Stella & Rose's Books

AN AUTUMN IN WALES (1856)
Written by Julius Rodenberg; William Linnard.
Stock no. 1329768
Published by D. Brown & Sons Limited. 1st thus 1985. Very good condition.

Country and people, tales and songs. Originally written in German and published in 1858 the work was translated and first published in English in 1985 by Linnard. Red glazed pictorial boards. B/w illustrations. ISBN: 0905928318. SIGNED by the translator to front free-endpaper. Spine is faded. Spine and corners slightly bumped. Contents are browned but otherwise clean.

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COTSWOLD STONE HOMES: HISTORY - CONSERVATION - CARE
Written by Michael Hill; Sally Birch.
Stock no. 1329722
Published by Alan Sutton. 1st 1994. Very good condition in a very good dustwrapper.

The architecture of the Cotswolds in terms of its characteristic building material, Cotswold stone, and a practical and informative guide to its use and care. Blue boards, gilt title to spine. B/w and colour photos. 188 pages. ISBN: 0750903228. SIGNED by Birch to title-page (by means of dedication). Spine and corners bumped. Pale page edge browning else contents clean. Dustwrapper is faded to spine and to front edge, small tear to base of spine.

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CHEPSTOW PACKETS
Written by Ivor Waters. Illustrated by Mercedes Waters; Bryan Woodfield.
Stock no. 1329713
Published by Moss Rose Press. 1st 1983. Nearly fine condition in a slightly better than very good dustwrapper.

Green cloth, gilt title to spine. Limited to 195 copies. 140pp inc.index. Numerous b/w illus. throughout. Pull out map of Chepstow as it was. 9 x 5.75". ISBN: 0906134218. Pale foxing to endpapers and outer page edges. Wrapper is a bit edge-creased with a faded spine. Odd foxspot. Also includes letter SIGNED by author to a previous owner, which has become creased to edges.

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AS MAD AS A HATTER!
Written by David E. Evans.
Stock no. 1329708
Published by Alan Sutton. 1st 1982. Nearly fine condition in a very good dustwrapper.

A History of Nonconformism in Dursley. Black boards, gilt title to spine. B/w illustrations. ISBN: 0904387909. SIGNED by the author to title-page. Minimal bumping to top of spine. Dustwrapper is slightly faded to spine, is lightly scuffed and has minimal edge rubbing.

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A BRUSH WITH BROWN THE LANDSCAPES OF 'CAPABILITY' BROWN
Written by Tim Scott Bolton. Illustrated by Tim Scott Bolton.
Stock no. 1329688
Published by Dovecote Press. 1st 2016. Slightly better than very good condition in a slightly better than very good dustwrapper.

The author/illustrator visits 50 of Brown's landscape gardens. Oblong format. Brown boards, gilt title to spine. Beautiful colour illustrations. 135 pages (including index). ISBN: 9780992915131. SIGNED by the author/artist to half title-page. Minimal white specks to covers and minimal fading at lower edges. Dustwrapper is just a little creased at top edges.

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SNIPPETS OF ASHWELL'S HISTORY VOLUME 1
Written by David Short. Illustrated by Phil Collins.
Stock no. 1329675
Published by Ashwell Education Services. 1st 1997. Nearly fine condition.

Blue cardwraps. 84 pages. B/w illustrations. ISBN: 0952982803. SIGNED by the author to title-page. Minimal rubbing to corners.

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WISE WITHOUT EYES 37 SQUADRON ROYAL AIR FORCE 1939-1945
Written by Kevin Mears.
Stock no. 1329665
Published by Hooded Falcon Publications Limited. 1st 2005. Nearly fine condition in a nearly fine dustwrapper.

The story of 37 Squadron, RAF, from inception to disbandment. Light brown boards, gilt title to spine. 300 pages. B/w photos throughout. ISBN: 0954995902. SIGNED by the author and also by Sullivan(?) to title-page. Looks unread. Minimal rubbing to wrapper edges.

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PREPARE TO MOVE WITH THE 6TH ARMOURED DIVISION IN AFRICA AND ITALY
Written by Frank Beckett.
Stock no. 1829926
Published by Graphic Press (grimsby) Ltd.. 1st 1994. Slightly better than very good condition in a very good dustwrapper.

The birth of the First Army for the invasion of North Africa. Details of the planning of "Operation Torch!", and the invasion by Blade Force. Describing the inferior equipment in the early days, the shortage of manpower and air cover, and the appalling weather conditions, detailed descriptions of the many battles, and the link up with the Eighth Army and the end in Tunisia. In Italy the four battles on the Gustav Line at Monte Cassino are described, and the drive northwards to the Gothic Line, when the weather and manpower put paid to any full scale operations. Black cloth boards, silver titles. B/w photos. xiv and 300 pages. ISBN: 095208970X. SIGNED by the author (no dedication) to title page. Text block a little grubby. Contents clean. Yellow pictorial dustwrapper is lightly faded to spine, lightly creased, verso to top of spine strengthened with clear tape, previous bookseller's address label to front flap.

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A MOST SECRET SQUADRON
Written by Des Curtis.
Stock no. 1829896
Published by Skitten Books. 1st 1995. Nearly fine condition in a nearly fine dustwrapper.

The Story of No. 618 Squadron, RAF and its Special Detachment, Royal Air Force. Blue boards, gilt title to spine. B/w photos and illustrations. 202 pages. ISBN: 0952524708. SIGNED and dated by the author (no dedication) to free front endpaper. A lovely copy, appears unread. White pictorial dustwrapper is lightly creased across top edge.

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THE ARMY SERVICE CORPS 1902-1918
Written by Michael Young.
Stock no. 1829895
Published by Leo Cooper. 1st 2000. Very good condition in a very good dustwrapper.

An entirely fresh and detailed perspective on the role of what was then a relatively unknown and undervalued Corps. Burgundy cloth boards, gilt title to spine. B/w photos and illustrations. x and 406 pages including index. ISBN: 0850527309. SIGNED by the author (with personal dediation) to half-title page. Base of spine worn with a couple of tiny tears (no loss). Text block lightly browned. Contents clean. Pictorial dustwrapper is creased at base of spine and a little scuffed.

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MARKET TOWN: HITCHIN IN THE NINETEENTH CENTURY
Written by Anthony M. Foster; Lionel M. Munby.
Stock no. 1329640
Published by Hitchin Historical Society. 1st 1987. Very good condition in a very good dustwrapper.

Burgundy cloth, gilt title to spine. 225 pages including index. A few b/w photos. ISBN: 0951210904. SIGNED by the editor (Munby) to title-page. Spine slightly bumped, corners lightly rubbed. Dustwrapper is slightly creased at edges.

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JUSTIN THYME
Written by Panama Oxridge. Illustrated by Adrian Poxmage.
Stock no. 1329601
Published by Inside Pocket Ltd.. Circa 2010. Very good condition in a nearly fine dustwrapper.

The Tartan of Thyme Series Part One. Burgundy boards with gilt title to spine. B/w illustrations. ISBN: 9780956231598. SIGNED by the author to front free-endpaper (with dedication). 3rd printing. Spine slightly bumped.

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