M J Spark (7 results)

Hard Cover. Condition: vg. Dust Jacket Condition: vg. 160pp; text clean & tight, previous owner name in ink on front end page; light wear to edges of color il'd dj. J.M.W. Turner, dj (illustrator). Hardcover (dj).

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. Scottish Short Stories, Edited and with an Introduction by J. F. Hendry Anthology of Scots Tales. circa 2007 Lomond Books, Trade Paperback OP This excellent anthology of Scots tales, was edited and given an Introduction by J. F. Hendry, and contains, as it says on the back cover, "a broad spectrum of writing". CONTENTS : ** George Mackay Brown : "The Story of Jorkel Hayforks" ** Elspeth Davie : "Out of Hand" ** Ian Hamilton Finlay : "The Potato Planters and the Old Joiner's Funeral" ** J. A. Ford : "The Devil and the Deep Blue Sea" ** Edward Gaitens : "A Wee Nip" ** Lewis Grassic Gibbon : "Smeddum" ** R. B. Cunninghame-Graham : "Mirahuano" ** Neil M. Gunn : "The Old Man" ** Margaret Hamilton : "Choice" ** Dorothy K. Haynes : "Vocation" ** J. F. Hendry : "The Caves of Altamira" ** Robin Jenkins : "Christian Justice" ** Erik Linklater : "Sealskin Trousers" ** Moray McCallum : "A House in Sicily" ** Naomi Mitchison : " Mithras, My Savior" ** Neil Patterson : "Scotch Settlement" ** Muriel Spark : "The House of the Famous Poet" ** Fred Urquart : "Elephants, Bairns and Old Men" TITLE : Scottish Short Stories EDITOR : J. F. Hendry IMPRINT : Lomond Books (Subsidiary of Penguin Books) PLACE : London DATE (©1970) . [This copy printed circa 2007] EDITION : Reissue STATUS : OP - Out of Print PHYSICAL DETAILS : Trade paperback; has an Introduction; 247 pages; 5" x 7 3/4"; pictorial wraps, glued. Cover Image : "A Lady in Black" by F. C. B. Cadell. CONDITION -- VERY GOOD -- This is a previously owned book that remains clean and attractive, with the following particulars noted: EXTERIOR -- Clean and Bright, with no creasing to spine BINDING -- Tight INTERIOR -- One leaf has a creased bottom tip, else the interior is clean and free of marking.…

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. Later Printing. Trade paperback format. Light edgewear with some creasing on the corners and spine; no interior markings. Wraparound cover art by Steve Crisp. This anthology contains: Sonata for Harp and Bicycle by Joan Aiken; The Queen of Spades by Alexander Pushkin; The Old Nurse's Story by Elizabeth Gaskell; Aneline or the Haunted House by Emile Zola; The Moonlit Road by Ambrose Bierce; A Haunted Island by Algernon Blackwood; The Rose Garden by M. R. James; The Return of Imray by Rudyard Kipling; The Inexperienced Ghost by H. G. Wells; The Wardrobe by Thomas Mann; The Buick Saloon by Ann Bridge; The Leaf-Sweeper by Muriel Spark; The Wind by Ray Bradbury; The Beggarwoman of Locarno by Heinrich von Kleist; The Entail by E. T. A. Hoffman; Wandering Willie's Tale by Walter Scott; The Open Door by Margaret Oliphant; Mr Justice Harbottle by Sheridan Le Fanu; Le Horla by Guy de Maupassant; Sir Edmund Orme by Henry James; My Adventure in Norfolk by A. J. Alan; The Room in the Tower by E. F. Benson; One Who Saw by A. M. Burrage; Afterward by Edith Wharton; The Tower by Marghanita Laski; Footsteps in the Snow by Mario Soldati; Exorcizing Baldassare by Edward Hyams; Dear Ghost by Fielden Hughes; Come and Get Me by Elizabeth Walker; Andrina by George Mackay Brown; The Axe by Penelope Fitzgerald; The Game of Dice by Alain Danielou; and The July Ghost by A. S. Byatt. Size: 8vo. Steve Crisp; (illustrator). Book.…

Paperback. Condition: Brand New. 77 pages. Italian language. 8.00x5.00x0.18 inches. In Stock. Nardi, Marcella (illustrator).

Paperback. Condition: Good. First Edition. 72 pages. Features: FMC ad features photo of their Hawk mobile loader vehicle; Modern Combat Logistics; Rations - Combat Supply Class I; Combat Supply Class III - article with photo and illustration of rolling fluid transporter and Sealdbin; The Marine's Combat Load; Operation Arbela, 1962 - fictional account of the author's plan for combining the G-3 and G-4 sections; La Guerra de Guerrillas - Chapter 2 - The Guerrilla Band; FMF 1965 - proposed organization and major equipment; Combat Supply Class V - Ammunition; Marine Corps Reserve; The Care and Feeding of Young Officers; Transfers and Promotions; Baseplate McGurk; back cover color photo ad for the McDonnell Phantom II / F4H; and more. Average wear. Unmarked. A sound vintage copy.…

Paperback. Condition: Good. First Edition. 68 pages. Features: Ad inside front cover for the Avco gas turbine-powered hydrofoil landing craft; One-page photo ad for the Boeing-Vertol HC-1B Chinook helicopter in flight; NATO & Guerillas - 3 questions and some expert answers; Guerrilla War and U.S. Military Policy - A Study; Street Without Joy - France's 8-year battle against Communist infiltration in Indochina; Mao's Primer on Guerrilla War; Guerrilla Warfare in Underdeveloped Areas; Guerrillas, Small Wars, and Marines; The Company Fights Guerrillas; Photo ad for Bell Helicopters features the HU-1B; 1-page photo ad for the Hiller TEN99 helicopter; Transfers and Promotions; McDonnell Phantom II ad on back cover; and more. Middle page holding by one staple. Average wear. Unmarked. A sound vintage copy. …

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. {Size: 14.60 x 22.86 cms} Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2026, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1810. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Vol:- Volume 28, Pages:- 127, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. Volume 28 127.…