A New and General Biographical Dictionary 1798 - Published in 15 vols - Missing Vol 1.

G.G. and J. Robinson et Al. 1798, New Edition. Full-Leather, 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Book, 8.5" x 5.5" - 14 or 15 volumes - Volume 1 missing, but reprints are readily available. A New and General Biographical Dictionary - containing an historical and critical account of the lives and writings of the most eminent persons in every Nation, particularly the British and Irish : from the earliest accounts of time to the present period, wherein their remarkable actions and sufferings, their virtues, parts, and learning, are accurately displayed, with a catalogue of their literary productions. Greatly enlarged and Improved. New Edition 1798, Missing Vol 1. Leather bound, covers rubbed to edges and titles not visible due to wear and age. Book plate to inside boards "WATERSTOCK" with coat of arms depicting a knight's helmet and a George Cross with 4 fleur d'lis. Is the Bookplate of Sir William Henry Ashurst of Waterstock, Oxfordshire 1725-1807 Sir William Henry Ashurst was the son of William Henry Ashurst and Diana Allen, and lived at Waterstock, Oxfordshire, England. He held the office of Justice of the Court of the King's Bench between 1770 and 1800 (ref Flikr Vol. 11 (2), 111 (3), 1V (4), V (5), V1 (6), V11 (7), V111 (8), 1X (9), x (10), X1 (11), X11 (12), X111 (13), X1V (14), XV (15). Overseas buyers please contact for postage as 9230 gms unpacked weight. Fair.

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Book number: 028104

Catalogue: Biography

ADDISON, JOSEPH - STEELE, SIR RICHARD AND BUDGELL, EUSTACE

Sir Roger de Coverly

London, Folio Society. 1967. Hardback, 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Ill.: Smith, Richard Shirley. Book, 5.75 x 9"; 158pp; marbled boards, brown cloth spine with gilt; plain board slipcase; very good book; wood engravings by Richard Shirley Smith;. Very Good/Slipcase.

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Book number: 6785

Catalogue: Biography

Keywords: Smith, Richard Shirleyhistory; Biography;

AGASSO, DOMENICO

Thecla Merlo - Messenger of the Good News

Slough, St. Paul MultiMedia Productions. 1993. (ISBN: 0952253801) Paperback, 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Book, 5.25 x 8.5"; 237 pages; paperback; illustrated; very good; the life of Thecla (Teresa) Merlo, co-founder of the Daughter's of St. Paul;. Very Good.

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Book number: 11545

Catalogue: Biography

Keywords: 0952253801 Religion; St. Paul; Italy; Biography; Thecla Merlo;

AKSYUTIN, YURI

Lenin - Pages from a Life of Struggle

Moscow, Novosti Press Agency. 1983. Soft cover, 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. Book, 5 x 7.5"; 80pp; laminated linen covers; a clean copy;. Good.

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Book number: 1535

Catalogue: Biography

Keywords: Lenin, Capitalism; Socialism; Communism; Politics; Russia;

ALCOCK, FRED B.

As It Was - A Personal Story - Amateur Players of Sherborne

Sherborne, Amateur Players of Sherborne. 1978, First Edition. (ISBN: 0950619205) Hardback, 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Book, Illustrated. Title page signed To Daisy With Love Fred. Mark to top edge not affecting contents. Dustwrapper rubbed. Good/Good.

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Book number: 12950

Catalogue: Biography

Keywords: 0950619205 Sherborne Dorset Actors Amateur Theatre

ANDRADE, E. N. DA C.

Sir Isaac Newton

London, Collins. 1954, First Edition. Hardcover, 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. Book, 140 pages. Part of a notable series of short biographies. Good/Good.

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Book number: 24462

Catalogue: Biography

Keywords: Newton Science History

ANGELOU, MAYA

Heart of a Woman, The

London, Virago. 1997. (ISBN: 0860686787) Paperback. Book, The fourth volume of her enthralling autobiography finds the author immersed in the world of Black writers and artists in Harlem, working in the civil rights movement with Martin Luther King. Very Good.

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Book number: 12076

Catalogue: Biography

Keywords: 0860686787 Biography Discrimination Black Writer

NO AUTHOR

Elvis Special 1970

London, World Distributors. 1969. Hardback, 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Book, 7.5x10", 116pp, nice copy fair condition, slightly bumped. One crossword has been completed. Good/No Jacket - as issued.

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Book number: 529

Catalogue: Biography

Keywords: Music, Pop, Record, Annual

NO AUTHOR

Imperial Dictionary of Universal Biography, The - vol XIII; LEE-MEN

Glasgow, William Mackenzie. Hardback, 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Book, With engravings of Luther, Franklin, Sir Isaac Newton, Sir J.Banks, La Perouse, Pope. Fair/No Jacket.

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Book number: 17

Catalogue: Biography

Keywords: Biography; Dictionary;

NO AUTHOR

Letters of Napoleon to Marie-Louise, The

London, Hutchinson. 1935. Hardback, 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Book, 5.75 x 8.75"; 289pp; green cloth with gilt; with a commentary by Charles de la Ronciere, Chief Custodian Bibliotheque Nationale of France, and an introduction by Philip Guedalla; 31 illustrations; good clean copy;. Good/No Jacket.

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Book number: 2110

Catalogue: Biography

Keywords: Napoleon; France; Letters;

NO AUTHOR

Who's Who 1998

London, A & C Black Ltd. 1998. (ISBN: 0713647477) Hardback, 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Book, This edition provides information on people of influence and interest, contains over 30,000 biographies, approximately 1000 of which are new entries. It lists people from all walks of life: the arts and sciences; business and finance; the church; the civil service; education; entertainment and sport; government and the law; local government; the media; medicine; professional institutions; and the trade unions. Pencil inscription to front endpaper. Very Good/Very Good.

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Book number: 12669

Catalogue: Biography

Keywords: 0713647477 Biographies Reference

NO AUTHOR

Wood and Iron - A story of Africa written in memory of H.U.C.

London, Hutchinson. 1934. Hardback, 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Book, 5.5 x 8.75"; 256pp; blue cloth, stained, with gilt; illustrated; good reading copy;. Good Reading Copy.

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Book number: 6196

Catalogue: Biography

Keywords: Africa; War; Biography; Diary;

BASON, FRED

Fred Bason's Third Diary

London, Andre Deutsch. 1955, First Edition. Hardback, 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. Book, Front endpaper is inscribed - This copy is owned by my loyal readers and friends Stella and Harold Wheal of Catford, They do not wish to lose this copy. We suggest ever so politely you buy a copy of your own. Best regards, Sincerely Fred Bason. The illustrated frontispiece, a line drawing of Bason's face by Nicozas Bentley is also inscribed 'Well, fancy that. Freddie'. Dustwrapper is lightly chipped to top edge. Good/Good. Signed by Author(s).

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Book number: 13791

Catalogue: Biography

Keywords: Diary Humour Bason London Cockney

BEAHM, GEORGE

Stephen King Companion, The

London, Macdonald. 1990. Hardback, 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Ill.: Illustrated. Book, 6.25 x 9.5"; 363pp; black cloth with silver; nice clean copy; four sections of this book look at King himself, fans and publishers, his books and a reference section; everything you could possibly want to know about King; illustrated with fifty photographs;. Very Good.

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Book number: 2104

Catalogue: Biography

Keywords: Illustratedhorror; Biography;

BELLOW, SAUL

To Jerusalem and Back: A Personal Account

London, Penguin Books. 1978. (ISBN: 0140044817) Paperback. Book, Good.

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Book number: 13913

Catalogue: Biography

Keywords: 0140044817 Autobiography Travel Jew Jewish Israel