PRICE, RICHARD

THE WANDERERS.

London. Chatto & Windus, 1975, First UK edition. A novel about a teenage gang in the Bronx. 224 pages. Contents near fine but previous owner's name on f.e.p. Near fine cover, but slightly, faintly marked on edges. D./w. slightly worn & bumped on ends of spine & corners. ISBN 0701120967 1975 ISBN: 0701120967

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Book number: 5945

Catalogue: Fiction

Keywords: Bronx Richard Price Wanderers

PULLMAN, PHILIP.

THE SUBTLE KNIFE.

London. Point / Scholastic, 1998., Paperback. The second book in the "His Dark Materials" trilogy. 341 pages. Near fine, no inscription, but the tips of last 4 top corners are slightly bumped. Near fine card cover, priced £5.99, but back top corner slightly bumped. 20cm. x 13cm. ISBN 0590112899. 1998

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Book number: 8168

Catalogue: Fiction

Keywords: His Dark Materials Philip Pullman

PYNCHON, THOMAS.

MASON & DIXON.

New York. Henry Holt & Co., 1997., Fictionalized account of the British surveyors Charles Mason and Jeremiah Dixon's story. In the 18th century they were sent to mark the boundary between Pennsylvania and Maryland. 773 pages. Near fine, no inscription, but top & bottom of closed book faintly marked. D./w. is near fine, priced $27.50, covered with publisher's clear protective sleeve which is printed with title & author 's name. 9½" x 6¼". ISBN 0805037586. A heavy book. 1997

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Book number: 4720

Catalogue: Fiction / Biography

Keywords: Mason-Dixon Line surveyors Jeremiah Dixon Charles Mason Pennsylvania Maryland

QUILLER-COUCH, SIR ARTHUR.

CAMBRIDGE LECTURES.

London. J.M. Dent / Everyman's Library, 1948., Reprint, first published 1943 in this edition. Everyman's Library 974. 312 pages. Cover is slightly worn, d./w. is re-enforced on ends of spine & front corners with sellotape. 17.5cm. x 11.25cm. 1948

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Book number: 7910

Catalogue: Fiction

Keywords: Cambridge lectures

RANKIN, IAN.

THE FALLS.

London. Orion, 2001., A Rankin and Rebus detective novel. Ist edition. 399 pages. 9½" x 6¼". Near fine, no inscription or marks. Near fine d./w., not price clipped (£16.99) 2001

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Book number: 4302

Catalogue: Fiction

Keywords: detective who-done-it crime detection criminal murder

RANKIN, IAN

THE NAMING OF THE DEAD.

London. Orion Books, 2006., Another crime in Edinburgh investigated by Detective Rebus.420 pages. Near fine, no inscription but faintly marked in top corner of front endpage, possibly from price written in ballpoint & erased. Near fine d./w., not price clipped (£17.99) 2006

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Book number: 5402

Catalogue: Fiction

Keywords: Rankin Rebus Edinburgh crime detective

RANKIN, IAN.

Saints of the Shadow Bible.

London. Prion Publishing, 2013., First edition."Rebus: Saint or Sinner?" 328 pages. Near fine, no inscription or marks, near fine black cover with silver lettering. Near fine d./w., priced £18.99. 24cm. x 15.5cm. ISBN 9781409144748. 2013

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Book number: 8576

Catalogue: Fiction

Keywords: Ian Rankin Rebus detective crime who-dunnit?

RANKIN, IAN.

Set In Darkness. Inspector Rebus Novel.

London. Orion Books, 2001., Paperback. About Inspector Rebus & crimes in Edinburgh. 466 pages with a 12 page Prologue. Priced on back £5.99. 7" x 4.25". Near fine, no inscription or marks. ISBN 0752837087 2001

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Book number: 5421

Catalogue: Fiction

Keywords: Rebus Edinburgh crime Ian Rankin

RANSOME, ARTHUR.

PETER DUCK.

London. Penguin Puffin, 1986., Paperback, reprint. A "Swallows & Amazons " adventure. With the help of an old seaman, Peter Duck, the children set sail in search for long lost treasure, but others have the same idea. 397 pages, with drawings & maps by author. Near fine, no inscription or marks. Corners of card cover slightly bumped o./w. near fine, priced on back £2.95. 7" x 4.25". ISBN 0140303405. 1986

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Book number: 5822

Catalogue: Fiction

Keywords: Swallows & Amazons Isle of Wight juvenile children

RANSOME, ARTHUR.

PIGEON POST.

London. Penguin Puffin, 1988., Paperback. Reprint. The Swallows & Amazons find their homing pigeons are a help when they "prospect for gold " in the old mines. 382 pages with drawings by the author. Near fine, no inscription or marks. Near fine cover, priced £2.95. 7" x 4.25". ISBN 0140303936. 1988

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Book number: 5823

Catalogue: Fiction

Keywords: Swallows & Amazons pigeon juvenile children

RANSOME, ARTHUR,

SWALLOWDALE.

London. Penguin Puffin, 1987., Reprint, paperback. When the Swallows & Amazons boat is holed in an accident they explore the countryside & discover a secret valley in this adventure. 441 pages. Illustrated by author. Near fine, no inscription or marks. Near fine cover, priced £2.95 on back but faint crease on front. 7" x 4.25". ISBN 0140303391 1987

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Book number: 5824

Catalogue: Fiction

Keywords: Swallows & Amazons Swallowdale

READ, MISS.

COUNTRY BUNCH. A Collection by Miss Read.

London. Michael Joseph, 1963., Illustrated with drawings by Andrew Dodds.This is a compilation of writings on country life, from many aspects such as stories, diaries, letters, poetry, recipes & "country cures". They were selected by "Miss Read" from many writers, dating from Horace to the 1960's & divided into 6 parts, Country People, Country Places, Bird Beast & Fish, Changing Seasons, Remedies & Recipes, Country Occasions & Junketings. She introduces each selection but there's nothing by herself. Near fine but edges are faded. D./w. is slightly worn on edges, & damp stained on bottom edge, o./w. very good. Its not price clipped (21s. or £1.05) 1963

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Book number: 3426

Catalogue: Fiction

Keywords: Miss Read countrylife diaries letters seasons recipes

READ, MISS.

Village Diary.

London. Orion Books / Michael Joseph, 2006., Paperback. First published 1957 by Michael Joseph. 220 pages, illustrated by J.S. Goodall. 19.75cm. x 13cm. Near fine, no inscription or marks. Priced on back £6.99. ISBN 0752877437. 2006

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Book number: 9551

Catalogue: Fiction

Keywords: Miss Read Fairacre Dora Saint Dora Shafe Thrush Green

READ, MISS (TEXT) AND GOODALL, JOHN S. (ILLUSTRATIONS)

The World of Thrush Green.

London. Michael Joseph, 1988., The reader is escorted on a personal tour of the village of Thrush Green (based on Wood Green, Oxfordshire) meeting the individuals, listening as they talk about their lives." 208 pages. Well illustrated by John S. Goodall with paintings in colour, b./w. drawings and photographs. Near fine except inscription opposite half -title and sadky there is a damp stain on front bottom corner of first 50 pages. It hasn't left a mark but the paper is affected with slight ripple. Near fine d./w. priced £12.95. 23.5cm. x 19.5cm. ISBN 0718132025. 1988

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Book number: 7303

Catalogue: Fiction

Keywords: Wood Green Thrush Green Miss Read John S. Goodall

RENAULT, MARY.

THE BULL FROM THE SEA.

London. Longmans, 1962., First edition. "The story of Theseus, King of Athens." 280 pages. Near fine d./w. except previous owner's name & address, and a small faint mark on bottom edge of front end page. Near fine d./w. but top edge slightly dusty, price label of 18/-. 20cm. x 13.5cm. 1962

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Book number: 6783

Catalogue: Fiction

Keywords: Athens Greece Theseus Aigeus Minotaur Crete