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THE LIFE AND LETTERS OF R. S. HAWKER ( SOMETIME VICAR OF MORWENSTOW ) By His Son-in-Law C. E. Byles
by Byles, C. E.
- Condition
- Used - Good+
- Published
- 1906
- Binding
- Decorative Cloth
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Penzance, Cornwall, GBR
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$60.89
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Frontis. has a Full-Length Colour Portrait of Rev. Hawker.
Illustrated withh Full-page Drawings, photos etc.
Special Period Binding Designed from old carved Oak in the Churches of Morwenstow and Wellcombe. Brown cloth cover with beautiful blind embossed Grape & Vine with central Floral Design on front & spine. Bright gilt lettering on spine. Top page edges Gilt, other edges untrimmed.… Read more about this item Item Price
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FOOTPRINTS OF FORMER MEN IN FAR CORNWALL and CORNISH BALLADS AND OTHER POEMS ( 2 volume set )
by Hawker, R. S. ( Vicar of Morwenstow )
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- Used
- Published
- 1903
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- Decorative cloth
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$76.11
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The books were Printed as 2 Companion Volumes in matching special period Bindings.
Edited, with Introduction by C. Byles. With illustrations by I. Ley Pethbridge.
"Footprints" is a Fascinating blend of Biographical Sketches, Folklore and Local History. Includes "Daniel Gumb's Rock", "Anthony Payne, a Cornish Giant", "Humphrey Vivian" and "The Botathen ghost".
"Ballads" contains all the Poems printed in the 2 previous… Read more about this item Item Price
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FOOTPRINTS OF THE FORMER MEN IN FAR CORNWALL
by Hawker, R. S. ( Vicar of Morwenstow )
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- Used - Good+
- Published
- 1903
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- Decorative Cloth
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Penzance, Cornwall, GBR
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$17.76
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Edited, with Introduction by C. Byles. With illustrations by I. Ley Pethbridge. Fascinating blend of Biographical Sketches, Folklore and Local History. Includes "Daniel Gumb's Rock", "Anthony Payne, a Cornish Giant", "Humphrey Vivian" and "The Botathen ghost".
Special Period Binding Designed from old carved Oak in the Churches of Morwenstow and Wellcombe. Brown cloth cover with… Read more about this item Item Price
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Private Lives A True Compendium of Curious Facts, Bizarre Habits and Fascinating Anecdotes about the Lives of the Famous and Infamous throughout History
by Mark Bryant
- Condition
- Used - Near Fine
- Jacket Condition
- Very Good+
- Published
- May 28, 2002
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- Hard Cover
- ISBN
- 9780304357581
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$19.03
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"A True Compendium of curious facts, bizarre habits and fascinating Anecdotes about the private lives of the famous and infamous throughout History.
Flat signed by the Author "Mark Bryant" on title page. No other inscriptions.
383 p.pages, 1.4 kilos, 10" tall.
Jacket unclipped. Weight 1.4 kilos so shipping outside UK will be extra. Item Price
$19.03
The East India Company: A history
by Brian Gardner
- Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Jacket Condition
- Very Good+
- Published
- 1971
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- Cloth
- ISBN
- 9780246640437
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$13.95
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Panoramic and detailed study of the extraordinary London Merchants who possessed their own Army & Navy, ruled over nearly 1/5th the World's population and spanned more than 200 years of British History.
319 p.pages, 560g, 8 3/4" tall.
Previous owner's name & date on ffep and penciled note above. No other inscriptions.
Jacket clipped. Protected in removable clear plastic wrapper.
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$13.95
Jigsaw: An Unsentimental Education
by Sybille Bedford
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- Used - Very Good+
- Jacket Condition
- Very Good+
- Edition
- First Edition
- Published
- 1989
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- Black cloth with gilt lettering on spine
- ISBN
- 9780241125724
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Penzance, Cornwall, GBR
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$63.42
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Brilliant Biographical Novel by the Novelist and Biographer.
328 p.pages, 9 1/2" tall.
Some tanning to paper due to paper quality (darkest around margins). No inscriptions.
Jacket unclipped and protected in removable clear plastic wrapper.
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$63.42
EDMUND BURKE
by Norman, Jesse
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- Used - Fine
- Jacket Condition
- Fine
- Edition
- First Edition
- Published
- 2003
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- Cloth
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Penzance, Cornwall, GBR
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$101.48
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"Philosopher, Statesman and Founder of Conservatism, Edmund Burke is both the greates and most underrated Political thinker of the past 300 years. One of the 18th Century's Golden Generation. He warned of the effects of British rule in Ireland, the loss of the American Colonies and the disastrous consequence of the Revolution in France.
SIGNED by the Author… Read more about this item Item Price
$101.48
Lord Denning, the judge and the law
by Jeffrey L Jowell
- Condition
- Used - Near Fine
- Jacket Condition
- Very Good+
- Edition
- First Edition
- Published
- 1984
- Binding
- Black cloth with gilt lettering on spine
- ISBN
- 9780421281202
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Collection of Essays by leading academics giving a critical assessment of Lord Denning's contribution to and influence on the Law.
486 p.pages, 10" tall.
No inscriptions.
Very slight edge wear to jacket. Clipped.
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$63.42
The Family Story
by Denning, Alfred ( Lord )
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- Used - Very Good+
- Jacket Condition
- Very Good+
- Edition
- First Edition
- Published
- 1981
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- Black cloth with gilt lettering on spine
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Penzance, Cornwall, GBR
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$10.15
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Lord Denning's Autobiography and the story of his remarkable family of 5 brothers, 2 killed in the war, an Admiral and a General while Lord Denning became a Judge and Master of the Rolls.
270 p.pages, 650g, 9 3/4" tall.
No inscriptions.
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$10.15
THE LIFE OF NAPOLEON BUONAPARTE Emperor of the French
by SCOTT, SIR WALTER ( Author of the Waverley Novels )
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- Used - Good+
- Edition
- First edition
- Published
- 1827
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- Half-Leather
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$482.03
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Vols I & II deal with the French revolution. Vol. III commences with the Buonaparte Family. Vol. IV, the Consulate. Vol. V includes Austerlitz and Trafalgar. Vol. VI includes Wagram and the Peninsular War. Vol. VII deals with the Russian Campaign. Vol. VIII includes Elba and Waterloo. Vol IX deals with the last… Read more about this item Item Price
$482.03
BLUNDELL'S
by Snell, F. J.
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- Used - Very Good-
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- Light Grey cloth with black lettering on spine
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$120.51
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Comprehensive History of the School founded by Peter Blundell ( 1520-1601 ). B&W Frontis Portrait.
Text begins with "Peter Blundell and His Friends". Chapters include: The Rev. The Masters; Famous Old Boys; School Customs; Blundell's a Public School. Illustrations include B&W photo of Main Entrance with School Chapel, Portraits, Gymnasium, Coles… Read more about this item Item Price
$120.51
THE MARRIED MAN
by Maddox, Brenda
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- Used - Very Good+
- Jacket Condition
- Very Good+
- Published
- 1994
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- Hardback
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Penzance, Cornwall, GBR
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$6.34
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Biography of Lawrence's life seen through his marriage to Frieda Von Richthofen.
652 p.pages, 9 1/2" tall.
No inscriptions. Light tanning to paper. Very slight edge wear to jacket. Unclipped.
Weight, over 1 kilo so shipping Outside UK will be extra. Item Price
$6.34
CONAN DOYLE
by Nordon, Pierre ( translator )
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- Used - Very Good
- Jacket Condition
- Very Good
- Edition
- First British Edition
- Published
- 1966
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- Hardback
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$10.15
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Translated from the French by Frances Partridge.
370 p.pages, 9 1/2" tall.
Page edges tanned. Gift inscription on title page. No other inscriptions. Slight scuffing to paper on ffep where old label was probably removed.
Jacket Protected in removable clear plastic wrapper. Unclipped.
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$10.15
Alchemist of War
by Danchev, Alex
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- Used - Very Good+
- Jacket Condition
- Very Good+
- Published
- 1998
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- Cloth
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Penzance, Cornwall, GBR
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$8.88
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First Biography of the controversial Military Writer, Journalist and Creative Artist.
369 p.pages, 9 1/2" tall.
No inscriptions.
Jacket unclipped. Item Price
$8.88
THE DOINGS OF A COUNTRY SOLICITOR
by Pearson, Alexander
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- Used - Good+
- Jacket Condition
- Good
- Edition
- First edition
- Published
- 1947
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- Cloth
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Penzance, Cornwall, GBR
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$31.71
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Charming Autobiography which is also an interesting Local History. Illustrated with several B&W photos.
White Quarter-cloth cover with Blue cloth-covered boards. Gilt lettering on spine. 198 p.pages, 810g, 10 1/4" tall.
ffep missing. No inscriptions.
Jacket has some edge wear, small tears and light soiling. Unclipeed, original price 21s. Protected in removable clear plastic wrapper. Item Price
$31.71
Tell Them I'm On My Way
by Goodman, Arnold
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- Used - Very Good
- Jacket Condition
- Near Fine
- Published
- 1993
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- Cloth
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Penzance, Cornwall, GBR
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$5.07
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Biography of the leading Lawyer of his generation.
464 p.pages, 9 1/2" tall.
No inscriptions. Very small marginal tear to 5 pages.
Jacket unclipped.
Weighs over 1 kilo so shipping outside UK will be extra. Item Price
$5.07
THE OMNIPOTENT MAGICIAN
by Brown, Jane
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- Used - Fine
- Jacket Condition
- Near Fine
- Edition
- First edition
- Published
- 2011
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- Cloth
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Penzance, Cornwall, GBR
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$44.40
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Vivid, lively Biography of the brilliant Landscape Gardener, based on detailed research. Colour illustrations.
SIGNED by the Author with her gift inscription.
No other inscriptions.
384 p.pages, 700g, 9 1/2" tall.
Jacket unclipped. Item Price
$44.40
Selected Letters of Philip Larkin 1940-85
by Larkin, Philip & Thwaite, Anthony
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- Used - Very Good
- Jacket Condition
- Good+
- Published
- 1992
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- Cloth
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$12.68
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Letters addressed to Kingsley Amis, Barbara Pym, John Betjeman & others.
791 p.pages, 1.5 Kilos, 9 1/2" tall.
Comes with a relevant press cutting. No inscriptions except old penciled price on ffep.
Jacket has some edge wear and the red colour is faded at spine. Unclipped, original price £20.
Weight 1.5 kilos so shipping will be extra. Item Price
$12.68
JANE AUSTEN
by Tomalin, Claire
- Condition
- Used - Near Fine
- Jacket Condition
- Near Fine
- Edition
- First edition
- Published
- 1997
- Binding
- Black cloth with gilt lettering on spine
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Penzance, Cornwall, GBR
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$11.42
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Well researched Biography, studied from the Austen Family papers.
Illustrated with B&W photos.
No inscriptions except old penciled price and number on back of frontis.
Jacket unclipped. Item Price
$11.42
Evelyn Waugh
by Hastings, Selina
- Condition
- Used - Near Fine
- Jacket Condition
- Near Fine
- Published
- 1994
- Binding
- Black cloth with bright gilt lettering on spine
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Penzance, Cornwall, GBR
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$12.68
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Comprehensive and entertaining Biography of the great writer. Illustrated with B&W photos.
723 p.pages, 1.2 kilos, 9 1/2" tall.
No inscriptions. Jacket unclipped.
Weighr 1.2 kilos so shipping outside UK will be extra. Item Price
$12.68