BOMPAS, Cecil Henry (Translator).

Folklore of the Santal Parganas.

London: David Nutt, 1909 483pp. Original cloth gilt, uncut. Ex-library with usual evidence. Spine head slightly chipped.

John TurtonProfessional seller

Book number: 3436

Keywords: Folklore India BOMPAS Santal Parganas

Cecil Henry Bompas

Folklore of the Santal Parganas

London, David Nutt, 1909. First edition. Cloth. A fascinating collection of folklore from the Santal Paraganas area in India, translated by Cecil Henry Bompas. The first edition of this work. A collection of folklore from Santal Parganas, a district in India, with the Santal tribe being one of the largest tribal groups of Jharkhand, also being spread out to various other parts of India. Included in this volume is 'The Cruel Stepmother', 'How the Cowherd Found a Bride', 'The Killing of the Tiger', 'The Rajah's Advice', 'The Caterpillar Boy', 'Catching a Thief', 'The Hyena Outwitted', 'The Bonga Exorcised', 'The Influence of the Moon', and many more&apos. Translated into English by Cecil Henry Bompas. Bompas was an orientalist, being an officer in the Indian Civil Service during the British rule of India. In the original publisher's cloth binding. Externally, generally smart, with some rubbing to the boards and spine causing a little discolouration. Light bumping to the head and tail of the spine and to the extremities. The odd spot to the fore edge. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright with the odd scattered spot. Very Good . Ill.: None. Very Good .

Rooke BooksProfessional seller

Book number: 620P46

Catalogue: Short Stories

Keywords: santal bompas cecil henry bompas satal paraganas bompas india None

Foreword by T W Gardner. E Cecil Curwen; George Aitchison; Henry D Roberts; T W Gardner; Frank Mott Harrison; F H Toyne; J S North; S P B Mais; Ian C Hannah; W Budgen;

N.U.T. Conference Souvenir, Brighton 1934. Includes: Footprints of Prehistoric Man around Brighton; Early History of Brighton; Short History of the Royal Pavilion; Modern Brighton; A Few Interesting Sussex Churches; The Sussex Downs; Chichester etc.

Printed by Brighton Herald Ltd, 1934. 1st Edition, Hardcover. Good/No Dust Jacket. Firm dark blue cloth covers with gilt lettering and crest, lightly rubbed at spine ends, binding sound except most of front portrait photograph pages have been cut out and removed, all plates relating to text remain, clean pages, bookplate of C P Willard on inside of front cover. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: 1-2kg. Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request. Inventory No: 52317031080. This book is heavier than 1kg, and may incur additional delivery charges on some delivery services to some locations.. ISBN: 1901982335

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Book number: 52317031080

Catalogue: Sussex, Hampshire, Isle of Wight

Keywords: BZDB4 Suffolk Sussex, Hampshire, Isle of Wight; Foreword by T W Gardner. E Cecil Curwen; George Aitchison; Henry D Roberts; T W Gardner; Frank Mott Harrison; F H Toyne; J S North; S P B Mais; Ian C Hannah; W Budgen; N.U.T. Conference Souvenir, Brighton 19

Cecil Henry Bullivant

Because of the Woman

London, C Arthur Pearson, Limited, 1922. Leather. A beautifully bound copy of 'Because of the Woman ' by Cecil Henry Bullivant Aimed at women, this particular volume includes original advertisements.These include: the novel 'The Truth About Marriage', 'Borwick's Baking Powder', 'Gautier's Famous Pills' for female irregularities, and the children's teething power 'Steedman's Powders&apos. Dated using COPAC. Written by Cecil Henry Bullivant, the author of 'The Hammer of God' and 'The Woman Wins&apos. In a full calf binding, with gilts detailing and marbled endpapers. Externally, very smart. Rubbing to the head and tail of the spine, to the joints and extremities. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are agetoned but otherwise clean throughout. Near Fine . Ill.: None. Near Fine .

Rooke BooksProfessional seller

Book number: 600C16

Catalogue: Literature

Keywords: Leather Women Cecil Henry Bullivant Advertisements Women None

CECIL HENRY BULLIVANT

Garnett Bell,Detective

London: Odhams Limited. First Edition. Hardcover. 8vo - over 6 ¾" - 9¾" Tall. This is a Poor Copy of this book in original red cloth black title lettering to spine with lettering stamped in blind to the upper cover.No dust-jacket.There is evidence of water staining which has affected the outer boards and also pages internally.There are weakened hinge joins and one former owner's name to the half title page.lacking front endpaper.It's a reading copy of af uncommon title undated but circa 1920's with tanned pages in colour tone,8vo 236pp. Poor .

Richard Thornton BooksProfessional seller

Book number: 67450

Catalogue: Modern Firsts

Keywords: Crime

Cecil Henry Bullivant

Garnett Bell, Detective

London, Odhams Limited, c1920. First edition. Leather. A beautiful, leather-bound copy of this scarce detective novel written by Cecil Henry Bullivant. The first edition, dated using Jisc, from copies of the work held at the British Library.Very scarce work. Bound in a contemporary green calf with gilt tooling and dentelles. Written by British screenwriter, editor and novelist, Cecil Henry Bullivant, who was particularly known for his Lost Race adventure fiction works.This particular novel is comprised of five mysterious detective stories, all featuring the skills of Detective Garnett Bell. Containing 'Who Killed Marcus Hannaford', 'The Green Painted Door', 'The Maze', 'The Sixth Shell' and 'Delgray's Alibi&apos.With original advertisements to the front of the work, with additional publisher's advertisements to the verso of the title page. Bound in a contemporary green calf with gilt tooling and dentelles. Externally, lovely. Internally, firmly bound. Pages a little age toned, but clean throughout. Fine . Ill.: None. Fine .

Rooke BooksProfessional seller

Book number: 904Q14

Catalogue: Modern Fiction

Keywords: Cecil Henry Bullivant Garnett Bell detective fiction leather binding Garnett Bell None

Cecil Henry Bullivant

The Wife Whom God Forgot

London, Odhams Limited, 1919 . First edition. Cloth. The author's presentation copy of this exceedingly scarce novel by Cecil Henry Bullivant, in the original dust wrapper. The first edition of the work.Inscribed by the author 'To my great help-mate, with all my love, this first copy of my book is given' dated 11th November 1919. Bound in the publisher's original red cloth, with the unclipped dust wrapper.Dated using Jisc, from copies of the work held at the University of Oxford Libraries. Written by British screenwriter, editor and novelist, Cecil Henry Bullivant, who was particularly known for his Lost Race adventure fiction works. In his later years, Bullivant turned to romantic fiction, producing novels including 'Whose Wife?', 'The Woman Wins' and this novel, 'The Wife Whom God Forgot&apos.In this thought-provoking and emotional novel, Bullivant delicately approaches the subject of divorce, published at a time where this was not the societal norm and was often frowned upon. With the original advertising leaf from Odhams Limited, with information surrounding the author and novel, loosely inserted. Bound in the publisher's original red cloth, with the unclipped dust wrapper. Externally, very good, with light bumping to the extremities and the odd mark. Light cockling to the cloth, with a little fading to the spine and extremities. Author's ink inscription to the front endpaper. Dust wrapper is worn, with significant loss to the tail of the spine and head of the rear panel. Tear across the rear panel, resulting in the wrap being in two separate pieces. Light edge wear and small closed tears to flyleaves, with the odd mark. Internally, firmly bound, with bright, clean pages. Very Good . Ill.: None. Very Good/Fair.

Rooke BooksProfessional seller

Book number: 904Q13

Catalogue: English Literature Pre 1900

Keywords: Cecil Henry Bullivant The wife whom God forgot novel author's presentation copy The wife whom God forgot dust wrapper None

BULLIVANT, Cecil Henry

The woman wins

C. Arrthur Pearson, 1919. Used - Acceptable. Fair hardback 1st edition. 1st edition. Smaller format, in blue cloth blind-stamped with art-nouveau design & title on front board; black lettering on spine. pages a little yellowed; with some marks; spine badly faded Photo:http://cibimages.blob.core.windows.net/img-1/stand_59099_jpg.jpg.

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Book number: BOOKS282167I

CECIL, HENRY

According to the evidence

London, Chapman & Hall. 1954, First Edition - Second Impression. (ISBN: -) Cloth with dust jacket, 4h2. not price-clipped, 224 pag. Good.

von Meyenfeldt, Slaats & ZonenProfessional seller

Book number: 049350

Catalogue: Engelstalige Literatuur

Cecil, Henry:

According To The Evidence.

London, Chapman & Hall, 1954 1st thus, H/B maroon cloth bds, VG, sl. crease along length of spine, contents clean and tight, neat name on ffep, pp224.

Little Owl BooksProfessional seller

Book number: 8247

Keywords: law lawyers fiction story bar case trial Colonel Brain barrister defence jury murder

Cecil, Henry

According to the Evidence

Chicago, IL: Academy Chicago Publishers, 1988. Softcover. ISBN: 0897332954. Very Good with no dust jacket; Wear at edges; Trade PB; 160 pages.

Gibson's BooksProfessional seller

Book number: 26839

Catalogue: Mystery Fiction::Legal

Keywords: 0897332954 Mystery Cecil, Henry Legal Mystery

CECIL, HENRY.

According to the Evidence.

Chicago. Academy Chicago. 1988. Paperback. 160pp. Covers little scuffed. Very Good.

Worpsweder AntiquariatProfessional seller

Book number: 32452

Catalogue: English Literature

CECIL, HENRY

According to the Evidence

Ian Henry Publications Ltd. 1979-02-18. (ISBN: 0860251438) hardcover, 9x6x1. Acceptable condition because it is an Ex-library book. Posted within 1 working day. 1st class tracked post to the UK, Airmail tracked worldwide. Fair.

M. Godding Ltd.Professional seller

Book number: 260815

Catalogue: Fiction

Keywords: 0860251438

Cecil, Henry

According to the Evidence. Signed

London, Pan Books, 1957. 1st Edition. Soft cover. 1st Edition. Soft cover. Signed by Author. Presentation Copy. First Edition in paperback of this Ambrose Low legal/courtroom mystery Inscribed and dated by Henry Cecil on the title-page. "To Jo who may never have read it before & to Flo who certainly hasn't, with love and best wishes from Henry, November, 1957". A near fine copy in the publisher's original pictorial wrappers, as issued. 12mo. 160 pp. Barzun & Taylor, A Catalogue Of Crime. Steinbrunner & Penzler, Encyclopedia Of Mystery And Detection. .

TBCL The Book Collector's LibraryProfessional seller

Book number: 30120

Catalogue: Presentation & Inscribed Copies

Keywords: FIRST EDITION SIGNED BRITISH AUTHORS MYSTERY CRIME DETECTION OLD BAILEY Electronic List TBCL ITSAMYSTERY Henry Cecil

CECIL, HENRY

Alibi for a Judge

London, United Kingdom, Michael Joseph. 1960, First Edition. Hard Cover with dust jacket, 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Black bds with crisp Gilt title, pp 206. Tight appears unread copy with bright interior, age toning to end pages. Original Red DJ is unworn with age toned spine, not price clipped. Near Fine/Near Fine.

Ariel BooksProfessional seller

Book number: 10078

Catalogue: Law & Criminal Studies