Search Results: Titles starting with P from Besleys Books

London, Weidenfeld & Nicholson, 1982. 8vo. 1st Ed. Illustrated. Dw price-clipped, spine slightly creased.. F. Hardcover .

Lipsiae : Apud S. Hirzelium , 1873. Hardback, full-vellum. Gilt edges. 13.5cm x 8.5cm. Text in Latin. 607pp. Frontis. Binding a little grubby. Gift inscription and previous owner's label to front free end-paper. Scarce. (an11). Hard Cover. Very Good.

Leiden: Ex officina Elzeviriana, 1636. Hardback, full calf, worn. 13.5 x 7.5cm. [40], 411pp, [43]. Engraved title page and folding map. Leaves ruled in red throughout. Binding rubbed. Previous owner's bookplate dated 1900 on front pastedown. Gift message on blank leaf prior to title page, dated 1926. A rather pleasing copy. . Hard Cover. Good.

London: T N Foulis Card cover good, with only minor signs of shelf wear. The book is in good used condition. (previous owners name + 1916 date on front free end paper) This is a beautiful little children's booklet that has a feel of pleasure to it, there are 4 illustrated colour plates and a couple of pages of advertising at the back. This is a very collectible copy. You will receive the book seen in the image.. Illus. by Preston MacGoun. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. Card Cover. Good.

La Fábrica, 2004. Paperback. Text in Spanish. 179pp. Numerous colour photographic plates. Slightest wear. An excellent copy. A heavy book, additional postage may be required for orders outside the UK. (r15). Soft Cover. Very Good/No Jacket.

London: Hutchinson, 1986. D/J is good. The book is in good used condition.The book is based around Ellen's 'pianoplayer' father, seldom sober but kind-hearted to a fault, he is a talented pianist whose love of the bottle has reduced him to accompanying silent films in flea-pit movie houses and competing in marathon non-stop play-in competitions. Ellen recalls her father with fond affection, and we find ourselves transported back into the world of twopenny worth fish 'n' chips, seaside rock and grasping landlords as Ellen recalls their varied and colourful adventures. You will receive the book seen in the image.. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. First Edition. Cloth. Good/Good.

London: John Murray D/J is good (price clipped/minor shelf wear) The book is in good used condition. (previous owners inscription to front free end paper) Sir John Betjeman does convey his pleasure, enthusiasm, insight, and unique view of the life of each building in this book. The book is full of beautiful photographs, culminating in a wonderful and, exquisitely presented record of a great people. You will receive the book seen in the image.. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Cloth. Good/Good.

Avon: PN Review , 1977. A4 Booklet, staple bound. Number 2 only. 65pp. Covers slightly age-discoloured. A pleasing copy. (bs109). Soft Cover. Good/No Jacket.

Avon: PN Review, 1976. A4 Booklet, staple bound. Number 1 only. 65pp. Covers slightly age-discoloured. A pleasing copy. (bs109). Soft Cover. Good/No Jacket.

Elfande, 1990. 79pp. Illus. Pictorial front board. Boards rubbed and marked. Immediate dispatch from the UK. (bs11). 1st Edition. Hardcover. Good.

London: Faber and Faber, 1973. D/J is good (minor shelf wear + two small tears to edges) The book is in good used condition. There are full instructions, clearly illustrated, showing you how to make them all. There are diagrams for the larger pattern pieces, and actual size patterns, ready to trace, for the smaller details. Suggestions are given for varying results so that your own version may be unique. The completed puppets are fascinating toys that will keep you and your children occupied for hours, and also make decorative additions to any child's room. You will also find some wonderful colour illustrations here. You will receive the book seen in the image.. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. First Edition. Cloth. Good/Good.

Kobenhavn: Gyldendalske Boghandel Nordisk, 1946. Hardback, illustrative boards. Text in Danish. Unpaginated, 28 pages. Colour illustrations throughout. Extremities slightly bumped and worn. Gift message to half-title. Private ownership. (bs126). Hard Cover. Good.

Det Nordiske Forlag, 1904. Hardback, half-calf, gilt title to spine. Text in Danish. 22cm x 15cm. 160pp. Illus. Binding is slightly rubbed and worn. Some foxing to edges and end-papers. A decent copy. (q20). Hard Cover. Good.

Gyldendal Boghandel , 1953. Paperback. Text in Danish. 130pp. Reading crease to spine, covers slightly spotted. A decent copy. (bs58). Soft Cover. Good.

Little, Brown and Co., 1996. Hardback with dust-wrapper. 250pp. Illustrated. Slightest edgewear only. Nice clean copy. (Q14). 1st Edition. Hardcover . Very Good/Very Good.

London: Constable and Co. Ltd., 1937. Hardback, gilt titles to spine. 338pp. Frontis. Illus. Folding maps to rear. 1st edition 1937. Ex-boots library label to front board and rear pastedown. Binding slightly rubbed. A good reading copy. (p13). First Edition. Hard Cover. Fair/No Jacket.

Ely: Mr. George Comins Auctioneer, 1905. Larger format softcover sale particulars. 12 pages containing details of 7 lots. Complete with a large folding plan, 83cm x 70cm, coloured in outline. Slight wear to covers and a a little rusting to staples by a very good clean example. . Paperback. Very Good.

Private, 1993. Paperback, staple bound. Approx 40 pages. Illus. Spine faded. A pleasing copy. (p7). Soft Cover. Good/No Jacket.

Tragara Press, Edinburgh, 1978. Hardback, original cloth. 21.5 x 15.5cm. 57pp, [1]. Number 23 of 150 copies. Photographic frontis. Edited by Paul Delaney. An excellent copy.. First Edition. Hard Cover. Fine.

Thornham Books, 2002. Hardback with protective dust-wrapper. 174pp. Frontis. Illus. Limited edition of 300 copies. Inscribed by John Henniker to title page. Gilt titles to spine and front board. Clear d/w a little grubby. A very decent copy. (p16). Inscription from Author. Limited. Hard Cover. Very Good/Very Good.