ARMSTRONG, KAREN

Muhammad: A Prophet for Our Time

London: London, Harperpress, 2006. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover with dust jacket. ISBN: 0007232454. Fine black cloth hardcover, no inscriptions or marks. Fine unclipped dust jacket. "Muhammad presents a fascinating portrait of the founder of a religion that continues to change the course of world history. Muhammad's story is more relevant than ever because it offers crucial insight into the true origins of an increasingly radicalized Islam. Countering those who dismiss Islam as fanatical and violent, Armstrong offers a clear, accessible, and balanced portrait of the central figure of one of the world's great religions. "; Maps; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 249 pages. Fine in Fine dust jacket .

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Book number: 16158

Catalogue: Biography

Keywords: 0007232454

BAILEY, MICHAEL (EDITED BY)

Robert Stephenson - the Eminent Engineer

Aldershot: Ashgate Publishing Ltd, 2003. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover with dust jacket. ISBN: 0754636798. Fine black cloth hardcover with gilt titles, no inscriptions or marks. Fine unclipped dust jacket preserved in a removable clear sleeve. A superb copy. "Stephenson's engineering practice was responsible for major railway building programmes in Britain and overseas. He oversaw the building of many bridges, particularly the innovative tubular bridges in North Wales and was influential in the development of England's railway network. This book also considers Stephenson's public roles and shows how he was perceived by his contemporaries. Stephenson was a Member of Parliament and Commissioner for the Great Exhibition. "; Black & white and colour plates; tall 8vo 9" - 10" tall; xxvii + 401 pages. Fine in Fine dust jacket .

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Book number: 17597

Catalogue: Biography

Keywords: 0754636798 Iron Masonry Construction

BOSWELL, JAMES

The Life of Samuel Johnson, LL. D. 4 Volumes in 2

London: Routledge, Warne, and Routledge, 1863. A New Edition. Hardcover. "Comprehending an Account of his Studies and Numerous Works, in Chronological Order; A Series of his Epistolary Correspondance and Conversations with Many Eminent Persons; and Various Original Pieces of his Composition, Never Before Published: The Whole Exhibiting A View of Literature and Literary Men in Great Britain, for Nearly Half a Century During Which he Flourished. A New Edition, Elucidated by Copious Notes, and Illustrated with Numerous Portraits, Views, and Characteristic Designs, Engraved from Authentic Sources." Fine half calf with marbled paper covered boards. Page edges feathered decoration. Plain endpapers, no inscriptions. Some foxing to prelims of both volumes. ; Engravings; Small 8vo 7½" - 8" tall. Near Fine .

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Book number: 17261

Catalogue: Biography

BROOK, PETER

The Shifting Point: Forty Years of Theatrical Exploration 1946 to 1987.

London: Methuen, 1988. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. ISBN: 0413184501. Very good green cloth hardcover with a very good unclipped dust jacket. No inscriptions. ; Black & white photographs; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 254 pages. Very Good in Very Good dust jacket .

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Book number: 488

Catalogue: Biography

Keywords: 0413184501

CALLWELL, MAJOR-GENERAL SIR C. E.

Stray Recollections Volumes 1 & 2

London: Edward Arnold & Co, 1923. First Edition. Hardcover. Bright red cloth with gilt titles. Volume 1 top front corner bumped. Tissue guarded portrait frontispiece of the author. Pencilled ownership signature dated November 1923 to front end paper. Page edges untrimmed. The Author's military autobiography from 1876 when he entered the Royal Military Academy, Woolwich, to his work with the War Office in World War 1 when he was recalled to active service. The book recalls the scenes among which the best and happiest days of his days were passed, the realities of service in India and South Africa. The highly important work in the Intelligence Department and the War Office are also entertaining and he makes the best use use of his observant mentality and sense of humour with frequent opportunities for describing a dramatic incident or telling a good story. ; Black & White frontis; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 358 + 310 pages. Near Fine .

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Book number: 17803

Catalogue: Biography

Keywords: Dinapore Peshawar Afghanistan Kashmir Boer Natal 1

CLARK, E F. & LINFOOT, JOYCE.

George Parker Bidder: The Calculating Boy. With an Appreciation of His Calculating Ability by Joyce Linfoot.

Bedford: KSL Publications, 1983. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover with Dust Jacket. ISBN: 0950854301. Fine blue faux leather with silver titles. No inscriptions or marks. Coloured frontis and a further 90 black & white illustrations. Fine dust jacket. An excellent copy. Loosley laid in is a copy of a facsimile of text of the1850 edition of the account of "Difficult questions and his surprising rapid answers" Despite receiving little formal schooling it wasn't long before his family realised that George had a remarkable facility for memorising and manipulating large numbers in his head. His father William capitalised on his son's extraordinary gift by presenting George as the Calculating Prodigy in local fairs. He later became a respected railway and civil engineer being elected President of The Institute of Civil Engineers. ; Black & white photographs and maps.; Large 8vo 9" - 10" tall; xxii + 518 pages. Fine in Fine dust jacket .

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Book number: 17598

Catalogue: Biography

Keywords: 0950854301 Mathematicians

COLLINGS, TIMOTHY

Eddie Jordan, the Biography

London: Virgin Books, 2002. First Edition. Hardcover with dust jacket. ISBN: 1852279680. Fine black cloth hardcover. Fine unclipped dust jacket, no inscriptions. ; Black & white photographs; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 314 pages. Fine in Fine dust jacket .

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Book number: 6329

Catalogue: Biography

Keywords: 1852279680 Motor Racing

CROALL, JONATHAN.

Gielgud: A Theatrical Life 1904-2000

London: Methuen, 2000. First Edition; First Printing. ISBN: 0413745600. First edition 8vo 579 pages illustrated with black & white photographs. Fine black cloth and gilt hard back with fine dust jacket which has been price clipped. No inscriptions. ; Black & white photographs; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 579 pages.

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Book number: 9609

Catalogue: Biography

Keywords: 0413745600 Theatre Acting Actors

CRONOWICZ, ANTONI

Garbo, Her Story

New York: Simon & Schuster, 1990. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover with dust jacket. ISBN: 0671225235. Near fine hard cover no Inscriptions or marks with a near fine unclipped dust jacket. ; Black & white photographs; tall 8vo 9" - 10" tall; 476 pages. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket .

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Book number: 2273

Catalogue: Biography

Keywords: 0671225235 Film Stars Greta Biographies

DAVIES, ROBERT

The Life Marmaduke Rawdon of York or Marmaduke Rawdon, the First of That Name

London: The Camden Society, 1863. First Edition. . Now first printed from the original, ms. In the possession of Robert Cooke, Esq. F. R. G. S. Contemporary green boards blind stamped decoration, gilt titles and decoration to spine. Starting from his birth, small scuff to back board, inscription of previous owner to front endpaper, some foxing to front preliminaries and rear endpapers, appears to be no LXXXV of a limited edition. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 204 pages. Very Good .

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Book number: 8571

Catalogue: Biography

Keywords: Family Histories

DEAN, BASIL.

Seven Ages: An Autobiography 1888-1927

London: Hutchinson & Co, 1970. First Edition. Hardcover with dust jacket. ISBN: 0091042402. Very good maroon cloth hardcover, no inscriptions or marks. Good unclipped dust jacket which is creased and crinkles but is complete with no loss. ; Black & white photographs; tall 8vo 9" - 10" tall; 333 pages. Very Good in Good dust jacket .

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Book number: 2637

Catalogue: Biography

Keywords: 0091042402 Theatre.

DICKINSON, H. W.

James Watt Craftsman and Engineer

Newton Abbot: David & Charles, 1967. Reprint. Hardcover with dust jacket. ISBN: 0715342363. Very good and sound grey cloth hardcover, no inscriptions or marks. The unclipped dust jacket is darkened to the spine otherwise good. Illustrated with 17 plates, 2 woodcuts and 14 figures in the text. ; Black & white plates and drawings; tall 8vo 9" - 10" tall; 207 pages. Very Good in Good dust jacket .

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Book number: 17659

Catalogue: Biography

Keywords: 0715342363

DOWNER, LESLEY

Madame Sadayakko the Geisha Who Seduced the West

Review, 2003. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover with dust jacket. ISBN: 0755310306. Near fine black cloth, no inscriptions or marks with a near fine unclipped dust jacket. ; Black & white and colour photographs; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 336 pages. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket .

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Book number: 17944

Catalogue: Biography

Keywords: 0755310306 Japan

EDWARDS, ANNE

Shirley Temple, American Princess

London: Collins, 1988. First Edition. Hardcover with dust jacket. ISBN: 0002179881. Fine black cloth hardcover with a very good unclipped dust jacket. No inscriptions. ; Black & white photographs; 442 pages. Fine in Fine dust jacket .

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Book number: 1601

Catalogue: Biography

Keywords: 0002179881 Biograhy Films

FIRESTONE, ROSS

Swing, Swing, Swing: The Life and Times of Benny Goodman

Hodder & Stoughton, 1993. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover with dust jacket. ISBN: 0340430419. Illustrated with black & white photographs. Fine hardback with a fine unclipped dust jacket. No inscriptions or marks. "Here are the sounds and stories that define the remarkable life of the world's most demanding and idiosyncratic band leader. The violent clashes between his smiling public persona and his intensely private nature; the infamous "Goodman Ray" (no musician who played with Benny escaped its wrath) ; the conflicting stories of Goodman's parsimony and his largessùthese stories and many more paint a vibrant portrait of a truly original, undeniably American artist. "; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 522 pages. Fine in Fine dust jacket .

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Book number: 16734

Catalogue: Biography

Keywords: 0340430419 Hbenny Clarinetist