cloth spine with Bright Gilt Lettering and Red cloth covered Boards. 240 Pages,10" Tall. No inscriptions except old penciled price on ffep. Hinges sound and Binding firm, a nice clean copy. Weighs 1.2 Kilos so Shipping outside UK will be a little extra. Please ask if you would like more, Pictures, information or a Shipping Quote. (Book ref. 012921)
London: Bemrose and Sons Limited, 1895. Decorative Cloth. Near Very Good/No Jacket. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall Book Very interesting and detailed Local History by John Keys of Derby, Edited by George Frederick Gadd. Very well illustrated with many B&W In-Text Illustrations, 2 Full Page View and 3 Fold Out Maps. Frontispiece illustrated with a Portrait of John Keys above Facsimilie Signature. Contents Divided into 2 Parts Personalities and Localities. Personalities include; Kings of Mercia and Northumbria, Saint Werburgh. The Ferrers Family, Joan Waste,George Fox & Dr. Johnson. Localities include; The China Factory, St. James Monastery, The Shot Tower, St. Helen's Street, All Saint's Church, St. Alkmunds and much more. Contemporary Brown cloth cover with Bright Gilt Central medallion with a Deer Motif in the Centre. Bright Gilt indented Lettering above and on spine. Beveled Edges. Fore and Bottom Page edges untrimmed. 203 Pages, 900g, 10 1/2" Tall. Previous owner's name and embossed address at top of free endpaper. Front hinge cracked and reinforced with hinge tape. Light penciled correction to an error in one illustration. Pages in very good, clean condition. (Book ref. 012920)
London: William Heinemann, 1921. Illustrated by Aldin, Cecil. Cloth. Near Very Good/No Jacket. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall Book Delightful account of the charming and characterful Old Inns of England. Beautifully illustrated by the Author with 8 fine Colour Plates (protected by Captioned Tissue Guards) and 45 B&W Illustrations. Title Page illustrated with "The New Inn, Gloucester". Black cloth cover with Large Indented Gilt Lettering to Front and dull gilt indented lettering to spine. 149 Pages, 820g, 10 1/4" Tall. Cloth a little frayed at very top of spine. Hinges sound & Binding firm. Previous owner's name lightly penciled on ffep. Some very small spots of foxing in the wide margins to a few pages, only a very occasional spot on an illustration.. (Book ref. 012901)
Long Acre, London: Odhams Press Ltd. Cloth. Very Good +/Fair. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" Tall Book Fascinating account of an "Epic Drive from Arctic North Cape to African South Cape" by the War Hero and author of "Boldness Be My Friend", Richard Pape. In 1955, Pape made world history with his adventurous Journey. Magnificent accomplishment of an extraordinarily Brave and Resourceful Man. Well Illustrated with B&W Photographs. Frontispiece illustrated with a B&W Portrait of the author. Light Brown cloth cover with Gilt lettering to spine. Undated Edition, circa 1950s. 9" Tall, 560g, 256 Pages. No inscriptions. Jacket has quite a few closed tears (carefully repaired from inside with clear tape and a small triangular piece missing from top (see photo). Not clipped. (Book ref. 012890)
London: A & C Black, 1926. Decorative Cloth. Near Very Good/No Jacket. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" Tall Book Beautifully illustrated guide to Japan in the early 20th Century with 32 Full Page Plates of Watercolour Paintings produced from Lantern Slides. Frontispiece illustrated with a Lady standing beneath a Cherrry Tree in Blossom. Blue cloth cover with Blind Stamped Shield Motif on front & spine. Black lettering to front & Gilt to spine. 240 Pages, 639g, 8 1/4" Tall. Slight edge wear at tips of corners & spine ends. No inscriptions except old penciled price & ref on ffep. (Book ref. 012884)
London: Sidgwick & Jackson, 1969. Cloth. Near Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" Tall Book "Authoritative Outline of India's Ancient Culture, from the early Indus Valley Civilization to the coming of the Muslims. "Contains over 200 illustrations, many hitherto unpublished, in Half-Tone and Colour, together with Line Illustrations and Maps. Brown Cloth cover with Gilt Letterinmg & Decoration to spine. Endpapers illustrated with Map of India. 572 Pages, 9 1/4" Tall. No inscriptions. Endpapers and half-title page slightly wrinkled near hinge. Jacket has a few small edge tears, no more than 1" long(repaired from iside with clear tape.), Also some chipping at top edge and a few tiny pieces missing (see photo). Not clipped. Book weighs 1.6 Kilos so Shipping outside UK will be extra. (Book ref. 012860)
London: A & C Black, 1912. Illustrated by Palmer, Sutton. Decorative Cloth. Near Very Good/No Jacket. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" Tall Book Delightful account of Mainland Scotland in the early 20th Century. Beautifully illuistrated with 75 Full-Page Watercolours by Sutton Palmer, protected by Tissue Guards. Blue cloth cover with Green "Thistle Design on Front & Spine. Bright Gilt Lettering to front and slightly worn gilt lettering to spine. Top page edges Gilt. 254 Pages, 9" Tall. Slight edge wear to cloth. No inscriptions except penciled price & Bookseller ref. on ffep. HInges sound. Nice, clean copy. Weighs 1.3 Kilos so Shipping outside UK will be extra. (Book ref. 012856)