Search Results: Titles starting with U from D. B. Derbyshire Bookseller PBFA

Uncanny Tales by F. Marion Crawford (Tartarus Press, [new edition] 2008).
This collection originally published by Tartarus in 1999 as a limited edition of 250 numbered copies; this copy being the later 2008 edition. Both hardback editions now out-of-print.
Hardback in a dustwrapper. Sewn-in ribbon page-marker. pp [2] frontispiece, xvi, [2], 239. Size: 9.5 x 6.5 inches approx. (240mm x 160mm).
A nice, clean copy.
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Uncle Bolpenny Tries Things Out by John Bowker (Faber and Faber Limited, 1st edition 1973), illustrated by Sarah Garland. Signed by John Bowker to the front endpaper. Hardback in dustwrapper. 72pp including b/w illustrations. Size: 8 x 5.25 inch approx. (204mm x 131mm). Dustwrapper a little rubbed and worn, especially to edges and corner tips. Spine and boards clean and bright; boards knocked to lower corner. Pages a touch dusty with handling marks in places but generally clean throughout. Overall, light wear but otherwise a nice, clean copy. *International shipping rates are estimated and may incur an extra charge prior to order fulfilment. Books are despatched via Royal Mail International Tracked/Signed where available; please enquire for an accurate shipping quote to your country.*

Understanding the Working Lurcher by Jackie Drakeford (The Crowood Press, 1st edition 2000). Illustrated throughout. Hardback in dustwrapper. 175pp including b/w illustrations. 9.5 x 6.75 inches approx. (241mm x 173mm). Dustwrapper suned/faded to spine. Some spotting to edges of page-block; occasional dustiness but generally pages clean. Overall, a nice, clean copy. *International shipping rates are estimated and may incur an extra charge prior to order fulfilment. Books are despatched via Royal Mail International Tracked/Signed where available; please enquire for an accurate shipping quote to your country.*

The Union Club, Blackburn 1849 - 1949: A Short History by Henry Whittaker ([Blackburn: The Union Club], 1st edition 1950). A short history produced to commemorate The Club's Centenary, with potted biographies of past club presidents and other officials. Includes two views of club premises but otherwise illustrations are portraits of officials and fold-out plates of club member's caricatures. Hardback. Cloth effect papered boards with title to front board. pp [14], 187, including b/w illustrations plus fold-out plates. Size: 10 x 7.5 inches approx. (252mm x 193mm). Spine and boards lightly rubbed and worn to extremities; sunned/faded to spine and front board. Offsetting to endpapers, with sellotape staining mainly to paste-downs (a polythene sheet had been taped on to cover spine and boards); age-toning to pages but generally clean throughout. Overall, a reasonably nice, clean copy of this uncommon Blackburn interest book. *International shipping rates are estimated and may incur an extra charge prior… Read More

A Unique Yorkshire Village – The History of Ingleton by John Bentley (Ingleton Publications, 1st edition 2008). A detailed study – well illustrated. Hardback in dustwrapper. pp. x, 377, including b/w illustrations. 10 x 6.75 inches approx. (253mm x 175mm). A lovely, clean copy in new condition. *International shipping rates are estimated and may incur an extra charge prior to order fulfilment. Books are despatched via Royal Mail International Tracked/Signed where available; please enquire for an accurate shipping quote to your country.*

University of Central Lancashire - A History of the Development of the Institution since 1828 by Rex Pope and Ken Phillips (University of Central Lancashire, 1st (paperback) edition 1995). A well illustrated history of the college/polytechnic/university in Preston. Card covers. 234pp including b/w illustrations. Size: 8.25 x 7.75 inches approx. (210mm x 199mm). Light wear but otherwise a nice, clean copy. *International shipping rates are estimated and may incur an extra charge prior to order fulfilment. Books are despatched via Royal Mail International Tracked/Signed where available.*

Unto Caesar by Baroness Orczy (Hodder and Stoughton, [No Date] circa 1916). Baroness Emma Orczy (1865-1947), author of adventure, detective and romance novels plus the popular series featuring the Scarlet Pimpernel. Although stated on the dustwrapper and implied by the list of titles in the book, 'Unto Caesar' isn't a story in the Pimpernel series but an historical novel set in ancient Rome. Originally published in 1914, this copy a later reprint. Not dated, however the list of titles including 'Leatherface' would suggest circa 1916. Hardback – publisher's red cloth-style binding with title in black to spine, blind blocking to spine and front board, in a dustwrapper. pp [1]-284, 4 publisher's list. 7 x 4.5 inches approx. (181mm x 115mm). Dustwrapper worn and torn, some creasing; small loss to spine ends and corner tips, piece missing to lower margin of rear panel; foxed and a little grubby. Covers a little dusty and marked but generally clean; light wear to spine ends, slightly pulled to head.… Read More

Up to a Point - In Search of Pyramids in Britain and Ireland by David Winpenny (Sessions of York, 1st edition 2009). Well illustrated throughout. Card covers. vi, 398pp including b/w illustrations. 11 x 8.25 inches approx. (280mm x 210mm). A nice, clean copy. *International shipping rates are estimated and may incur an extra charge prior to order fulfilment. Books are despatched via Royal Mail International Tracked/Signed; please enquire for an accurate shipping quote to your country.*

Up-Tight - The Velvet Underground Story by Victor Bockris and Gerard Malanga (Omnibus Press, 1st edition 1983).
Well illustrated throughout.
Card covers.128pp including b/w illustrations. Size: 10.5 x 8 inches approx. (266mm x 203mm).
A nice, clean copy.
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Useful Strokes for Billiard Players by Wallace Ritchie (George Routledge & Sons Limited, [1910]†). Instructional. Hardback – publisher's cloth with pictorial front board. pp vi, 101, including b/w diagrams. 7.5 x 5 inches approx. (187mm x 131mm). Covers a little grubby and marked; rubbed and worn to extremities; spine ends and corner tips turned-in and showing wear; cloth creased to rear and lower half of spine. Offsetting to endpapers; pages dusty and marked with grubby fingerprints; occasional open gutter; spotted and dusty to edges of page-block. Nonetheless, remaining a reasonably nice copy in presentable condition – attractive front board design.†ref. British Library. *International shipping rates are estimated and may incur an extra charge prior to order fulfilment. Books are despatched via Royal Mail International Tracked/Signed where available; please enquire for an accurate shipping quote to your country.*