Gerrards Cross: Colin Smythe 1970 . First edition. Cloth. Near Fine/Near Fine. 9" by 5.5". None. A signed first edition of this intriguing novel surrounding the court of Queen Jezebel written by Maurice Collis. The first edition first impression. Signed by the author inscribed "For my dear friend Alva on the occasion of our meeting after a long interval of looking at his latest painting which I found admirable. Maurice Collis." dated 3/6/70. Written by British author Maurice Collis who spent time as an administrator in Burma during the time in which it was part of the British Empire. Set in the 9th Century 'The Three Gods' explores the rivalries and revolutions between many different leading figures and priesthoods of society ontable of Queen Jezebel and the prophet Elisha. With the original unclipped dust wrapper. Bound in the publisher's cloth with the original unclipped dust wrapper. Externally excellent with minor shelf wear and the odd light mark. Author's inscription to front endpaper. Light spots to the fore edge. Dust wrapper is very smart with light shelf wear. Internally firmly bound with bright clean pages. Near Fine Colin Smythe hardcover
London U.K.: Faber & Faber 1947 The dust jacket has a bit of wear with a clipped front inside flap chipping on the edges small tears and light tanning. The page edges are lightly tanned and foxed. 239 pages. Books listed here are not stored at the shop. Please contact us if you want to pick up a book from Newtown. Hardcover. Good/Good. Faber & Faber unknown
Paris: Plon 1971. Fine. Plon Paris 1971 14.50 x 21.50 cm broché First edition one of 35 numbered copies on pure linen paper the only deluxe copies. Very handsome copy. Plon unknown
8vo., blue cloth, gilt back, a near fine copy in unclipped dustwrapper. With small personal book-pabel on front free endpaper. Facsimile reissue of the original edition of 1887.
Architectural Book Pub Co. Used - Very Good. Very Good condition. Good dust jacket. A copy that may have a few cosmetic defects. May also contain light spine creasing or a few markings such as an owner’s name short gifter’s inscription or light stamp. Architectural Book Pub Co unknown
Architectural Book Pub Co. Hardcover. Very Good. Former library book; May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed. Architectural Book Pub Co hardcover
Librairie Hachette et Cie 1882. Bon état sous papier de soie couverture ternie intérieur assez propre présence de rousseurs par endroits. in8. 1882. Broché. Librairie Hachette et Cie unknown
London: Cassell & Co LTD 1954. First edition. Cloth. Fine/Very Good Indeed. 12.5" by 10". Not Stated. The first edition of this beautiful work on Irish bookbindings from 1600-1800 illustratated throughout with lovely plates. The first edition of this work.In the original unclipped dustwrapper.An intriguing study into the bookbindings of Ireland made between 1600 to 1800 showcasing the beautiful designs.Illustrated with a colour frontispiece and fifty-eight monochrome plates.Collated complete.Compiled by Maurice Craig. In the original publisher's cloth binding in the original unclipped dustwrapper. Externally smart. A little bumping to the head and tail of the spine and to the extremities. Dustwrapper with light edgewear with a few small closed tears and a few light handling marks. Fine Cassell & Co LTD hardcover
Macmillan 1957. Hardcover. Fair Condition/No Dust Jacket. 496 pages. Ex-university library marks some discoloring and wear to the boards; cracked rear hinge. The pages are yellowed a couple small tears; otherwise a good reading copy of a hard to find title. 1957 printing. Quantity Available: 1. Category: Biography & Autobiography; Inventory No: 215151. . Macmillan hardcover
Ediciones Destino 1981. Aceptable. ISBN: 8423307948. HISTORIA GENERAL DE LAS CIVILIZACIONES quinta edicion 1981 958 paginas tapa dura sin sobrecubierta en buen estado Ediciones Destino hardcover
Presses Universitaires De France 1973-01-01. Hardcover. Very Good. Very Good in Very Good dust jacket; Contents are tight and clean; Hard Cover; Presses Universitaires De France; 1973; 0 Presses Universitaires De France hardcover
Presses Universitaires De France 1973-01-01. Hardcover. Very Good. Very Good in Good dust jacket; Contents are tight and clean; Hard Cover; Presses Universitaires De France; 1973; 0 Presses Universitaires De France hardcover
London: Sampson Low Marston & Co 1936. Very good first edition murder mystery in a bright dust jacket. Bright blue boards pages crisp and clean in creased chipped jacket. Please contact Christian White Rare Books Ltd for more information or images of this item 1936 Sampson Low, Marston & Co hardcover
London: J. & A. Churchill 1912. Hardcover Hardcover. Very Good. Octavo. xii 474pp. Original blue cloth with gilt spine titles. Covers slightly used spine slightly faded with nicking at head of spine otherwise very good. No jacket. Small bookplate to pastedown and owner stamp to endpaper. J. & A. Churchill, hardcover
Cambridge University Press 1992. 1992. Hardcover. Science under Control : The French Academy of Sciences 1795 - 1914 <br/><br/>Science under Control : The French Academy of Sciences 1795 - 1914 Cambridge University Press hardcover
Paperback / softback. New. The nineteenth-century Academy of Sciences contained the elite of French scientists and did important work. The Academy was the only national body for science in France and it controlled all recognised branches of science. This book examines governmental control of science and sets it in a historical and sociological context. paperback