Fitzgerald John Vesey (53 results)

paperback. Condition: Very Good.

Hardcover. Condition: Used; Good. Do you love nature and the world around you? If so, Ladybird 536 is the perfect dose of nostalgia! Although much of the English countryside is now covered with farms and towns, there are still lots of wild animals to be seen if eyes and ears are kept open! Titles in this series, tell the reader which animals and plants to watch for in every season, the habitats of birds in the United Kingdom whether they live on the heath or in ancient woodland or by the ponds and rivers. Younger readers can also identify the many different types of trees in England as well as study and name all the different types of beautiful shells on the beaches. Excellently illustrated with full colour pages, any book from Ladybird series 536 is the best kind of literary gift or a great addition to any collection. Title: Garden Flowers Author: Brian Vesey-Fitzgerald, illustrations by John Leigh-Pemberton Publisher: Ladybird Format: Hardcover Condition: This book is in good condition for its age other than some minor signs of wear. May have some markings to the covers and pages. May have a small inscription.

Hardcover. Condition: Used; Good. Do you love nature and the world around you? If so, Ladybird 536 is the perfect dose of nostalgia! Although much of the English countryside is now covered with farms and towns, there are still lots of wild animals to be seen if eyes and ears are kept open! Titles in this series, tell the reader which animals and plants to watch for in every season, the habitats of birds in the United Kingdom whether they live on the heath or in ancient woodland or by the ponds and rivers. Younger readers can also identify the many different types of trees in England as well as study and name all the different types of beautiful shells on the beaches. Excellently illustrated with full colour pages, any book from Ladybird series 536 is the best kind of literary gift or a great addition to any collection. Title: Garden Flowers Author: Brian Vesey-Fitzgerald, illustrations by John Leigh-Pemberton Publisher: Ladybird Format: Hardcover Condition: This book is in good condition for its age other than some minor signs of wear. May have some markings to the covers and pages. May have a small inscription.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. John Leigh-Pemberton (illustrator). 5th or later Edition. Wills and Hepworth Loughborough 1954. Good; dustjacket good.

Condition: Good. 1960. No Edition Remarks. 48 pages. No dust jacket. Pictorial paper covered boards. Colour illustrations throughout. Pages and binding are presentable with no major defects. Minor issues present such as mild cracking, inscriptions, inserts, light foxing, tanning and thumb marking. Boards have mild shelf wear with light rubbing and corner bumping. Some light marking and sunning.

Pamphlet. Condition: Very Good. Vol 54, pp. 91-110, Illus, Extracted from orig vol, thus begins with title page, trimmed & stapled pamphlet, else VG.

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good-. Leo Davy; (illustrator). First Edition. 64 pp. Digest format. Light wear; no interior markings. Boxing cover art by Leo Davy. This issue contains: STORIES: Fighting Spirit by C. T. Stoneham; Man of Courage by Zachary Ball; Majorca Moon - part 4 of 5 by Jack Cox; ARTICLES: What Makes an Explorer by McEwan Lawson; Footballer, Cricketeer, Yet Studies Art - Ken Taylor by John Marsh; The Swamp Skipper by Desmond Vesey-Fitzgerald; Taking Photos in Town and City by George L. Wakefield; Fencing Is Not an Expensive Sport by John Leigh; U.S. A. Commemoratives by Hellier; Bristol, Gateway of the West by Laurence Dunn; Mars Is So Close Anything Might Happen by Geoge Graham; and Marbles Save Lives by Martin Thornhill; along with all the usual features; including the monthly Crossword Puzzle - unmarked. Size: 12mo. Book.

Paperback. Condition: Fair. No Jacket. Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

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

Pictorial Cover. Condition: Near Fine. No Jacket. Illustrations By John Leigh-Pemberton (illustrator). This is a First Edition Reprint. Part of the Ladybird Book Series 536. 48pp Size: 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾". Not Inscribed or Signed.

Hardcover. Condition: Fair ++. Dust Jacket Condition: No Dustjacket. Illustrated by John Leigh-Pemberton (illustrator). 51 pages. Moderate wear to boards' corners and spine-ends, spotting and some griming to back board, a few marks to front board. Pages clean. Colour illustrations full-page to right-hand pages and text to left-hand pages.

Condition: New.

Condition: New.

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

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good+. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Illustrated by John Leigh-Pemberton (illustrator). Hbk with d/w, vg+/vg, series 536, op 2'6, full page illus. D/w a little worn at edges; Series 536.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good+. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Illustrated by John Leigh-Pemberton (illustrator). Standard Ladybird format; d/w; vg+/vg; full page illus; orig price 2/6; d/w grubby; writing on fep hidden by d/w; Series 536.

Paper Covered Boards. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. John Leigh-Pemberton (illustrator). First Edition. 1960 First Edition. Size 12mo, 48 pages plus index. Light beige paper covered boards with blue titles and illustration to front cover, blue title to the spine, illustrated dust jacket. Book condition very good plus, corners and spine ends slightly rubbed, pages slightly toned else very clean throughout, no notes or inscriptions, a clean tight copy. Dust jacket condition very good plus, corners and spine ends rubbed and slightly chipped else very clean, not price-clipped, price 2'6 net. A lovely copy of one of the most beautifully illustrated of the Ladybird Books. Colour illustrations by John Leigh-Pemberton throughout. 23 Full-page colour illustrations, one for each page of text. Ladybird Series 536 Size: 12mo - over 6¾ - 7¾" tall.

Hardback. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Leigh-Pemberton, John (illustrator). Circa 1961. Nearly fine condition in a very good dustwrapper. Ladybird Series 536. Buff boards with colour vignette and titles. Colour illustrations. A super copy. Price-cut wrapper is slightly edge creased with a tiny black mark to top edge of front panel and rear panel slightly grubby. Last title on rear flap is What to Look For in Winter. Packaged with care and promptly dispatched!

Condition: New. In.

Condition: Very Good. Leigh-Pemberton, John (illustrator). Light brown paper-covered boards. Dark blue lettering on covers. Dark blue decoration on covers. Series 536. Plain white endpapers. Square blue open-wing ladybird logo facing title page. Minor wear to covers. Name on front endpaper.

Hardback or Cased Book. Condition: New. Australia. Book.

Condition: New.

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Condition: New. In.

Hardback. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Leigh-Pemberton, John (illustrator). First edition. 1st 1960. Very good condition in a very good dustwrapper. Ladybird Series 536. Buff boards with colour vignette and titles. Colour illustrations. Minimal bumping to spine and corners. Light browning to covers. Contents are fine. Dustwrapper is just a little edge rubbed. Last title listed on rear flap is What to Look for in Winter. Packaged with care and promptly dispatched!

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. 1st Edition. 1st ed., [1st printing] ; 48 pages : 20 color illustrations by John Loftus Leigh-Pemberton ; 18 cm ; OCLC 6048375 ; beige and blue pictorial boards, in colorful pictorial dustjacket showing wear ; Brian Seymour Vesey-Fitzgerald (1900-1981) was a naturalist and writer of books on wildlife, cats, and dogs. He began his career as a journalist with Reuters. He then became the naturalist on the staff of The Field magazine, becoming editor from 1938 to1946. He then devoted his time to writing and broadcasting. Apart from wildlife, cats and dogs, he had particular interest in the countryside in general, gypsies, fairgrounds and boxing. He showed sympathy with both poachers and gamekeepers. He was the author of the New Naturalist volume British Game (1946). He wrote a weekly column about cats and dogs in the News of the World. His radio broadcasts about country life included Field Fare (1940-1945) and There and Back (1947-1949). He was an acknowledged authority on gypsies,[3] and was President of the British Fairground Society. He was a member of the National Cat Club and honorary Vice-President of the Siamese Cat Club of South Africa. He was editor of the 60 volume series County Books which were published in the years 1947-53 and of the 31 volume series The Regional Books which were published during the 1950s. ; John Loftus Leigh-Pemberton[1] AFC (1911-1997) was an artist and illustrator from the United Kingdom, best known for his book illustrations. During the Second World War he was a flying instructor for the RAF and was awarded the Air Force Cross in 1945.[4] As well as his book illustrations, Leigh-Pemberton carried out advertising work and decorated a number of ships.[4] He also did work for the Shell Guides series. However perhaps his best-known work was carried out for the Ladybird series of books for children, where he wrote and illustrated many of the series dealing with natural history subjects. ; VG/G. Book.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. First Edition. [1951]. 8vo. Colour pictorial jacket. 147 pp. Illustrated with b/w plates. Essays on the Isle of Man, St. Kilda, Guernsey, Iona, the Isle of Wight, the St. Tudwal Islands, St. Michael's Mount, Arran, Anglesey, Raasay Island, and the Aran Islands. Book and jacket clean and bright. No inscriptions. VG+ / VG+.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. John Leigh-Pemberton (illustrator). 1st Edition. Dustwrapper is slightly frayed along top edge and stained at back. contents good, clean and unmarked.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. In this captivating book, the author explores the history, geography, and social evolution of Australia. It delves into the unique flora and fauna that make this continent a realm of biological wonders. The book traces the impact of European colonization on the Aboriginal inhabitants and charts the growth of the six Australian colonies. Thematic depth is explored through discussions on gold mining, agriculture, and the challenges of governing a vast continent. This book provides a comprehensive overview of Australia's past and present, offering insights into its complex history, diverse landscapes, and the challenges of nationhood. It is a valuable resource for anyone seeking a deeper understanding of this fascinating continent. 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.