Published by Heritage Press, Norwalk, CT, 1971
Seller: Abacus Bookshop, Pittsford, NY, U.S.A.
hardcover. Condition: Nearly fine copy in slipcase. Illus. by Eric Fraser (illustrator). Later prt. 8vo, 117 pp., Sandglass newsletter laid-in. Translated by B.P. Moore.
Published by Orbis Publishing 1982, 1982
Seller: Hard to Find Books NZ (Internet) Ltd., Dunedin, OTAGO, New Zealand
Association Member: IOBA
Super octavo, hardcover (VG+) in d/w (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.
Published by Folio Society 1954, 1954
Seller: Hard to Find Books NZ (Internet) Ltd., Dunedin, OTAGO, New Zealand
Association Member: IOBA
Super octavo hardcover (VG-) lacks slipcase: 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.
hardcover. Condition: near fine. Translated from the German by Andrew Porter. Black & white illustrations. xli, 362 pages. 8vo, green cloth with gilt lettering and cover decoration, encased in a yellow patterned slipcase. Folkestone, England: Dawson & Sons, (1976). Cloth sunned at the spine and slightly rubbed. A near fine copy.
Language: English
Published by Orbis Publishing Ltd, United Kingdom, 1982
ISBN 10: 085613323X ISBN 13: 9780856133237
Seller: Occultique, Northampton, NORTH, United Kingdom
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: NO Dustwrapper. The Far East, The Middle East, The West, Africa and the Americas, and the Pacific. Attractive b/w illustrations. Orbis Pub Ltd, UK 1982. illus 433pp hb NO Dust-wrapper, covers slightly stained & rubbed, pages browned especially along top edge otherwise vg.
Published by The Folio Society, London, 1973
Condition: Very Good. Reprint. VG : in very good condition without slipcase. Covers rubbed and lightly marked. Foxing to text blocks. 250mm x 160mm (10" x 6"). 644pp; 592pp; 560pp; 537pp. Heavy set extra shipping needed for overseas. Cream and gilt vellum spines with red and gilt patterned boards.
Published by Faber & Faber Ltd., London, 1963
Seller: Robert Wright, trading as 'The Bookman', Norwich, United Kingdom
First Edition
Cloth. Condition: Very Good Minus. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Dustjacket illus. by ERIC FRASER (illustrator). Second (First Revised) Edition. New edition of the invaluable cookery book (first pub. 1936) for which Lucie Nicoll 'has made extensive revisions to bring it into line with present-day conditions' and added of some new recipes. Second (First Revised) Edn., 1963; full red cloth; titling/small motif blocked in gilt (bright) to spine; 381pp.Spine very lightly crushed at top/tail, but robust/clean/bright; front board has very small mark (ink?), and is slightly rubbed at bottom edge, but boards robust/crisp/bright; top edge moderately tanned; page edges moderately foxed; slight foxing to endpapers, but text very fresh, pages clean/crisp/bright; dj. very lightly soiled on spine, and lightly rubbed at top edge, but very bright. Printed illus. bookplate (of 'Barbara Jones, Litcham Priory') affixed to front paste-down endpaper. VG- in VG price-clipped dj. PRICE INCLUDES UK POSTAGE & PACKING. Hardback.
Published by The Folio Society, London, 1958
Condition: Good. First FS Edition. G: in good condition with grey marbled slipcase. Spines darkened and with area of wear to spine of vol IV. Slipcase worn. 260mm x 160mm (10" x 6"). xii, 644pp; vii, 592pp; vii, 569pp; viii, 537pp + plates. 26 b/w plates. Heavy item - shipping supplement may apply for overseas. Cream and gilt vellum spines with red and gilt patterned boards.
Language: English
Published by Southern Railway of England, UK, 1935
Seller: Ashton Rare Books ABA : PBFA : ILAB, Market Harborough, United Kingdom
First Edition
Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. Ravilious, Eric (illustrator). 1st Edition. The sole UK printing published by Southern Railway of England in 1935. 12mo., original stapled paper-covered covers with 'Royal Jubilee 1935' label in red and a tessellating image in blue and white; with title vignette and three chapter-head wood engravings by Eric Ravilious; as well as a folding map of the South of England railway network printed in blue and white; Complete with an unused invitation inviting the reader to "any information points of interest, cheap travel facilities, or the arranging of a circular tour.fill in your name and address. and hand it to the ticket collector."; The BOOK with covers lightly toned and rubbed to the edges; the text block marginally toned ; a Very Good++ example. The book is protected in a removable Secol archival sleeve. Three short essays, compiled by Southern Railway of England for the Royal Jubilee and printed at The Curwen Press, which provide a guide for visiting tourists. The first, entitled 'The Beauty of Southern England', speaks of the chalk cliffs of Dover, the apple orchards of Kent, the South Downs and numerous other Literary connections by Mais, who was famous for his travel guides; the second, 'Social and Sporting Season', discusses Goodwood, cricket at the Oval and Lords, as well as other pastimes such as dances, fishing and bathing by the journalist Charles Graves (brother of Robert); and the final essay 'The Birthplace of English History' gives a run-down of Britain from the stone age to the 19th century, via the Battle of Hastings and Stonehenge. A lovely example with the woodcuts by Ravilious. An increasingly elusive Ravilious ephemeral item. More images available on request. Ashton Rare Books welcomes direct contact.
Language: English
Published by Southern Railway of England, UK, 1935
Seller: Ashton Rare Books ABA : PBFA : ILAB, Market Harborough, United Kingdom
First Edition
Soft cover. Condition: Near Fine. Ravilious, Eric (illustrator). 1st Edition. The sole printing published by Southern Railway of England in 1935. 12mo., original stapled paper-covered covers with 'Royal Jubilee 1935' label in red and a tessellating image in blue and white; with title vignette and three striking chapter-head wood engravings by Eric Ravilious; as well as a folding map of the South of England railway network printed in blue and white; and an unused invitation inviting the reader to "any information points of interest, cheap travel facilities, or the arranging of a circular tour.fill in your name and address. and hand it to the ticket collector."; The BOOK with a little marginal browning to spine and edges; as well as light even toning of the text block; a couple of very tiny dark scratches to the lower cover and couple of small marks to the front panel. The book is protected in a removable Secol archival sleeve. The sole UK edition. Three short essays, compiled by Southern Railway of England for the Royal Jubilee and printed at The Curwen Press, which provide a guide for visiting tourists. The first, entitled 'The Beauty of Southern England', speaks of the chalk cliffs of Dover, the apple orchards of Kent, the South Downs and numerous other Literary connections by Mais, who was famous for his travel guides; the second, 'Social and Sporting Season', discusses Goodwood, cricket at the Oval and Lords, as well as other pastimes such as dances, fishing and bathing by the journalist Charles Graves (brother of Robert); and the final essay 'The Birthplace of English History' gives a run-down of Britain from the stone age to the 19th century, via the Battle of Hastings and Stonehenge. A lovely example with the woodcuts by Ravilious; a very scarce ephemeral item, rarely found complete in such collectible condition. More images available on request. Ashton Rare Books welcomes direct contact.