F a De La Mare (37 results)

Paperback. Condition: New. 'Come to-night', I heard the old man say, 'come to me to-night into the Wood of the Dead'.Join Weird Walk for a new journey into the ghostly and bizarre, striking out from the shelter of the inn for the places where the path begins to fade, from the sublime wilderness of mountains, coasts and ravines to forbidden, ancient tracts of woodland.Featuring disorientating classics from John Buchan and Algernon Blackwood alongside modern, thrilling (and sometimes violent) warnings to the intrepid from Lisa Tuttle and Dorothy K. Haynes, The Wayfarer's Weird leads you towards fae dangers, down lost tracks in time and deep into the liminal spaces of Britain and beyond.…

Paperback. Condition: New. 'Come to-night', I heard the old man say, 'come to me to-night into the Wood of the Dead'.Join Weird Walk for a new journey into the ghostly and bizarre, striking out from the shelter of the inn for the places where the path begins to fade, from the sublime wilderness of mountains, coasts and ravines to forbidden, ancient tracts of woodland.Featuring disorientating classics from John Buchan and Algernon Blackwood alongside modern, thrilling (and sometimes violent) warnings to the intrepid from Lisa Tuttle and Dorothy K. Haynes, The Wayfarer's Weird leads you towards fae dangers, down lost tracks in time and deep into the liminal spaces of Britain and beyond.…

Condition: New.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Condition: New.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Condition: Very Good. 12 pages, with list of books. This is an original article separated from an issue of The Book & Magazine Collector publication. An authentic standalone article, extracted from a larger volume. Not a reprint or reproduction, but an original work in its own right. Preserved in a modern card cover, prepared for practicality - an unassuming but serviceable presentation that favours function over finery. Size: 14 x 21 cms. Category: Book & Magazine Collector; Cosmo Books : 29 years on ABE, 47 years taking care of customers. A bookseller you can rely on. Softcover (Booklet - Unbound Pages).…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Very good condition, octavo, pink cloth, spine sunned, in nvery good dust wrapper in protective cover, 354 pages plus 4 pages of advertisements. [QP].

Cloth. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Repr. No dj, yellow cloth a little dusty and marked, fancy lettering on front & spine in green, corners lightly bumped, illustrated by F.R. EMETT, a couple of pages are lightly creased, else vg. 8to, 128pp. F.R. Emett (illustrator).

FIRST EDITION, octavo hardcover (VG); all our specials have minimal description to keep listing them viable. They are at least reading copies, complete and in reasonable condition, but usually secondhand; frequently they are superior examples. Ordering more than one book may reduce your overall postage costs.…

second edition 154pp VERY GOOD (green cloth,mod.rubbed and soiled,spine browned,owner's inscr.to ffep,prelims.and content edges sl.foxed).

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware.

Hardback. Condition: Good. NEW IMPRESSION. Decorative boards, a pleasing and well illustrated selection, and nice to have the scarce Blyton contribution too. Pretty endpapers. Generally V.G. WELL ILLUSTRATED THROUGHOUT INCLUDING A COUPLE OF ATTRACTIVE COLOUR PLATES (illustrator).

hardcover. Condition: Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used textbooks may not include companion materials such as access codes, etc. May have some wear or writing/highlighting. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority.

Paperback. Condition: New. 'Come to-night', I heard the old man say, 'come to me to-night into the Wood of the Dead'.Join Weird Walk for a new journey into the ghostly and bizarre, striking out from the shelter of the inn for the places where the path begins to fade, from the sublime wilderness of mountains, coasts and ravines to forbidden, ancient tracts of woodland.Featuring disorientating classics from John Buchan and Algernon Blackwood alongside modern, thrilling (and sometimes violent) warnings to the intrepid from Lisa Tuttle and Dorothy K. Haynes, The Wayfarer's Weird leads you towards fae dangers, down lost tracks in time and deep into the liminal spaces of Britain and beyond.…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good +. No dust jacket. First Edition.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book offers a glimpse into the vibrant life and spirit of Victoria College in Wellington, New Zealand during its early years. Through a curated collection of poems, songs, and an extract from a musical extravaganza, the reader is transported to a time of intellectual exploration, camaraderie, and youthful exuberance. The verses capture the essence of student life, celebrating academic pursuits, sporting rivalries, and the unique bond shared by those who called the "Old Clay Patch" their home. The poems reflect the prevailing sentiments of the era, with themes of empire, patriotism, and the pursuit of knowledge intertwining with reflections on nature, love, and loss. The collection also showcases the burgeoning literary talent within the college, featuring works by notable figures like Seaforth Mackenzie. The inclusion of capping songs and a musical piece further highlights the rich culture and traditions that defined Victoria College. The reader is invited to experience the lively atmosphere of student performances and revelry, gaining a deeper appreciation for the college's unique identity. This book serves as a testament to the enduring legacy of Victoria College, demonstrating how its early years laid the foundation for a thriving intellectual community that continues to shape generations of students. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…

Condition: New.

Cloth. No Jacket. First Edition. Very Good with light handling wear to the covers . Bookplate of Francis Alfred Wilson on the front pastdown PP 98. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

Gebunden. Condition: New.

Original Wraps. Condition: Very Good-. No Dust Jacket. First Edition. 17, [2] pages. Printed blue paper wrappers. Dimensions: 9 1/2" by 7 ". 1/4" tears and some browning to margins of wrappers. "'G. B. Lancaster' is the pen-name of Edith Joan Lyttleton, a woman whose childhood and early womanhood, at any rate, belong to New zealand. For a number of years she has been on the United States list of 'best-short-story writers. ' It was with 'Pageant, ' published some three years ago, that she became the foremost novelist of New Zealand [.]" - page 3. [Reference: Bagnall D226].; 8vo. …

Paperback. Condition: New. 'Come to-night', I heard the old man say, 'come to me to-night into the Wood of the Dead'.Join Weird Walk for a new journey into the ghostly and bizarre, striking out from the shelter of the inn for the places where the path begins to fade, from the sublime wilderness of mountains, coasts and ravines to forbidden, ancient tracts of woodland.Featuring disorientating classics from John Buchan and Algernon Blackwood alongside modern, thrilling (and sometimes violent) warnings to the intrepid from Lisa Tuttle and Dorothy K. Haynes, The Wayfarer's Weird leads you towards fae dangers, down lost tracks in time and deep into the liminal spaces of Britain and beyond.…

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. First edition. A scarce tribute to Edith Joan Lyttleton, an Australasian author who wrote under the pen name of G. B. Lancaster. First edition of this scarce, privately circulated memoir.A stapled booklet in the publisher's original wraps.This tribute was written by New Zealand lawyer and educationalist, Frederick Archibald de le Mare, who was a very old friend of Lancaster's.The touching paper recalls the life and work of G. B. Lancaster, the pen name of Edith Lyttleton, who was New Zealand's most widely read writer of the first half of the twentieth century. Stapled booklet in the publisher's wraps. Externally, smart, with edge wear and and a small chip to the head of the wrap spine. A few marks to the wrap. Internally, firmly bound with bright and clean pages. Very Good. None (illustrator). book.…

Buch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.…

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. Pages are yellowing with age, as too are edges. Free endpapers are lightly foxed. Binding is tidy and firm. Head and tail of spine bumped. Boards are showing general wear and tear, small indentation on tail edges. Else in good condition. Dust wrapper faded front and back, and at spine. Price clipped and each corner of fold back. Edges showing general wear and tear, some tears on head edge. Pieces missing on head and tail of spine too, else in good condition. *We always describe the faults of our books meticulously but they usually present better than they sound. EMETT, F.R. (illustrator).…

London: Faber & Faber 1929. 8vo. Or.cl. with printed paper title-label on spine. d.w. 256pp. With portr. 1st ed . A fine uncut and partly unopened copy.

First edition. 17pp, [2]. Original publisher's printed blue paper wrappers. Extremities a trifle dust-soiled. Internally clean and crisp. Presentation copy, inscribed to head of title-page; 'E. M. Sladden / from F. A. de la Mare / 6th August 1957'. A privately printed tribute to 'G. B. Lancaster' the pseudonym of Australasian author Edith Joan Lyttleton (1873-1945). One of New Zealand's most acclaimed writers, Lyttleton's primary themes were colonial identity and the legacy of imperialism. Her 1933 novel Pageant was undoubtedly her most successful work, topping the American best-seller list for six months. COPAC records only a single copy (BL). Size: 8vo. …

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. FIRST EDITION. Octavo (25 x 19cm), pp.64. Publisher's card wraps, stapled. Illustrated with colour lithographs by Graham Sutherland who also provides the illustration for the cover. Undated but 1943. Neat ownership to inside of front cover, toned to edges. Covers split and detached along the spine. Very good.…