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Risca, Wales: Starling Press, 1976. VG. First edition, first printing. Paperback. SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR, without dedication on recto of portrait photograph frontispiece. Signing reads, 'Best Wishes/Barbara M Evans'. Profusely illustrated with photographs, additional to pagination. 137pp. A well-researched and authoritative history of Blaina Rugby Football Club from 1875 to 1976. A very good copy of a SCARCE first edition, first printing SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR.. Signed by Author. First edition, First Printing. Paperback. Very Good.

Bedford, England: Wymer Publishing, 2016. NrF. First Edition, First Printing. PRESENTATION COPY INSCRIBED AND SIGNED BY AUTHOR, HENRY BLOFELD. Inscription reads, 'To ----/Best wishes/Henry Blofeld'. Illustrated with line-drawings by Bill Mitchell. vii,150pp. Blowers, Bubbles & Balls breaks away from Henry Blofeld's more conventional journalistic style and is a selection of short stories and anecdotes about some of the more unusual experiences he has experienced as a cricket commentator and writer. A near fine copy of a SCARCE 2016 first edition, first prnting SIGNED BY AUTHOR, HENRY BLOFELD.. Presentation Copy Inscribed & Signed. First Edition, First Printing. Paperback. Near Fine. Illus. by Bill Mitchell.

Edinburgh and London: Mainstream, 1997. NrF/NrF. First edition in d/w not price clipped. SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR, COLIN WARD. without dedication. Signing reads, 'Best Wishes/Colin Ward'. A football spoof containing letters sent by Colin Ward (alias Bootsy Egan) to the great and good of the British footballing world. Minor age-tanning to edges of pages; d/w upper corner of front panel has a short tear (4mm); else a near fine copy, in a near fine d/w, of a SCARCE FIRST EDITION, FIRST PRINTING SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR, COLIN WARD. D/w now protected in a detachable, non-adhesive, clear sheaf.. Signed by Author, Colin Ward. First Edition, First Printing. Hardback. Near Fine/Near Fine.

London: New Cavendish/ACE Trains, 2005. Fine. First edition, first printing. NO d/w, (as published). Pictorial glazed covers. Profusely illustrated with over 200 photographs and line-drawings. A well-researched and authoritative history, and collecting details, of ACE 0 gauge model railways. With Index. Single small chip to tail of spine; else a fine copy of a SCARCE first edition, first printing. NO inscriptions, highlighting or underlining.. First edition, First Printing. Hardback. Fine.

Redditch, Worcs: Bromsgrove, Redditch & District Table Tennis Association, 2002. NrF. First Edition, First Printing Limited to !50 Copies. Paperback. (iv),135pp. Illustrated with photographs. A well-researched and authoritative first fifty year history of the Bromsgrove, Redditch & District Table Tennis Association. With 'List of Officers', 'Lists of Players' and Bibliography. A near fine copy of a SCARCE limited first edition, first printing. NO inscriptions, underlining or highlighting.. First Edition, Limited Edition. Paperback. Near Fine.

Lowestoft, Suffolk: Privately Published, 1972. VG+/VG. First edition, first printing in d/w not price clipped. SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR, CHARLES GOODEY, AND LADY MAYHEW, both without dedication. SIGNING FOR GOODEY reads, 'With my best wishes/Chas Goodey', on front endpaper. SIGNING FOR LADY MAYHEW reads, 'With very best wishes -/Beryl C R Mayhew', at bottom of page 12 opposite her full-page photograph. The 'Brown Boats' were a fleet of Broads One-Designs racing yachts unique in Great Britain - if not the world. Lady Beryl Mayhew (1897-1998) was the doyenne of this class of yacht. With 'Index Of People Named', with 'Index Of Craft Named' and 'General Index'. There is a book-plate of Howard Whyntie on front paste-down, who was vicar of Tunstead church. Some spotting to top-edge; bruising to base of spine; d/w has several short edge tears (longest 20mm), some with associated creasing; d/w spine has minor sunning; else a very good plus copy, in a very good d/w,… Leer más

Edinburgh: Mainstream, 1999. VG/VG. First edition in d/w not price clipped. Foreword By Alex Ferguson. An authoritative study of who runs football and where the increasing amounts of money that flow into the game actually go. The football business is changing while the game's traditional regulatory institutions are struggling to keep up with the problems raised by the sport's success. With a chapter 'The BSkyB Bid For Manchester United Plc'. With Index. A very good copy, in a very good d/w, of the SCARCE first edition.. First Edition. Hard Cover. Very Good/Very Good.

London.: Apollo, 1958. VG. First edition. Small paperback. 66pp. An excellent book for the Medical Orderly in camp. The chapters include; Camp Hygiene, Infectious Deseases; Common Non-Infectious Complaints; Skin Conditions; Hints On Nursing; Diet And Invalid Cookery and First Aid. A very good copy of a very scarce book.. First Edition. Small Paperback. Very Good.

Tandmere, West Sussex: Cavalier Sporting Publications, 1993. Fine. Numbered and limited first edition. Paperback. This being number 14 of 300. PRESENTATION COPY INSCRIBED AND SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR, PAUL McKENNA, on verso of front cover. Inscription reads, 'To/--- and ----- (+ ----- &/family) for all your help/during the years/All best wishes/Paul'. A compilation of cricketing reminicenses and stories. A fine copy of a SCARCE numbered and limited first edition SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR.. Presentation Copy Inscribed And Signed. Numbered And Limited First Edition. Paperback. Fine.

London: The Times, 1953. VG. First edition. 8pp. Illustrated with photographs. Printed as a Supplement to The Times newspaper dated Tuesday May 5 1953. Size 31.5 by 45.9cms. Articles include; 'The Pyramid Of Hard-Won Experience', 'The Everest Story', and 'Preparations For The Assault' by Colonel John Hunt. TOGETHER WITH an original photograph of John Hunt taken in 1978; size 16.5 by 21.5cms. The photograph is of Hunt being presented with the first Endeavour Jacket on the Everest Jubilee. The newspaper supplement is folded and has a second vertical crease; some light spotting; a few short edge tears (not affecting text); else a very good copy of the VERY SCARCE first edition. The photograph is in fine condition.. First Edition. Newspaper. Very Good.

Kent: Amazing Journeys Publishing, 2010. NrF. First edition, first printing. Paperback. PRESENTATION COPY INSCRIBED AND SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR, on half-title page. Inscription reads, 'To -----/Regards/John/Bartlett'. (12),398pp. plus 23pp. of his next novel 'Dark Horse' by way of an introduction. This 'novel', 'Chequered Justice', is a true account of the experiences of racing car driver John Bartlett (born 1955). The author writes, 'From December 1988 to March 1997 a series of strange events overtook our lives ..... and regrettable errors. These errors were destined to dramatically derail my life and that of my family, changing our perception of the justice system forever. I am not permitted to publish my full and factual account of the proceedings, but I am allowed to write a novel or a fiction based on them ...what follows therefore, is a novel based purely on personal experience'. James Bartlett is best known as a former WSCC racing driver and team owner in… Leer más

Republic Of China: Directorate General Of Posts, 1992. Fine. First edition. No d/w, (as published). Pictorial glazed covers. TEXT IN ENGLISH AND CHINESE. Illustrated by the award winning artist Tien-shih Lin. Includes collectible loose Stamped First Day Issue Envelope (postmarked Taipei August 8 1992), and a loose full set of the four postage stamps. A fine copy of the UNCOMMON first edition. . First Edition. Hardback. Fine. Illus. by Tien-shih Lin.

London: Weidenfeld & Nicolson, 2002. Fine/Fine. First Edition, First Printing in d/w not price clipped. SIGNED BY AUTHOR, CHRIS BONINGTON, without dedication or inscription on title-page. An absorbing first-hand account of one man's fascination with a mountain, This very personal book is also an overview of the evolution of Himalayan climbing during the last 50 years by one of its acclaimed exponents. With 'Climbing Records', Glossary and Index. HEAVY BOOK PLEASE CONTACT US ABOUT POSTAGE. ORDERS OUTSIDE OF UK MAY INCUR EXTRA COST.. Signed by Author, Chris Bonington. First Edition, First Printing. Hardback. Fine/Fine.

Skipton, North Yorkshire: Vertical Editions, 2005. NrF/NrF. First edition, first printing in d/w not price clipped. PRESENTATION COPY INSCIBED AND SIGNED BY CHRIS JOYNT, on front endpaper. Inscription reads, 'To ----/Best Wishes/Chris Joynt'. Illustrated with photographs. The autobiography of the Oldham, St Helens and Great Britain international rugby league player Chris Joynt (born 1971). With 'Appendix: Career Statistics'. A near fine copy, in a near fine d/w, of a SCARCE first edition, first printing SIGNED BY CHRIS JOYNT. D/w now protected in a detachable, non-adhesive, clear sheaf.. Presentation Copy Inscribed And Signed By Author. First Edition, First Printing. Hardback. Near Fine/Near Fine.

Southampton: Martins, 1990. VG+/VG+. First edition, first printing in d/w not price clipped. PRESENTATION COPY INSCRIBED AND SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR, on half-title page. Inscription reads, 'To ----- & -----/for all your kindness/Tony/25.1.91'. Profusely illustrated with photographs and line-drawings. A study, and a celebration, of what is a way of life. The author traces the history and development of shooting, of the great shots of the sport's heyday, of guns and cartridges, of keepering, and of rearing and driving birds. He describes dress, equipment, manners, conventions, social nuances and behaviour at the covertside or on the the moor or manor. With Index. A very good plus copy, in a very good plus d/w, of a SCARCE first edition, first printing SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR. D/w now protected in a detachable, non-adhesive, clear sheaf. . Presentation Copy Inscribed And Signed. First Edition, First Printing. Hardback. Very Good Plus/Very Good Plus.

Broadstairs, Kent: Stone Publishing House, 2012. NrF. First Edition, First Printing. Paperback. PRESENTATION COPY INSCRIBED AND SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR, ROBERT HUME. On half-title page, inscription reads, 'To ------/With best wishes,/Robert Hume'. ix,137pp. Illustrated with a photograph and line-drawings by Cheryl Ives. The biography of German Jewish Gretel Bergmann (1914-2017). She was an athlete who competed as a highjumper during the 1930s. Due to her Jewish origins, the Nazis prevented her from competing in the 1936 Summer Olympics, after which she she left Germany for USA and vowed never to return. Intended for a teenage, young adult readership. A near fine copy of a SCARCE first edition, first printing SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR, ROBERT HUME.. Presentation Copy Inscribed & Signed. First Edition, First Printing. Paperback. Near Fine. Illus. by Cheryl Ives.

Broadstairs, Kent: Stone Publishing House, 2012. Fine. First Edition, First Printing. Paperback. SIGNED BY AUTHOR, ROBERT HUME, without dedication or inscription on half-title page. ix,137pp. Illustrated with a photograph and line-drawings by Cheryl Ives. The biography of German Jewish Gretel Bergmann (1914-2017). She was an athlete who competed as a highjumper during the 1930s. Due to her Jewish origins, the Nazis prevented her from competing in the 1936 Summer Olympics, after which she she left Germany for USA and vowed never to return. Intended for a teenage, young adult readership. A fine copy of a SCARCE first edition, first printing SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR, ROBERT HUME.. Signed by Author, Robert Hume. First Edition, First Printing. Paperback. Fine/As New. Illus. by Cheryl Ives.

London: George Allen & Unwin, 1946. VG/Good Only. 1946 First Edition, First Printing in d/w not price clipped. SIGNED BY AUTHOR, J T HANKINSON, without dedication or inscription on title-page. Profusely illustrated with photographic plates by Y E S Kirkpatrick, including photographs of Canfield School, Dorset. An instructional book on all aspects of cricket. Previous owner name on front paste-down; d/w has 8.5 and 5.5 cms lacking to head and tail of spine, and small losses of d/w to corners of d/w; d/w has a few short tears (longest 13mm) with associated creasing; d/w now protected in a detachable, non-adhesive, clear sheaf; else a very good copy, in a good only d/w, of a SCARCE 1946 first edition, first printing SIGNED BY AUTHOR.. Signed by Author, J T Hankinson. First edition, First Printing. Hardback. Very Good/Good Only.

London: Headline, 1999. VG+/NrF. First Edition, Third Printing (as first printing 1999) in d/w not price clipped. SIGNED BY AUTHOR, CHARLIE BROOKS. Signing reads, 'Best Wishes/Charlie Brooks '99'. Illustrated with photographs. The autobiography of racehorse trainer Charlie Books (born 1963). With Index. D/w now protected in a detachable, non-adhesive, clear sheaf.. Signed by Author, Charlie Brooks. First Edition, Third Printing. Hardback. Very Good Plus/Near Fine.

Romford, Essex: M Press, 2012. NrF/NrF. First edition in d/w not price clipped. PRESENTATION COPY INSCRIBED AND SIGNED BY DANNY CRATES, on front endpaper. Inscription reads, 'To -----/best wishes/Danny Crates/800'. Illustrated with photographs. Danny Crates, (born 1973), is a former British athlete who specialised in 800 metres sprinting. Danny lost his right arm in a car crash at the age of 21. He is the Paralympic World Record holder in the 800 and is considered one of the greatest disability athletes of all time. A near fine copy, in a near fine d/w, of a SCARCE first edition SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR. D/w now protected in a detachable, non-adhesive, clear sheaf.. Presentation Copy Inscribed And Signed By Author. First Edition. Hardback. Near Fine/Near Fine.