WILKS John, WILKS Eileen

Rommel and Caporetto

Pen & Sword, 2001. 1st edn. 8vo. Original gilt lettered green cloth (VG), dustwrapper (VG in protective cover, not price clipped). Pp. ix + 262, illus with b&w plates and maps (no inscriptions). .

Rothwell & Dunworth LtdProfessional seller

Book number: 157231

Catalogue: Military History-WW1

Keywords: Military History-WW1

WILKS, EILEEN; WILKS, JOHN

Rommel and Caporetto

Barnsley, Leo Cooper. 2001. (ISBN: 9780850527728). Hardcover. Used, Hardcover in unclipped dust jacket. Very good condition. Press release from publisher laid in. A couple of minor marks to page block. Pages are sound and clear. TA. Very Good.

PsychoBabel BooksProfessional seller

Book number: 512307

Catalogue: History - Warfare

Keywords: 9780850527728

[John Wilks]

The Tory Baronet; or, Tories, Whigs, and Radicals

London, Richard Bentley, 1841. First edition. Leather. The first edition of this vanishingly scarce political parody by John Wilks, a fascinating satirical novel about Victorian politics. A vanishingly scarce work.The first edition.Complete in three volumes.John Wilks' entertaining novel satrising the lives and careers of politicians.This novel provides an interesting insight, though humorous, of the political state of the late Georgian and early Victorian era. It was during this time that politics saw the rise of opposing parties with the Tories and the Whigs, and the Radicals.'The Tory Baronet' was a highly acclaimed novel when first published.Written by John Wilks, died in 1846, a lawyer, writer, politician, and swindler. He was charged with forgery in 1828, later being acquitted, and years later fleeing due to debts. He wrote for 'The Standard', and exploited companies throughout his career. His other works include 'A Christian Biographical Dictionary', 'Memoirs of Queen Caroline', and 'Bianca&apos. Wilks' father, of the same name, was a Whig politican.Bookplate of Robert H. Alexander to the front pastedowns. Robert Henry Alexander, 1838-1901, lived in Brandfold in Kent. In a half calf binding with marbled paper to the boards. Externally, smart. A little rubbing to the bards and spines, including to the spine label of Volume I. Light bumping to the extremities. Spines are a little faded. Some minor marks to the boards. Bookplate to the front paste downs. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean with the odd spot. Very Good . Ill.: None. Very Good .

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Book number: 829P22

Catalogue: Economics & Social Sciences

Keywords: The Tory Baronet; or, Tories, Whigs, and Radicals tory baronet john wilks politics tory baronet robert henry alexander None

(Wilks, Mark), James, John Angell.

De verwelkte bloem. Een kort berigt omtrent Clementine Cuvier, dochter van Baron Cuvier; met aanmerkingen door John Angell James. Naar de vijfde vermeerderde Engelsche uitgave vertaald door P.J.L. Huët. [Memoir of Clementine Cuvier].

Amsterdam, Johannes Müller, 1842, 191 pag., steelengraved portrait by J.P. Lange, original publisher's boards printed by C.A. Spin, small octavo (16,9 x 11,2 cm.). = Rare. First quires with (water)stain (also affecting portrait).

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Book number: #1212

Keywords: Buitenlandse literatuur (vertaald) Theologie geschiedenis

WILKS, JOHN

Walks Through History : Derbyshire

Derby, Breedon Books. 1999. (ISBN: 1859831664) Soft Cover, 8.25 x 5.75 inches. No marks or inscriptions. No creasing to covers or to spine. A very clean crisp very tight copy with bright unmarked boards and no bumping to corners. 191pp. Twenty-four walks through the beautiful Derbyshire countryside specially designed to reveal the rich and varied history of the county and to show how each fits in to the overall county history. With detailed sketch maps and some black & white photographs. Near Fine.

Godley BooksProfessional seller

Book number: 005828

Catalogue: Walking / Rambling / Cycling

Keywords: Derbyshire (England) England_guidebooks Walking 1859831664

WILKS, JOHN

Walks Through History : Derbyshire

Derby, Breedon Books. 1999, First Edition. (ISBN: 1859831664) Soft Cover, 8.25 x 5.75 inches. Book appears in as new unread condition. 191pp. Twenty-four walks through the beautiful Derbyshire countryside specially designed to reveal the rich and varied history of the county and to show how each fits in to the overall county history. With detailed sketch maps and some black & white photographs. As New.

Godley BooksProfessional seller

Book number: 025601

Catalogue: History

Keywords: Derbyshire (England) England_guidebooks Walking Walking / Rambling / Cycling 1859831664

WILKS, JOHN

Walks Through History: Gloucestershire

Breedon Books Publishing Co Ltd. 2001-06-01. (ISBN: 1859832288) Paperback, 8x6x1. Posted within 1 working day. 1st class tracked post to the UK, Airmail tracked worldwide. Very Good.

M. Godding Ltd.Professional seller

Book number: 238608

Catalogue: Geography and Travel

Keywords: 1859832288