BAGSHAW, ROBERT.

Toothy Goes to War. Memoirs of a Dental Officer 1939-46.

Wymondham: Geo. R. Reeve Ltd, 1987. 0900616253. Signed. "Although the theme of the book is mainly autobiographical, it is more than just a record of one man's war. Drama and comedy, tragedy and farce combine to give a factual record of what life was like for the people of Britain during the long years f the Second World War." Pp.175, signed to title page by the author, cartoon portrait frontispiece + 31 black & white photo illustrations. Paperback. VG.

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Book number: 37885

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BAINES, JOCELYN.

Joseph Conrad. A critical biography.

London: Weidenfeld & Nicolson, 1969. "This authoritative book, based on extensive research, has inevitably greatly modified the accepted views of Conrad: and at times startlingly so, as in the revelation of his attempted suicide.". Pp, 507. P/b, illustrated cover. G.

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Book number: 7197

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BAKER, RACHEL.

The First Woman Doctor: The Story of Elizabeth Blackwell, M.D. (Foreword by Dr. Edith Summerskill, M.P.)

London: George G. Harrap & Co. Ltd, 1946. 1st ed. "A dear friend of Florence Nightingale, she was much admired by Rossetti, George Eliot and Lady Byron." Pp. 190, portrait frontis. Dark blue cloth, portrait illustrated d/w edges rubbed and chipped. G+/G.

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Book number: 29132

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BALSTON, THOMAS.

The Life of Jonathan Martin, Incendiary of York Minster.

London: Macmillan & Co.Ltd, 1945. 1st edition. With some account of William and Richard Martin. "In 1829 Jonathan Martin, brother of John Martin, the famous painter of "Belshazzar's Feast", became infamous by setting fire to York Minster.. In childhood his sister was murdered before his eyes; as a young man he was press-ganged for the Navy..and made numerous attempts to desert. Returning to work as a tanner, he set about the reformation of the Church of England on Methodist principles and..was arrested for threatening to shoot the Bishop of Oxford. Confined to asylums, he made a sensational escap, and spent years as an iteinerant preacher, supporting himself by the sale of nearly 15,000 copies of his "Life", until his escapade at York consigned him to Bedlam till his death." Pp.xii/147, portrait frontispiece + 16 further illustrations, inscribed by the author to front free endpaper. Black cloth, bump to lower front edge. Dustwrapper rubbed and has 3cm tear to top front and loss to top rear, stains (coffee?) to rear. G+/G.

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Book number: 50207

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BARBER, KATHLEEN L.

"Hello My Boy Arthur".

Privately published, 1995. Written to fulfil a promise made to the author's father when he was no longer able to continue writing "his story". Presented in fictional letter form, which the author thought more informal. Pp.68, occasional black & white photo illustrations, signed by the author to reverse of front free endpaper. Paperback. VG.

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Book number: 49117

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BARBER, RICHARD.

Living Legends. Foreword by Magnus Magnusson.

London: BBC, 1980. 1st ed. Six 'Living Legends' - Robin Hood, Dick Whittington, Guy Fawkes, Captain Kidd, Dick Turpin, Burke and Hare, are explored in this fascinating book. A television series produced for the 'Chronicle series. Pp. 160, 24 b/w illustns. Red cloth, gilt title to spine, illustd. d/w. F/VG.

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Book number: 10901

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BARBIROLLI, EVELYN.

Life With Glorious John. A Portrait of Sir John Barbirolli.

London: Robson Books, 2002. 1861054742. 1st edition. Biography of Sir John Barbirolli (1899-1970), former conductor with the Halle Ochestra, by his wife, the oboist Evelyn (nee Rothwell). "offers a unique insight into the life and mind of a celebrated conductor. Barbirolli's impression upon 20th century musical life is extraordinary and Evelyn's intimate portrait brings his contribution to classical music vividly to life." Pp.xii/302, 16 pages of black & white photos, inscribed by the author to front free endpaper, a few neat ink amendments/annotations occasionally throughout. Black cloth, dustwrapper, edges rubbed. G+/G+.

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BARNES, JOHN E.

George Ratcliffe Woodward 1848-1934. Priest, Poet and Musician.

Norwich: The Canterbury Press, 1996. 1853111279. 1st edition. "Dr G.R.Woodward is best remembered as the writer of such well-known carols as 'This Joyful Eastertide', 'Ding Dong! Merrily on High', and 'Past Three A Clock'. But..he also played a part in the revival of plainsong, the enrichment of hymnody, and in the story of Walsingham, where he was Vicar in the 1880s". Pp.viii/168. Paperback. VG.

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Book number: 44527

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Keywords: Barnes George Ratcliffe Woodward Carols Hymnody Cowley Walsingham Chelmondistan Music Biography Priest Poet 45970 General Biography

BARSKY, ROBERT F.

Noam Chomsky. A Life of Dissent.

Massachusetts: The MIT Press, 1997. 1st ed. "I found Robert Barsky's biography of Noam Chomsky a comprehensive and compelling account of the scientific achievements and political engagements of one of this century's foremost intellectuals and social activists." Pp. 10/237, portrait frontis, 27 b/w illustrations, owner's name to half-title. White cloth, portrait illustrated d/w. G+/G+.

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Book number: 21989

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BATEY, MAVIS.

Alice's Adventures in Oxford.

Andover: Pitkin Pictorials Ltd, 1980. The story of Alice Liddell, the daughter of the Dean of Christ Church, and the immortal friendship with 'Lewis Carroll'. Pp. 32/1(ad). Illustd. throughout. P/b. Illustd. cover. VG.

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Book number: 9247

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BEARNE, MRS.

Heroines of French Society. In the Court, The Revolution, The Empire, and The Restoration.

New York: E.P.Dutton and Company, 1907. French hiistory looking at the lives of four women: - Madame Vigee Le Brun; La Marquise de Montagu; Madame Tallien; and Madame de Genlis. Pp.xxiv/485, frontispiece + 29 further sepia and black & white plates, cracking to inner hinges but holding, armorial bookplate (Polish?) to inside front board. Blue cloth, gilt decorated title to front and spine, spine slightly dulled with wear to top and tail, bumps to corners. G+.

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Book number: 50680

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Keywords: Mrs Bearne Heroines French Society Court Revolution Empire Restoration Madame Vigee le Brun Marquise de Montagu Madame Tallien de Genlis Louis XV Marie Antoinette Voltaire Robespierre 52139 General Biography

BELL, ALICE ELSIE.

A Decade in Rhodesia.

London: Athena Press, 2005. 184401472X. The true story about a young English family of six, leaving post war Britain for the colonies, Southern Rhodesia, Africa, in the 1950s. Pp.138. Paperback. VG.

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Book number: 48078

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BELL, EVELYN.

So Kind to Youth.

London: Michael Joseph, 1938. 1st ed. "So Kind to Youth is both a fascinating sidelight on the London of Victorian artists and musicians, and a radiant autobiography, written with serene humour." Pp. 287.Dark orange cloth, d/w price-clipped, has edge tears and is soiled to rear. G+/G.

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Book number: 22570

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BELL NICOLL, J.T.

The Span of Time. The Autobiography of a Doctor.

London:Hodder and Stoughton,1952. 1st ed. "The Span of Time is more than a biography, for it contains a message of hope which will bring comfort to all who have to bear the burden of enduring sickness." Pp.256. Red cloth, d/w edges chipped. VG/G+.

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Book number: 5013

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Keywords: Bell Nicoll Span Time Autobiography Doctor Sickness Memoir Church India Africa Scotland 17478 General Biography

BENNETT, ALAN.

Writing Home. (Includes The Lady in the Van).

London:Faber,1994. "For some years now Alan Bennett has published a selection of his Diaries in the London Review of Books. 'Writing Home' brings together for the first time, together with his thoughts on many literary figures, including John Osborne,W.H.Auden and Philip Larkin." Pp.14/417,51 b/w plates + b/w drawing by David Gentleman. Black cloth, portrait illustrated d/w. VG/VG.

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