Search Results: Authors starting with S from Andrew James Books

Thames and Hudson, 1989. 1st Edition . Hardcover. Near Fine/Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. 1st printing, in unclipped dust jacket free from nicks and tears, sunned to jacket spine otherwise near fine. Clean throughout. Illustrated with 152 photographs

London: Jonathan Cape, 1943. 1st Edition . Hardcover. Good. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Without dust jacket, owners name to blank fep otherwise clean. A collection of poetry that first appeared in the New Statesman or in Time and Tide under the pen name of Sagittarius and Fiddlestick. The poems are on the subject of various events that occurred during the early years of the Second World War and are written from an anti war standpoint. Reduced postal rates apply

1st printing. Blind tooled decoration to boards with gilt titles to spine. Bumped to top fore edge corners otherwise minimal handling wear. W H Smith label to front paste down and owners name to front end paper otherwise clean. Rough cut pages. Colour frontispiece with tissue guardA Japanese Soldier's account of the taking of Port Arthur during the Russo Japanese War of 1904 - 5. It provides a remarkable insight into the make-up of a typical Japanese soldier with the belief that the upholding of the honour of Japan at all costs is their main priority.

S E Ballard et al, 1757. Hardcover. Good. 16mo - over 5¾ - 6¾" tall. Fourth edition, Full leather rubbed and scuffed, gilt titles and decoration to spine all but rubbed away, Board hinges remain sound and secure. Internally clean. Surprisingly good condition for age. Three pages of publishers catalogue to rear 6.75 inches by 4 inches 17cm x 10cm approx.

Victor Gollancz, 1993. 1st Edition . Hardcover. Near Fine/Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. With unclipped dust jacket, very small chip to lower rear corner. No inscription clean throughout. An eye opening biography written to coincide with Jagger's fiftieth birthday. Includes many previously unpublished photographs.

Courage, 1996. 1st Edition . Soft cover. Very Good. 12mo - over 6¾ - 7¾" tall. 1st English translation edition. Covers and spine crease free, and very clean throughout. The story of the Norwegian journalist Anders Sandvig, who used to be uncritically pro - Israeli, but who revised his opinions having witnessed the miserable plight of the Palestinians. Their pain and subjugation made him rethink and wrote articles and books in their support. This stance was unacceptable in Norway and not only was he attacjed critically, he was blacklisted by his colleagues. His story is a reminder to all that ture freedom of speech and true freedom of the press is not something which can ever be taken for granted. Overseas buyers please note postal rates will be reduced.

Castle Cary Press, 1982. 1st Edition . Hardcover. Very Good/Very Good. 4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall. 1st printing. In very good to near fine condition in very good dust jacket. Green cloth boards with gilt titles to spine clean and bright. Dust jacket unclipped and now in protective sleeve with a small amount of shelf wear to top of spine. Internally clean throughout. With nine illustrations and a map by A Wainwright and twelve photographs.

Viking, 1999. Hardcover. Very Good/Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. With unclipped dust jacket free from nicks and tears. The book itself is near fine other than erased pencil mark to ffep and remainder mark to lower edge of text block. In this beautifully wrought memoir, award-winning writer John Philip Santos weaves together dream fragments, family remembrances, and Chicano mythology, reaching back into time and place to blend the story of one Mexican family with the soul of an entire people.

Penguin, 1965. Soft cover. Very Good. 12mo - over 6¾ - 7¾" tall. 1st issue Penguin. Covers crease free with light rubbing to edges in places. No inscription, clean though pages age tanned. Please note reduced postal charges will apply

Edward Arnold, 1949. 2nd Edition . Hardcover. Very Good/Good. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. 2nd edition. Dust jacket chipped to top of spine and corners, and darkened to spine. Ownership details to ffep otherwise clean. Overseas buyers please note additional postal charges will apply

George Allen & Unwin, 1943. 1st Edition . Hardcover. Fair. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Reading/Study copy only Fair to Good, no dust jacket, boards are damp stained & warped and cloth split to head of spine. Prelims have suffered insect damage in the past. Foxing to edges of text block and index pages. Published under war economy standards. A study of the history and use of language throughout the world. Reduced postal charges apply

Methuen, 1980. Soft cover. Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Small crease to lower front and rear covers otherwise crease free, spine crease free. Owners small stamp to ffep otherwise clean. An anthology of poetry from eleven British poets who are among the most important of the late twentieth century poets and have significantly influenced the development of post war poetry.

Oxford University Press, 2000. Soft cover. As New. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Covers and spine crease free, immaculate condition throughout. Please note postal rates will be reduced following purchase

Good to very good full leather binding, small book 14.5cm x 9cm. Four raised bands to spine with gilt decoration which is rubbed in places, Authors label to spine missing with a small amount of loss to title label. Gilt edges to boards with some rubbing to edges and discolouration to the faces. Owners name neatly to front end paper.Volume V only of a ten volume set. Contains The Lady of the Lake (cantos the fifth and sixth) Thomas the Rhymer parts I, II and III, The Fire King, Ballads from the German : William and Helen, Frederick and Alice, The Battle of Sempach, The Noble Moringer,

St Helens: Ted Smart, 2004. Hardcover. Fine/Near Fine. 4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall. Unclipped jacket, No Inscription, very clean throughout. A beginner's guide to growing and cooking fruit and vegetables. Ideal for those with a small garden or plot. The year is split on a monthly basis and each chapter contains details on what is (or should be) happening in the Kitchen Garden, and is accompanied by recipes for the produce provided by Delia Smith. Large format which will require additional postage costs

John Murray, 2007. 1st Edition . Hardcover. Fine/Fine. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. With unclipped dust jacket free from nicks and tears. No inscription immaculate throughout. Sebba's biography of Lady Randolph Churchill. Overseas buyers please note additional postal charges will apply

Picador, 2007. 1st Edition . Hardcover. Fine/Fine. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. With unclipped dust jacket, free from nicks and tears with very light shelf wear to edges. No inscription, very clean throughout. (Reflective jacket and apologies for the photograph) In The Almost Moon, Sebold explores the complex ties within families, the meaning of devotion and the fragility of the boundary that separates us from our darkest impulses. This is an unforgettable novel, a raw and powerful story, written with the clarity and insight that only Alice Sebold can bring to the page.

Dutton, 1986. 1st Edition . Hardcover. Fine/Near Fine. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. With unclipped dust jacket, no inscription very clean throughout. A haunting and irresistible portrait of this very secretive artist.

La Route Millenaire Editions Serg, 1971. 1st Edition . Hardcover. Near Fine. 4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall. Andre Vigneau. Without dust jacket (sans jaquette) cream marble effect boards with gilt titles (Tres Bon Etat), no inscription very clean throughout, slight fade to page edges. Sculpture, poetry and music of medieval France. Text in french illustrated in black and white

Longman International, 1989. 1st Edition . Hardcover. Near Fine. 4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall. Without dust jacket, as published, Laminated boards, owners stamp to reverse of ffep, otherwise fine. Very clean throughout. Maps to end papers. Overseas buyers please note additional postal charges will apply