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Ex Typographia Bosii, ( Antonio Bosio ) Venetiis [ Venice ], 1696. 1st edition.. Hardback. Full contemporary vellum, VG. [tp]+[xxii]+496+[16]pp, decorated initials & woodcut tailpieces, vellum yellowed & darkened especially to the spine, old paper library label to the base of the spine as well as much faded inked title to the second spine compartment, occasional grubby mark & ink smudge to the text, small ink Priory Library stamp to the base of the title, but over all an attractive copy. The theological works of the African Catholic Saint Fulgentius [ 468 - 533 ]. Bishop of Ruspe in Tunisia & 'eminent among the Fathers of the Church for saintly life, eloquence and theological learning' ( Catholic Encyclopaedia ). Fulgentius was made Bishop against his wishes, his first passion being monastic seclusion, piety & poverty. The book contains his 'Contra Arianos' & 'Ad Trasimundum', , written in response to a challenge to Catholic authority by the Heretical… Leer más

SIPRI - Oxford University Press, 1998. 1st edition.. Paperback. Large format paperback, F. xiv+161pp, b/w tables, index a nice fine as new copy. Detailed study of the destruction of Chemical & Biological weapons in Russia.

Eyre & Spottiswoode, 1937. 3rd impression.. Hardback. Cloth, G. viii+340pp, b/w frontis, 12 b/w plates ( of 13 LACKS 1 plate ) spine very grubby & faded, cloth marked & stained, margins of one plate worn, a reading copy. A collection of 16 tales of bravery, heroism & disaster on the Oceans. Includes chapters on the volcanic eruption of Mont Pelee & the Tokyo Earthquake.

Librairie Hachette, Paris, 1905 - 1908. mixed editions.. Paperback. Paperback, G. 4 volumes, vi+372pp, iv+400pp, 364pp, 370pp, publishers adverts at the rear of two volumes, index to each, sopine & raer cover missing to volume III, upper cover missing to volume IV, binding in general rather weak with spines chipped & cocked, a delicate set in need of some TLC. The letters of the French Historian & Critic Hippolyte Adolphe Taine [ 1828 - 1983 ]. He was the leading French influence upon Naturalism & for his attempt to scientifically analyse literature. His study of what he called race, milieu, and moment now commonplace in literary crticism. His work had a profound influence on French Literature.

Foto Technik Sdn Bhd, Kuala Lumpur, 1988. 1st edition.. Hardback. Imitation cloth, dj, F/F. 244pp, colour illustrations throughout, a fine copy. A photographic survey of the Malaysian State of Sabah which is located on the northern portion of Borneo Island.

Council of Christians & Jews, 1992. 1st edition.. Paperback. Stapled pamphlet, VG. [iv]+11pp, spine faded otherwise a fine copy. A brief explanation of the importance of the Jewish holy day.

printed for J Mawman, In The Poultry, 1810. 1st edition.. Hardback. Full tan calf, F. xii+240pp, b/w map, 4 [of 6] b/w plates, an attractive copy in a contemporary binding, slight split on inner hinge, PRESENTATION copy from the author to Thomas Sherlock Gooch. Finely bound copy of a scarce poem. The book contains appendices relating to translations from Horace.

Hutchinson & Co, 1962. 1st edition.. Hardback. Imitation cloth, dj, VG/VG. 176pp, b/w frontis, 6 b/w plates, dustjaket just a little yellowed to the rear panel & lightly rubbed along the edges, cloth a little rubbed, preliminary & final pages including the title foxed, a nice copy. The story of a Bavarian Alsatian who, is discovered by an American tv producer & taken back to Hollywood, where he grows to become 'Sabre the Wonder Dog'. Sabre's fame howerver leads to near tragedy. The author wrote several books with a canine hero, and himself owned a German Shepard.

Royal Airforce Benevolent Fund, 1997. 1st edition.. Paperback. Card wrappers, F. 168pp, colour illustrations throughout, a fine copy. A year by year history of the USAF, giving brief details of the notable dates & events in each year. Illustrated with photos & paintings.

printed for W Innys and R Manby, at the West End of St Paul's Church Yard, 1739. 1st edition.. Disbound. Disbound, G. 78pp+2pp publishers adverts, remains of an old leather binding to the spine, a bright copy. Brief sermon by the controversialist & theologian Daniel Waterland [ 1683 - 1740 ]. Much of his work was centred around defending the orthodox doctrine of the Trinity. 'Waterland maintained that the sacraments were a major support of central elements of Christian teaching, not least because they emphasized Christ's divine nature. The eucharist was explained as a material and spiritual symbol of Christ's sacrifice; it could not then be merely the service of commemoration' [ODNB]

The Arts Council of Great Britain, 1976. 1st edition.. Paperback. Large format paperback, VG. 236pp, 16pp colour plates, b/w illustrations throughout, index, edges rubbed & bumped,crease to the upper cover, a nice copy. Catalogue of an Exhibition of North American art by the indigenous peoples. Arranged under the following headings - Achaeological Earthworkd & Effigy Pipes : The Serpent Cult - Woodland Art - Ivory Madonnas, Bear Cults : Eskimo Art - Grandeur of Northwest Coast Sculpture - The Plains Indians - Art of the Southwest and the Far West.

University of Notre Dame Press, Notre Dame, 2010. 2nd edition.. Hardback. Cloth, dj, F/F. xviii+219pp, colour illustrations throughout, a fine copy. A monograph on William Schickel [ 1919 - 2009 ] the American spiritual artist and liturgical architect. His stained glass, painting, sculpture, furniture, and building design was characterized by neo-Thomism and modernism and was influenced by the writings of Jacques Maritain.

published by J Clements, Little Pulteney Street for the proprietors of The Romancist & Novelists Library, 1841. reprint.. Disbound. Disbound, 10pp, pages a little tanned & thumbed, first page detached from the rest, in need of some TLC. A short story by Henry Theodore Tuckerman [ 1813 - 1871 ] American writer, essayist and critic. He traveled extensively in Italy, which influenced his choice of subjects in his earlier writings.

Pan, 2003. 1st edition.. Paperback. Paperback, VG. xxxiv+350pp, 16pp b/w plates, index, a near fine copy. A few creases. A biography of Saddam Hussein and an insight into the Regime he built in Iraq.

John White, 23 George St, Stroud, 1924. 1st edition.. Hardback. Quarter cloth, VG. 57pp, cloth a little grubby, boards rubbed & corners worn. A collection of 20 poems & verse relating to foxhunting & horsemanship. The author had a similar collection published in 1907 under the title 'Saddle Room Songs And Hunting Ballads', using his own name. Biscotti 280.

Shire Publications, 1986. 1st edition.. Paperback. Card wrappers, F. 32pp, b/w illustrations throughout, a nice copy. Shire album 174. A short monograph on the pedal cycle.

Viking Society for Northern Research, 1987. 1st edition.. Paperback. Paperback, VG+. 97-141pp, covers a little faded, otherwise a fine copy. Contains reviews of works on Norse literature of the medieval period.

Viking Society for Northern Research, 2013. 1st edition.. Paperback. Paperback, F. 110pp, a fine copy. Contains three articles on Norse literature of the medieval period.

Viking Society for Northern Research, 1983. 1st edition.. Paperback. Paperback, VG. 132pp, covers a little faded, otherwise a fine copy. Contains six articles on Norse literature of the medieval period.

Viking Society for Northern Research, 2002. 1st edition.. Paperback. Paperback, VG. 167pp, spine sunned, otherwise a fine copy. Contains three articles on Norse literature of the medieval period.