ANON. [ LADY AUGUSTA NOEL (NEE) KEPPEL ].

Effie's Friends; Or Chronicles of Woods and Shore.

London: James Nisbet, 1875. Victorian children's short stories written anonomously by Lady Augusta Noel ,wife of Ernest Noel and daughter of General George Thomas Keppel. Stories include: The Swallow's Story; The Peacock's Story; The Sparrow's Story; and The Seagull's Story. Pp.192, head and tailpiece illustrations by W.Harry Rogers, some spotting to closed page edges not affecting pages internally. Maroon bevelled cloth with gilt decorated title to front and spine, slightly rubbed. VG.

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Book number: 33315

Catalogue: Fiction: : Victorian

Keywords: Lady Augusta Noel Keppel Effies Friends Chronicles Woods Shore W Harry Rogers Victorian Childrens Fiction 27496 Fiction: : Victorian

ANON.

The Episode Guide to the Galaxy.

London: Future Publishing, 1996. "Fact-packed episode guides to: Babylon 5, Star Trek: Voyager, Space: 1999". P/b with illustrated cover; crease to rear cover. G+.

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Book number: 21205

Catalogue: Fiction: : Science Fiction

Keywords: Episode Guide Galaxy Babylon 5 Star Trek Voyager Space 1999 Tv Science Fiction A16655 Fiction: : Science Fiction

ANON. [EVELYN WHITAKER].

Miss Toosey's Mission.

London: Ward, Lock & Co. Ltd, nd.(c.1900s). 0. By the author of "Laddie", "Tip-Cat", "Our Little Ann", "Pen", "Dear". Pp.92, line drawing frontispiece by Edith Ellison, browning to endpapers and spotting to closed page edges. Dark blue/green cloth with 'art nouveau' blind-stamped and gilt decorated title to front and spine, edges rubbed. G+. ** Evelyn Whitaker (1844 - 1929) was an English novelist. Whitaker was born in Herne Bay, Kent and died in Hammersmith, London at the age of 84. She remained a spinster all her life often living with one or more of her sisters. All her works were published anonymously and the identity of the author of Tip Cat was not revealed until after her death. Her nineteen novels and several shorter stories were issued by multiple publishers in Britain, Australia, Canada and the United States from 1879-1915. Many of these editions were beautifully bound and illustrated. The novels were intended for children and young adults but were also widely read by adults, particularly women."(wki).

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Book number: 38937

Catalogue: Fiction: : Victorian

Keywords: Evelyn Whitaker Miss Tooseys Mission Victorian Moral Fiction 34135 Fiction: : Victorian

ANON. [WILLY SCHMERLE].

Olly Nolly Elephant.

The Netherlands: Clifford Series, nd. (c.1960). A children's story book. 15.5cms x 15cms. Unpaginated. Colour and black & white illustrations throughout, colour illustrated endpapers, pages toned. Illustrated laminated boards, wear to top and tail of spine. G+.

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Book number: 48631

Catalogue: Childrens Fiction

Keywords: Willy Schermele Olly Nolly Elephant Clifford Series Illustrated Childrens Fiction Story Book 50070 Childrens Fiction

ANON.

The Patriot.

London: Headley Brothers, nd. (c.1909). Short story aimed at young people, of the life and work of Denmark's great educationist Bishop Grundtvig (1783-1872). Pp.158, pencil notation to half-title page. Paperback, spine worn with small losses. Scarce (Copac lists only 2 copies). Good.** "Nikolaj Frederik Severin Grundtvig (1783 –1872), most often referred to as N. F. S. Grundtvig, was a Danish pastor, author, poet, philosopher, historian, teacher and politician. He was one of the most influential people in Danish history, as his philosophy gave rise to a new form of nationalism in the last half of the 19th century. It was steeped in the national literature and supported by deep spirituality. Grundtvig holds a unique position in the cultural history of his country. Grundtvig and his followers are credited with being very influential in the formulation of modern Danish national consciousness. He was active during the Danish Golden Age," (wiki).

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Book number: 46103

Catalogue: Fiction: : Historical

Keywords: The Patriot Bishop Grundtvig Denmark Danish Historical Fiction Nikolaj Frederik Severin Pastor Author Poet Philosopher Historian Teacher Politician 47656 Fiction: : Historical

ANTHONY, JOHN. (ENGLISHED BY).

The Story of Hassan (Hassan Ali Shah): A Novel of India written by Himself and Englished by John Anthony.

London: Nisbet & Co.Ltd, 1928. 0. First edition. "There is something very piquant about Hassan's account of the English in India and of their quaint ideas of order and practice, the absurdity and extravagance of which are a continued surprise to him when contrasted with the eminently sane and reasonable native practices in such matters as bribery, perjury and the proper chastisement of a wife. This entertaining autobiography is interspersed with characteristic anecdotes told by an Indian story-teller." Pp.279. Green cloth, dustwrapper (illustrated by H.E.Watson) is slightly rubbed with small tear to lower rear edge and now in a clear protective wrap. VG/G+.

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Book number: 40414

Catalogue: Fiction: : General

Keywords: John Anthony Story Hassan Novel India Hassan Ali Shah Autobiography Fiction Maryam 35686 Fiction: : General

ANTILL, JENNIFER.

Small Acts of Kindness. A Tale of the First Russian Revolution.

Lewes: Universe, 2022. 9781914414992. Set in Imperial Russia, in 1825. "Vasily, a pleasure loving, privileged young man, returns home from abroad expecting to embark on a glittering career. Having become entangled in an impossible love affair, he joins a conspiracy to overthrow the government. Threatened by exile to Siberia or death, he is forced to flee the Tsar's vengeance.." Pp.415, signed by the author to half-title page. Paperback. VG.

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Book number: 49826

Catalogue: Fiction: : Historical

Keywords: Jennifer Antill Signed Small Acts Kindness First Russian Revolution Historical Novel Fiction Imperial Russia 51338 Fiction: : Historical

ARAKAWA, HIROMU.

Fullmetal Alchemist. Vol.11.

San Francisco: VIZ Media, 2010. 9781421508382. 2nd printing. Manga. Story and art by Hiromu Arakawa. Pp.182, black & white manga illustrations + English text. Reads from right to left. Paperback. VG.

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Book number: 49524

Catalogue: Illustrated Fiction: : Manga

Keywords: Hiromu Arakawa Fullmetal Alchemist Manga Cartoon Illustrated 50766 Illustrated Fiction: : Manga

ARENAS, REINALDO.

Farewell to the Sea. A Novel of Cuba. (Translated by Andrew Hurley).

New York: Viking Penguin Inc, 1986. 1st English ed. "Rich in hallucination, myth, and fantasy, 'Farewell to the Sea' is a brilliant apocalyptic vision of today's Cuba, by a writer whom Octavio Paz calls 'remarkable'." Pp. 413. Pale green boards with black cloth spine, illustrated d/w. VG/G+.

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Book number: 21565

Catalogue: Fiction: : General

Keywords: Arenas Hurley Farewell to Sea Novel Cuba A17612 Fiction: : General

ARGUS, ARABELLA.

The Adventures of a Donkey.

London: Darton and Clark, nd. (c.1890). Small children's Victorian fiction book. 14.5cms x 9.5cms. All edges gilt. Pp.213, engraved frontispiece + engraved vignettes to chapter headings, old dampstain to frontispiece, toning to pages. Red blind-stamped cloth with gilt title to spine and worn gilt illustration to front board. G+.

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Book number: 48489

Catalogue: Fiction: : Victorian

Keywords: Arabella Argus Adventures of a Donkey Children Victorian Fiction 49887 Fiction: : Victorian

ARMSTRONG, DAVE.

Hezekiah and Hell's Belle.

London: Robert Hale, 1992. 1st ed. A Black Horse Western. Fiction. Cattle rustling. Pp. 156. Illustd. laminated boards. VG.

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Book number: 10604

Catalogue: Fiction: : General

Keywords: Armstrong Hezekia Hells Belle Black Horse Western Fiction A3514 Fiction: : General

VON ARNIM, ELIZABETH .

Christopher And Columbus .

London: Macmillan And Co, Limited, St. Martin's Street, 1929 . 0. Blue leatherette cover. Gilt 'G' to front cover, and gilt titles and decoration to spine. [4pp.]/pp.500 . VG .

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Book number: 48904

Catalogue: Fiction

Keywords: Macmillan and Co. , Limited Von Arnim, Christopher and Columbus Fiction

VON ARNIM, ELIZABETH .

Elizabeth and Her German Garden .

London: Macmillan And Co, Limited, St. Martin's Street, 1929 . 0. Blue leatherette cover. Gilt 'G' to front cover, and gilt titles and decoration to spine. [4pp.]/pp.207/pp.4 - Adverts . VG .

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Book number: 48902

Catalogue: Fiction

Keywords: Macmillan and Co. , Limited Von Arnim, Elizabeth and Her German Garden Fiction

ARNOLD, ELLIOTT.

Blood Brother.

London: Eyre & Spottiswoode, 1959. 6th impresssion. American historical novel, set in the old Southwest in Frontier days, 1856-72. Tells the story of two men: one Thomas Jeffords, a white man and government scout; the other the Chiricahua Apache leader, Cochise, and how these two men brought peace to the region after armies failed through the growth of their friendship. The book was adapted into the 1950 film "Broken Arrow" starring James Stewart, Jeff Chandler and Debra Paget. Pp.xii/558, owner's details to front free endpaper. Brown cloth. G+.

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Book number: 49248

Catalogue: Fiction: : Historical

Keywords: Elliott Arnold Blood Brother American Historical Fiction Novel Broken Arrow Film Movie Jeffords Cochise Chircahua Apache Indians Native Amerricans Arizona Southwest Frontier 50731 Fiction: : Historical

ARTHUR, RANDALL.

Wisdom Hunter.

Oregon: Questar Publishers, Inc, 1991. 3rd Printing. Fiction. "Wisdom Hunter is a uniquely compelling novel of captivating characters, fast-paced action - and a life-changing message." Pp. 318. P/b. VG.

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Book number: 29430

Catalogue: Fiction: : General

Keywords: Arthur Wisdom Hunter Fiction 26993 Fiction: : General