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ref. B9798765252543Hardback. New. hardcover
ref. B9798369417911Hardback. New. hardcover
ref. B9798823086578Hardback. New. hardcover
ref. A9781009100182Hardback. New. hardcover
1935ref. 952Y40Paris : Librairie Ernest Flammarion 1935. Leather. Very Good Indeed. 7" by 5". F. Vallotton. An attractively bound copy of Jules Renard's touching autobiographical novel. A new edition of this work. Undated dated from copies held institutionally. Bound in quarter crushed morocco with marbled boards and endpapers. This autobiographical novel recounts the childhood and trials of a redheaded child named Francois Lepic who is the victim of an unloving family and must be cunning in the face of the daily humiliations he experiences. This is the most famous work of French author Jules Renard who was notably a member of the Academie Goncourt. Bound in quarter crushed morocco with marbled boards and endpapers. Externally very smart with slight rubbing to the extremities and fading to the spine. Internally firmly bound. Pages are age toned but very clean. Very Good Indeed Librairie Ernest Flammarion hardcover
1845ref. 955Y12London: James Burns 1845. First edition. Cloth. Good. 7" by 4.5". Not Stated . The first edition of this scarce history of the English monastic system. First edition. A scarce volume from the publisher's 'Englishman's Library' being Volume XXVIII. In the publisher's original cloth binding. With twenty-eight pages of publisher's advertisements to the rear. With one engraved plate and a few vignettes to the text. Collated complete. This work discusses the origins of monachism and its gradual development with accounts of its progress in England and its key events and figures including the establishment of the Benedictine rule and sketches of the later monasteries including Peterborough Abingdon and Glastonbury. Written by Samuel Fox Rector of Morley Derbyshire. In the original cloth binding. Externally with loss of cloth to the spine head and splits to the joints' cloth. With damp stains to the rear board and shelf wear. Bookplate from Crawley Library St. Michael's Highgate to the front pastedown. Internally engraved plate is detached but present otherwise work is firmly bound. Pages are generally bright and clean with the odd spot and a contemporary ink inscription to the half title page. Good James Burns hardcover
1981ref. 200-03698Readers Digest Association 1981-07-01. spiral_bound. New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title! Readers Digest Association unknown
1897ref. 922Y47London: Bradbury Agnew and Co 1897. First edition. Cloth. Very Good. 9" by 6". R. J. Richardson . An uncommon novel that follows the lady and gentlemen hunters and riders of 'Haughtyshire' with amusing illustrations throughout. The first edition of this uncommon work. In the publisher's original cloth binding with gilt illustrations to the front board.A humorous hunting novel that tells of preparations and events building up to a hunt in the fictional estate of Haughtyshire. Illustrated with sixteen charming monochrome plates including a frontispiece and numerous in-text illustrations. Collated complete. From prolific writer of humorous and sporting articles Fox Russell with other works including 'Cross Country Reminiscences' and 'In Scarlet and Silk'.With three leaves of publisher's advertisements to the rear. In the original cloth binding. Externally smart. With slight rubbing and bumping to the extremities. Darkening and fading to the spine. Marks and slight dulling to the boards. Internally firmly bound. Pages are generally bright and clean with marks to the leaves holding the plates not affecting the plates themselves. Very Good Bradbury, Agnew, and Co hardcover
ref. B9781804413708Hardback. New. The Life of Voltaire delves into the profound influence of Voltaire's ideas on the betterment of humanity during the eighteenth century. In an era when France was dominated by the authority of the Catholic Church which stifled science literature and freedom Voltaire stood as a singular force. This book explores how he fearlessly confronted the Church's intolerance cruelty and suppression of basic rights.Drawing from a diverse range of French and English sources on Voltaire and enriched by extensive research the book not only presents a compelling biography but also offers glimpses into the lives of key eighteenth-century figures who crossed paths with Voltaire.While accessible to general readers this book provides in-depth insights into Voltaire's philosophical religious and literary contributions examining his most significant works. Notably it sheds light on his transformation from a literary giant into a staunch advocate for victims of injustice and a vocal opponent of the Catholic Church's dogmatism in the later years of his life.The book is a captivating journey through history showcasing the enduring relevance of Voltaire's ideas and his pivotal role in shaping modern concepts of human rights and intellectual freedom. hardcover
1978ref. 931Y13Santa Barbara: Neville and Yellin 1978. First edition. Cloth. Near Fine. 8.5" by 5.5". None. An excellent signed limited edition of this book of letters between authors Raymond Charles and James M. Fox. One of this edition's 350 numbered copies being number 278. Signed by James M. Fox and editor James Pepper to the colophon. In the publisher's original blue cloth. These letters spanning from 190-1956 offer an insight to the literary encouragement and personal friendship between Raymond Charles and James M. Fox. In it the two authors discuss their opinions of spy and detective fiction thank each other for advance copies of their own works and offer feedback. In the original cloth binding. Externally very smart with only minor rubbing to the extremities. Internally firmly bound with bright and clean pages. Near Fine Neville and Yellin hardcover
ref. 6401954540Papeback. New. pp. 224 1st edition NO-PA16APR2015-KAP unknown
2004ref. 23806Istanbul: Edition M YGS 2004. hardcover. minor minor to small places. 3 small labels to back cover. else clean. no markings. sturdy binding.; text in turkish german english. 112pp. illustrated throughout in b/w with some color.; ara guler was a turkish magnum photo-journalist. this exhibition covers his 50 year career. First Edition. Hardcover. Very Good/No Jacket as Issued. Square 8vo. Exhibition Catalogue. Edition M, YGS Hardcover
1850ref. 908Z33London: Seeleys 1850. First edition. Leather. Good. 7.5" by 5". Woodman. An early edition of this uncommon illustrated memoir on the reverend and missionary Henry Watson Fox with a hymn written by Fox included bound in full calf. An early edition with the additional appendix to the rear which is not present in the first edition. Illustrated with a monochrome frontispiece and nine monochrome plates including a facsimile of Fox's last sermon. Collated complete. Bound in full calf. This memoir provides an account of the life of the reverend and missionary Henry Watson Fox written by his brother George Townshend Fox. Fox was known for his hymns and sermons with this volume featuring a facsimile of his last sermon and a copy of his 'Jubilee Hymn' from 1849. Bound in full calf. Externally generally smart with fading to the boards marks to the boards rubbing to the extremities and joints and marks to the spine with slight loss to the spine label. Tidemarks to the blanks. Internally firmly bound with generally bright pages with an ink inscription to the title page and light spotting to the front and rear. Tidemarks to the odd page. Good Seeleys hardcover
ref. A9780762307371Hardback. New. Part of "Contemporary Perspectives in Family Research" series that features work on the frontiers of interdisciplinary research on families and family life. This edition reflects the orientation by bringing together empirical research that examines various ways that families intersect with and are affected by crime and the criminal justice system. hardcover
ref. A9780367561116Paperback / softback. New. paperback
1919ref. 918T49London: Macmillan and Co. Limited 1919. First edition. Cloth. Very Good. 8.5" by 5.5". Not Stated. A smart first edition of this illustrated medical historical work focusing on English physician John Fothergill. First edition. Illustrated with a frontispiece and twelve plates. Collated complete. A biographical work exploring the life and work of John Fothergill an English physician plant collector philanthropist and Quaker. His medical writings were influential and he built up a sizeable botanic garden in what is now West Ham Park in London. With chapters on his training life in London medical writings and relationships with other medical professionals as well as commentary on the rise of medical societies in Britain. Written by Richard Hingston Fox a British author and historian. In the original blue cloth binding. Externally smart with light rubbing and bumping to the extremities. Minor fading to the spine and the odd small mark to the boards. Internally firmly bound. Pages are very bright and clean. With age toning and spotting to the endpapers. An ink stamp to the front endpaper. Very Good Macmillan and Co., Limited hardcover
ref. A9780195076509Hardback. New. The interconnected stories of organ transplantation and the artificial heart are recounted in an interpretive framework. This attributes their most enduring significance to the triple themes of uncertainty gift exchange and the allocation of scarce material and non-material resources and to the way they open questions of life and death identity and solidarity. hardcover
ref. A9780648691013Hardback. New. hardcover
ref. A9780761902393Paperback / softback. New. paperback
ref. A9781169973909Paperback / softback. New. paperback
ref. A9781258457594Hardback. New. hardcover
ref. 196027905X.Ghardcover. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book. hardcover
2012ref. DADAX3849142051TREDITION CLASSICS 2012-11-22. paperback. New. 5.43x0.79x8.23. Buy with confidence. Excellent Customer Service & Return policy. TREDITION CLASSICS paperback
2012ref. DADAX3849140156TREDITION CLASSICS 2012-11-22. paperback. New. 5.43x0.63x8.23. Buy with confidence. Excellent Customer Service & Return policy. TREDITION CLASSICS paperback
1950ref. 927Z1Kyrenia Cyprus: Windmills Four-Mile Post c1950. Paperback. Very Good Indeed. 9.5" by 6.5". None. A private edition of this very scarce collection of poetry inscribed by one of the authors. The private edition. Inscribed by one of the authors Dorothy Douglas to the verso: "To Lavender with xmas greetings from Dorothy & family". This very scarce volume features a collection of poetry by Inger Fox and Dorothy Douglas. The poems cover a range of subjects such as love horses a rabbit dealer and much more. This volume features an editorial ink annotation by the author to pp.13. In the publisher's original paper covers. In the publisher's original paper covers. Externally very smart with a small closed tear to the head of the spine and the odd slight mark. Ink inscription to the verso of the front cover. Internally firmly bound with generally clean and bright pages. Interior staples rusted. Ink inscription to p. 13. Very Good Indeed Windmills, Four-Mile Post paperback
