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THE ART OF MAURICE SENDAK
Written by Selma G. Lanes.
Illustrated by Maurice Sendak.
Stock no. 1312475
Published by Harry N. Abrams.
1st
1980.
Fine condition in a nearly fine dustwrapper.
Sendak's life and work are explored in affectionate detail in this charming fun-filled book. 94 full-colour illustrations and more than 165 b/w illustrations. Large oblong format. Pictorial cloth showing scene from "Where The Wild Things Are". ISBN: 0810916002. A few very light scartch marks to the heavy plastic original dustwrapper.
- Categorised in:
- ART
- ILLUSTRATED
- CHILDRENS
- BIOGRAPHY
- REFERENCE
THE BEST OF BRITISH PLUCK
Written by Philip Warner.
Stock no. 2113275
Published by Book Club Associates.
1977.
Slightly better than very good condition in a slightly better than very good dustwrapper.
A portrait of the Boy's Own Paper. Articles from the earlier years when the magazine had its widest-ranging appeal. Recreating the vigorous spirit for which the Boy's Own Paper became a household name. Large format. Red boards, gilt title to spine. B/w illustrations. Some light wear to top and tail of spine. Inscription in ink to front endpaper. Pale page edge browning. Wrapper is edge-creased, with a couple of tiny nicks.
A DICTIONARY OF ARTISTS WHO HAVE EXHIBITED WORKS IN THE PRINCIPAL LONDON EXHIBITIONS FROM 1760 TO 1893
Written by Algernon Graves.
Stock no. 1808495
Published by Kingsmead Reprints.
1973.
Very good condition in a almost very good dustwrapper.
A facsimile of the 1901 3rd edition. Large format. Green cloth boards, gilt title to spine. xiv and 314 pages. Price-cut wrapper is unevenly faded and edge-worn.
A DICTIONARY OF ARTISTS WHO HAVE EXHIBITED WORKS IN THE PRINCIPAL LONDON EXHIBITIONS FROM 1760 TO 1893
Written by Algernon Graves.
Stock no. 1808489
Published by Kingsmead Reprints.
1969.
Very good condition in a very good dustwrapper.
A facsimile of the 1901 3rd edition. Large format. Green cloth boards, gilt title to spine. xiv and 314 pages. Top corner bumped and subsequently the contents have a slight corner crease to top corners. Minor foxing to text block. Contents clean. Wrapper is a little edge-worn.
A DICTIONARY OF SCIENTIFIC TERMS
Written by I.F. Henderson; W.D. Henderson.
Stock no. 1708889
Published by Oliver and Boyd.
1920.
Very good condition.
Pronunciation, Derivation, and definitions of terms in biology, botany, zoology, anatomy, cytology, embryology, physiology. Dark green cloth boards, gilt title to spine. viii and 354 pages. Corners and top & tail of spine lightly worn. Endpapers and text block browned. Inscription in ink to front endpaper. Some hinges pulled but binding is tight.
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- SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
- DICTIONARIES
- NATURAL HISTORY
- REFERENCE
- BIOLOGY
THE LINDLEY LIBRAY
No author listed.
Stock no. 1708833
Published by Royal Horticultural society.
1927.
Very good condition.
Blue cloth gilt titles. Corners bumped. A little relevant annotation.
- Categorised in:
- NATURAL HISTORY
- NATURAL HISTORY GENERAL
- REFERENCE
- BOOKS
A BIBLIOGRAPHICAL INDEX OF THE BRITISH FLORA
Written by N. Douglas Simpson.
Stock no. 1708701
1st
1960.
Very good condition.
Limited edition of 750 copies. Privately Printed. Large format. Corners bumped.
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- NATURAL HISTORY
- BOTANY
- FLORA
- REFERENCE
- BIBLIOGRAPHY
- LIMITED EDITION
FINE BIRD BOOKS 1700-1900
Written by Sacheverell Sitwell; Handasyde Buchanan; James Fisher.
Stock no. 1708677
Published by H.F. & G. Witherby Ltd..
1st thus
1990.
Fine condition in a very good dustwrapper.
With a Foreword by S. Dillon Ripley. Large format. Colour illustrations. ISBN: 0854932038. Wrapper spine faded.
- Categorised in:
- NATURAL HISTORY
- ORNITHOLOGY
- REFERENCE
- BOOKS
THE NEW NATURALISTS (NN 82)
Written by Peter Marren.
Stock no. 1708056
Published by Collins.
2nd
2005.
Nearly fine condition.
New Naturalist No. 82. Second Edition. Colour and b/w photos. The behind-the-bookshelf story of the New Naturalist Library. With bibliography. Card wraps. ISBN: 0007197152. A little rubbing to corners.
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- NATURAL HISTORY
- NEW NATURALIST
- REFERENCE
- NATURAL HISTORY GENERAL
- BIBLIOGRAPHY
RENAISSANCE AND SEVENTEENTH-CENTURY STUDIES
Written by Joseph Anthony Mazzeo.
Stock no. 2110179
Published by Routledge & Kegan Paul.
1st
1964.
Very good condition in a very good dustwrapper.
Two groups of essays. The first are concerned with problems of metaphor and style and treat two important eras in literary history. The second group are concerned with Machiavelli and Maciavellism. 211 pages includes index. A few marks to covers. Wrapper a little grubby to rear.
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- HISTORY
- HISTORY GENERAL
- REFERENCE
- ESSAYS
- RENAISSANCE
ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTROMECHANICAL AND ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT
Written by Ray Tricker; Samantha Tricker.
Stock no. 1707643
Published by Newnes.
1st
1999.
Fine condition.
Glazed pictorial boards. 383 pages. B/w diagrams. ISBN: 0750639024.
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- SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
- ELECTRONICS
- REFERENCE
CAPTAIN W.E. JOHNS CATALOGUS
Written by Marvel M. Wagenaar-Wilm.
Stock no. 1108252
Published by International Biggles Association.
1998.
Very good condition.
Biography and worldwide bibliography of W.E. Johns of Biggles fame. Text in Dutch. Large format. Spiral bound pictorial cardwraps. B/w illustrations and photographs. ISBN: 9080142719. Some browning to covers. Crease to lower corner of front cover. Contents slightly fingered but generally clean.
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- CHILDRENS
- BIGGLES
- GIMLET
- WORRALS
- REFERENCE
- BIBLIOGRAPHY
- BIOGRAPHY
- FOREIGN LANGUAGE
- DUTCH