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Labour Research November 1952 / THE TRUTH ABOUT RENTS / WHO ARE THE PROPERTY OWNERS? / THE SALE OF COUNCIL HOUSES/ HOURS AND EARNINGS BY INDUSTRIES (APRIL 1952) / LABOUR PARTY CONFERENCE/ INTERNATIONAL OIL CARTEL / PRODUCTION IN THE U.S.S.R.
THE TRUTH ABOUT RENTS / WHO ARE THE PROPERTY OWNERS? / THE SALE OF COUNCIL HOUSES/ HOURS AND EARNINGS BY INDUSTRIES (APRIL 1952) / LABOUR PARTY CONFERENCE/ INTERNATIONAL OIL CARTEL / PRODUCTION IN THE U.S.S.R.
Published by L.R.D. (Publications) Ltd, 1952
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Add to basketSoft cover. Condition: Very Good. (16 pages. THE TRUTH ABOUT RENTS / WHO ARE THE PROPERTY OWNERS? / THE SALE OF COUNCIL HOUSES/ HOURS AND EARNINGS BY INDUSTRIES (APRIL 1952) / LABOUR PARTY CONFERENCE/ INTERNATIONAL OIL CARTEL / PRODUCTION IN THE U.S.S.R. (SL#92).
Labour Research December 1948 / THE STEEL BILL / Odeon Theatres Limited / Railway Reorganisation / The Law Of Libel / Finanve of Nationalisation / Anglo-American Productivity Council / Earnings And Hours / E.R.P.and Sterling / T.U.C. Decisions / Eva C Reckitt "Christmas Book Supplement"
THE STEEL BILL / Odeon Theatres Limited / Railway Reorganisation / The Law Of Libel / Finanve of Nationalisation / Anglo-American Productivity Council / Earnings And Hours / E.R.P.and Sterling / T.U.C. Decisions / Eva C Reckitt "Christmas Book Supplement"
Published by The Labour Research Department, 2 Soho Square, London, 1948
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Add to basketSoft cover. Condition: Very Good. 20 pages. THE STEEL BILL / Odeon Theatres Limited / Railway Reorganisation / The Law Of Libel / Finanve of Nationalisation / Anglo-American Productivity Council / Earnings And Hours / E.R.P.and Sterling / T.U.C. Decisions / Eva C Reckitt "Christmas Book Supplement" (SL#94).
Published by Apollo Magazine, London, 1962
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Published by British Library, London, 1988
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Published by British Library, London, 1987
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Published by British Library, Yorkshire, 1981
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The Author Portraits in The Bedford Psalter-Hours: Gower, Chaucer and Hoccleve. 12 pages, 6 figures. An article printed in 1992, written by Sylvia Wright.
THE AUTHOR PORTRAITS IN THE BEDFORD PSALTER-HOURS: GOWER, CHAUCER AND HOCCLEVE
Published by British Library, London, 1992
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The Long Deep Dive; 24 hours, 200ft Down, in the Link Diving Cylinder. 14 pages, illustrated in colour. An article printed in 1963, written by Lord Kilbracken.
THE LONG DEEP DIVE; 24 HOURS, 200FT DOWN, IN THE LINK DIVING CYLINDER
Published by National Geographic Magazine, Washington, 1963
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Published by National Geographic Magazine, Washington, 1955
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Add to basketCondition: Very Good. 16 Pages, many illustrations, some in colour. 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: 16 x 24 cms. Category: National Geographic Magazine; Cosmo Books : 29 years on ABE, 47 years taking care of customers. A bookseller you can rely on. Softcover (Booklet - Unbound Pages).
Published by History Today, London, 1974
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Published by Social History, London, 2005
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A Very Personal Possession : a study of surviving medieval books of hours can tell us much about the spiritual & temporal life of their owners & much more besides. 7 pages, illustrated. An article printed in 2006, written by Eamon Duffy.
A VERY PERSONAL POSSESSION : A STUDY OF SURVIVING MEDIEVAL BOOKS OF HOURS CAN TELL US MUCH ABOUT THE SPIRITUAL & TEMPORAL LIFE OF THEIR OWNERS & MUCH MORE BESIDES
Published by History Today, London, 2006
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Published by History Today, London, 2005
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Published by Marxist Quarterly, London, 1955
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On the Recent Movement of labour in Different Countries in Reference to Wages, Hours of Work, & Efficiency. 38 pages, 10 tables. An article printed in 1892, written by J. Stephen Jeans, Esq.
ON THE RECENT MOVEMENT OF LABOUR IN DIFFERENT COUNTRIES IN REFERENCE TO WAGES, HOURS OF WORK, & EFFICIENCY
Published by Royal Statistical Society of London, London, 1892
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Add to basketCondition: Very Good. 38 pages, 10 tables. 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: 13 x 2…2 cms. Category: Royal Statistical Society of London; Cosmo Books : 29 years on ABE, 47 years taking care of customers. A bookseller you can rely on. Softcover (Booklet - Unbound Pages).
The Stathum Book of Hours; an existing MS. mentioned on a 15th Century Brass. 8 pages. An article printed in 1952, written by A.R. Dufty.
THE STATHUM BOOK OF HOURS; AN EXISTING MS. MENTIONED ON A 15TH CENTURY BRASS
Published by Royal Archaeological Institute, London, 1952
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Published by Universal Magazine, Dublin, 1791
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Add to basketCondition: Very Good. 11 pages. An authentic standalone article, extracted from the Universal Magazine. 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: 12 x 20 cm…s. Category: Universal Magazine; Printed before 1800; Cosmo Books : 29 years on ABE, 47 years taking care of customers. A bookseller you can rely on. Softcover (Booklet - Unbound Pages).
The Proletariat on a False Scent; fallacies about landowning, working conditions, i.e. value of labour, number of hours worked, etc. 43 pages. An article printed in 1872, written by W.R. Greg.
THE PROLETARIAT ON A FALSE SCENT; FALLACIES ABOUT LANDOWNING, WORKING CONDITIONS, I.E. VALUE OF LABOUR, NUMBER OF HOURS WORKED, ETC
Published by Quarterly Review, John Murray, London, 1872
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Published by Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, 1872., London, 1872
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The Book of Hours of The Braddyll Family of Whalley Abbey (University of Leeds, Brotherton MS. 15). 30 pages, 2 illustrations. An article printed in 1997, written by Michael G. Brennan.
THE BOOK OF HOURS OF THE BRADDYLL FAMILY OF WHALLEY ABBEY (UNIVERSITY OF LEEDS, BROTHERTON MS. 15)
Published by Transactions of the Historic Society of Lancashire and Cheshire, Liverpool, 1997
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The Cave Dwellers of Ezy : within a two hours railway ride of paris, a Community with the Manners & Customs of the Stone Age. 7 pages, illustrated. An article printed in 1903, written by A Wide World Magazine contributor.
THE CAVE DWELLERS OF EZY : WITHIN A TWO HOURS RAILWAY RIDE OF PARIS, A COMMUNITY WITH THE MANNERS & CUSTOMS OF THE STONE AGE
Published by Wide World Magazine, Newnes, London, 1903
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Add to basketNo Binding. Condition: Very Good. (not signed) from the 1960 film "The Gallant Hours" the pair $22.50 1). 3/4 length pose of Cagney with three unidentified actors. 2). 3/4 length pose of Cagney as Fleet Adm. William. F. 'Bull' Halsey Jr., receiving an award from the admiral with five other military admirals in the background. Ph…otographs are on single stock; 10" x 8"; very good (minor signs of handling).
Histoire du diocèse de Lyon.
GADILLE Jacques (sous la direction de) / FEDOU R. / HOURS H. / DE VREGILLE B.
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Add to basketBeauchesne, Coll. Histoire des Diocèses de France, 1983, 350 p., broché, coins des plats un peu cornés, bon état pour le reste et intérieur bien propre.
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Arts et traditions populaires. Revue trimestrielle de la Société d'ethnographie française. n°4 octobre-décembre 1954.
Métraux (A.) - Paques (V.) - Lecotté (R.) - Mazenot (R.) et Perraut (P.) - Hours (H.)
Published by Puf, 1954
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Add to basketCouverture souple. Condition: Bon. Edition originale. Paris, Puf, 1954. In-8 broché, non coupé, pp.289-384. 6 planches hors texte. Deuxième année n°4. Couverture légèrement défraichie. Bon exemplaire.
Published by IMPRIMERIE NOUVELLE LYONNAISE, LYON, 1959
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Condition: BUONO USATO. Da revisionare Francese Coperta morbida, con lievi segni di usura ed ingiallita, traccioa di umidtà lungo i bordi, dorso ingiallito ed usurato, volume intonso, pagine brunite ai bordi e, lungo il taglio superiore, leggeri segni di vecchia umiditÃ, fioritura ai tagli Numero Pagine 328.
Histoire du Diocese de Lyon. De l'Eglise des Gaules, IIe-IIIe siecles a l'Apres Concile, 1965-1980.
Collectif, sous la direction de Jacques Gadille; avec la collaboration de R. Fedou, H. Hours, B. de Vregille,
Published by Collection: Histoire des Dioceses de France - 16 - Eds Beauchesne, 1983
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Add to basketIn-8, 22 cm, 350pp., illustr., cartes, bibliogr., p. 320-335, Nb-0205.
More imagesPublished by ca. 1500, Paris, 1500
Seller: Phillip J. Pirages Rare Books (ABAA), McMinnville, OR, U.S.A.Phillip J. Pirages Rare Books (ABAA)
Contact seller4-star seller165 x 115 mm. (6 1/2 x 4 1/2"). Single column, verso with 18 lines, in a gothic book hand. Rubrics in red, one three-line initial in blue filled with foliage on burnished gold ground, verso with panel border of colorful flowers, a vase, and acanthus, recto with A MINIATURE OF THE VIRGIN AND CHILD flanked by two angels, framed by… gold and painted bars on three sides and A FULL BORDER of acanthus, flowers, a vase, and gold bezants. Minor soiling to vellum, but in excellent condition, the miniature especially well preserved. This especially intimate and tender scene shows the so-called Virgo Lactans (or Nursing Madonna), the Virgin suckling the infant Christ; it accompanies the text for "Obsecro te," a popular Marian prayer appealing to the Virgin for protection and intercession. The prayer is not always accompanied by a miniature, and the present illustration, being rather large and skillfully done, is a particularly appealing example. The Virgin's facial features are especially excellent, with beautiful molding and shading that give her visage deep complexity and emotional resonance. The use of gold in this miniature adds to its richness; delicately highlighted garments, tresses, and angel wings catch the light and seem to shimmer as one moves the page. The high-quality illumination, liberal use of gold, and robust borders all suggest that the original manuscript must have been the product of an accomplished workshop.
More imagesPublished by ca. 1500, Paris, 1500
Seller: Phillip J. Pirages Rare Books (ABAA), McMinnville, OR, U.S.A.Phillip J. Pirages Rare Books (ABAA)
Contact seller4-star seller163 x 115 mm. (6 1/2 x 4 1/2"). Single column, 18 lines in a gothic book hand. Rubrics in red, line fillers in blue and pink with gold bezant, six one-line initials in burnished gold on pink and blue ground, two two-line initials in blue on gold ground with a flower in the center, one three-line initial in blue filled with ivy o…n gold ground, verso with panel border of colorful flowers and acanthus, recto with A LARGE ARCH-TOPPED MINIATURE OF THE CORONATION OF THE VIRGIN with an "L" shaped frame of burnished gold and painted flowers, and A FULL BORDER of acanthus, flowers, a man playing a bagpipe, and a hybrid creature wearing a hat, all on a painted gold ground. Very minor wrinkling to vellum, but the leaf IN LOVELY CONDITION, with the gold everywhere gleaming brightly. From a luxuriously appointed Book of Hours, this leaf features a handsome miniature of the Coronation of the Virgin attributed to the workshop of Jean Pichore (fl. ca. 1502-20), a major figure among illuminators of the period and one of the most sought-after artists in France at the turn of the 16th century. Executed with imagination and delicacy, the miniature features the traditional subject associated with the hour of Compline, showing the Virgin being crowned Queen of Heaven, following her Death and Assumption. The composition here is quite intimate, with the Virgin kneeling before her son as she accepts, with humility, the crown he lays upon her head. Christ is depicted barefoot and slightly bowed toward his mother in a gentle display of respect. The artist creates a wonderful backdrop for this scene, composed entirely of seraphim painted gold, blue, light pink, and green, closely packed together. Two of the seraphim hold up light pink draperies behind the central figures, as if to shield this tender moment from prying eyes. The borders here are a source of delight, featuring a figure wearing a jester-like cap and playing the bagpipe as well as a creature with the body of a bird and the face of a human, donning a rather fashionable bycocket cap. The illumination here is of high quality, features a liberal use of gold, and contains unique marginal details, suggesting that the original manuscript must have been a costly commission for a wealthy patron.
More imagesPublished by ca. 1500, Paris, 1500
Seller: Phillip J. Pirages Rare Books (ABAA), McMinnville, OR, U.S.A.Phillip J. Pirages Rare Books (ABAA)
Contact seller4-star seller165 x 117 mm. (6 1/2 x 4 5/8"). Single column, 18 lines in a gothic book hand. Rubrics in red, line fillers in blue and pink with gold bezant, five one-line initials in burnished gold on pink and blue ground, one two-line initial in blue on gold ground with a flower in the center, one three-line initial in blue filled with ivy o…n gold ground, recto with panel border of colorful flowers, vase, and acanthus, verso with A LARGE ARCH-TOPPED MINIATURE OF THE ANNUNCIATION TO THE SHEPHERDS, surrounded by A FULL BORDER of acanthus, flowers, and two birds, all on a painted gold ground. Slight soiling to vellum, but a very well-preserved leaf in fine condition. From what was surely a costly Book of Hours, this leaf features a charming and skillfully painted miniature of the Annunciation to the Shepherds, attributable to the workshop of Jean Pichore (fl. ca. 1502-20), a major figure among illuminators of the period and one of the most sought-after artists in France at the turn of the 16th century. Depicting the traditional subject associated with the hour of Terce, our miniature portrays, as usual, an angel appearing to shepherds tending their flock, bringing news of the birth of Christ. Although the biblical narrative suggests that the shepherds were startled by the angel's appearance, the three figures in this miniature appear remarkably unmoved--in fact, only one of them seems to take any notice at all. The first shepherd sits on the ground, looking straight ahead; the second holds his hands in prayer but looks little more than, well, prayerful at the angel in the sky; and a third figure maintains a slightly aloof expression, taking no particular interest in the unfolding miraculous event. What may seem to be indifference can be explained easily enough by the artist's successful portrayal of nighttime cold! All three shepherds are thickly dressed, one with his arms pressed tightly against his chest, another with a hood partly covering his face, and the sheep are tightly huddled together into one woolly white cluster. Another manifestation of the artist's success here is seen in the particularly well done molding of the faces, with subtle shading, attractively rendered features, and clear individuation. Moreover, although the shepherds seem essentially unmoved, their garments are dusted with a glistening gold radiance from above, a further subtle touch revealing a high level of achievement on the part of the painter. Finally, the borders are one last source of delight, with a small bird shown in mid-flight, and a second one investigating a single strawberry that seems to have been placed there just for him. All of these indications of sophistication suggest that the original manuscript must have been commissioned by a patron able to pay a premium for the work of a highly skilled atelier.
