Stella & Rose's Books

THE WATER BABIES: A RETELLING
Written by Charles Kingsley. Illustrated by Heidi Taylor.
Stock no. 2136368
Published by Wild Dog Press. 1st thus 2008. Nearly fine condition in a very good dustwrapper.

Large format. Colour photographic covers. Photography by Zena Holloway. From the original by Kingsley. ISBN: 9781919790749. SIGNED by photographer (Holloway) to half-title page. Wrapper has some creasing.

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ENDYMION SPRING
Written by Matthew Skelton. Illustrated by Bill Sanderson.
Stock no. 2136363
Published by Puffin Books. 1st 2006. Very good condition in a very good dustwrapper.

A fascinating book skipping between two time periods, 1452 Mainz, and 2006 Oxford. The story is wrapped around a strange book which holds a timeless secret... An excellent fantasy read for children! Red boards, gilt title to spine. Small b/w chapter headings. 443 pages. ISBN: 0141382392. SIGNED by author, with ink dragon stamp to title page. Some fading to cover edges. Foxing to outer page edges. Wrapper has some wear and small damp patches to verso.

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BALLOONS TO BUCCANEERS: YORKSHIRE'S ROLE IN AVIATION SINCE 1785
Written by Brian Catchpole.
Stock no. 1823307
Published by Maxiprint. 1st 1994. Very good condition in a very good dustwrapper.

Ever since the first aeronauts reached for the skies Yorkshire's role in the history of aviation has been of supreme importance, although too often overlooked. This book redresses this and places the role squarely in the national context of aviation. Large format. Blue cloth boards, gilt titles. B/w photos and maps. ISBN: 187112512X. SIGNED by the author (no dedication) to title page. Top of spine is lightly worn, base of spine has a narrow band of browning otherwise boards clean and bright. Text block lightly browned. Contents are clean. Blue pictorial dustwrapper is lightly edge-creased and lightly scuffed.

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LOOKING FOR THE SILVER LINING: A BRITISH FAMILY'S SHIPOWNING CENTURY 1875-1975
Written by Martin Barraclough.
Stock no. 1823306
Published by Bound Biographies. 1st 2009. Nearly fine condition in a nearly fine dustwrapper.

A fascinating story of British family ship-owning - the owners, the seafarers, the ships and their businesses. Large format. Black boards, silver title to spine and publisher vignette to front. B/w and colour illustrations. xii and 351 pages. Blue ribbon page marker. Limited edition of 1000. ISBN: 9781905178285. SIGNED by the author to title page (no dedication). This is copy 537 of 1000.

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THE FLIGHT OF THE STARLING
Written by Iain Hutchison.
Stock no. 1322314
Published by Kea Publishing. 1st 1992. Very good condition.

The flying career of pioneer Scottish aviator Captain Eric Starling. Cardwraps. 162 numbered pages. B/w photos. ISBN: 095189580X. SIGNED by author to title-page. Front joint is cracked. Covers are edge rubbed and spine is slightly faded.

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THE HONOURABLE WARRIOR
Written by Thomas N. Hudson.
Stock no. 1322290
Published by Pentland Books Ltd. 1st 2001. Fine condition in a fine dustwrapper.

The career of General William Miller who fought with Wellington, San Martin and Bolivar (1795-1861). Black boards, gilt title to spine. 127 pages. B/w photos. ISBN: 185821887X. SIGNED by the author to title-page.

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THE BATTLE OF BRITAIN: AN EPIC CONFLICT REVISTED
Written by Christer Bergstrom.
Stock no. 1823217
Published by Casemate. 1st 2015. Slightly better than very good condition.

A thrilling account of the Battle of Britain, told from the perspective of both sides. Large format. Pictorial glazed boards. B/w photos, a few colour illustrations & photos. ISBN: 9781612003474. SIGNED by the author (with personal dedication) to title page. Corners of boards lightly rubbed, Boards lightly scuffed.

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RAF WOODVALE: THE FIRST FIFTY YEARS
Written by Aldon P. Ferguson.
Stock no. 1823195
Published by Airfield Publications. 1st 1991. Slightly better than very good condition.

1941-1991. RAF Woodvale was built as a Temporary Royal Air Force Station in 1941 for the defence of Merseyside during WWII. Large format. Blue cardwraps. B/w photos. ISBN: 0951111329. SIGNED by the author to title page (no dedication). Spine faded. Text block lightly browned, contents clean.

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HISTORY OF BENTWATERS & WOODBRIDGE: TWIN BASES REMEMBERED
Written by Norman Rose.
Stock no. 2136210
Published by Mr. Norman Rose. Circa 2004. Very good condition.

Card wraps. B/w and colour photos. Memories of the author's life, from his schooling days, continuing through to his working life at the Twin Bases spanning 40 years. The United States Air Force operated out of the Twin Bases from 1951 to 1993. SIGNED by author to title page. Some fading to spine.

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ROYAL AIR FORCE STRADISHALL 1938-1970
Written by Spencer Adams; Jock Whitehouse.
Stock no. 2136117
Published by Square One Publications. 1st 1996. Slightly better than very good condition in a very good dustwrapper.

Black boards, gilt title to spine. B/w photos. ISBN: 1872017940. SIGNED by authors to title page. Light knocks to spine and a couple of cover edges. Wrapper is edge-creased with a few small edge-nicks; some scuffing to front panel.

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HANDO'S GWENT VOLUME II
Written by Chris Barber. Illustrated by Fred J. Hando.
Stock no. 1823168
Published by Blorenge Books. 1st 1989. Nearly fine condition.

Card wraps. Front cover depicting The Monnow Bridge at Monmouth: back cover depicting Llanfoist Church. Superb b/w illustrations throughout. ISBN: 0951044494. SIGNED by the author (with best wishes) to inside of front cover.

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THE NATURAL HISTORY OF ISLANDS (NN 109)
Written by R.J. Berry.
Stock no. 2135987
Published by Collins. 1st 2009. Fine condition.

New Naturalist series 109. A broad look at the islands that lie off the shore of Britain and Ireland, exploring their biology, geography, geology and climate, and examining changes that have occurred in the past and how these become relevant for future developments. Brown leather, gilt title to spine. All edges gilt. Limited edition to 150 copies. ISBN: 9780007267378. SIGNED by author on bookplate to front endpaper. This is Copy No. 86. Has plain white (not pictorial) 'jacket' over book. Slip case is near fine - a few small threads to edges.

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