Search Results: Authors starting with W from Books Bought and Sold

London: Chatto and Windus, 1958. First edition of this juvenile boys story, 186 pages in very bright clean condition just very light browning to outer edges of pages not inside, several illustrations all present. Dustwrapper is a little worn on edges and slightly browned on rear, not price clipped, outer boards have some very light marking. A nice example of this book SEE IMAGE. DETAILED IMAGES AVAILABLE ON REQUEST. First Edition First Printing. Boards. Good Plus/Good Plus. Illus. by Roger Payne. 7 ½ x 5 Inches. Hardcover.

London: C. Nicholls & Co. Ltd., 1944. Book written to commemorate the Centenary of the Church of St. Peter Earley in Reading Berks. 90 pp with much history of the Parish plus photographs and drawings. Book is very clean just very slightly dusty on buff coloured cloth. Neat inscription of former owner on front endpaper. DETAILED PHOTOGRAPHS AVAILABLE ON REQUEST.. First. Cloth. Very Good/No Jacket. 25 Cms X19 Cms. Hardcover.

London: George G Harrap and Co Ltd, 1951. First edition of this illustrated childrens book number 57 in the Milly Molly Mandy series. 78 pages in overall clean condition just a few very occasional foxing spots, neat former owners details on half title pageand a few very light marks to endpapers. Outer boards have a few light marks and dfustwrapper has small loseesto front edges and top and bottom of spinewith aa larger piece missing at rear, now in clear protective non adhesive sleeve. Though not perfect a pleasing copy of a collectable childrens book SEE IMAGE. DETAILED IMAGES AVAILABLE ON REQUEST. First Edition First Printing. Illustrated Boards. Good Plus/Good Plus. Illus. by Jetta Vise. 7 ½ x 5 Inches. Hardcover.

London: W J Fowler, 1960. Informative book on the tramways of the West of England, 173 pp. Book is near fine, wrapper is very good just two tiny closed tears at one corner and top of spine, a very good plus copy. PHOTOGRAPHS AVAILABLE VIA EMAIL on request.. Second Edition. Boards. Very Good/Very Good. 22 Cms X14.5 Cms. Hardcover.

London: The Folio Press, 1997. Very informative book on the publications of the Folio Society for this period, 331 pages in very bright clean condition, many colour and B/w illustrations of the books and contents, all present plus very informative text. NO dustwrapper as issued comes in very bright clean illustrated slipcase with just light rubbing to bottom where it has been on and off a book shelf. HEAVY BOOK 1.7 Kg with packing EXTRA POSTAGE REQUIRED FOR OVERSEAS.A very nice bright example of this book SEE IMAGE. DETAILED IMAGES AVAILABLE ON REQUEST. First Edition First Printing. Cloth Covered Boards. Near Fine/No Jacket. 11 ¼ x 7¼ Inches. Hardcover.

London: Constable and Co Ltd, 1918. Very informative book on this subject including chapters on the refining of oils, hydrogenation of oils, soap making and more.152 pages in bright clean condition just some very light foxing spots to edges of some pages, Many B/w photographs, illustrations and large fold out plans, all present as listed plus very informative text, Dustwrapper is a little dusty and browned with ageand lightly rubbed on edges, A very nice example of this book SEE IMAGE. DETAILED IMAGES AVAILABLE ON REQUEST. First Edition First Printing. Boards. Very Good/Very Good. 11 ½ x 8 Inches. Hardcover.

Hampshire UK: Hampshire Archaeological Society, 1902. Very informative book on the settlement of refugees at Southampton with notes on the papermaking industry as practised by them.30 pages in very bright clean condition just some browning to endpapers, Many B/w full page illustrations, all present as listed plus very informative text. NO dustwrapper, outer boards are very attractive with green cloth, gold lettering and vellum spine and corners,a very nice bright clean example of this book SEE IMAGE. DETAILED IMAGES AVAILABLE ON REQUEST. First Edition First Printing. Half Vellum Boards. Very Good/No Jacket. 10 x 7 ½ Inches. Hardcover.

London: Methuen and Co Ltd, 1932. A childrens book puported to be written by Inger Johanne, a Norwegian girl of thirteen but actually written by the Scandinavian author Froken Dikken Zwilgemeyer, first English translation. The story of of a Norwegian family in a seaport town. 233 pages with some medium to light foxing on first and last few pages and occasional spots throughout, foxing spots on outer edges of pagesbookplate on half title page with neat name in green ink. Outer covers have a few light marks and foxing spots on spine, slight lean to spine, dustwrapper has little loss top and bottom of spine a couple of closed tears and a few light creases. A pleasing copy SEE IMAGE.DETAILED IMAGES AVAILABLE ON REQUEST. First English Edition. Cloth Covered Boards. Good Plus/Good Plus. 19.5 x 13 Cms. Hardcover.

London: Robert Hale and Company, 1969. A detailed history of Socialist rule in Britain, 240 pages in bright, clean condition. INSCRIBED by AUTHOR on front endpaperTo my friend John Dickie for many kinfdnesses Geoffrey Wakeford June 26th 1969 John Dickie was the diplomatic correspondent for the Daily Mail. Dustwrapper is bright and clean very slight fade to spine, a nice copy SEE IMAGE. DETAILED IMAGES AVAILABLE ON REQUEST.. Inscribed By Author. First Edition. Boards. Very Good/Very Good. 8 ¾ x 5¾ Inches. Hardcover.

London: Simpkin Marshall and Co, 1878. First edition of this book on Buildwas,Haughmond, Lilleshull and Wenlock with Ground Plans of the abbeys. 108 pages with photographic plates and drawings. Light to medium foxing on some pages, little light staining on tops of endpapers, outer covers are faded on edges and worn on corners and top and bottom of spine. A sound copy SEE IMAGE. DETAILED IMAGES AVAILABLE ON REQUEST. First Edition. Gold Embossed Boards. Good Plus/No Jacket. 11¼ x 8¾ Inches. Hardcover.

London: Academic Press, 1980. Very informative book on the history of all kinds of metals and how they are used by man with some emphasis on the toxic side of their use. 333 pages with B/w photographs and technical drawings. Book is very bright and clean, the dustwrapper is a little chipped on edges and a few light marks, a nice copy SEE IMAGE. DETAILED IMAGES AVAILABLE ON REQUEST.. First Edition. Boards. Very Good/Good Plus. 9 ¼ x 6 Inches. Hardcover.

London: Ward Lock & Co Limited , 1929. First edition of this book, with single colour illustrations by G L Stampa. 96 pages in overall clean condition just very slight browning to extreme edges of pages, top edgesare gilt. NO dustwrapper, outer boards are lightly rubbed to top and bottom of spine and corners, tiny mark on front board. A pleasing example of this book SEE IMAGES. DETAILED IMAGES AVAILABLE ON REQUEST . First Edition. Gold Decorated Boards. Very Good/No Jacket. Illus. by G L Stampa. 7 ½ x 5 Inches. Hardcover.

Cambridge: Patrick Stephens, 1983. An in depth look at coarse fishing,189 pages with sections on tactics, the fish and how to catch big fish. Many photographs accompany the text, some in colour. Book and dustwrapper are very bright and clean a very nice copy SEE IMAGE. DETAILED IMAGES AVAILABLE ON REQUEST. First Edition. Boards. Very Good/Very Good. 25 x 16.5 Cms. Hardcover.

Basingstoke, Hants., United Kingdom: MacMillan Press, 1997. A study of young girls on television, in films, advertisements and popular songs, also the real working class girl and how they see themselves and how popular culture mediates these perceptions.209 pages,book is in very bright, clean condition SEE IMAGE. DETAILED IMAGES AVAILABLE ON REQUEST. First Edition First Printing. Illustrated Card Covers. Very Good/No Jacket. 21.5 X 14 Cms. Card Covers.

Basingstoke, Hants., United Kingdom: Macmillan Press, 1997. A study of young girls on television, in films, advertisements and popular songs, also the real working class girl and how they see themselves and how popular culture mediates these perceptions.209 pages, both book and dustwrapper are in very bright, clean condition SEE IMAGE. DETAILED IMAGES AVAILABLE ON REQUEST. First Edition First Printing. Boards. Very Good/Very Good. 22 X 14 Cms. Hardcover.

London: Temple Press Ltd, 1950. Excellent book on motor cars and motor racing for the year 1950, contains 199 pages plus 39 pages of adverts all in very bright clean condition. Many B/w photographs and illustrations,all present as listed plus very informative text, NO dustwrapper, outer boardslightly rubbed on edges and gold lettering slightly dulled. A nice example of this book SEE IMAGES. DETAILED IMAGES AVAILABLE ON REQUEST. First Edition. Boards. Very Good/No Jacket. 10 x 7½ Inches. Hardcover.

London: Elm Tree Books, 1977. 38 popular song scores of various styles over 100 years, Shine on harvest moon, I'm Henery the eighth I am, St Louis Blues, Ramona, Singin' in the rain , there's a kind of hush and many more. 208 pp with introductory text, photographs, line illustrations and the musical scores. Book very good bright and clean just very slight fading to spine. DETAILED IMAGES AVAILABLE ON REQUEST.. First. Card Covers. Very Good/No Jacket. 29.5 X 21Cms. Card Covers.

London: Collins, 1969. ABC book, beautifully illustrated in colour by Joan Walsh Anglund, First UK edition 32 pages in very bright clean condition, dustwrapper is also very bright and clean just slight fade to spine, not price clipped, comes in illustrated card slipcase which is faded, rubbed on edges with some marking. Still a pleasing example of this book SEE IMAGES. DETAILED IMAGES AVAILABLE ON REQUEST. First UK Edition. Boards. Very Good/Good Plus. Illus. by Joan Walsh Anglund. 4¼ x 3¼ Inches. Hardcover.

London: Collins, 1940. First issue of this book with illustrations from the Walt Disney film Pinocchio. 70 pages with colour and B/w illustrations from the film some light brown foxing marks on some pages, couple of small tears to edges of a couple of pages, Inner hinges slightly loose and may have been repaired at some time, endpaper at front has very small losees to surface at hinge. Outer boards are rubbed and worn on edges. Though not perfect a reasonable copy of a collectable book SEE IMAGE. DETAILED IMAGES AVAILABLE ON REQUEST.. First Edition. Illustrated Boards. Fair/No Jacket. Illus. by Walt Disney Studio. 11 ¼ x 8 ¼ Inches. Hardcover.

London: E and F N Spon Limited, 1901. Early reprint of this highly detailed engineers sketch book showing sketches of hundreds of engineering devices with short description for each item 2603 individual sketches.in total Date on title page is 1897 but adverts at rear are dated 1901. Contains 335 pages plus32 pages of adverts at rear dated 1901 all pages in overall clean condition just some browning to first and last couple of pages, many B/w illustrations, all present as listed plus very informative text, NO dustwrapper, outer boards are lightly worn to edges with a few light marks and a small piece of newspaper stuck to rear board probably from storage a long time ago. A pleasing example of this book SEE IMAGES. DETAILED IMAGES AVAILABLE ON REQUEST. Reprint. Gold Decorated Boards. Good Plus/No Jacket. 8 ¾ x 6 Inches. Hardcover.