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H.E. Bates was born in Rushden, Northamptonshire, where he spent his childhood wandering the footpaths of the surrounding countryside, often at night. After leaving school he worked as a reporter and a clerk in a shoe factory, where he wrote his first two novels between shifts. In 1931 he married Marjorie (Madge) Cox and they made their home in an old granary in Little Chart, Kent. Commissioned into the RAF to write short stories during the Second World War, he published under the pseudonym 'Flying Officer X'. Described by Graham Greene as Britain's successor to Chekhov, he wrote over a hundred novels and collections of short stories and was appointed CBE in 1973. Further success came posthumously with the adaptation for television of My Uncle Silas, Love for Lydia and The Darling Buds of May.
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Hardback. Condition: Very Good. Partington, Peter (illustrator). The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Seller Inventory # GOR001865819
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DOWN THE RIVER. By H.E. Bates. Illustrated by Peter Partington.
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Victor Gollancz. London. 1987, 1987
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Condition: new. Partington, Peter (illustrator). ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (S/hand, Hardcover, 1987). (1937) 1987 new edition. 4to (193 x 252mm). Pp152. Newly illustrated in colour by Peter Partington, pictorial end-papers. Green boards, spine titled in gilt. Boards rather stained o/w very good in presentable dust-wrapper. "Down the River is real England, the England of field and wood and riverbank, of well-loved bird and beast, of trees and flowers and ancient lore, of human people, their lives and their laughter." A review of the first edition, in the Observer newspaper, 1937. H.E. Bates describes "the Ouse and the Nene, rivers which run parallel courses through Buckinghamshire, Bedfordshire, Huntingdonshire and The Fens, and so to sea. It is at once a particular landscape, with precise geographical points of reference, and an archetypal one, ageless and eternal." Chapters include; the twin rivers; a boy's brook; the first river; fish and fishermen; the flood; the frost; the second river; water flowers and water creatures; flowers of childhood; the water-mill; the lace-makers; otters and men; the rivers of England; down to the sea. This new edition contains a great many specially commissioned colour and b/w sketches of the locations described, by Peter Partington. A very nice book. . Seller Inventory # 29166
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Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Partington, Peter (illustrator). Victor Gollancz, London, 1987. Hardcover, 152 pp. With illustrations by Peter Partington. First published in 1937, this is a newly illustrated edition. Near fine in a very good, slightly rubbed dust jacket with one short closed tear at head of spine. Price intact on jacket flap. Jacket in a new mylar sleeve. Seller Inventory # ABE-1523385430423
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Hardcover. Condition: Used; Very Good. Partington, Peter (illustrator). ***Simply Brit*** Welcome to our online used book store, where affordability meets great quality. Dive into a world of captivating reads without breaking the bank. We take pride in offering a wide selection of used books, from classics to hidden gems, ensuring there is something for every literary palate. All orders are shipped within 24 hours and our lightning fast-delivery within 48 hours coupled with our prompt customer service ensures a smooth journey from ordering to delivery. Discover the joy of reading with us, your trusted source for affordable books that do not compromise on quality. Seller Inventory # 3695446
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Hard Cover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. Partington, Peter (illustrator). No marks or inscriptions. A very clean very tight copy with bright unmarked boards and no bumping to corners. Dust jacket not price clipped or marked or torn or creased with slight traces of storage. 152pp. First published in 1937, this illustrated edition with paintings from Peter Partington tells the story from HE Bates of his love for the countryside and details of social history around the rivers Ouse and Nene through Buckinghamshire, Bedfordshire, Huntingdonshire and the Fens to the sea. We do not use stock photos, the picture displayed is of the actual book for sale. Every one of our books is in stock in the UK ready for immediate delivery. Size: 10 x 7.75 inches. Seller Inventory # 019163
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Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. Partington, Peter (illustrator). 1st Thus. 152pp. 700g. A new edition of the book first published in 1937, this edition beautifully illustrated in colour by Peter Partington. FINE in near FINE d/w. Seller Inventory # 3527
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Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Partington, Peter (illustrator). 1st Edition. Originally published 1937, this is the reissued illustrated edition. Nice fresh looking, clean copy. Lovely bright cloth boards with crisp gilt title lettering to the spine. No inscriptions, and pages are bright throughout although a little toned at the page block edge. Dust jacket is not price clipped and is bright with no obvious sun fading; edge worn, with the odd small tear here and there. In all a decent, presentable copy. Seller Inventory # 008983
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