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London: British Broadcasting Company, [1942]. Cloth. Near Fine. 8.5" by 5.5". None. A fantastic pamphlet published in the midst of the Second World War by the B.B.C, illustrated throughout. This work was published by the British Broadcasting Company in 1942 to demonstrate the BBC's duties and contributions to the war effort during the Second World War.Written by Antonia White (1899-1980), a British writer and novelist known for the work 'Frost in May'; she worked as a copywriter in London and translated for the BBc.In pictorial paper wraps, and illustrated with black and white photographs throughout.Undated; dated from copies on Jisc.A fascinating piece of British civilian wartime history. In the publisher's original paper wraps. Externally lovely, with just the slightest wear. Internally firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean. Near Fine

London: Longmans, Green and Co, 1892 . Cloth. Very Good. 8" by 5.5". Not Stated. An attractive 'New Edition' of Lees and Clutterbuck's study of British Columbia, illustrated throughout. First published in 1888, this new edition features additional information due to 'the rapid changes which are taking place in the western part of Canada'.With a frontispiece and further illustrations throughout from the author, but with the folding map to the rear removed.A humorous account of a trip through British Columbia, undertaken by an English party whose purpose was to assess the region for "capabilities as a home for some of the public-school and university young men who, in this overcrowded old England of ours, every year find themselves more 'de trop.'" With a forty-eight page publisher's catalogue to the rear.With a former owner's inscription to the front free endpaper.The expedition travelled the Columbia and Moyie Rivers in south-eastern British Columbia, and end their journey in Idaho… Leer más

London & Oxford: James Parker and Co., 1898. Cloth. Very Good Indeed. 6" by 5". Not Stated. A lovely pocket-sized guide to Gothic architecture, lavishly illustrated throughout and penned by a prolific architectural author. Gothic architecture was popular in Europe between the late twelfth century and the sixteenth century, and it was followed by Renaissance architecture. It is characterised by pointed arches and flying buttresses, and is seen in particular in churches, cathedrals and abbeys. The movement was revived again in the nineteenth century.John Henry Parker (1806-1884) was an English archaeologist and author on many works relating to architecture. This is the tenth edition of this work.Bound with four pages of publisher's advertisements to the rear.Profusely illustrated throughout with vignette illustrations. In the publisher's original full cloth binding. Externally very smart, minor bumping to the head and tail of the spine, which is a little faded. Ownership bookplate to the front… Leer más

London & Capetown: J. C. Juta & Co., 1897. Cloth. Near Fine. 9" by 6". None. A lovely illustrated work detailing the life of mining entrepreneur Barney Barnato. Barney Barnato (1851-1897) was a British 'Randlord', an entrepreneur who controlled some of the diamond and later coal mines in South Africa. He died in mysterious circumstances near Madeira, with records stating that he was lost overboard. He was a rival to Cecil Rhodes, another mining magnate and Prime Minister of Cape Colony from 1890 to 1896 to whom he sold his stake in Kimberley the diamond mine. Rhodes went on to form De Beers.Banarto's son later bankrolled W. O. Bentley in their Le Mans winning period. In the publisher's original binding.Illustrated with six full plate photographs including a frontispiece and four full plate cartoons. In a full cloth binding. Externally very smart, minor wear to the spine and bumping to the head and tail. Internally, firmly bound. Pencil inscription to verso of front endpaper, remnants of tape used… Leer más

London: Medusa Press, 1969. First edition. Cloth. Fine/Good. 6" by 9". None. A scarce copy of 'B-1; A Collection of Poems' by Michael Chapman. Bound in unusual yellow paper with green ink and contains a small autobiography to the back of the dustwrapper. First Edition. In a cloth binding with original dustwrapper. Externally, in lovely condition. Minor shelfwear to the boards. The dustwrapper has some marks and closed tears to the edges of the sheet. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are very bright and clean throughout. Fine

London: The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1947. First edition. Cloth. Near Fine/Very Good. 7.5" by 5". Unnamed. A scarce first edition copy of the BBc's year book for the year 1947. Thoroughly illustrated and in the original, unclipped dustwrapper. The first edition of this work, a scarce volume. The BBC Year Book of 1947, interestingly the year in which the Royal Charter of the BBC came into operation. Covering every aspect of the Corporation's work: from the leading article by the Director-General, Sir William Haley, to the last page of the Reference section, it is packed with information and discussion. Illustrated throughout with forty pages of photographs. With unclipped dustwrapper. In the original publisher's cloth binding, with titles stamped in gilt to spine. Externally lovely with only minor bumping to head and tail of spine. Dustwrapper is unclipped and smart with slight shelfwear and edge wear. Spine to wrapper is slightly sunned. internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and… Leer más

London: Jonathan Cape, 1983. Cloth. Fine/Very Good Indeed. 9.5" by 6.5". Quentin Blake. A smart second impression copy of one of Roald Dahl's most beloved children's novels, complete with Quentin Blake's humorous cartoons. The second impression, published the year following the first impression. In the original unclipped dust wrapper. 'The BFG' is one of Roald Dahl's most popular children's novels, about a young orphan girl who is taken by the Big Friendly Giant.Illustrated with in-text illustrations throughout by Quentin Blake. Blake is well beloved for his iconic illustrations of Dahl's novels, the two becoming synonymous.Dahl is one of the most beloved children's writers of the twentieth century, known for his unsentimental and macabre children's novels, though he wrote extensively for adults too. In the original publisher's cloth binding, in the original unclipped dust wrapper. Externally, smart. Very light bumping to the head and tail of the spine and to the extremities. Minor edge wear to… Leer más

London: Jonathan Cape, 1982. First edition. Cloth. Fine/Near Fine. 9.5" by 6.5". Quentin Blake. A superb first edition copy of Roald Dahl's popular 'The BFG', here signed by both Dahl and the illustrator, Quentin Blake, rare to find in such a lovely condition. The first edition, first impression of this work.Signed by Roald Dahl and Quentin Blake, their signatures tipped in to the title page.In the original unclipped dustwrapper.'The BFG' is one of Roald Dahl's most popular children's novels, about a young orphan girl who is taken by the Big Friendly Giant.Illustrated with in-text illustrations throughout by Quentin Blake. Blake is well beloved for his iconic illustrations of Dahl's novels, the two becoming synonymous.Dahl is one of the most beloved children's writers of the twentieth century, known for his unsentimental and macabre children's novels, though he wrote extensively for adults too. In the original publisher's cloth binding, in the original unclipped dustwrapper. Externally, fine.… Leer más

London: Puffin, 2012. Paperback. As New. 10.5" by 8.5". Quentin Blake. A lovely bright 30th Anniversary Edition of The BFG with its gift slipcase, still in the cellophane wraps. The 30th anniversary edition of this book in a pictorial paperback with a pictorial slipcase, still in the cellophane wraps. The BFG, originally published in 1982, is one of Roald Dahl's most popular children's books. As with many of Dahl's works, this book was illustrated by beloved illustrator Quentin Blake. This is the special paperback edition with new cover artwork and a pictorial gift slipcase to celebrate the BFG"s 30th anniversary in 2012. This particular edition is now uncommon. Still in its cellophane wraps, it would make a lovely gift. Roald Dahl (1916-1990) was a renowned British novelist, screenwriter, and wartime fighter ace of Norwegian descent. His books have sold more than 250 million copies worldwide, and he has been called "one of the greatest storytellers for children of the 20th… Leer más

Koln: Konemann, 1999. First edition. Cloth. Fine/Fine. 12.5" by 10.5". Not Stated. A stunning first edition copy of this extensive history of BMW. This volume is in English, French and German and attempts to trace the origins of BMW, its sportiness, dynamism and design which is characterised by a timeless and functional elegance. The volume traces the achievements of BMW and its history. Richly illustrated throughout the volume with colour photographs.In the original unclipped dust wrapper. In the publisher's original cloth binding. Externally, generally excellent with some light bumping to the head and tail of the spine. Internally, firmly bound with bright and clean pages. In the original unclipped dust wrapper which is also excellent. Fine

Not Stated: Not Stated, 1979. Paperback. Near Fine. 7.5" by 5". Bruce Rogers. A very scarce first edition of this work celebrating the typographical works of Bruce Rogers. A limited edition work, limited to one-hundred copies, of which this is numbered seventy-three.Signed by the compiler to Allen Freer to the limitation page.A very scarce work.A charming work celebrating the typographical design of Bruce Rogers.Rogers was an American typographer and type designer, known as being one of the greatest books designers of the twentieth century.Illustrated throuhgout.Compiled by Tony Appleton. In the original publisher's paper wraps. Externally near fine, with just a couple of very small marks to the wraps. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean. Near Fine

London: Macmillan and Co., 1917. Leather. Very Good. 7.5" by 5". W. S. Gilbert. A smart copy of W. S. Gilbert's comic operas, illustrated throughout with charming drawings by the author. The sixth edition, seventh impression of this work rebound in 1919 in a half calf binding with gilt crests to the boards and gilt detailing to the spine. Top edge gilt. The 'Bab Ballads' takes its title from Gilbert's own childhood nickname. This collection was written long before W. S. Gilbert rose to fame for his comic opera librettos with Arthur Sullivan. Noted for their 'topsy-turvy' style of humour, these ballads reveal Gilbert's inclination for satire. Rebound in 1919 in a half calf binding. Externally generally smart, though slightly faded to the spine and boards. Internally, firmly bound. Marginal age toning to pages which are otherwise clean. Very Good

London : George Routledge and Sons , 1868. Cloth. Good. 7.5" by 5.5" . W. S. Gilbert . A humorous collection of children's poetry with illustrations throughout. An interesting copy of this volume of children's poetry, including the poem Captain Reece, General John, To a Little Maid and Haunted. The volume is humorous and occasionally sinister and has illustrations by the author throughout the text. In the publishers original green gilt cloth binding. Externally, sound with some fading to the boards, extremities and spine. There is previous owner ink to the front pastedown. Internally, firmly bound with bright and generally clean pages. Pages 96-97 and 130-131 are age toned. Good

London : George Routledge and Sons, 1868. Cloth. Good. 7" by 5.5". None. A uncommon edition of this collection of children's poetry. Illustrated throughout with vignettes by the author, the work is bound in attractive cloth with gilt lettering, and offers a humorous, if occasionally sinister, collection of works. In cloth binding with gilt detailing. Externally sound, there is wear to the boards. joints, extremities and backstrip, with significant tenderness to hinges. Internally, there is strain to the binding in several areas and the pages are generally bright and clean throughout, aside from the odd spot and some slight age-toning. There is loss to a section of the front free endpaper. Good

London: Macmillan and Co., 1908. Fine Binding. Near Fine. 7.5" by 5". W S Gilbert. A finely bound copy of William Schwent Gilbert's comic operas. This collection of light verses is illustrated throughout, with charming drawings by the author. In a Riviere and Son binding, with the binder's stamp to the verso of front endpaper. This Riviere binding has a floral design to the spine, with swallows. Printed in 1908, this is a second printing of the sixth edition of 1904. The 'Bab Ballads' takes its title from Gilbert's own childhood nickname. This collection was written long before he rose to fame for his comic opera librettos with Arthur Sullivan. Noted for their 'topsy-turvy' style of humour, these ballads reveal Gilbert's cynical and satirical approach to humour. A finely bound copy of this poetry collection. In a crushed morocco binding with cloth covered boards. Externally, very smart. Light rubbing to the head of the front joints. Gilt to the spine is fading, particularly to the raised bands.… Leer más

Paris: Flammarion, 1932. Paperback. Very Good Indeed. 11" by 9.5". Nathalie Parain. A lovely scarce French edition of the popular Russian tale Baba Yaga, with colour illustrations. A lovely first French edition copy of the popular Russian tale.Baba Yaga is a supernatural being from Slavic folklore who appears as a ferocious woman. This French version is told by Rose Celli and illustrated in colour by Nathalie Parain. A scarce book, with only one copy on Jisc held at the University of Cambridge Libraries. In the publisher's original paperback binding. Externally, smart with some fading to the wraps. Internally, firmly bound with bright and clean pages. Very Good Indeed

Paris: Flammarion, 1932. First edition. Paperback. Very Good. 11" by 9.5". Nathalie Parain. A first French edition of this illustrated Russian folk tale of Baba Yaga, retold by Rose Celli. In the publisher's original pictorial paper wraps. 8 full page colour illustrations and further colour illustrations in the text. Collated complete. The folk tale of Baba Yaga retold by Rose Brua Celli (1895-1982). Baba Yaga is a supernatural being, usually in the form of an old woman, from Slavic folklore. Rose Brua Celli was a French author and translator, best known as an author of children's stories. She was one of the founders of the Père Castor collection published by Flammarion, which includes this book. This story, and other children's stories in the Père Castor collection, were illustrated by Nathalie Parain (1897-1958), who was a Russian illustrator in the Russian Constructivist spirit. In the publisher's original pictorial paper wraps. Externally smart, though somewhat soiled and bumped to… Leer más

London: Methuen & Co. Ltd., 1937. Cloth. Good. 14.5" by 10.5". Jean de Brunhoff. A first English edition of the fourth Babar book by Jean de Brunhoff, a colourfully illustrated work concerning Babar's friend Zephir. The first English edition of this work in the publisher's original quarter cloth binding with pictorial boards and illustrated end papers. Jean de Brunhoff (1899-1937) was a French writer and illustrator, best remembered for creating the Babar series of children's books. These delightful tales concerning a very civilised elephant were continued by his son, Laurent de Brunhoff. This is the fourth of Jean de Brunhoff's Babar books, in which Babar's friend Zephir has an adventure in the summer holidays. There have been major exhibitions of the work of Jean and Laurent de Brunhoff in Paris, the United States, Japan, and Canada, among others. Collated, complete. In the publisher's original quarter cloth binding with pictorial boards. Externally, sound with marks to the boards and shelf wear… Leer más

London: Methuen & Co. Ltd., 1952. Cloth. Very Good. 14.5" by 10.5". Laurent de Brunhoff. A bright first English edition of this charming Babar story, the third to be written and illustrated by Laurent de Brunhoff. The first English edition of this work in the publisher's original quarter cloth binding with pictorial boards and illustrated end papers.Ink inscription to the title page.A wonderful tale from the beloved series of Babar books, started by Jean de Brunhoff and continued by his son, Laurent, both of whom illustrated their own works. There have been major exhibitions of the work of Jean and Laurent de Brunhoff in Paris, the United States, Japan, and Canada, among others. This book is the third of Laurent's contribution to the world of Babar the elephant. In this work, Babar and his family visit Bird Island.Collated, complete. In the publisher's original quarter cloth binding with pictorial boards. Externally, bright with a little shelf wear to the extremities and rear board. Internally,… Leer más

London: Spencer Blackett , 1889. First edition. Cloth. Good. 7.5" by 5" . None . A very scarce first edition of this novel by successful British novelist Julia Frankau. The first edition of this novel by Julia Frankau, published under pen name Frank Danby. A very scarce edition, rarely seen on the market. Julia Frankau was a successful novelist known for her portrayal of London Jewish life. With thirty-two leaves of publisher's catalogue to rear.  In the original publisher's full cloth binding. Externally very smart with minor shelf wear only, bumped to head and tail of spine and extremities, back strip darkened, with faint damp marks to boards. Internally, firmly bound. Minor light spotting to first and last few leaves, pages otherwise very clean throughout. Good