Search Results: Authors starting with W from Rickaro Books Ltd

London: Jonathan Cape, 1962. Book. Very Good. Hardback. First Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. A very good copy of this significant collection of letters. In the controversial first edition state d/w. 216pp. O'Brien E251..

London: Jonathan Cape, 1954. Book. Very Good. Hardback. Abridged Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. A nice clean copy of this significant work on T E Lawrence, in very good d/w. An important source of contemporary information. 319pp..

Dewsbury: Joseph Ward & Co, 1886. Book. Good. Hardback. First Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. A good copy of this elusive volume, bound in original blue cloth covered boards, re-spined with original cloth laid on. Private and institutional bookplate to fep. 549pp..

Leeds: Royal Armouries, 2019. Book. Fine. Hardback. First Edition. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. A fine new copy of this facsimile of this 1942 Home Guard Guide with a new introduction by Phil Abbott. Both amusing and nostalgic, it is a unique insight into British culture at the height of the struggle against Hitler and will, as the author says, `induce you to take pride in being really, truly, definitely cunning, crafty and sly'. Read it yourself - and be awarded the Good Prowler's Badge!.

Barnsley: Wharncliffe Books, 2002. Book. Fine. Paperback. First Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. A fine as new copy. 12 chapters are presented by local contributors each covering a different aspect of Huddersfield's history; eg. The Luddite Rebellion of 1812, James Bamforth & Film-Making in Holmfirth, Huddersfield's Cinemas and Quarmby Fold Folk. 160 pp..

London: Bailliere, Tindall & Cox, 1930. Book. Very Good. Hardcover. Second Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. A very good copy in original blue cloth. 253pp..

Edinburgh: Scottish Academic Press, 1982. Book. Fine. Hardcover. 1st Edition. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. A fine copy in fine d/w. 204pp..

Wakefield: Privately Printed, 1900. Book. Good. Paper Cover. First Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. A lecture delivered at the Mechanics Institute Wakefield, November 12th 1900. This was prepared by the well known Wakefield historian J.W. Walker. A scarce local pamphlet.38pp, some foxing to covers..

Wakefield: The West Yorkshire Printing Company (Privately Published), 1939. Book. Very Good. Hardcover. Signed by Author(s). Second Edition. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. The two volume second edition, in the original dust-wrappers revised and enlarged from the first edition, of this classic of local history, with a list of subscribers, numbered and signed by the author. In vg condition bound in original blue cloth with blocking to front and spine, bevelled boards with d/w's. Previous owners name to fep of both volumes. In vg condition a numbered limited edition of 350 copies signed by J.W. Walker. All editions of this work are now elusive particularly with d/w's. This is NOT the inferior 1960s reprint version..

Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2018. Book. Fine. Hardback. First Edition First Impression. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. A fine new copy. 284pp. T. E. Lawrence became world-famous as 'Lawrence of Arabia', after helping Sherif Hussein of Mecca gain independence from Turkey during the Arab Revolt of 1916-18. His achievements, however, would have been impossible without the unsung efforts of a forgotten band of fellow officers and spies. This groundbreaking account by Philip Walker interweaves the compelling stories of Colonel Cyril Wilson and a colourful supporting cast with the narrative of Lawrence and the desert campaign. These men's lost tales provide a remarkable and fresh perspective on Lawrence and the Arab Revolt. While Lawrence and others blew up trains in the desert, Wilson and his men carried out their shadowy intelligence and diplomatic work. His deputies rooted out anti-British soldiers who were trying to sabotage the revolt. Meanwhile, Lieutenant Lionel… Read More

Oxford: Oxford University Press, Early English Text Society, 2018. Book. Fine. Hardcover. Reprint. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. A fine new copy. 284pp. T. E. Lawrence became world-famous as 'Lawrence of Arabia', after helping Sherif Hussein of Mecca gain independence from Turkey during the Arab Revolt of 1916-18. His achievements, however, would have been impossible without the unsung efforts of a forgotten band of fellow officers and spies. This groundbreaking account by Philip Walker interweaves the compelling stories of Colonel Cyril Wilson and a colourful supporting cast with the narrative of Lawrence and the desert campaign. These men's lost tales provide a remarkable and fresh perspective on Lawrence and the Arab Revolt. While Lawrence and others blew up trains in the desert, Wilson and his men carried out their shadowy intelligence and diplomatic work. His deputies rooted out anti-British soldiers who were trying to sabotage the revolt. Meanwhile, Lieutenant… Read More

Wakefield: W.H. Milnes, 1888. Book. Good. Hardback. First Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. An account of the Church/Cathedral in Wakefield, Yorkshire by J.W. Walker the well known local historian. A substantial volume of 350pp with illustrations and fold out plans. Bound in decorative cloth boards, with gilt design of the arms on the front board, Some wear to head of spine. Previous owner's bookplate to inside front cover..

Wakefield: Privately Printed, 1939. Book. Very Good. Hardcover. Signed by Author(s). Second Edition. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. A very good clean, unmarked copy. The second (the first was in two volumes), revised and enlarged edition of this local history classic, relating to the historic town of Wakefield, West Yorkshire. The work is in two volumes profusely illustrated. Bound in dark blue buckram with gilt lettering and fleur de lys design to front boards, with bevel edges. Limited to 350 copies, signed by J. W. Walker. This is a very good copy of this significant work..

London: Crosby Lockwood and Son, 1896. Book. Very Good. Hardcover. First Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. A very good copy in original maroon cloth with gilt title to front board. Some minor wear to head of the spine. xvpp + 280pp + 2 catalogues to rear 48pp + 16pp +vipp..

London: Bertram Rota, 1985. Book. Fine. Paperback. First Limited Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. This is copy Number 68 of an edition of 100 copies. A fine copy in card covers with the unusual sketch of TE in 1919 by Augustus John on the cover. The first printing in complete form, to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Lawrence s death, of an article by Walpole written to publicise the World Books (1939) edition of Seven Pillars. The introduction includes the first publication of a letter from Lawrence to Walpole (1924). An elusive TE item. O'Brien E401.

London: Bertram Rota/Jonathan Cape, 1985. Book. Fine. Paperback. First Limited Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. This is copy is an "out of series" copy of an edition of 100 copies with the signature of Lawrence biographer Jeremy Wilson to fep. A fine copy in card covers with the unusual sketch of TE by Augustus John on the cover. The first printing in complete form, to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Lawrence s death, of an article by Walpole written to publicise the World Books (1939) edition of Seven Pillars. The introduction includes the first publication of a letter from Lawrence to Walpole (1924). An elusive TE item..

Parma: Bodoni for J. Edwards, Bookseller of London, 1791. Book. Very Good. Hardcover. Sixth Edition. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. A very good, attractive large paper copy in contemporary full calf binding with gilt decoration, raised bands and leather title label. Crisp condition printed on paper with fleur-de-ley watermark. The sixth edition of 1791 which is actually a reprint of the fifth (1786) edition. Two states of the frontispiece with minor scattered foxing. Marbled eps with gilt dentelles. Slight splitting of leather to top of spine, otherwise in sound, crisp condition and a very nice copy of this the first gothic novel..

London: Paul Holberton Publishing, 2021. Book. Fine. Soft cover. 1st Edition. 4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall. Explores the remarkable collection of 'Professional Yorkshireman' W.A. Ismay MBE (1910-2001), the UK's most prolific collector of post-war British studio pottery. Surrounded by his family of pots, he lived in a terraced house in Wakefield, Yorkshire, and left his collection and its associated archive to the city of York upon his death. Ismay enjoyed inviting people into his home, encouraging them to pick up items and then to take part in his 'Yorkshire Tea Ceremony'. A fine, as new copy. 168pp.

London: G. Routledge & Co, 1859. Book. Very Good. Hardcover. First Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. A very good copy of this now elusive original edition. Bound in original green cloth with rubbed gilt title to front board, professionally re-spined in red cloth with original red leather with gilt title laid on. Elegant bookplate of previous owner to inside of front board. An attractive useable copy. 375pp..

Denby Dale: The Fleece Press, 2013. Book. Fine. Hardback. First Limited Edition. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. A tour de force of fine printing at its best. A volume from Simon Lawrence at his Fleece Press. This is one of 240 copies of which just 220 are for sale. Much hand printing with wood engravings matched with colour and fine binding.113pp with engravings and tip ins & original prospectus laid inside..