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UK.: Simon & Schuster UK, 2012. Book. Very Good. Hardcover. 1st Edition. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Alfie Boe is the first official bad boy of opera; a musical superstar celebrated not only in Britain, but worldwide. This is the story of his life - the ups and downs, from finding fame to losing his father - and , essentially, of his love affair with music. Now for the first time, he has granted his millions of fans an intimate glimpse into the life of the man they adore..

UK.: Thames & Hudson, 2003. Book. Very Good. Hardcover. 1st Edition. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. By turn humorous and passionate, Mason reflects on a variety of matters, from Parisian architecture to the development of his own oeuvre and that of artists from Hogarth to Rodin. These passages by an articulate artist writing about art complete an enjoyable and thoroughly spirited volume. The text is accompanied by 25 illustrations. The D/W shows shelf-wear rubbing on the back panel PLEASE NOTE; International economy shipping is by sea and may take upto 90 days to arrive..

UK: Cassell & Co Ltd, 1972. Book. Very Good. Hardcover. 2nd Impression. 64mo - up to 3" tall. This is Henry Coopers warm- hearted, highly entertaining autobiography. Remembered for putting Cassius Clay on the floor with his famous left hook called " Enery's 'ammer". This book will delight all boxing fans and especially those who still remember Henry Cooper. The text block has light spotting to its edges and the D/W also shows light edgewear, it is also priced-clipped. There is a christmas gift message in ink on the front end paper. ' Have a thumping good Xmas Dad, Mike '. It is still a good copy. .

London: Paul Eleck Ltd. The d/w has a chip on the base of the spine and is showing signs ofvery slight shelf wear on the corners. . Very Good. Hardcover. First Edition. 1978.

UK: Flamingo, 1999. Book. Very Good. Hardcover. 1st Edition. 4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall. This is a double volume set of Frank McCourts 'Tis and Angela's Ashes. The books are published by Flamingo and the slipcase is Ted Smart. The slipcase shows light shelf-wear. A good clean copy of this two volume set. PLEASE NOTE ; International economy shipping is by sea and may take upto 90 days to arrive..

UK.: Quercus, 2010. Book. Very Good. Hardcover. 1st Edition. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. A concise, elegant and masterly account of one of the seminal figures of twentieth -century history, ' Gandhi' lays bare the achievements, philosophy and legacy- both political and spiritual - of a man whose life may truly be said to have changed the world. There is a light staining to the corner of the front panel of the D/W..

UK: Chatto & Windus. This is not a traditional biography nor an account of Jackie's career; it is a memoir of a whole family, seen from within. Hilary and Piers du Pre' have together written a book which ill go straight to the reader's heart. There is light creasing to the head and heel of the DW. . Very Good. Hardcover. 1st Edition. 1997.

London: The Folio Society. There is a small mark on the spine . . Very Good. Hardcover. 2nd Printing. 1997.

London: Folio Society. The case on this folio society book is torn down the seam. . Very Good. Hardcover. Book Club (BCE/BOMC). 1979.

UK.: Fourth Estate, 2005. Book. Very Good. Hardcover. 5th or later Edition. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. This witty autobiography is a captivating account of decades of British radio and television comedy, and reveals the essential core of warm humanity and genuine creative genius that have won Eric Sykes a place in so many hearts..

London: Hodder Stoughton. Cynthia Lennon is one of the closest surviving witnesses of events that have passed into music legend. this is an extraordinary story about a man she never stopped loving.There is slight scuff marks on the cover due in part to it being black and the top corner has a small tear .the top of the hardcover has a dent in the middle of the top edge. . Good. Hardcover. First Edition. 2005.

London: Wh Allen. This book is lightly bumped on the corners. . Very Good. Pictorial Cover. 1981.

UK.: Michael O'Mara Books, London, 2001. Book. Very Good. Hardcover. 1st Edition. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. With over sixty-five rare and stunning photographs, many of which have never been published in books, this gripping biography reveals Madonna in an entirely new light..

UK.: Sidgwick & Jackson, 2001. Book. Very Good. Hardcover. 1st Edition. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Full of amazing disclosures about her private life and public record-breaking career, J Randy Taraborrelli's latest book reveals Madonna in a new - and inspiring - way.

UK: Mercer Books, 2010. Book. Very Good. Hardcover. 1st Edition. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. In this epic saga written from the sublime peace of his Aegean archipelago. Kit Chapman unravels the turbulent story of his family. It is a tale of fortunes won and lost, of bitter rivalries, death and suicide, moral angst, and the consuming love affair of his parents, Etty and Peter. There is a dedication and author's signature on the title page. A good, clean and tight copy..

New York: Atlantic Monthly Press. Nell Gywn tells the true- life Cinderella story of a common orange girl who rose from poverty to become one of the leading actresses of her day, and lifelong mistrss to the king. the d/w has a tear on the top corner and a smudge on the page edges.and usual rippling along the d/w edges. . Very Good. Hardcover. America First Edition.. 2005.

UK: Hodder & Stoughton, 2009. Book. Very Good. Hardcover. 1st Edition. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. With her inimitable wit and outspoken views, Clarissa Dickson Wright opens her diary and us on a journey around her life. There is light rippling to the top edge of the D/J. A good clean tight copy. PLEASE NOTE: International economy shipping is by sea and may take upto 90 days to arrive .

London: Headline. From the moment Tim Collins's speech to his men in Iraq was made public,this soldier- thinker became a hero and an inspiration to world leaders and infantrymen,and yet only two months later Collins was pillioried by two national newspapers and accused of war crimes.The d/w has slight rippling to the edges. . Very Good. Hardcover. First Edition. 2005.

Dulverton Somerset: The Ark Press1973. This is a limited edition book of 500,in brown cloth boards with gilt decoration in very good condition, the D/J has light shelf ware to the top and there is light speckling to the top of the text block. The book was printed by Wordens of Cornwall on paper from Abby mills Holywell Flintshire Wales . . Very Good. Hardcover. First Edition. 1973.

Gloucestershire: Nonsuch. First printed in1892 this is a 2007 edition Details the life and work of this great british statesman. . Very Good. Soft cover. 2007 reprint. 2007.