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‎(Boulton and Paul)‎

‎14 STANHOPE GATE. Fashionably situate in May Fair. The story of a Georgian House‎

‎Adprint, for Boulton and Paul. 1st Edn. hardcover 1947. Hardback. 8vo. 32 pages. Coloured frontis. and with coloured and b/w illustrations. Pictorial paper covered boards with sepia titles on spine and cover and with sepia illustration on cover. All repeated on D.w. Flap shadows to end papers else a FINE book. D.w. is rubbed along folds and edges but near VG. We specialise in Histories of Companies and in Industrial History. . . . Shop Est. 1970. PBFA member.‎

ISBN : 0

‎(Boulton and Paul).‎

‎14 STANHOPE GATE. Fashionably situate in May Fair. The story of a Georgian House.‎

Bookseller reference : 4949

‎(Castell), Nursery Rhyme.‎

‎Come Lasses and Lads.‎

Bookseller reference : 5654

‎(City Of Bristol)‎

‎BRISTOL. A Short Guide to the City. Coronation Year‎

‎Arrowsmith, Bristol. For the City of Bristol, with authority of Lord Mayor, etc. paperback 1937. Paperback. Small landscape 8vo. 12x17.5cms. 80 pages. Photo. illustrations and adverts. Folding map. Pictorial thin card covers. Clean and undamaged with minimal signs of having been on shelf. A booklet in VG condition. Scarce and particularly so in this condition. . . . Shop Est. 1970. PBFA member.‎

ISBN : 0

‎(CITY OF BRISTOL).‎

‎Bristol. A Short Guide to the City. Coronation Year.‎

‎Arrowsmith, Bristol. For the City of Bristol, with authority of Lord Mayor, etc. 1937. Paperback. Small landscape 8vo., 12x17.5cms. 80 pages. Photo. illustrations and adverts. Folding map. Pictorial, thin card covers. Clean and undamaged, with minimal signs of having been on shelf. A booklet in VG++ condition. Scarce, and particularly so in this condition‎

Bookseller reference : 4050

‎(FARM TRACTORS) THE VIGZOL OIL REFINING CO.‎

‎Farm Tractors. The History of Their Development with Notes on Their Proper Maintenance.‎

‎London & Ormskirk. For the Company. 1st Edn. No date. (1946 given in text). 83pp. Well illustratedd. Original 1/4 grey buckram on red paper covered boards. Gilt title, & logo of Vitalilm on front covor. Pictorial d.w., some fraying & repair. 2 'errata' etc. slips pasted onto inside front cover, together with "Amendments to Lubrication Recommendations". The list itself, of "Recommended Lubricants" is on the back of the dust wrapper, and thus the DW is required as part of the complete book. Book is VG++/Fine, and D.W. is near VG. -##.- A brief history of early traction engines and farm tractors, up to the mid 1940's. Notes on tractors, transmission, etc. Guide to lubrication and lubricants. -##.- We specialise in History of Technology/Transport‎

Bookseller reference : 1150

‎(Kent)‎

‎RAMBLES IN KENT. Illustrated with 62 engravings on wood and 6 elegant steel plates‎

‎London. J. Mead. 1st, and only Edn. hardcover No date. Brit. Lib. give ca 1845. 6mo 19x11.5cms. Pp.xii191. 62 illustrations in text and 5 of 6 steel engraved plates. Publishers red pebble grained cloth decorated in blind on covers and on spine. Pages are clean and no foxing though with some light dusting here and there. Light stains to rear end papers. Binding is quite worn and scuffed and back board lacks cloth over top half. Contents are slightly loosened but still firmly held. . . . Shop Est. 1970. PBFA member.‎

ISBN : 0

‎(KENT)‎

‎Rambles in Kent. Illustrated with 62 Engravings on Wood and 6 Elegant Steel Plates.‎

‎London. J. Mead. 1st, and only Edn. No date. (Brit. Lib. give ca 1845). 6mo, 19x11.5cms. Pp.,xii,191. 62 illustrations in text, and 5, (of 6), steel engraved plates. Publishers red pebble grained cloth, decorated in blind on covers and on spine. Pages are clean, and no foxing, though with some light dusting here and there. Light stains to rear end papers. Binding is quite worn and scuffed, and back board lacks cloth over top half. Contents are slightly loosened, but still firmly held‎

Bookseller reference : 4932

‎(MURRAY, COL R.H. - INTRODUCTORY 'NOTE' BY).‎

‎Rules and Records of the Officer's Mess, 72nd Regiment, Duke of Albany's Own Highlanders, 1808-1896.‎

‎Edinburgh. Printed for Private Circulation by William Blackwood and Sons. Ltd Edn of 100. 1897. 8vo. Half title, title, (vi), 240pp. Patterned end papers. Dark blue morroco, with triple gilt rules to covers, and with inner gilt dentelles. Regimental crest and motto in gilt on front cover. Raised bands and gilt compartments to spine. Top edge gilt. Edges of covers, and joints, with some rubbing and scuffing, but binding still in good, sound condition. Clean throughout, and no foxing. Some blank pages within the pagination allow for future entries/notes to be made. 100 copies only‎

Bookseller reference : 4116

‎(Serao Francesco)‎

‎THE HISTORY OF MOUNT VESUVIUS with The Explanation of the various Phenomena that usually attend the Eruptions of this celebrated Volcano. Translated from the original Italian ......by order of the King of the Two Sicilies‎

‎London. Printed for E. Cave, at St. John's Gate. 1st, (and only ?) UK Edn. hardcover 1743. 6mo 16.5x10.5cms. Pp.Title/blankvi=dedication231. At rear are 3 folding engraved "Tables". Half calf on marbled paper covered boards. Sympathetically re-spined in style with 4 bands and with gilt title on morocco label. Table 1 is an engraved plate with "The Section of Mount Vesuvius as if cut thro' its Summit" with key numbering and an "Explanation of the Plate" below. Table 2 is a view "Prospect of Vesuvius from the King's Palace at Porticic with an explanation of key numbers below. Table 3 is"A Table of the Weather at Naples from May 1 1737 to June 8 exclusive". Table 1 is cut close at bottom edge. Table 3 with minor edge repair. Pages are quite fresh very slightly darkened over text areas and the odd spot. Overall an attractive book which is Extremely SCARCE. We specialise in Earth Sciences. . . . Shop Est. 1970. PBFA member.‎

ISBN : 0

‎(SERAO, FRANCESCO).‎

‎The History of Mount Vesuvius, with the Explanation of the Various Phenomena That Usually Attend the Eruptions of This Celebrated Volcano. Translated from the Original Italian,...... by Order of the King of the Two Sicilies.‎

‎London. Printed for E. Cave, at St. John's Gate. 1st, (and only ?) UK Edn. 1743. 6mo, 16.5x10.5cms. Pp.,Title/blank,vi=dedication,231. At rear are 3 folding engraved "Tables". Half calf, on marbled paper covered boards. Sympathetically re-spined, in style, with 4 bands and with gilt title on morocco label. Table 1 is an engraved plate, with "The Section of Mount Vesuvius as if cut thro' its Summit", with key numbering, and an "Explanation of the Plate" below. Table 2 is a view, "Prospect of Vesuvius from the King's Palace at Porticic, with an explanation of key numbers below. Table 3 is"A Table of the Weather at Naples from May 1, 1737 to June 8, exclusive". Table 1 is cut close at bottom edge. Table 3 with minor edge repair. Pages are quite fresh, very slightly darkened over text areas, and the odd spot. Overall, an attractive book, which is Extremely SCARCE. We specialise in Earth Sciences‎

Bookseller reference : 5546

‎(Temple Newsam).‎

‎TEMPLE NEWSAM HOUSE, LEEDS.‎

Bookseller reference : 3129

‎(The British Cotton and Wool Dyers' Ass'n)‎

‎JUBILEE (of) The Britsh Cotton And Wool Dyers' Association Limited. 1900-1950‎

‎Printed by Lund Humphries for The Association. hardcover No date 1950. 4to. Ppvii40. Tipped-in colour frontis 4 colour plates 15 illustrations as headpoieces. Publishers padded cloth covered boards. The cloth used for the covers is a Royal Irish Poplin specially designed and hand woven in Belfast by Messrs Richard Atkinson and Co Ltd. The cloth is a rich green with a repeated red motif as a pattern. The book in FINE condition. D.W. with repairs to frayed edges and with slight loss. Loosely inserted is the Complimentary card of the Chairman. The delightful illustrations are not attributed. A collectable binding. . . . . Shop Est. 1970. PBFA member.‎

ISBN : 0

‎(THE BRITISH COTTON AND WOOL DYERS' ASS'N)‎

‎Jubilee (of) the Britsh Cotton and Wool Dyers' Association Limited. 1900-1950.‎

‎Printed by Lund Humphries for The Association. No date, (1950). 4to. Pp,vii,40. Tipped-in colour frontis, 4 colour plates, 15 illustrations as headpoieces. Publishers padded cloth covered boards. The cloth used for the covers is a Royal Irish Poplin, specially designed and hand woven in Belfast by Messrs Richard Atkinson and Co, Ltd. The cloth is a rich green, with a repeated red motif as a pattern. The book in FINE condition. D.W. with repairs to frayed edges, and with slight loss. Loosely inserted is the Complimentary card of the Chairman. The delightful illustrations are not attributed. A collectable binding‎

Bookseller reference : 4085

‎(VATICAN CITY).‎

‎A Short General Guide to the Museums and to Thr Picture Galleries of the Vatican and Lateran and of the Vatican Library.‎

‎Vatican City. 1950. Hardback. Small 8vo, 17.5x12.5cms. 293 pages. 41 plates, 16 plans, 12 diagrams. Publishers blue cloth, gilt to spine and front cover. VG/Fine. Light edge rub to covers and aging to top edge. Very attractive and sound book. Neat ownership inscription‎

Bookseller reference : 4049

‎(Wedgwood)‎

‎The Story Of Wedgwood. A Living Tradition‎

‎Stoke- on Trent. Wedgwood. Revised edition. paperback 1946. Paperback. Square 8vo. 52 pages. Portrait frontis and illustrations. Blue stiff card covers. A book presented to a colleague signed by several persons on free end paper. Else clean and unmarked and a VG copy. . . . Shop Est. 1970. PBFA member.‎

ISBN : 0

‎(Wedgwood).‎

‎The Story Of Wedgwood. A Living Tradition.‎

Bookseller reference : 5827

‎A SON OF THE MARSHES. EDITED BY J.A. OWEN.‎

‎On Surrey Hills.‎

‎Edinburgh and London. William Blackwood. 4th Edn. 1894. Hardback. 8vo. Pp.,vii301,32(=publishers catalogue). Publishers light blue cloth, titled black on spine and with black titles and vignette on cover. Spine very darkened and covers slightly darkened from shelf/handling. All pages clean and unmarked. End papers with glue shadow. Some dusting to edges. A sound binding, and no damage to covers. Very slight lean to spine. Quite a Good+ book‎

Bookseller reference : 5399

‎A'Beckett Gilbert Abbott‎

‎The Comic History of England. From Julius Caesar to George II. With 220 illustrations by John Leech‎

‎London, John Dicks. Reprint, - edition not stated. hardcover c.1895. Hardback. 8vo. Pp.393iiii. Wood block illustrations many full page. Black pebbled cloth with gilt title on spine rebind . Clean and unmarked throughout. Sound binding. Covers with soft corner bumps and a very small amount of shelf rub. Small internal pull at gutters at each end. Ownership inscription on end paper crossed out. About VG. . . . Business and shop Est. 1970.‎

ISBN : 0

‎A'BECKETT, GILBERT ABBOTT.‎

‎The Comic History of England. From Julius Caesar to George II. With 220 Illustrations by John Leech.‎

‎London, John Dicks. Reprint, - edition not stated. c.1895. Hardback. 8vo. Pp.,393,iii,(i). Wood block illustrations, many full page. Black pebbled cloth, with gilt title on spine, (rebind ?). Clean and unmarked throughout. Sound binding. Covers with soft corner bumps and a very small amount of shelf rub. Small internal pull at gutters at each end. Ownership inscription on end paper, crossed out. About VG‎

Bookseller reference : 7292

‎Abell Westcott (Sir)‎

‎The Shipwright's Trade‎

‎Cambridge. University Press. 1st Edn. hardcover 1948. Hardback. 8vo 23x15 cms. Pp.xiii219. 19 plates including frontis. Numerous illustrations in text;- sections details etc. Publishers green cloth with gilt title on spine and with illustration of early boatbuilders in gilt on cover. All pages clean fresh and unmarked. Sound binding and covers with sharp corners. Minimal shelf rub at tips and spine ends. Gilt on cover is bright with just slight dulling to gilt on spine. Slight signs of pulling at top of spine but no damage or fray. A book in VG condition. In unclipped D.w. which has shelf rub spine fade and with repairs at spine ends some loss ends of folds and to a couple of very short tears. We specialise in History of Transport. . . . Business and shop Est. 1970.‎

ISBN : 0

‎Abell, Westcott, (Sir).‎

‎The Shipwright's Trade.‎

Bookseller reference : 6442

‎ABELL, WESTCOTT, (SIR).‎

‎The Shipwright's Trade.‎

‎Cambridge. University Press. 1st Edn. 1948. Hardback. 8vo, 23x15 cms. Pp.,xiii,219. 19 plates, including frontis. Numerous illustrations in text;- sections, details, etc. Publishers green cloth with gilt title on spine, and with illustration of early boatbuilders, in gilt, on cover. All pages clean, fresh, and unmarked. Sound binding and covers with sharp corners. Minimal shelf rub at tips and spine ends. Gilt on cover is bright, with just slight dulling to gilt on spine. Slight signs of pulling at top of spine, but no damage or fray. A book in VG condition. In unclipped D.w. which has shelf rub, spine fade, and with repairs at spine ends, (some loss), ends of folds, and to a couple of very short tears. We specialise in History of Transport‎

Bookseller reference : 6443

‎ABERCROMBIE, LASCELLES.‎

‎The Sale of Saint Thomas. To Arthur Ransome My Friend.‎

‎Dymock, Gloucestershire. Published by the Author, 1911. Soft covers. 8vo. Pp.,29,(i)=ad. for book. Dark gray paper wraps, sewn at centre fold, titled black on cover. Edges of cover are yapped, (protrude beyond text pages), and with consequent very light creasing. All pages are clean and fresh. Some spotting on edges. VG++ booklet‎

Bookseller reference : 5914

‎Abse Dannie‎

‎MEDICINE ON TRIAL. ( ISBN 0490000940 )‎

‎London. Aldus Books. 1st Edn. hardcover 1967. Hardback. Large 8vo. 352 pages. Illustrations in colour and b/w. Patterned end papers. Publishers black cloth gilt. Book is VG to Fine. Clipped D.w. with light edge rub and scuff at top of spine. Heavy book which may require extra postage outside of UK. Heavy item which will probably require extra postage. We specialise in History of Science. . . . Shop Est. 1970. PBFA member.‎

ISBN : 0