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Cornwall Books 1st 1985
large 4to, wr + chps to d/w edges + closed trs o/w F/VG+ 1000 gms
(Order reference 10114).
A History of Thimbles is the most authoritative and comprehensive survey that has been written to date concerning thimbles and their history, and it may well prove to be the definitive work on the subject. The book is aimed both at collectors who want a guide to help them identify their thimbles and find out more about them, and at those who desire a more general history of the subject.
Many collectors will be gratified to find that an entire chapter has been devoted to the more popular Dorcas thimbles and that considerable attention has been paid to base metal and to plastic thimbles. It is the author's contention that iron and brass thimbles are in some ways more important than thimbles made of precious metals. Other collectors will welcome the layout of the book which, by having separate chapters for each of the four main thimble producing countries as well as separate chapters for each of the materials from which thimbles are made, provides a ready means of reference. Readers will also appreciate the large number of illustrations, including some taken from manufacturers' catalogues, which have never appeared before.
More advanced collectors will revel in the older and rarer material, while at the same time coming to realize that there is always something new to learn and that however good their collections, they remain far from complete. The book will also appeal to students of social history because of the surprisingly important place which thimbles came to acquire in the household as well as their role as an objet de galanterie.
But the value of this book is not limited exclusively to its subject matter or the specialized research that lies behind it. Its value also rests on the fact that its author is an active and experienced collector, an enthusiast keen to pass on his knowledge, and someone who is prepared to advise others on every aspect of thimble collecting, including what to look for when buying and what to avoid, how to care for thimbles and even what museums to visit.£80.00 -
Jaeger-LeCoultre 1993/94 edition
landscape format 8vo, blind stamped glazed white bds with black titling to fr bd + spine. Very min break at head of spine + bmp to rear bd o/w VG++ 545 gms
(Order reference 10571)£10.00 -
Rebo 2nd edn 2004
8vo, glazed pictorial boards in a similar d/w M/F+ 1085 gms
(Order reference 11267).£8.00 -
Ebury Press 1st 1980
8vo, v v min crsing to d/w edges o/w F/VG++ 380 gms
(Order reference 11481).£3.00 -
Souvenir Press 1st 1979
4to pb 144pp F 375 gms
(Order reference 11608).£6.50 -
Emeralda revised reprint 1977
landscape fmt 8vo pb 93pp, v v min wr to edges of cvrs o/w VG++ 165 gms
(Order reference 11750).£6.50 -
Shire Publications 1st 1997
8vo stapled softback 40pp F 100 gms
(Order reference 11881).£7.00 -
Shire Publications 1st 1987
8vo stapled softback 32pp F 80 gms
(Order reference 11887).£3.00 -
Shire Publications 2nd edn 1986
8vo stapled softback 32pp, v v min crse to fr cvr o/w VG++ 75 gms
(Order reference 11888).£5.00 -
Shire Publications 1st 1982
8vo stapled softback 32pp, v v min wr to edges of cvrs o/w VG++ 80 gms
(Order reference 11889).£2.00 -
Shire Publications 1st 1981
8vo stapled sftbk 32pp VG++ 75 gms
(Order reference 11936).£7.50 -
L'aventurine 2001
4to pb 95pp, v v min bmps o/w VG++ 460 gms
(Order reference 12100).£12.00 -
The Herbert Press 1st 1986
square fmt 4to, v v min shelfwear o/w VG++/VG++ 525 gms
(Order reference 12323).£7.00 -
Arms & Armour 1st 1996 4to, 2 tiny indents to fr bd, small tr to top fr edge of d/w + v sl edge wrinkling o/w VG++/VG++ 755 gms
(Order reference 12487).£8.50 -
Andre Deutsch 1st 1989
large 4to, v min bmps to bds, tiny chip + v sl wrinkling to d/w edges o/w VG++/VG++ 1225 gms
(Order reference 12613)£22.00 -
Shire Publications 1st 1979
8vo stapled sftbk 32pp, v v sl crsing to cvrs o/w VG++ 75 gms
(Order reference 12946).£3.00 -
Tudor Publishing 3rd prtg 1937
4to, v min wr to edges of bds, small name to fep o/w VG++ 1270 gms
(Order reference 13132).£5.00 -
David & Charles 1st 1975
8vo, green bds, gold titling to spine, v sl darkening to inside d/w, sl sunning to d/w o/w F/VG+ 420 gms
(Order reference 13455).£15.00 -
Bracken Books rep 1999
large 4to, glazed pictorial boards in a similar d/w, v sl wr + chps to edges of d/w, edges sl curled, d/w price-clipped F/VG++ 755 gms
(Order reference 13539).£18.00 -
Shire Publications rep 1984
8vo stapled sftbk 32pp VG++ 80 gms
(Order reference 13599).£2.50 -
The Clique 1997
4to glazed pictorial boards F 440 gms
(Order reference 13788).£2.00 -
The Clique 1997
4to glazed pictorial boards F 440 gms
(Order reference 13789).£2.00 -
The Clique 1997
4to glazed pictorial boards F 440 gms
(Order reference 13790).£2.00 -
The Clique 1997
4to glazed pictorial boards, min sunning o/w F 440 gms
(Order reference 13791).£2.00 -
Cole, Michael (series editor): Annual Register of Book Values 1997 - The Arts & Architecture (13792)
The Clique 1997
4to glazed pictorial boards, bmps + sl wr to bd edges o/w VG++ 440 gms
(Order reference 13792).£2.00 -
Millers 1st 1993
large 8vo, green faux leather cvred bds with gold titling to fr bd o/w VG++ 530 gms
(Order reference 13846).£8.00 -
Tartarus Press 1999
8vo paperback 326pp F 435 gms
(Order reference 13861)£5.00 -
Tartarus Press 1997
8vo paperback 288pp VG++ 390 gms
(Order reference 13862)£5.00 -
Shire Publications rep 1980
8vo stapled sftbk 32pp, sl creasing to fr cvr o/w VG+ 75 gms
(Order reference 14111).£2.50 -
Shire Publications 1st 1989
8vo stapled sftbk 32pp, gift inscr to inside of fr cvr o/w F 75 gms
(Order reference 14124).£2.50 -
W H Smith 1992
4to, v v min wr to base of bds, v min crsing to d/w o/w VG++/VG++ 1330 gms
(Order reference 14224).£7.50 -
Shire Publications 1st 1975
8vo stapled sftbk 32pp, sl wr to cvrs o/w VG+ 75 gms
(Order reference 14302).£3.00 -
Arthur Barker 5th imp 1977
small 4to, v min bmps + wr to d/w. Min marking + spotting to inside d/w o/w VG++/VG+ 680 gms
(Order reference 14365).£12.00 -
Octopus Publishing Group rep 2002
8vo pb 64pp F+ 175 gms
(Order reference 14452).£6.50 -
Collector Books 1st 2004
4to, glazed pictorial boards F+ 910 gms
(Order reference 14468).£15.00 -
Shire Publications 2006
8vo stapled sftbk 32pp F+ 85 gms
(Order reference 14532).£2.50 -
Shire Publications rep 2010
8vo paperback 72pp F 190 gms
(Order reference 14838).£22.00 -
Guild reprint 1988
landscape format 4to. Blue boards with gold titling to front board & spine. Very minor chips & 1 small tear to d/w o/w F/VG++ 1680 gms. With a compendium compiled by Alan F Ellis
(Order reference 15223)618 photographs and illustrations, including 50 in colour. The history of the Hornby Dublo model railway system and its locomotives 1938- 1964.
£25.00 -
Sphere Books 1983
4to paperback 256pp, slight wear & bumps to edges of covers o/w VG++ 960 gms
(Order reference 15232)With over 2,500 locomotives and rolling stock in full colour, this book is a unique reference to over 100 private and state owned railways around the world detailing locomotives and rolling stock from the leading model manufacturers.
£3.50 -
Asia Pacific Press 2nd edition 1974
small 8vo, gold titling to spine. Slight wear, creasing + closed tear to d/w o/w VG+/G+ 165 gms
(Order reference 15362)"The newcomer will only want to know a few of the pitfalls and pleasures of Jade hunting, and to acquire some knowledge of the origins, workings and styles of the different periods and the meaning of the many fascinating ornaments and charms so sought after by the small collector."
£7.00 -
Read Books 2013
8vo paperback 51 pages F 90 gms
(Order reference 15367)This vintage book contains an interesting and informative treatise on long case clocks, being a detailed account of the history and development of these marvellous clocks complete with pictures and details of some of the most famous examples. This comprehensive and accessible guide will be of considerable use to collectors and antique dealers, and it would make a wonderful addition to collections of allied literature.
£13.00 -
Shire Publications reprint 1987
8vo stapled booklet 32 pages. Slight wear to covers o/w VG+. Cancelled name to inside front cover. 75 gms
(Order reference 15395)£2.50 -
Ladybird Books 1969
small 8vo. Very, very minor wear o/w VG++ 95 gms
(Order reference 15431)£2.50 -
Studio Vista 1st 1968
8vo. Ex library with date slip to front free endpaper + usual stamps. Blue boards with black titling to spine, bumps to bottom edges of boards, slight staining to inside d/w, slight wear to d/w o/w VG+/VG+ 270 gms
(Order reference 15443)£4.50 -
Blandford Press 1st 1980
4to, green boards with gold titling to spine, tiny hole to rear of d/w o/w F/VG++ 570 gms
(Order reference 15588)£3.00 -
Sotheby's 1988
All four catalogues in F++ condition in a VG++ pictorial slipcase. The catalogues contain black and white and colour photographs of all auctioned items as well as information about each piece on every page. 2385 gms
(Order reference 15741)Elton John is one of the most remarkable musicians of his time: a rock star, an entertainer, at the top of his field for decades. With the publication of these catalogues, he was revealed as an astonishingly energetic and enthusiastic collector of works of art. This is the set of four catalogues for the sale of items belonging to Elton John held by Sotheby's Auctioneers in London during September 1988. Volume one features stage costume and memorabilia. Volume two features jewellery. Volume three features art nouveau and art deco items. Volume four features other diverse collections. Colour and black and white illustrations.
£45.00 -
Robert Hardwicke 1875
8vo, red boards with gold titling to spine + gold image to front board. Boards grubby with bumps + wear + damage to head + tail of spine, splitting to joints o/w VG 345 gms
(Order reference 15829)£30.00 -
Tiger Books International 1989
4to, blue boards with gold titling to spine F+/F. An international survey of tinplate and diecast cars, from 1900 to the present day. 770 gms
(Order reference 15876)"As well as being a superb all-colour reference work for experienced and novice collectors alike, this book will delight everyone, young and old, who has ever known the joy of a toy, and would recapture something of that simple, pure pleasure."
£3.00 -
Cassell 1st 1957
8vo, glazed bds, min rbs o/w VG+ 186 gms
(Order reference 1866).£6.00 -
Fogg Art Museum/Harvard Univ. 1st 1966
4to landscape format, paper cvred bds, v min wr to edges o/w VG++. Letter from Fogg Art Museum laid in. Scarce 424 gms
(Order reference 2690).£25.00 -
Letts 1st 1974
4to F/F 458 gms
(Order reference 2723).£4.50 -
Studio Vista/Christie's 1st 1980
4to, min wr + sunning to bd edges, inscr to fr pd, v vmin wr to d/w o/w VG++/VG++ 652 gms
(Order reference 2732).£5.00 -
John Murray 1st 1978
F/F 424 gms
(Order reference 2888)£4.00 -
George Allen and Unwin 1st 1974
4to, ex lib, v v min bmps to bds, min chps to d/w o/w VG++/VG++ 805 gms
(Order reference 3171).£8.50 -
Lutterworth Press 1st 1973
4to. Very, very minor wear to boards, tiny chip to d/w, evidence of removal of an A5 plate to front free endpaper. Inscribed on 1/2 title: "Mrs Wright - wherever you are in England we seem to meet and have the same Jewellery (printed) interests at heart. Let's hope it continues. With all good wishes Nancy Armstrong" VG++/VG++ 1170 gms
(Order reference 3238)£45.00 -
New Cavendish Books 1st English edn 1982
large squ format 4to, glazed pict bds VG++ 1110 gms
(Order reference 3925).
In the world of Tin Toys, the products of E P Lehmann have formed a distinctive sub-group both from the point of view of subject and style. They represent all that was great in German toys in both form and movement.
This superbly researched and illustrated book compiled with the close co-operation of the Lehmann company, sets new standards in 'one-make' toy histories.
The authors are fortunate in having been able to deal in facts rather than conjecture and give some fascinating insights into the birth of the German Toy Industry in the late nineteenth century.
Every toy manufactured by E P Lehmann is illustrated together with many references to toys that were planned but never produced.
220 pages. 700 illustrations including 220 in full colour.
£50.00 -
David & Charles 1st 1996
lrge squ format 4to M/F 1080 gms
(Order reference 4331).£19.50 -
John Hine 1st 1985
16mo, glazed pict bds VG++ 140 gms
(Order reference 4476).£5.00 -
Pyramid Books 1989
squ format 4to, v v min wr to bds o/w VG+/VG+ 780 gms
(Order reference 5058).£8.00 -
Collins 1st 1988
4to M/F 705 gms
(Order reference 5209).£12.50 -
Octopus 1973
square format 4to, pictorial bds in similar d/w, v v min wr to bds at hd & tail of sp, v v min dmge to d/w o/w VG++/VG++ 625 gms
(Order reference 5611).£4.00 -
Bracken Books rep 1996
large 4to, v v min wr to bd edges o/w VG++/VG++ 760 gms
(Order reference 6042).£18.00 -
Shire Publications 1st 1992
8vo stapled booklet 32pp VG++ 90 gms
(Order reference 6157).£2.50 -
Shire Publications rep 1995
8vo stapled booklet 32pp VG++ 85 gms
(Order reference 6170).£2.50 -
Shire Publications rep 1994
8vo stapled booklet 32pp VG++ 85 gms
(Order reference 6172).£5.00 -
Shire Publications 1st 1975
8vo stapled booklet 32pp, crsing to cvrs o/w VG 75 gms
(Order reference 6178).£3.00 -
Weidenfeld & Nicolson 1st 1967
squ format 4to, no d/w, ex lib, fep replaced VG+ 520 gms
(Order reference 6197).£5.00 -
B T Batsford 1st 1975
4to, v v min wr + crsing to d/w o/w VG++/VG+ 505 gms
(Order reference 7272).£28.00 -
King Penguin 1st 1947
8vo, boards of the book are in rather poor condition with spine strip missing, contents, however, are clean and complete G 215 gms
(Order reference 7579).£4.00 -
Ernest Benn 13th imp 1947
8vo, blue cloth cvred bds, gold titling to spine, wr to cnrs + mrks + spotting to bds o/w VG 480 gms
(Order reference 7664).£5.00 -
Shire Publications 1st 1986
8vo stapled booklet 32pp VG++ 80 gms
(Order reference 7791).£3.00 -
Shire Publications rep 1986
8vo stapled booklet 32pp M 80 gms
(Order reference 7792).£3.50 -
Shire Publications rep 1980
8vo stapled booklet 32pp, wr to edges of cvrs o/w VG+ 80 gms
(Order reference 7795).£2.50 -
Shire Publications rep 1978
8vo stapled booklet 32pp VG++ 80 gms
(Order reference 7797).£2.50 -
Seaby 6th edition 68/69
8vo, glazed pictorial boards, v min marking to endpapers o/w VG++ 210 gms
(Order reference 8045).£5.00 -
Shire Publications 1st 1980
8vo stapled booklet 32pp VG++ 75 gms
(Order reference 8797).£5.00 -
Lutterworth Press 1st 1964
8vo, gold titling to spine, v v sl wr to hd + tail of spine, wr, chps, small tears + some tiny areas mssg from d/w o/w VG++/VG+ 620 gms
(Order reference 9089).£12.00 -
Pelham Books 3rd imp 1978
8vo, sunning to d/w spine o/w F+/VG++ 415 gms
(Order reference 9236).£4.00 -
Ariel Books rep 1983
8vo pb 192pp, min bmps + wr to edges of cvrs + v v sl marking o/w VG++ 200 gms
(Order reference 9357).£2.50 -
Cassell 1988
8vo pb 155pp VG++ 230 gms
(Order reference 9399).£3.00 -
Thames & Hudson 1999
landscape fmt 8vo pb 176pp, v min wr to edges of cvrs o/w VG++ 405 gms
(Order reference 9426).£5.00 -
Shire rep 1983
small 8vo pb 64pp VG++ 70 gms
(Order reference 9450).£2.50 -
Shire 1977
small 8vo pb 64pp VG++ 65 gms
(Order reference 9459).£2.50 -
Blandford Press rep 1975
8vo, glazed pictorial boards VG++ 315 gms
(Order reference 9792).£5.00 -
Blandford Press 1st 1975
8vo, glazed pictorial boards VG++ 350 gms
(Order reference 9793).£5.00 -
Thames & Hudson 1994
4to, maroon bds, gold titling to sp, gold device to fr bd, v v min crsing + abrasion to d/w o/w F/VG++. 600 illustrations, 71 in colour. 1740 gms
(Order reference 9983).£45.00
