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1974réf. 000697London: Penguin Books with Chatto and Windus 1974 A noted writer on Africa remembers her childhood spent on a small farm in the pioneering days of Kenya. A time of adventure and freedom among wild life witchcraft and the Masai and Kikuyu people. ------------------------- 281 pages ---------- Orders of $100.00 or more are shipped using tracked courier delivery services. Size: Approx 4½ " Wide - 7" Tall Penguin Books with Chatto and Windus paperback
1962réf. 000368London: Chatto & Windus 1962 From the dust jacket: In The Flame Trees of Thika Elspeth Huxley described her early childhood in Kenya where her parents went as pioneer farm ers. Now in The Mottled Lizard she carries on the story when the family return to Kenya after the First World War. She re creates in vivid detail their home their native servants their European friends their ponies travels shooting expeditions and above all the wonderful wild life of the country with its forests bushveld and open spaces; its beasts birds and reptiles. The relationships of the girl with her forceful mother her gentle ineffective father and the young man Alan who is her hero are delicately handled. Nature 'provides unforgettable backgrounds and episodes - a big waterbuck by the pool at dawn an elephant family playing in the river the splendour of the African sunset the escapades of Rupert the de lightful pet but not tame cheetah. At the end when the girl leaves Kenya to return to Europe the reader shares her regret for the loss of this wild exciting country that has vanished now for ever and whose magic is preserved in pages written with insight wit and love. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 335 pages ------------------ Orders over $100.00 are shipped using tracked courier delivery services. Size: Approx 6" Wide and 8½" Tall Chatto & Windus hardcover
1990réf. 000046Great Britain: Harvill 1990 A portrait of one of the most fascinating countries in the world in nine sections by writers Elspeth Huxley Karen Blixen Winston Churchill Jomo Kenyatta Ernest Hemingway Richard Leakey Beryl Markham Shiva Naipaul Theodore Roosevelt and Evelyn Waugh. Exploration travel. settlementwar hunting wildlife entertainment life-style and legend. The story of Kenya from AD100 to the present.Cover creased and scuffed on edges. 450 pages. A good reading copy with some maps. Orders over $100.00 are shipped using tracked courier delivery services. Size: 16mo - over 5¾" - 6¾" tall Harvill paperback
1959réf. ABE-1657738703150Harper and Brothers Publishers New York 1959 First edition in jacket of a title that is steadily becoming scarcer complete. Near fine book with some light fading to board edges some slight offset to front board jacket is nice with some rubbing a couple instances of chipping and a very small stain to front panel. Octavo 400 pages grey cloth boards pictorial jacket. Satisfaction guaranteed. Additional photos always available on request. Shipped in a fitted padded box. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Near Fine/Very Good. Harper and Brothers, Publishers, New York hardcover
1952réf. 039767London: Chatto & Windus 1952 8vo. original red cloth gilt a little rubbed & marked toning to endpapers; lacks dustwrapper; pp. viii last blank 376 with frontispiece portrait of Urbain Grandier 6 illustrations. A very good copy. First Edition. Hard Cover. VG/No Jacket. Chatto & Windus hardcover
1926réf. 13822London: Chatto & Windus 1926. First Edition. Hardcover. Very Good. First Edition. Hardcover. Light shelf/edge wear sunning to spine else tight bright and unmarred. Color with marbled boards gilt spine title. 8vo. viii 257pp. Signed by author on limitation pg. This is copy 623 of 650. Chatto & Windus hardcover
réf. 43735saying that he hasn't said when he would be in London but hoping that his invitation to "come & dine on Saturday at 7pm and we can discuss matters afterwards. Also bring your pipe if you like to smoke - for I have Russian tobacco at any rate for the present. No dressing - we shall be alone." 3 sides 8vo. The Athenaeum headed paper 3rd December year illegible This letter is is extremely likely to be addressed to the zoologist/physiologist William Benjamin CARPENTER F.R.S. 1813-1885 who was a colleague and frequent correspondent of Huxley. Carpenter makes several appearances in the multi-volume Life and Letters of Thomas Henry Huxley which was edited by his son Leonard. unknown
réf. 432133½" x 2½" no place no date He first married Julia Arnold who founded a school. She was the daughter of the academic Tom Arnold. She was a sister of the novelist Mrs Humphry Ward niece of the poet Matthew Arnold. Their four children included the biologist Julian Huxley 18871975 and the writer Aldous Huxley 18941963. unknown
réf. 432014" x 1" with the remains of the bank address "Salford Bank Ltd" and the date 7th December unknown
réf. 42932Sir Samuel Squire 1860-1937 Medical Editor and Author saying that he is "trying to get to the bottom of the many letters which accumulated during my late absences in the Canaries & Madeira. I have just come across the enclosed. I hasten to send it to you as it entirely alters the aspect of Mr Baiters action. I do not remember giving him the privilege to speak in express terms but I should not like to say that my words may have been incapable of that interpretation." 3 sides 8vo. 4 Marlborough Place London 7th June Between 1870 and 1885 Huxley went through a period of almost ceaseless activity. He was chosen as one of the secretaries of the Royal Society published a variety of philosophical works was a member of the London School board and served on six royal commissions. This was in addition to his lecturing and his scientific publications. Huxley is known as "Darwin's Bulldog" for his advocacy of Charles Darwin's theory of evolution. Huxley's London home in which he wrote many of his works was at 4 Marlborough Place St John's Wood. The house was extended in the early 1870s to include a large drawing and dining room at which he held informal Sunday gatherings. unknown
1932réf. 12442London: William Heinemann Ltd 1932. First Edition. Original Wraps. Very Good. First Edition. Original Wraps. Previously owned by Oliver Sacks. A lengthy selection of Lawrence's correspondence edited and with an introduction by Aldous Huxley. From the library of Dr. Oliver Sacks the renowned neurologist author and educator. He was in his life celebrated for his contributions to the understanding of the human brain and his ability to communicate complex scientific concepts to a broader audience. In doing so he highlighted the profound impact of neurological disorders on human identity and experience. His library is a reflection of this remarkable polymath's questing mind. Moderate shelf wear toning at textblock edge cracking at lower spine outer and verso and through gutter else intact upper split and bumped corners else tight bright and unmarred. Lacking dj. Brown cloth with titling and decorative elements. 8vo. xxxvi 889 3pp. with portrait frontispiece and 17 plates of illus b/w color. William Heinemann Ltd unknown
réf. 42693saying "Tont vient à point everything comes in time I have unearthed from amongst some old cheques a signature of my father's which I enclose. So despite the waiting your hope not to be disappointed is fulfilled." 1 side 8vo. 16 Bracknell Gardens Frognall Lane headed paper 28th December unknown
réf. 42673John Henry 1831-1883 Architect based in Birmingham saying that "Far be it from me to forget the Birmingham & Midland Institute & the many kind receptions I have met with from its members - but I have had a warning to abstain from all work that can be avoided and I am sorry to say that I must give you the Popes answer 'Non possumus'." 2 side 8vo. 26 Abbey Place London NW 21st July date not clear but From 1870 onwards Huxley was to some extent drawn away from scientific research by the claims of public duty. He served on eight Royal Commissions from 1862 to 1884. From 1871 to 1880 he was a Secretary of the Royal Society and from 1883 to 1885 he was president. He was president of the Geological Society from 1868 to 1870. In 1870 he was president of the British Association at Liverpool and in the same year was elected a member of the newly constituted London School Board. Huxley is known as "Darwin's Bulldog" for his advocacy of Charles Darwin's theory of evolution. Some time in 1871 Huxley had been found to have a heart condition and hence his reference to reducing his work load. The phrase 'decree of non possumus' means 'We Cannot' and would be the first words of a Papal decree when he is refusing something. The red armorial stamp is from an auction of 1917 to raise money for the War Effort. The previous owner had acquired this item from a collection sold in this auction. unknown
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1944réf. 11783London: Chatto & Windus 1944. First Edition. Hardcover. Very Good. First Edition. Hardcover. Inscribed on ffep : "Dr. S. Sacks.28/7/44." From Oliver's father Sam. From the library of Dr. Oliver Sacks the renowned neurologist author and educator. He was in his life celebrated for his contributions to the understanding of the human brain and his ability to communicate complex scientific concepts to a broader audience. In doing so he highlighted the profound impact of neurological disorders on human identity and experience. His library is a reflection of this remarkable polymath's questing mind. Minimal shelfwear moderate sunning to front/back boards bumping else tight bright and unmarred. Blue cloth boards. Lacking dj. 8vo. xii 195pp. Illus. b/w. Chatto & Windus hardcover
réf. 12106Original Wraps. Very Good in Wraps. Original Wraps. Previously owned by Oliver Sacks. Works include: Brave New World; Beyond the Mexique Bay: A Traveller's Journal; The Doors of Perception and Heaven and Hell Vintage Classics; and The Doors of Perception and Heaven and Hell Harper Colophon. From the library of Dr. Oliver Sacks the renowned neurologist author and educator. He was in his life celebrated for his contributions to the understanding of the human brain and his ability to communicate complex scientific concepts to a broader audience. In doing so he highlighted the profound impact of neurological disorders on human identity and experience. His library is a reflection of this remarkable polymath's questing mind. Minimal shelfwear chipp.ing toning dampstaining else tight bright and unmarred. illus b/w. unknown
1955réf. 11758London: Chatto & Windus 1955. First Edition. Hardcover. Very Good in Very Good Dustjacket. First Edition. Hardcover. Inscribed on ffep to Oliver Sacks: "To Ol with love Tony." From the library of Dr. Oliver Sacks the renowned neurologist author and educator. He was in his life celebrated for his contributions to the understanding of the human brain and his ability to communicate complex scientific concepts to a broader audience. In doing so he highlighted the profound impact of neurological disorders on human identity and experience. His library is a reflection of this remarkable polymath's questing mind. Folding chipping and loss to upper/lower spine on dj staining to cloth evenly toned minimal shelfwear else very tight bright and unmarred. Blue cloth boards. 8vo. 127pp. Chatto & Windus hardcover
réf. 12170Hardcover/Original Wrapp.ers. Very Good. Hardcover/Original Wrapp.ers. Previously owned by Oliver Sacks. Thomas Henry Huxley 4 May 1825 - 29 June 1895 was an English biologist and anthropologist who specialized in comparative anatomy. He has become known as "Darwin's Bulldog" for his advocacy of Charles Darwin's theory of evolution. Works include: Eversley Series 6 volumes Macmillian & Co. 1899: Science and Education Essays; Discourses Biological and Geological; Science and Hebrew Tradition 1 with dj 1 lacking; Method and Results; Evolution & Ethics Man's Place in Nature New York 1898. On the Origin of Species Ann Arbor Paperback 1968. Lay Sermons Addresses and Reviews D. App.leton 1883. Discourses Biological and Geological D. App.leton 1897. Shaken and exposed spine. English Men of Letters - Hume New Edition 1887. Shaken and exposed spine. From the library of Dr. Oliver Sacks the renowned neurologist author and educator. He was in his life celebrated for his contributions to the understanding of the human brain and his ability to communicate complex scientific concepts to a broader audience. In doing so he highlighted the profound impact of neurological disorders on human identity and experience. His library is a reflection of this remarkable polymath's questing mind. Minimal shelfwear chipp.ing toning dampstaining else tight bright and unmarred. illus b/w. hardcover
réf. 0701107944.Ghardcover. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book. hardcover
1962réf. 032080London: Chatto & Windus 1962 8vo. original red cloth rubbed & sunned some marking & spotting small stains to leaf edges and front endpapers; lacks dustwrapper; pp. 286. A very good copy. First Edition. Hard Cover. VG/No Jacket. Chatto & Windus hardcover
1931réf. 032079London: Chatto & Windus 1931 12mo. original blue cloth gilt a little rubbed & sunned some toning & spotting bookplate 'Harry Austin brentnall' to upper pastedown; lacks dustwrapper; pp. vi 270 last colophon. A very good copy. First Edition. Hard Cover. VG/No Jacket. Chatto & Windus hardcover
réf. 1316509818.Gpaperback. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book. paperback
réf. 1014040191.Gpaperback. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book. paperback
1951réf. 4001192241951. 1951. Aldous Huxley: Themes et variations. Essais./ Nouvelle serie Plon 1951 Etat correct unknown
1913réf. 10658New York: Dodd Mead 1913. First American Edition. Hardcover. Very Good. No Dustjacket as Issued. First American Edition. Hardcover. Includes photogravure plates folding photographic panoramas several maps 4 folding of various sizes and nearly 300 photographic illustrations many full page. Spence 1058. Minor shelf/edge wear gilt lightly toned discrete paper spine label near heel library bookplate at front pastedown discrete stamp at front pastedown one map shows minor creases at edges and small closed tear near tab else tight bright and unmarred. Green cloth boards gilt lettering frontispieces printed tissue guards foldout maps and images teg. 8vo. 443 376pp. Illus. color and b/w plates. Appendix. Index. Dodd, Mead hardcover
