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The Englishman's Flora; Grigson, Geoffrey; London. Phoenix House, [1955]. Papercovers, probably a publisher’s or printer’s proof copy, has publisher’s compliments slip inside. Paper covers are soiled and faded, edge worn with small tears, rubbed at spine tail with slight loss and small tears at paper hinges. Some marks to block edges. 440 pages, 11.875in x 7.5in. Frontis and 44 full-page illus, taken from 16th century herbals. The author describes 98 families of plants, most with several species described in detail including their history, mythology, folk-lore, etc, each with local names, providing most of what is found in old herbals, plus literary and artistic symbolism of plant life. A pioneering work. This was an early proof with the contents page numbering not yet worked out and without the index of Celtic Names which appeared in the final publication. The final edition also had 478 pages. An interesting and rare copy of this classic book

Ref  13252:   £90.00               Also listed under Natural History and Rare Books

 

History of Ireland ; Herring, I. J. : London, John Murray, 1937, Proof Copy of First Edition. In publishers blue paper wraps with black titles. 179pp with b&w illustrations and maps, full page and in-text. Frontispiece Belfast 1797 from a drawing by John Nixon. This proof copy has the intended map endpapers bound in at the beginning and end of text block. Paper wraps darkened around margins and with old damp stains., Few corners at beginning are turned, but tight and generally clean internally. A most interesting book for the historian this book covers events in Ireland over centuries. A scarce book in its final published form and virtually unknown in this proof form.

Ref   100069:   £60.00          (Also under History)

 

THE WAVELESS PLAIN An Italian Autobiography; Starkie, Walter : London, John Murray, 1938 First Edition Proof Copy. Green Paper wraps,  Proof copy of first edition, 504pp. Book Fair, cpver soiling chips corner curls. Internally tight. Bumps to block and some page corner curl. A generally well handled copy. Unusual proof copy,  

Ref  100079:   £12.00    (Also under Biography)

 

The Chief Secretary,  Augustine Birrell in Ireland; O Broin, Leon; London: Chatto & Windus. 1969.  PROOF COPY. 235 pp, the Index Pages are still blank awaiting final corrections . Bound in tan non-pictorial card covers printed in black. We have not noticed any corrections so may be an UNCORRECTED PROOF, this may be an oversight. The book was published in 1969. The plates including frontis have been inserted. This work by a distinguished and impartial Irish historian, deals with the career of Augustine Birrell from 1907, when he sailed to Dublin as Chief Secretary, to the Easter Rising and its aftermath. The card covers are grubby and there is foxing on covers and edges. A collectable item.

Ref  11773;    £25.00

 

Spotted Hemlock; Mitchell, Gladys: London. Michael Joseph. 1958. Paperback, Proof Copy For Inspection, in buff wraps. Good condition, wraps and edges a little soiled, minor bumps and rubs and chips at spine ends Label on front states 'Provisional publication date August 18th 1958 Provisional Price 13/6d” Internally tight and clean. A scarce edition in final published form.

Ref 100084:  £25.00            (Also under Fiction)

 

Awakening From History, An Autobiography; Taylor, Edmond: Chatto And Windus, 1970, PROOF COPY.  391 pages,  the Index Pages are still blank awaiting final corrections.  Bound in tan non-pictorial card covers printed in black. The book has been read (there are the usage creases on the spine) but we have not noticed any corrections so may be an UNCORRECTED PROOF, this may be an oversight As a foreign correspondent who has observed and recorded history from many of the capitals of the world, Edmond Taylor is one of the few men who have the knowledge and understanding to discuss the American experience of the 20th century. The card covers are a little grubby and  corners are lifting. A collectable item.

Ref  11775;   Price: £7.00

 

Blackmore, Neil; Soho Blues: London, Oriol, 1998 Paperback Uncorrected Proof copy. ISBN 0752814257. Slight cover marks and slight corner creases, but looks unread. First novel. “The austere `50s are ending when Betty breezes through the door of the Hudson Cafe in Soho, smack into the life of the much younger Henry Hudson. Like his namesake the explorer, Henry is a romantic dreamer. Betty is the subject of his dreams, yet if only he knew what had happened before he met her”

Ref 13680: £7.00        (Also listed under Popular Fiction)

 

Chase, Nicholas; Locksley: London, Heinemann. 1983. Uncorrected Book Proof, paper wraps. 280pp. Slight nudges to corners, some marks on block edges, tight and clean

Ref  14382:   £6.00      (Also listed under Popular Fiction)

 

Fraser, Caro; The Pupil: London: Orion, 1992, Proof Copy.  Paperback. ISBN: 185797088X.  Proof Copy - Number 200 in a limited edition of 400 Unread book, has small corner creases picked up on shelf

Ref  13806:   £6.00       (Also listed under Popular Fiction)

 

Galleymore, Frances; Dangerous Relations: London, Little Brown & Co, 1994. UNCORRECTED PROOF COPY. Paperback. Fine, unread book. ISBN 0316907464

Ref  13530:   £7.50         (Also listed under Popular Fiction)

 

Johnson, Anthony Godby; A Rock And A Hard Place: London, Little Brown & Co, 1993. UNCORRECTED PROOF COPY. Paperback. Fine, unread book. ISBN 0316906905

Ref  13529:   £7.50        (Also listed under Popular Fiction)

 

Pears, Tim; In The Place Of Fallen Leaves: London, Black Swan, 1994. ADVANCE PROOF COPY. Paperback. ISBN 0552995363 Very Good. Unread book, slight corner creases

Ref  13848:   £4.00      (Also listed under Popular Fiction)

 

Pohl, Frederik;  The Merchants' War. London, Victor Gollancz, 1985 Paperback UNCORRECTED BOOK PROOF. ISBN 0575036915. Blue covers, titling in black, 20pp.  Good, corners slightly curled, few marks on covers, top edge spotted

Ref  18424:  £10.50     (Also listed under Popular Fiction)

 

Swindells, Madge; Edelweiss:  London, Little Brown & Co, 1993. UNCORRECTED PROOF COPY. Paperback. Fine, unread book. ISBN 0316904120

Ref  13528:   £7.50        (Also listed under Popular Fiction)

 

IT AIN'T NECESSARILY SO; Adler, Larry : London: Collins, 1984, Uncorrected Book Proof Copy. Paperback 8vo, 248pp, b&w photos. The autobiography of the man who raised the level of the mouth organ from children's toy to concert instrument. In VG condition, unread.

Ref 103003 : £5.00        (Also listed under Biography)

 

 

 

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