The Investiture of HRH Prince Charles as the 21st Prince of Wales 1st July 1969
Not stated A very scarce commemorative album for the investiture of Prince Charles with colour photographs. The Investiture of HRH Prince Charles as the 21st Prince of Wales 1st July 1969.In the original paper wraps with mylar wraps in a spiral binding.?A lovely commemorative photo album.The Investiture of the Prince of Wales, King Charles, took place in Caernarfon Castle, North Wales.?This photo album shows beautiful full page colour photographs of the historical event, including a page on 'The Prince's Song'. In the original paper wraps with mylar wraps in a spiral binding.?Externally, excellent. There is some very light wear to the extremities. Internally, firmly bound. The pages are very bright and clean. Fine- $45
- $45
Take Me Back to Dear Old Blight
Robert Southall The first edition of this charmingly illustrated educational work on the Heraldic China Manufacturers during WWI. First edition. Illustrated throughout with photographs and diagrams, many of which are in colour. With detailed descriptions and explanations of: tanks and armoured cars, guns and grenades, airships and zeppelins, ships and submarines, as well as figures and memorials. Written by Robert Southall. In the original brown cloth binding. Externally, very smart with light shelf wear only. Original unclipped dust wrapper also very smart with minor shelf wear. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are very bright and clean throughout. Near Fine- $64
- $64
New Zealand Ferns and Allied Plants
Patrick J. Brownsey; John C. Smith-Dodsworth The first edition of this study on the plants of New Zealand, complete with illustrations. First edition. Illustrated throughout with line sketches and photographs. A study into all ferns and allied plants which can be found in New Zealand. This would be a collection of roughly 193 species and subspecies, 88 of which occur in no other country. Written by Patrick J. Brownsey, an English historian and botanist, and John C. Smith-Dodsworth, an English botanist, both of whom now reside in New Zealand. Illustrated by T. N. H. Galloway. In the original black cloth binding. Externally, excellent with light shelf wear only. Original unclipped dust wrapper is very smart with light shelf wear to the extremities. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are very bright and clean throughout. Near Fine- $63
- $63
Under the Greenwood Tree A Rural Painting of the Dutch School
Thomas Hardt A bright illustrated copy of Under the Greenwood Tree by Thomas Hardy. Under the Greenwood Tree A Rural Painting of the Dutch School was originally published anonymously by Thomas Hardy in 1872 and is the first of what was to become his series of Wessex Novels.?The novel follows the activities of a group of west gallery musicians, one of whom becomes romantically entangled with a new village school mistress, Fancy Day.?This later edition is illustrated by Keith Henderson with nine plates and a frontispiece.Collated, complete. In the publisher's original cloth binding. Externally, very smart with very light bumping to the head and tail of the spine. Internally, firmly bound with bright and generally clean pages. Very Good Indeed- $70
- $70
Master Humphrey’s Clock
Charles Dickens Two volumes of the first edition of Charles Dickens' popular works 'Master Humphrey's Clock' and 'Barnaby Rudge', bound in smart calf. The first edition in book form.Two volumes only, beings Volumes II and III of a three volume set, with Volume II starting at chapter 38 of 'Master Humphrey's Clock'. All chapters of 'Barnaby Rudge' are included in Volumes II and III. The volumes are complete in themselves.'Master Humphrey's Clock' was a weekly periodical, containing the frame story of Master Humphrey, and short stories.?This periodical showcased the first appearance of Barnaby Rudge, and 'The Old Curiosity Shop', which was featured as a short story before going on to be expanded into a novel.Each volume is illustrated with a frontispiece and in-text engravings.Dickens is one of the most popular authors of the Victorian age. His novels show the grimy side of poverty and prosperity in Victorian England, showing poor social conditions alongside repulsive characters.Illustrated throughout by George Cattermole and Hablot Knight Browne, better known as Phiz. In a full calf binding. Externally, smart. Very light bumping to the extremities. A few minor marks to the boards and spines. Scattered spots to the endpapers. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean. Near Fine- $306
- $306
Wiltshire Village
Heather Tanner Bright third edition of this charming ode to Wiltshire by Heather and Robin Tanner, complete with unclipped dust wrapper. The third edition of this work, written by Heather Tanner and adorned with illustrations by Robin Tanner.?A celebration of the English countryside with descriptions of village life and beauty, the local customs of Wiltshire people, and their crafts.?Illustrated in text and with six full page plates of etchings including frontispiece. Collated, complete.?Enclosed in the unclipped dust wrapper. In the original publisher's full cloth binding. Externally lovely. Dust wrapper unclipped and very smart with minor shelf wear only. Internally, firmly bound. Pages bright and clean. Fine- $51
- $51
Derby Porcelain
Franklin A. Barrett; Arthur L. Thorpe A first edition of this highly illustrated study of Derby porcelain, with original dust wrapper. First edition. Illustrated highly with 177 black and white images on 97 plates with seven additional coloured plates. Collated complete. A collection of works from the Derby factory for porcelain, with reference to: Andrew Planche, William Duesbury, The Chelsea-Derby Period, and later figurines. Written by Franklin A. Barrett and Arthur L. Thorpe. In the original green cloth binding. Externally, excellent with light shelf wear only. Original price-clipped dust wrapper very smart with light shelf wear and minor chipping to the extremities. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are very bright and clean with a small mark to the front endpaper. Very Good Indeed- $96
- $96
The Book of Marston Bigot: The Story of Marston House and the Earls of Cork and Orrey
Michael McGarvie A first edition of this history of Marston House, presented by the author to Howard Coombs. First edition. Limited edition of which this is copy number 276. Presented by the author to Howard Coombs, dated 1988 on front endpaper. Illustrated with diagrams and portraits, as well as paintings of the house, some of which are in colour. The history of Marston House, with details of mediaeval settlements, origins of the house, two noble women, the black sheep, and the passing of the Boyles. Written by Michael McGarvie, and English historian and author. In the original blue cloth binding. Externally, excellent. Original unclipped dust wrapper very smart with light shelf wear only. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are very bright and clean throughout. Near Fine- $63
- $63
The Family House in England
Andrew Henderson Beautifully illustrated architectural study of the English domestic house, written and illustrated by Andrew Henderson. The author's presentation copy. The first edition of this work. Author's presentation copy inscribed and signed to front free endpaper 'For Kenneth Warburton.'?Charming history of domestic architecture in England by Andrew Henderson. Lavishly illustrated in text by the author.?Complete with dust wrapper, price clipped. Price 22/6 net to sticker on front fly leaf.With three postcards from the author loosely inserted. In the original publisher's full cloth binding. Externally lovely with minor shelf wear only. Dust wrapper price clipped and very smart with only minor shelf wear, sunned to spine. Internally, firmly bound. Pages bright and clean. Fine- $185
- $185
Sketchbook of Cornwall
John Miller A limited edition copy of this beautifully illustrated sketchbook of Cornwall, signed by the author. First edition. Limited to 1,000 copies of which this is number 635. Signed by the author. A collection of sketches and watercolours of Cornwall, with special attention to beaches, boats and landscapes of the area. Written and illustrated by John Miller, an English artist who is best known for his idyllic representation of beach scenes in Cornwall. In the original quarter cloth binding with colour paper boards. Externally, very smart with light shelf wear only. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are very bright and clean throughout. Near Fine- $51
- $51