VARIOUS AUTHORS

Jamie: An 80th Birthday Tribute from His Friends

Edinburgh, 1980. Limited Edition. Original Cloth. Signed by Hamish Hamilton: "To Gerry Simpson with best wishes from "Jamie" alias Hamish Hamilton November 1980" on half-title page. Limited edition- Number 91 of 500 copies. Plastic dustjacket. With colour frontispiece. Top edge sprayed blue. Slight wear to spine, covers and corners. ; Signed by Hamish Hamilton: "To Gerry Simpson with best wishes from "Jamie" alias Hamish Hamilton November 1980" on half-title page. Limited edition- Number 91 of 500 copies. ; Octavo; 90 pages; Signed by Biographee. Very Good with no dust jacket .

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Book number: LCB60354

Catalogue: Biographies, Autobiographies & Memoirs

BARNATO WALKER, DIANA

Spreading My Wings. One of Britain's Top Women Pilots Tells Her Remarkable Story from Pre-War Flying to Breaking the Sound Barrier

London: Grub Street Publishing, 2008. First Edition; Fifth Impression. Original decorated wrappers. ISBN: 1904010318. With illustrations. Light shelfwear. ; Octavo; 224 pages. As New .

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Book number: LCH46546

Catalogue: Biographies, Autobiographies & Memoirs

Keywords: 1904010318 Aviation

BARTLETT, W. B.

King Cnut and the Viking Conquest of England 1016

Stroud, Gloucestershire: Amberley Publishing, 2016. First Edition. Original Boards. ISBN: 1445645874. With maps and plates. Pages slightly yellowed. Light wear to spine, covers, corners & dustjacket. ; Octavo; 315 pages. Very Good+ in Very Good+ dust jacket .

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Book number: LCB60078

Catalogue: Biographies, Autobiographies & Memoirs

Keywords: 1445645874 Denmark Norway Scandinavian English History Medieval Europe

BOTELER, LOVEJOY

Crooked Snake. The Life and Crimes of Albert Lepard

Jackson, Mississippi: University Press of Mississippi, 2019. First Edition. Original Cloth. ISBN: 149682170X. With illustrations. Light shelfwear. ; Octavo; x, 206 pages. New in New dust jacket .

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Book number: LCB85833

Catalogue: Biographies, Memoirs & Autobiographies

Keywords: 149682170x Crime True Stories Kidnapping Penitentiary

BOWDEN, MARK.

Pitt Rivers. The Life and Archaeological Work of Lieutenant-General Augustus Henry Lane Fox Pitt Rivers

Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1991. First Edition. Original cloth. ISBN: 0521400775. With plates & illustrations. Label of former owner on front free endpaper. Loosely inserted printed letter to Michael Thompson on letter headed paper of the Royal Commission on the historical monuments of England signed by Mark Bowden discussing a point regarding the theory of cultural evolution of societies of Pitt Rivers. Slight wear & slight soiling to spine, covers, corners & dustjacket. ; This comprehensive biography explores the multifaceted career of General Pitt Rivers (1827–1900) , a pivotal figure in the development of archaeology and anthropology. Pitt Rivers was a flamboyant polymath whose contributions extended beyond his military career to influence the fields of anthropology, archaeology, and public education significantly. The book delves into Pitt Rivers' pioneering approach to archaeology, marked by his meticulous excavation techniques and his commitment to the systematic documentation of artifacts. It also highlights his foundational role in the establishment of the Pitt Rivers Museum in Oxford, which houses one of the world's most extensive collections of anthropology and archaeology. Through detailed research and accessible writing, Bowden paints a vivid portrait of a man whose legacy continues to shape contemporary understandings of human history and culture. This work is not only a tribute to Pitt Rivers' extraordinary life and achievements but also a valuable resource for scholars and enthusiasts interested in the origins of modern archaeological and anthropological practices. ; Quarto; xvi, 182 pages. Very Good in Very Good- dust jacket .

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Book number: LCB60773

Catalogue: Biographies, Autobiographies & Memoirs

Keywords: 0521400775 Discoveries Ethnology Social &

BRóDKA, MARIA

Where the Devil Says Goodnight. Gdzie Diabel Mowi Dobranoc

No Place: Renia Cassell, 2022. First Edition. Original decorated boards. ISBN: 1399936522. With b/w & coloured illustrations. Light shelfwear. ; Quarto; 156 pages. As New with no dust jacket .

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Book number: LCB60831

Catalogue: Biographies, Autobiographies & Memoirs

Keywords: 1399936522 Second Social & Cultural History 2nd World War Ww2

DAFIS, CYNOG

Cynog - Mab y Pregethwr

Talybont, Ceredigion: Y Lolfa, 2005. First Edition. Original wrappers. ISBN: 0862437911. With illustrations. Slight wear to spine, covers & corners. ; 285 pages. Very Good+ .

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Book number: LCB85928

Catalogue: Biographies, Memoirs & Autobiographies

Keywords: 0862437911 Literature Politics Welsh History Mid Wales

EVANS, MEREDYDD

Hela'r Hen Ganeuon

Talybont, Ceredigion: Y Lolfa, 2009. First Edition. Original decorated wrappers. ISBN: 1847711782. Light shelfwear. ; Octavo; 248 pages. New .

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Book number: LCB85925

Catalogue: Biographies, Memoirs & Autobiographies

Keywords: 1847711782 Music

EVES, HOWARD

Mathematical Reminiscences (Spectrum)

Washington, D. C.: American Mathematical Society, 2001. First Edition. Original decorated wrappers. ISBN: 0883855356. With illustrations. Slight wear to spine, covers & corners. ; Octavo; 186 pages. Very Good+ .

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Book number: LCH46957

Catalogue: Biographies, Autobiographies & Memoirs

Keywords: 0883855356 History of Mathematics

FAGALY, WILLIAM

The Nightcrawler King, Memoirs of an Art Museum Curator (Willie Morris Books in Memoir and Biography)

Mississippi: University Press of Mississippi, 2021. First Edition; First Impression. Hardcover (original cloth). ISBN: 1496829816. With original beige cloths and dust jacket featuring an image of the author. With slight creasing and bumping to bottom r/h corner of book. With slight wear to spine, covers, corners and dust jacket. ; 17x24x3cms; 353 pages. Very Good+ in Very Good+ dust jacket .

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Book number: LCB85631

Catalogue: Autobiographies & Memoirs

Keywords: 1496829816 Museums History

FREEDMAN, LEW

Buffalo Bill Cody. The Man Who Shaped the Wild West Legend

Jefferson, North Carolina: McFarland, 2020. First Edition. Original decorated wrappers. ISBN: 0786499532. With illustrations. Light shelfwear. ; Octavo; 238 pages. New .

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Book number: LCH46386

Catalogue: Biographies, Autobiographies & Memoirs

Keywords: 0786499532

FRY, MAXWELL

Autobiographical Sketches

London: Elek, 1975. First Edition. Original Boards. ISBN: 023640010X. With illustrations. Dustjacket in plastic protective cover. With remnants and/or residue on endpapers, covers & dustjacket. With library stamps & labels. Slight wear to spine, covers, corners & dustjacket. ; 22.7 x 14.5 x 2 cms; 167 pages. Good in Good dust jacket .

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Book number: LCB85039

Catalogue: Biographies, Memoirs & Autobiographies

Keywords: 023640010x Architecture

GALL, SANDY

Don't Worry About the Money Now

London: Hamish Hamilton, 1983. First Edition; First Impression. Original Boards. ISBN: 0241109590. Signed by Sandy Gall on title page: "For Gerry, With Best Wishes, Sandy Gall". Some bumping to top edge of spine & dustjacket. Slight discolouration and light foxing to inside of dustjacket. Light discolouration to pages. Slight wear to spine, covers and corners. ; Signed by Sandy Gall on title page: "For Gerry, With Best Wishes, Sandy Gall" ; Octavo; 344 pages; Signed by Author. Very Good in Very Good- dust jacket .

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Book number: LCB60355

Catalogue: Biographies, Autobiographies & Memoirs

Keywords: 0241109590 Media Studies Journalism World Atlas

GORMLEY, JOE

Battered Cherub

London: Hamish Hamilton, 1982. First Edition; First Impression. Original Boards. ISBN: 0241107547. Signed by Joe Gormley on half-title page: "To Gerry; Best Wishes, Joe Gormley". Slight discolouration to pages. Slight bumping to edges. Slight wear to spine, covers and corners. ; Signed by Joe Gormley on half-title page: "To Gerry, Best Wishes Joe Gormley" ; Octavo; 216 pages; Signed by Author. Very Good in Very Good- dust jacket .

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Book number: LCB60352

Catalogue: Autobiographies & Memoirs

Keywords: 0241107547 Miners' Strikes Uk Modern British History Unionisation

GUINNESS, ALEC

Blessings in Disguise

London: Hamish Hamilton, 1985. First Edition; Third Impression. Original Boards. ISBN: 0241116813. Signed by Alec Guinness on title page, dated 1985. Slight bumping to top edge of dustjacket. Light soiling to dustjacket. Slight wear to spine, covers and corners. ; Signed by Alec Guinnness on title page, with date 1985. Sir Alec Guinness (1914–2000) was a highly acclaimed British actor, celebrated for his versatility and talent in both classical and contemporary roles. He was born on April 2, 1914, in London, England, and began his acting career in the 1930s. Guinness gained widespread recognition for his work on the stage and in films, earning numerous awards and accolades throughout his career. Some key points about Alec Guinness: Early Career: Guinness initially performed on stage in various Shakespearean productions. His breakout role came in 1938 with the play "Hamlet," where he played Osric. World War II Service: During World War II, Alec Guinness served in the Royal Navy Volunteer Reserve. His experiences during the war had a significant impact on his life and career. Film Career: Guinness became internationally known for his film roles. One of his most famous early roles was in "Great Expectations" (1946) , directed by David Lean. However, he gained widespread recognition with his collaboration with Lean on films like "The Bridge on the River Kwai" (1957) , for which he won an Academy Award for Best Actor. Iconic Roles: Guinness is perhaps best known for his portrayal of Obi-Wan Kenobi in the original "Star Wars" trilogy (1977–1983). Even though he initially had reservations about the role, it became one of his most iconic characters. Versatility: One of Guinness's remarkable qualities was his ability to take on a wide range of roles, from serious dramas to comedies. His versatility contributed to his enduring success as an actor. Awards: Alec Guinness received numerous awards and honors throughout his career, including an Academy Award, BAFTA Awards, and a Tony Award for his work on stage. Later Career: Guinness continued to act in films and on stage throughout his later years. He remained active in the industry, earning acclaim for roles in movies such as "Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy" (1979) and "Little Dorrit" (1988). Sir Alec Guinness passed away on August 5, 2000, leaving behind a legacy of remarkable performances and contributions to the world of acting. His body of work continues to be appreciated by audiences and fellow actors alike. ; Octavo; 238 pages; Signed by Author. Very Good in Very Good- dust jacket .

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Book number: LCB60350

Catalogue: Autobiographies & Memoirs

Keywords: 0241116813