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I MERLIN: AN HISTORICAL RECREATION
Written by Christopher Davson.
Stock no. 1826790
Published by The Book Guild Ltd..
1st
2000.
Slightly better than very good condition in a slightly better than very good dustwrapper.
Who was 'Merlin', and what is his true place in history? Did he advise King Arthur on his road to the throne and subsequent search for the 'Holy Grail'? Or should both Merlin and Arthur be consigned to the rich canon of myth long associated with Britain's 'Dark Age'? Black cloth boards, gilt title to spine. B/w and a few colour illustrations. ISBN: 1857764803. Top & tail of spine lightly rubbed. Top corner crease to front endpaper. Contents clean. Pictorial dustwrapper is lightly scuffed.
- Categorised in:
- HISTORY
- HISTORY (BRITISH)
- ARTHURIAN
- LEGENDS
MEDIEVAL HUNTING
Written by Richard Almond.
Stock no. 1826788
Published by Sutton Publishing.
1st
2003.
Very good condition in a very good dustwrapper.
This book dispels some of the myths and misunderstandings about hunting, including the view that it was chiefly an aristocratic pursuit. A lively, informative and richly illustrated unique study, essential for medieval and social historians and also has much to offer those interested in the countryside and modern fieldsports. Black cloth boards, gilt title to spine. B/w illustrations. ISBN: 0750921625. Some minor foxing to text block. Lower corner crease to margins of prelims. Contents clean. Pictorial dustwrapper is slightly faded to spine.
- Categorised in:
- FIELD SPORTS
- HUNTING
- HISTORY
- HISTORY (MEDIEVAL)
- COUNTRYSIDE
PETERBOROUGH ROYAL FOXHOUND SHOW: A HISTORY
Written by Michael Clayton.
Stock no. 1826787
Published by Quiller Press.
1st
2006.
Nearly fine condition in a slightly better than very good dustwrapper.
The history of foxhunting's most prestigious show, includes a list of previous champions, judges and Peterborough Royal Foxhound Show Society's current vice-presidents. Blue cloth boards, gilt title to spine. B/w & colour photos. ISBN: 9781904057888. Text block lightly browned else contents clean. Pictorial dustwrapper is a little marked and lightly scuffed.
- Categorised in:
- FIELD SPORTS
- HUNTING
- FOXHOUNDS
- HISTORY
- DOGS - HOUNDS
- DOGS
THE MOOMINS AND THE GREAT FLOOD
Written by Tove Jansson.
Illustrated by Tove Jansson.
Stock no. 1826785
Published by Sort Of Books.
1st UK
2012.
Slightly better than very good condition.
Yellow cloth spine, black title. Colour pictorial boards. B/w illustrations. Translated from the Swedish by David McDuff. ISBN: 9781908745132. Rear board slightly grubby. Else contents clean. Sweet odour present.
- Categorised in:
- CHILDRENS
PRINCE FOAMYTAIL: OR PROFESSOR TOVEY'S INVENTION
Written by James Kenward.
Stock no. 1826784
Published by Comyns (Publishers) Ltd..
1st
1946.
Almost very good condition.
A story about rabbits. Yellow paper boards. B/w illustrations. Boards grubby, surface paper loss to top front board with the removal of a label. Backstrip is worn and torn. Contents browned and a few marks. One hinge pulled wide but still tight.
- Categorised in:
- CHILDRENS
- ANIMAL STORY
- RABBITS (CHILDRENS)
STRANGER MAGIC: CHARMED STATES & THE ARABIAN NIGHTS
Written by Marina Warner.
Stock no. 1826782
Published by Chatto & Windus.
1st
2011.
Nearly fine condition in a nearly fine dustwrapper.
A dazzling history of magical thinking and storytelling, its power to cross boundaries and its enduring legacy. As part of her exploration into the prophetic enchantments of Arabian Nights, the author retalls some of the most wonderful and lesser-known stories. Her narrative reveals that magical thinking, as conveyed by these stories, governs many aspects of experiences, even now. Blue cloth boards, gilt title to spine. Colour & b/w illustrations. ISBN: 9780701173319. Text block browned, contents clean. Pictorial dustwrapper is lgithly rubbed at edges and lightly scuffed to rear panel.
- Categorised in:
- HISTORY
- HISTORY GENERAL
- ARABIAN NIGHTS
A CLOCK OF STARS: THE GREATEST KINGDOM
Written by Francesca Gibbons.
Illustrated by Chris Riddell.
Stock no. 1826781
Published by Harper Collins Childrens Books.
1st
2022.
Nearly fine condition in a nearly fine dustwrapper.
The conclusion to the Clock of Stars trilogy. When Anneshka's hunt for the greatest kingdom brings her into our world, Imogen and Marie know it is bad news. And this isn't their only problem - Mum's boyfriend, Mark, is sick and getting sicker, thanks to the monsters he accidentally carried home. Can the girls find a cure before it is too late? Orange cloth boards, gilt title to spine. B/w illustrations. ISBN: 9780008355135. A lovely copy. Bright pictorial dustwrapper is very lightly scuffed to rear panel.
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KALIGHAT PAINTING: IMAGES FROM A CHANGING WORLD
Written by Jyotindra Jain.
Stock no. 1826774
Published by Mapin Publishing.
1st
1999.
Slightly better than very good condition in a slightly better than very good dustwrapper.
Kalighat Painting emerged from the changing world of nineteenth century Calcutta, with old and new images seemingly layered one upon another on a transparent plane... Large format. Terracotta cloth boards, gilt title to spine. Colour & b/w illustrations. ISBN: 8185822646. Corners of boards, lightly bumped. Contents clean. Pictorial dustwrapper is slightly scuffed.
- Categorised in:
- ART
- INDIA
- ART HISTORY
THE SCHNEIDER TROPHY STORY
Written by Edward Eves.
Stock no. 1826773
Published by Mbi Publishing.
1st thus
2001.
Nearly fine condition in a slightly better than very good dustwrapper.
In historical terms, the Schneider Trophy epitomised aviation in the Twenties and Thirties. Blue boards, gilt title to spine. B/w photos and illustrations. 253 pages. ISBN: 0760311188. Pictorial dustwrapper is lightly scuffed.
ASTON MARTIN DB2, DB2/4 & DB3 IN DETAIL 1950-59
Written by Nick Walker.
Stock no. 1826769
Published by Herridge & Sons.
1st
2004.
Nearly fine condition in a slightly better than very good dustwrapper.
The definitive history of the Feltham-built Aston Martins covering DB1 Two Litre Sports, DB2, DB2/4, and DB3 and DB3S sports-racers, complete with in-depth technical descriptions. Black cloth boards, gilt title to spine. Colour & b/w photos. ISBN: 0954106334. Light rubbing to base of spine and a few minor knocks to board edges. Contents clean. Pictorial dustwrapper is a little scuffed to rear panel with a small damp stain to verso which is not visible to front.
- Categorised in:
- TRANSPORT
- CARS
- COMPANY HISTORY
- ASTON MARTIN
DRAWINGS: VINCENT VAN GOGH
Written by Johannes Van Der Wolk; Ronald Pickvance; E.B.F. Pey.
Illustrated by Vincent Van Gogh.
Stock no. 1826768
Published by Arnoldo Mondadori.
1st
1990.
Very good condition.
Produced in conjunction with the exhibition on the centenary of Van Gogh's death, an attempt to bring together that part of his work which the artist himself considerd most important. Large format. Pictorial cardwraps. Colour & b/w illustrations. ISBN: 8824200222. Title to spine has faded. Corners of covers lightly rubbed. Covers browned, rear cover scuffed. Text block a little grubby. Previous owner's name & address rubber stamped to inside front cover. Else contents clean.
- Categorised in:
- ART
- POST-IMPRESSIONISM
- CATALOGUE (ART)
- BIOGRAPHY
THANKS TO JENNINGS
Written by Anthony Buckeridge.
Stock no. 1326052
Published by Collins.
1965.
Very good condition in a almost very good dustwrapper.
Red boards, black title to spine. 256 pages. Top edge red. 4 b/w illustrations. Spine slightly bumped. Foxing to endpapers, contents browned but otherwise clean. Price-cut wrapper is edge worn, grubby to rear panel, foxed on verso with a damp stain affecting top front corner (slightly visible on front).
- Categorised in:
- CHILDRENS
- BOYS
- SCHOOL STORIES
- SCHOOL STORIES (BOYS)