Search Results: Authors starting with L from Greystone Books

London: Little, Brown, 2004. NrF/VG+. First Edition, First Printing in d/w price clipped. SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR, ROBERT LACEY, without dedication or inscription on title-page. Illustrated with maps. 'Great Tales' from Chaucer to the Glorious Revolution. With Bibliography and Index. D/w has two short edge tears (longest 6mm); else a near fine copy, in a very good plus d/w, of a SCARCE first edition, first printing SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR. D/w now protected in a detachable, non-adhesive, clear sheaf.. Signed by Author, Robert Lacey. First Edition, First Printing. Hardback. Near Fine/Very Good Plus.

London: HarperCollins, 1998. NrF/NrF. Revised and updated edition, first printing in d/w not price clipped. SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR, without dedication on title-page. Signing reads, 'J D Ladd/10th December 1999'. Profusely illustrated with black-and-white and colour photographs, line-drawings and maps. The author, James D Ladd (born 1925), served in the Royal Marines during World War Two before becoming a journalist and widely respected military historian. A well-researched, authoritative and comprehensive authorised account of the Corp's actions since the First World War. The book reveals the changing nature of warfare between1919 and the present day and the way in which the Marines' involvement in sea service and naval gunnery between the wars was replaced by amphibious and commando operations. With Appendices, Bibliography and Indexes. Some light age tanning to edges of pages; else a near fine copy, in a near fine d/w, of a SCARCE revised and updated edition, first printing SIGNED BY… Read More

United Kingdom: Privately Published, 1990. Fine. First Edition. SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR, SHIRLEY FELTON, on title-page. Shirley Felton was born Shirley Charlotte Bibbey and is a member of the long tradition of travelling showmen. Illustrated with photographs, including Bibbey's gallopers. A fine copy of a SCARCE first edition SIGNED BY SHIRLEY FELTON.. Signed By Author,Shirley Felton. First Edition. Paperback. Fine.

London: Chapman & Hall, 1905. VG. Revised edition. Paperback. 160pp. Samuel Laing, (1810-1897), was a Scottish politician and author. An interesting study of a number of scientific, historical and philosophical factors to determine the future. Chapters include, 'Solar Heat', 'What The Universe Is Made Of', 'Climate', 'The Glacial Period', 'Tertiary Man', 'The Mising Link', 'Animal Magnetism And Spirituality', 'The Religion Of The Future. Agnosticism And Christianity', 'Creeds Of Great Poets'. With Index. Revised and brought up to date by Joseph McCabe. Although published as Number 22 in the 'Cheap Reprints' series of the Rationalist Press Association, this is the first printing of the revised edition. A very good copy of the SCARCE revised edition. NO inscriptions, underlining or highlighting.. Revised Edition. Paperback. Very Good.

London: Allison & Busby, 2005. Fine/Fine. First British Edition, First Printing in d/w not price clipped. SIGNED BY AUTHOR, DERYN LAKE, without dedication or inscription on title-page. An historical fiction novel about Thomas Gage (1718/19-1787) who was a British Army officer best known for his many years of service as commander-in-chief of Massachussetts Bay, USA. There is a small circular sticker on the front of the d/w which reads 'SIGNED/BY AUTHOR/AT FOYLES'. A fine copy, in a fine d/w, of a SCARCE first British edition, first printing SIGNED BY AUTHOR, DERYN LAKE.. Signed by Author, Deryn Lake. First British Edition, First Printing. Hardback. Fine/Fine.

San Diego, California: Dagmar, 2002. NrF/VG. First Edition, First Printing in d/w. PRESENTATION COPY INSCRIBED AND SIGNED BY AUTHOR, JEFF LAKE, on front endpaper. Inscription reads, 'To -----/I hope we get/to play golf soon, either/on an amazing traditional/course in your backyard/or the best we can/offer here./Your friend/Jeff Lake'. A novel involving CIA special operative Luke Degas as he fights America's terrorist enemies in the wake of September 11, 2001. D/w is edge chipped; else a near fine copy of a SCARCE first edition, first printing, in a very good d/w, SIGNED BY AUTHOR, JEFF LAKE. D/w now protected in a detachable, non-adhesive, clear sheaf.. Presentation Copy Inscribed And Signed. First Edition, First Printing. Hardback. Near Fine/Very Good.

London: Concrete Publications, 1949. VG+. 1949 rewritten fourth edition. NO d/w. Profusely illustrated with 108 photographs and line-drawings. A well-researched and authoritative study of concrete houses and garages. With Appendixes and Index. Some age-tanning to endpapers and paste-downs; else a very good plus copy of the 1949 rewritten fourth edition. NO inscriptions, underlining or highlighting.. 1949 Rewritten Fourth Edition. Hardback. Very Good Plus.

Somerton. Somerset: London Cigarette Card Company, 1996. VG+. Paperback. viii,108pp. Illustrated. The 1996 21st revised edition. A very good plus copy. No inscriptions, underlining or highlighting.. Paperback. Very Good Plus.

Chichester, Sussex: New Wine Press, 2008. Fine. First edition, first printing. Paperback. SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR, GARY LAMB, without dedication or inscription on half-title page. Signing reads, 'G. Lamb'. 255pp. Illustrated with colour photographs. The gripping story of one man's 4500 mile prayer slog with God around Britain's spectactularly unpredictable coast. A fine copy of a SCARCE first edition, first printing SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR, GARY LAMB.. Signed by Author, Gary Lamb. First Edition, First Printing. Paperback. Fine.

Accrington, Lancashire: Nayler, 1975. NrF/VG. First edition in d/w. Profusely illustrated with photographs; including a photograph 'Donald Campbell brought his father's Bluebird back to Coniston Water in 1949'. A history of Windermere Motor Boat Racing Club from 1925 to 1975. Non-auhorial gift inscription on front endpaper; d/w top edge has a few short edge tears (longest 5mm); else a near fine copy, in a very good d/w, of the UNCOMMON first edition. D/w now protected in a detachable, non-adhesive, clear sheaf.. First Edition. Hardback. Near Fine/Very Good.

London: HarperCollins, 2000. Fine/Fine. First edition, first printing in d/w not price clipped. PRESENTATION COPY INSCRIBED AND SIGNED BY LUCINDA LAMBTON, on title-page. Inscription reads, 'For -----/with best wishes/Lucinda Lambton'. Profusely illustrated with photographs. A well-researched and authoritative study of the similarities of architectural and social histories between America and United Kingdom, and the old-fashionedness of America. With Bibliography and Index. A fine copy, in a fine d/w, of a SCARCE first edition, first printing SIGNED BY LUCINDA LAMBTON.. Presentation Copy Inscribed And Signed By Author. First edition, First Printing. Hardback. Fine/Fine.

London: Quiller Press, 1984. VG+. First edition. No d/w, (as published). SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR, without presentation. Glazed pictorial boards. The author's FIRST BOOK. Michael Lancaster, (died 2004), was an architect and landscape/garden architect with a particular interest in colour. In this important book he explains 'The Nature of Colour' (effects, harmony, perception and association), 'The Geography of Colour' (traditional building, colour and the countryside, colour and the garden, colour in towns and cities), 'Colour and New Structures' ( colour and the farm, industry, transport, signs and materials). With Glossary and Bibliography. Light surface indentation to front board; else a very good plus copy of a VERY SCARCE first edition SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR.. Signed by Author. First Edition. Hard Cover. Very Good Plus.

Thanet, Kent: Privately Published. VG. First edition. Booklet. 22pp. Not dated (circa 1980s). Illustrated with line drawings. A history of the pubs and brewing industry in Thanet, Kent. A very good copy of the VERY SCARCE first edition.. First Edition. Booklet. Very Good.

Thanet, Kent: Privately Published VG. First edition. Not dated, (1980s). Booklet. 24pp. Illustrated with line drawings. A history of the pubs and brewing industry in Margate, Kent. Some age tanning to covers; else a very good copy of the SCARCE first edition. NO inscriptions.. First Edition. Booklet. Very Good.

Athens, Ohio, USA: Ohio University Press, 1979. NrF/VG+. First edition, first printing in d/w. This collection of essays argues that a unique development in autobiographical writing occurred in Victorian England and attempts to provide a wide ranging perception of the role not only of autobiography, but of the 'autobiographical impulse' in this period. Like contemporary poetry, the novel, painting, and other non-fiction, Victorian autobiography sought new forms to accommodate private experience and make it relevant to the needs of others. With Index. D/w has two short edge tears (longest 17mm); else a near fine copy, in a very good plus d/w, of an UNCOMMON first edition, first printing. NO inscriptions, underlining or highlighting. D/w now protected in a detachable, non-adhesive, clear sheaf. . First Edition, First Printing. Hardback. Near Fine/Very Good Plus.

Tiverton, Devon: Halsgrove, 1999. VG+/VG. Later printing with corrections in d/w price clipped. Profusely illustrated with 170 photographs and a map. A well-researched and authoritative history of The Royal Marines Eastney Barracks at Portsmouth; which was in operation from 1867 to 1991. Will interest those interested in the Eastney Barracks, the Royal marines, and the rich history of Portsmouth. Bruising to lower two corners; d/w rear panel has a short edge tear (15mm) with associated creasing; else a very good plus copy, in a very good d/w, of a SCARCE later printing with corrections. HEAVY PLEASE CONTACT US ABOUT POSTAGE. ORDERS OUTSIDE OF UK MAY INCUR EXTRA POSTAGE. . Later Printing With Corrections. Hardback. Very Good Plus/Very Good.

Tiverton, Devon: Halsgrove, 2000. VG+/VG. First Edition, First Printing in d/w. PRESENTATION COPY INSCRIBED AND SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR, ANDREW LANE, on title-page. Inscription reads, 'To -----/Best Wishes/Andy Lane/Dec 2000'. Profusely Illustrated with over 200 photographs. The Royal Marines at Deal, Kent is a pictorial record and a lasting memento for all who trained or served there, for the people of Deal and all those interested in the Royal Marines in general. Bruising to head and tail of spine; d/w has edge tears (longest 37cms) with small losses and associated creasing; else a very good plus copy, in a very good d/w, of a SCARCE first edition, first printing SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR, ANDREW LANE. HEAVY PLEASE CONTACT US ABOUT POSTAGE. ORDERS OUTSIDE OF UK MAY INCUR EXTRA COST.. Presentation Copy Inscribed And Signed. First Edition, First Printing. Hardback. Very Good Plus/Very Good.

Stockport, Cheshire: Chrysanthemum, 1990. VG+. Later printing (first published in 1989). No d/w, (as published). Glazed pictorial boards. Illustrated with photographs. Arthur Lane's Second World War memoirs of service and imprisonment by the Japanese in the Far East. Included is a list of the four hundred and forty seven men of the Manchester Regiment who died in the Middle and Far East. Light spotting to all edges; minor chipping to bottom rear corner; else a very good plus copy. NO inscriptions, underlining or highlighting.. Later Printing. Hardback. Very Good Plus.

Bramber, West Sussex: Old Museum Press, 1998. VG+. First edition. Paperback. SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR, without dedication or inscription. A novel about an experimental state set up on Salisbury plain by the British Government. 240pp. Cover illustration by Robert Layzell. A very good plus copy of a SCARCE first edition SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR.. Signed by Author. First Edition. Paperback. Very Good Plus.

London: Proboscis, 2000. VG. First edition; limited to 1500 copies. Landscape paperback. Profusely illustrated. This journal was published in ten issues, this being the last, between 1995 and 2000. Its purpose was to explore experimental moving image and electronic/digital media created by artists. This copy still retains the sealed 'Ghost Lens' by Tina Keane; and the fold-out 'It was a very quiet day' by Suky Best. Some light creasing to rear cover; else a very good copy of a SCARCE publication. NO inscriptions.. First Edition. Landscape Paperback. Very Good.