February 1941 (15 results)

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. 32 pages. W D Thorn "Charles Brockden Brown published works" / Sotheby's prices realised for their 7-8 February book auction (14 pages) / Tauchnitz Of Leipzig publications 2901 to 3000-01 / Lord Baden-Powell 1857-1941.

Condition: Very Good. 11 pages. An authentic standalone article, extracted from a larger volume. Not a reprint or reproduction, but an original work in its own right. Preserved in a modern card cover, prepared for practicality - an unassuming but serviceable presentation that favours function over finery. Size: 17 x 24 cms. Category: Royal United Service Institution Journal; Cosmo Books : 29 years on ABE, 47 years taking care of customers. A bookseller you can rely on. Softcover (Booklet - Unbound Pages).…

Condition: Very Good. 18 pages, 6 illustrations. An authentic standalone article, extracted from a larger volume. Not a reprint or reproduction, but an original work in its own right. Preserved in a modern card cover, prepared for practicality - an unassuming but serviceable presentation that favours function over finery. Size: 19 x 25 cms. Category: Society for Army Historical Research; Cosmo Books : 29 years on ABE, 47 years taking care of customers. A bookseller you can rely on. Softcover (Booklet - Unbound Pages).…

Octavo, single issue, mimeographed, pictorial silk screened wrappers, stapled. Contributions by Robert A. W. Lowndes, Donald A. Wollheim and others. Pavlat and Evans, Fanzine Index (1965), pp. 82-3. Wollheim, Operation Phantasy: The Best from The Phantagraph, pp. 9-14. A fine copy. Scarce. (#92681).

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book explores the history and development of turkey farming in America, from its humble beginnings to the commercial industry it is today. The author traces the evolution of turkey breeds, the development of farming techniques, and the emergence of the turkey as a popular Thanksgiving and Christmas dish. The book also discusses the cultural significance of turkeys in American history and folklore and the role they have played in shaping the nation's culinary traditions. Through extensive research and interviews with turkey farmers, the author provides a comprehensive and engaging account of the turkey's place in American agriculture and culture. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…

Condition: Very Good. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original navy cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered silver back. 8vo. 8½'' x 6''. Contains 62 pp. Fine condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with just a little dust soiling to the edges of the rear cover, not price clipped. SIGNED by the author to the front free end paper 'Gordon (author Gordon Mackay) - With every good wish, Kevin Crossley-Holland.' Member of the P.B.F.A. POETRY, VERSE & RHYMES.…

Uniform matching first edition ex library hard back binding in library bindings of quarter leather, emerald green cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt backs. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. Contains (xi), 390 pp; (viii), 418 pp. 2 folding maps at end of first volume. Spines uniformly sun faded, usual labels, text block clean and bright. Heavy volume pair weighing 2.5 kg, extra postage will be requested over and above our default setting for destinations outside of the United Kingdom. Member of the P.B.F.A. NORTH AFRICA [Egypt].…

Condition: Fine. Hard back binding in publisher's original blue cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Published to commemorate the seventieth anniversary of the well-known but ill-fated raid on German merchant shipping in Bordeaux. Includes much original content unavailable when Lucas Phillips compiled the first account in 1956. Printer's code 3 5 7 9 10 8 6 4 2. Contains (xxvii), 420 pp with archive monochrome and colour photographs throughout, 4 maps. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped, £25.00. SIGNED by the author to the title page 'To Richard - Best wishes | Paddy Ashdown' + loosely inserted invitation card talking about the book and signed by him 'Paddy'. Member of the P.B.F.A. WORLD WAR II (Second).…

Condition: Very Good. Hard back binding in publisher's original turquoise cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered navy back. 8vo. 7¼'' x 5''. The Portrait can be read either as an autobiography or a novel. Contains 288 pp. Very Good condition book in Good condition dust wrapper with pieces of paper missing to the spine ends, corners rubbed, not price clipped, 5s. Dust wrapper protected. Member of the P.B.F.A. LITERATURE 1900-1925.…

Condition: Very Good. Second paperback edition in publisher's original illustrated stiff card wrap covers [soft back]. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. Contains 336 printed pages of text with monochrome archive photographs to the central pages. In Very Good clean condition, no dust wrapper as issued. SIGNED by the author to the title page 'To Bill Brown - Enjoy! Michael Bliss - Toronto January 8th 1995'. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0802073875 BIO (Résumé, Memoir).…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Signed and inscribed on the front free end paper of volume 1 to Sir Alan Burns [at the time seconded with special duties to the Colonial Office] the inscription is dated 29.xi.40 and refers to psalm 72.4. Two volumes, octavo, blue cloth, some spotting and cockling to the front of volume two otherwise both volumes are in very good condition, clean bright and firmly bound, volume 1 is the reprint of March 1933 and volume 2 is the first edition (first printing) 1934. xi plus 390 pages plus two fold out coloured maps, one of Egypt and the other of Anglo-Egyptian Sudan; viii plus 418 pages. both volumes include index. [Note: Lord Lloyd was High Commissioner in Egypt 1925-1929]. This is a heavy set (1.85 kg net weight) and may require additional for postage/shipping. [QH] [QP]. Signed by Author(s).…

Condition: Very Good. Seventh impression hard back binding in publisher's original dark green cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered cream back. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 40 pp. Ink name of the author 'Gordon MacKay' to the front free end paper. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with 30 mm closed tear to the top front gutter, not price clipped, 3s 6d. Member of the P.B.F.A. POETRY, VERSE & RHYMES.…

Condition: Fine. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covers, silver title and author lettering to the spine and to the front cover. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 303 printed pages of text illustrated in colour with many reproductions of Voysey's beautiful designs. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, unused new book. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 9781851496402 ARCHITECTURE.…

Condition: Very Good. Hard back binding in publisher's original turquoise cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered navy back. 8vo. 7¼'' x 5''. Contains 256 pp. Ink name and address label of the author 'Gordon MacKay' to the front free end paper. Very Good condition book in Poor condition dust wrapper with tape repairs to the spine, corners rubbed, not price clipped, 5s. Loosely inserted 1954 press cutting from 'The Listener' titled 'The Background to Dubliners' by Stanislaus Joyce - brother of James Joyce. Dust wrapper protected. Member of the P.B.F.A. LITERATURE 1900-1925.…

Condition: VG, soiling to covers. Stapled white wraps. (appx. 64 pp.) 16 bw plates. Lists 396 works.