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London: Constable & Co, 1960. First edition. Good. Audrey Walker. Large 12mo, red cloth boards with gilt teddy bear decoration on front. An easy to read story for young children, illustrated throughout with pictures in red, blue, green and black. Former owner's name on front end paper, occasional marks throughout. Teddy bears' table manners are brought into question.
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A Garden Picnic for Elizabeth and Peter
by Mosheim, Lilly
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Gardens and Gardening in Papal Rome
by David R. Coffin
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4to, 285pp, illustrated throughout. Very good+ with previous owner's pictorial bookplate on front pastedown. Pictorial good+ dust jacket with some edge wear/ sunning . 'From the late Middle Ages, when it embodied spirituality, through the end of the eighteenth century, when it offered pleasurable surroundings for banquets, poetry readings, and amorous pursuits, the garden figured prominently in everyday Roman life. In this lavishly illustrated history, David Coffin provides a wealth of information on how Italian gardeners worked with the elements of color, fragrance, sound, shade, architecture, sculpture, and wildlife to achieve a wide variety of sensual effects. In so doing he presents the stages of evolution in classic Italian gardening, which was replaced in the late eighteenth century by the more naturalistic English style. Coffin first considers the role of cloistered gardens in the Middle Ages and shows how they were later incorporated as private spaces within the larger Renaissance gardens.…
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Gauguin
by Andre Leclerc
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London: Hyperion, 1954. First edition. Hardcover. Good +. Gauguin. Small cream card coloured boards with tipped in coloured illustration on front. 47pp with frontis and numerous other monochrome and coloured illustrations throughout. Some marking to front cover, very nice and clean inside. A brief biography of Gauguin copiously illustrated. Undated circa 1950 with gift inscription on front endpaper dated 1955.
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Gazette Des Beaux-Arts: October 1948
by Georges Wildenstein (Ed)
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New York: Wildenstein, 1948. Paperback. Good +. Gazette Des Beaux-Arts, April 1948: Year 90, Series 6, Volume 36, Issue 974Light blue illustrated wrappers. 4to. Some edge wear and discoloration to wrappers. Nice and clean inside with numerous pictures and illustrations. Text in French and English
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Genealogical Memoirs of the Families of Colt and Coutts
by Rogers, Rev. Charles
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London: Printed for the Cottonian Society, 1879. First edition. Good. London: Printed for the Cottonian Society, 1879 First edition Hardcover Good First Edition Original terracotta pebble grain cloth with bevel edge, gilt titles on spine 8vo, 59pp including index A little wear to spine & corners, some cracking to inner spine Ex reference library with minimal markings; pictorial bookplate to rear pastedown, no other obvious library markings Inner book is clean with some pages uncut
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A General Analytical Bibliography of the Regional Novelists of the British Isles 1800-1950
by Leclaire L
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Société d'Edition 'Les Belles Lettres', Paris, 1954. 1st Edition . Soft cover. Good. Société d'Edition 'Les Belles Lettres', Paris, 1954. 1st Edition . Good. 9'' tall in original binding, 399pp plus 2 fold out maps. This gives a brief biography of the authors, the titles of their novels & a brief synopsis. Ex reference library with minimal markings, decorative bookplate to front pastedown, single stamp on front & rear endpapers, upper edge. Blind stamp & handwritten number on reverse of title page.
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The Gentle Shepherd, A Pastoral Comedy
by Allan Ramsay
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Glasgow: Printed by A. Foulis and sold by D. Allan., 1788. Hardcover. Good +. David Allan. Glasgow: Printed by A. Foulis and sold by D. Allan., 1788. Good +. David Allan. 4to, rebound in quarter leather with brown cloth boards, titles in gilt on spine. Corners a little bumped. This edition illustrated with 10 aqua-tints of scenes by David Allan. X + 111pp followed by 17pp of glossary / explanation of Scots words and 18pp of music. Title & half title pages loose & a bit grubby with previous owner's name on. A few marks etc comensurate with age, some professional repairs particularly to plates. Ink stain as can be seen and there's a mark on the front endpapers, where a bookplate has been partially removed, please see pictures.
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The Genuine Works of Charles Cotton Esq.
by Cotton, Charles
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London: Printed for R. Bonwicke, Tim. Goodwin et al, 1715. First edition thus. Hardcover. Good +. Various. “Containing I. Scarronnides, or Virgil Travestie. II. Lucian Burlesqued, or the Scoffer Scott. III. The Wonders of the Peake. IV. The Planters Manual. Illustrated with many curios Cuts, all new design’d, and engraved by the best Artists.”. A collection of 4 books in one volume, each with their own title page. Some humorous writing and in the case of the Planters manual, practical advice on the grafting and cultivation of fruit trees. 8vo, half leather with green cloth boards. Gilt titles on spine. Marbled endpapers. Spine and corners rubbed and worn, nibbles at top of spine. 384pp illustrated with 9 engravings (one folding), frontispiece. Inner book in lovely condition, some age spotting, but generally clean. At some point this has been library rebound. Ex reference library with number and name on spine, pictorial bookplate on rear pastedown, blank plate on front pastedown. No other…
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German-English and English-German Commercial Dictionary
by Bithell, J
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Sir Isaac Pitman & Sons, Ltd. , London, 1927. 2nd Edition . Hardcover. Good. Sir Isaac Pitman & Sons, Ltd. , London, 1927. 2nd Edition . Good. 984pp + 22pp publisher's catalogue. Ex reference library with a few markings, inner book clean. ***Over 1kg & may require extra overseas postage***
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Ghost Trails
by Tuttle, W. C.
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London: W. Collins & Sons. Hardcover. Very good. A "Hashknife Hartley" western..’packed with incident and told with charm and power,…by one of the greatest writers of Wild West romances..’ Tuttle was an American writer known for his Westerns particularly including the Hashknife Hartley character, who was a sort of cowboy detective. Undated. 8vo, pale blue cloth boards with darker titles on spine. 264pp. A little sunned and occasional marks to covers, generally very good and clean inside.
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Glasghu Facies : A View of the City of Glasgow
by M’Ure, Gordon
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Glasgow: John Tweed, 1871. Hardcover. Fair. “or An account of its origins, rise and progress…..”. 8vo, half leather with brown cloth boards. Binding rubbed especially at edges, vol. II spine detached on one side, rear board attached but loose. Marbled endpapers and edges. 1279pp illustrated with engraved frontispieces, fold out plate of seals, fold out plan, fold out view of Glasgow Fair and other engravings throughout text. Vol I generally very clean inside, occasional chipping, tear to one plate. Vol II generally clean inside, with some age spotting, frontis and endpapers present but detached. Ex reference library with bookplate & sticker on front pastedowns, stamps on endpapers, first and last pages and on one plate, library number handwritten on reverse of title page. A reprint of of John M'Ure's A View of the the City of Glasgow (1736), edited and with additional material by Gordon.***Over 1kg and may require additional overseas postage***
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Glasgow Architectural Association sketch book volume III 1888
by Various
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glasgow: Glasgow Architectural Association, 1888. First edition. Hardcover. Very Good +. glasgow: Glasgow Architectural Association, 1888. First edition. Very Good +. Folio, approx. 17'' by 13''. Library bound in brown cloth with gilt titles on spine and library name on cover. This comprises a list of the titles and the illustrator. Each plate then has a brief description followed by the plates themselves. 37 full page plates of churches, abbeys, castles, cathedrals, colleges etc. The illustrations are of the internal architectural features, archways, windows, plans, as well as the exteriors. Generally the plates are in excellent contion, the contents page is a little grubby. Ex reference library with few markings, blind stamp to contents and first page and stamp on upper edge. ***Over sized and will require additional overseas postage***
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The Glasgow Poets Their Lives and Poems
by Eyre-Todd, George
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Glasgow: William Hodge and Company, 1903. First edition. Hardcover. Good. Glasgow: William Hodge and Company, 1903. First edition. Good. First edition. 8vo. Original binding with marbled boards, gilt titles on spine. Some shelf wear and a small portion at the top of the spine is missing, old sticker mark. Xii + 437pp. Each poet has a brief biography followed by the poems. Poets include luminaries such as Zachary Boyd, John Mayne, Joanna Baille and many more. Ex reference library with pictorial bookplate on rear pastedown, single stamp on front endpaper & one other page, blind stamp on title & first page. No other obvious library markings, the inner book is generally clean and in very good condition.
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Glossary of Terms and Phrases
by Smith, Henry Percy
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Kegan Paul, Trench & Co., London, 1889. Fair. Kegan Paul, Trench & Co, London, 1889 Hardcover Fair A new edition 8vo, dark maroon cloth with gilt titles on spine, rubbed at edges of spine & corners X + 521pp of a wide range of terms & phrases Ex reference library with pictorial & presentation bookplates on front pastedown & endpaper, single stamp on upper edge, first & last page, rear endpaper, number on spine, blind stamp & number on reverse of title page No other obvious library markings Inner book is clean & in good condition ***Over 1kg when packaged & may require extra overseas postage***
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Glyndebourne Festival Opera 1999
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London: Glyndebourne Productions Ltd, 1999. Softcover. Very good. Mary Fedden. Programme of the 1999 season, 4to pictorial softcovers, cover (Picnic at Glyndebourne) by the opera loving artist Mary Fedden. 144pp illustrated throughout in black and white and colour, some historical notes and vintage adverts. We have a couple of other programmes from Glyndebourne available.
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Glyndebourne Festival Opera 1957 11 June 13 August
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London: Glyndebourne Productions Ltd, 1957. Softcover. Good. Programme of the 1957 season, 4to pictorial softcovers from an original painting by Peter Rice. Some chipping and shelf ware. 84pp illustrated throughout in black and white and colour, some historical notes and interesting vintage adverts. We have a couple of other programmes from Glyndebourne available.
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Glyndebourne Festival Opera 1956 Mozart Bicentenary Programme Book
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London: Glyndebourne Productions Ltd, 1956. Softcover. Good. Programme of the 1956 season, 4to pictorial softcovers with a silhouette of Mozart on the front Some chipping and shelf ware. 100pp illustrated throughout in black and white and colour, some historical notes and interesting vintage adverts. The 1956 season featured six operas by Mozart - Idomeneo, Die Enführung Aus Dem Serail, Le Mozze Di Figaro, Don Giovanni, Così Fan Tutte & Die Zauberflöte. We have a couple of other programmes from Glyndebourne available.
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The Golden Hands Book of Crochet Patterns
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Original pictorial dustjacket chipped & shelf rubbed at the edges, green cloth boards with gilt titles. 128 pp illustrated throughout with pictures and diagrams. 77 patterns for hats, blankets, rugs, jackets, dresses, children's wear etc. Includes step by step instructions for beginners. Beautifully clean and fresh inside.
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The Goose Cathedral
by Brooke, Jocelyn
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London: The Bodley Head, 1950. First edition. Hardcover. Very Good/Good. Julian Trevelyan. 8vo, coloured illustrated dust jacket by Julian Trevelyan over green boards with gilt titles on spine. Some chipping / tears to edges of price clipped dust jacket. 186pp. Part 3 of the Orchid Trilogy. Part fiction and part autobiography, these reminiscences ‘cover loosely linked periods in the author’s childhood and later life…. here the theme is woven about the startling pseudo - Gothic lifeboat station at Folkestone, which, with its grotesque gaggle of geese, became known as the The Goose Cathedral.’ Originally from the library at a Royal Air Force station with a single stamp on the blind title page & with a personal pictorial bookplate on the front endpaper.
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A Gorbals Legacy
by Ralph Glasser
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Edinburgh: Mainstream Publishing, 2000. First edition. Hardcover. Very good +/Very good +. Black cloth boards with very good + pictorial dust jacket. 189pp. The sequel to Glasser’s autobiographical Gorbal’s trilogy, which described his journey away from growing up in the Gorbals to further education in Oxford. However his childhood and its legacy never left him.
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