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  • Revolt. by HOOD, Robina
    HOOD, Robina
    Revolt.

    London: B M Marvel, 2010. Signed First Edition. In hardback cream cloth, under original unclipped dust jacket. The UK's Guardian newspaper said of this novel: Welcome to the satirical sledgehammer of small-mindedness that is Revolt. Robina Hood is apparently the pseudonym for one of Britain's best known, best loved television and radio presenters - and this tale of distopian England is their first novel. In very good condition. Signed to half title by the author. 190 pages. 225 x 145 mm (8¾ x 5¾ inches).

    Book ID: 3997
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  • From handicraft to large-scale production
    Revolution in Glassmaking. by SCOVILLE, Warren C.
    SCOVILLE, Warren C.
    Revolution in Glassmaking. Entrepeneurship Technological Change in American Industry 1880-1920.

    Cambridge (MA): Harvard University Press, 1948. First edition. A hardback in its original red cloth with gilt-stamped title to spine. Original red and white dust jacket. Includes frontis portrait of Edward Drummond Libbey plus several b/w plates and in text b/w illustrations and photographs. The dust jacket has some small areas of loss, and is very faded to spine - but the book itself is in a very good state. Now protected in clear Mylar wrap to help preserve the dust jacket. xvii + 398 pages. 245 x 160 mm (9¾ x 6¼ inches).

    This work encompasses not only the fine details of technology (directly responsible for the development of glassmaking, particularly from 1880 on), but goes into the…

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    Cambridge (MA): Harvard University Press, 1948. First edition. A hardback in its original red cloth with gilt-stamped title to spine. Original red and white dust jacket. Includes frontis portrait of Edward Drummond Libbey plus several b/w plates and in text b/w illustrations and photographs. The dust jacket has some small areas of loss, and is very faded to spine - but the book itself is in a very good state. Now protected in clear Mylar wrap to help preserve the dust jacket. xvii + 398 pages. 245 x 160 mm (9¾ x 6¼ inches).

    This work encompasses not only the fine details of technology (directly responsible for the development of glassmaking, particularly from 1880 on), but goes into the metamorphosis of labour relationship, labour costs, factory management, output, price, and even into earnings and dividends paid. The leading part a handful of men in Toledo (Ohio) seem to have played in upscaling production is part of America's industrial history.

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    Book ID: 2837
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  • Rhapsodie nach Zeichnung von Ilse Schüle. by SCHULE, Ilse
    SCHULE, Ilse
    Rhapsodie nach Zeichnung von Ilse Schüle.

    Frankfurt am Main: Schriftgießerei Ludwig & Mayer, 1951. First Edition. Soft back grey covers, with title on label to front. Under glassine. Sample book for the typeface described as an energetic, legible Schwabacher, designed by Ilse Schüle, and issued by Ludwig & Mayer. Book and covers in excellent, unread condition. 20 unnumbered pages. 255 x 205 mm (10 x 8 inches). Première édition. Couvertures souples grises, avec titre sur l'étiquette au recto. Sous glassine. Livre d'échantillons pour le caractère décrit comme un Schwabacher énergique et lisible, conçu par Ilse Schüle et publié par Ludwig & Mayer. Livre et couvertures en excellent état, non lus. 20 pages non numérotées. 255 x 205 mm

    Book ID: 4360
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  • Rhineland Ballads. by BAOR, DE
    BAOR, DE
    Rhineland Ballads.

    Edition: First Edition

    Cologne: Cologne Post: 1921. Small leatherbound collection of ballads (in the Kipling sense) written by members of the British Army in occupation of the Rhineland and based at Cologne. De BAOR is an acronym for "British Army in Occupation of the Rhine." The poems had been published in the "Cologne Post" which was a British Army newspaper. Limp dark green leather covers with gilt titles. Handmade end papers. An interesting collection of period military verse. Ownership inscription from the Excelsior Hotel (British army HQ). 46 pages

    Condition: Some rubbing to the edges, but overall in good clean condition.

    Book ID: 1961
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  • Rhyme? And Reason? by CARROLL, Lewis. [Dodgson, Charles, L].
    CARROLL, Lewis. [Dodgson, Charles, L].
    Rhyme? And Reason?

    London: Macmillan & Co, 1901. Eighth Thousand. Original red cloth boards with gilt vignettes to front and back boards. Title in gilt to spine. All edges gilt. Illustrated throughout by Arthur B. Frost and Henry Holiday, both full page and in-text. Some wear and light bumping to boards. Spine cloth sun faded. Sporadic foxing throughout. 214 pp. 190 x 130 mm (7½ x 5 inches).

    Book ID: 2101
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  • Rhymes of Nonsense. An Alphabet, by LEAR, Eward
    LEAR, Eward
    Rhymes of Nonsense. An Alphabet, With an Introduction by Philip Hofer.

    London: Bertram Rota, 1968. Limited edition of Lear's Alphabet. Limited to 500 copies. This copy is not numbered. Clean yellow boards, slight marking only. Clear stiff plastic dust wrapper (original?). Inside, the book is spotless. Unpaginated.

    Book ID: 2455
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  • Rhymes, Recitations, Jingles, and Games, for infants and juniors and for Entertainments by WEBSTER, W.H.
    WEBSTER, W.H.
    Rhymes, Recitations, Jingles, and Games, for infants and juniors and for Entertainments

    Leeds: E.J. Arnold & Son Ltd. Educational Publishers, 1920. First Edition. Collected and arranged by W.H. Webster. [With musical notes.] Published in the "A.L." Educational Series. Original red hardback boards with black printed titles and picture of children playing to the front board. Title to spine. Clean and tidy cloth, with a little fading / marking to the open edge. Very slight fading to the spine. Darkened end papers, otherwise clean and tidy throughout. 148 [ii] pages. Webster states that the majority of the content is new, and has not appeared in print before. There is a contents, and a classified list of items (aimed at teachers). Although an educational book, this is a significant part of the gathering…

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    Leeds: E.J. Arnold & Son Ltd. Educational Publishers, 1920. First Edition. Collected and arranged by W.H. Webster. [With musical notes.] Published in the "A.L." Educational Series. Original red hardback boards with black printed titles and picture of children playing to the front board. Title to spine. Clean and tidy cloth, with a little fading / marking to the open edge. Very slight fading to the spine. Darkened end papers, otherwise clean and tidy throughout. 148 [ii] pages. Webster states that the majority of the content is new, and has not appeared in print before. There is a contents, and a classified list of items (aimed at teachers). Although an educational book, this is a significant part of the gathering of folk songs and rhymes, which was popular in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Conforms to FirstSearch OCLC Number: 820751931 FirstSearch states only one library copy (BL). 210 by 170mm (8¼ by 6¾ inches).

    . Première édition. Recueilli et arrangé par W.H. Webster. [Publié dans la série éducative "A.L.". Educational Series. Carton rigide rouge original avec titres imprimés en noir et image d'enfants jouant sur le panneau avant. Titre au dos. Toile propre et soignée, avec une légère décoloration/marque sur le bord ouvert. Très légère décoloration du dos. Papiers de fin de livre assombris, sinon propre et en ordre. 148 [ii] pages. Webster indique que la majorité du contenu est nouveau et n'a jamais été publié auparavant. Il y a un sommaire et une liste d'articles classés (destinés aux enseignants). Bien qu'il s'agisse d'un livre éducatif, il s'agit d'une partie importante de la collection de chansons et de rimes folkloriques, qui était populaire à la fin du XIXe siècle et au début du XXe siècle. Conforme à FirstSearch Numéro OCLC : 820751931 FirstSearch indique un seul exemplaire de bibliothèque (BL). 210 x 170 mm

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    Book ID: 4251
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  • Ricardo do Espírito Santo Silva Foundation. by CARDOSO, A. Homem
    CARDOSO, A. Homem
    Ricardo do Espírito Santo Silva Foundation.

    Lisbon: Fundacão Ricardo Espírito Santo Silva, 1995. First Edition. Hardback, illustrated boards. This book catalogues the collection of the Portuguese Ricardo do Espírito Santo Silva Foundation's decorative arts at the Azurara Palace, Lisbon. Includes chapters on the Museum; the Azurara Palace; Furniture; Silver; Textiles; Coach & Caparison; Tiles; Faience; Porcelain; and Painting. Profusely illustrated - mostly in colour. Boards and contents are in a very good condition.Text in English. 293 pages. 310 x 235 mm (12¼ x 9¼ inches).

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    Book ID: 4041
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  • Robert Baillie and the Second Scots Reformation by McCOY, F.N.
    McCOY, F.N.
    Robert Baillie and the Second Scots Reformation

    Berkeley: University Of California Press, 1974. First Edition, hardback in dust jacket. Clean and fresh, with just slight sun fading to spine of dust jacket. 244 pages. 235 x 160 mm (9¼ x 6¼ inches).

    Book ID: 3453
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  • Robert en Bertram. Twee lustige snaken. by SIGALL, E.
    SIGALL, E.
    Robert en Bertram. Twee lustige snaken.

    Amsterdam: J. Vlieger, 1880. First edition of this scarce Dutch children's illustrated book. Telling the tale of two naughty schoolboys who come to no good. Hardback, with illustrated boards showing a school teacher dressed as Pierrot lecturing the boys. A touch of marking only to the boards. A little rubbing to the edges. End papers have owners name and are moderately darkened. Pages very lightly darkened. The book block is quite loose, but is still holding together. 12 pages + 8 full page plates. 285 x 215 mm (11¼ x 8½ inches).

    Book ID: 3484
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  • Robinson Crusoe. by [DEFOE, Daniel]
    [DEFOE, Daniel]
    Robinson Crusoe. Red Riding Hood Series.

    New York: McLoughlin Bros, 1898. Good condition booklet. Part of the publisher's Red Riding Hood Series. Illustrated covers. 12 pages. Four colour plates. 195 x 135 mm (7¾ x 5¼ inches).

    Book ID: 3783
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  • Robinson Crusoe: A Bibliographical Checklist of English Language Editions (1719-1979). by LOVETT, Robert W.and Charles C.
    LOVETT, Robert W.and Charles C.
    Robinson Crusoe: A Bibliographical Checklist of English Language Editions (1719-1979).

    New York, Westport, Connecticut, London: Greenwood Press, 1991. First Edition. Hardback in publisher's green cloth with gilt stamped title to spine and front board. No dust jacket, as issued. In very good condition. 240 x 165 mm (9½ x 6½ inches).

    Book ID: 3518
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  • Rodeos de Cow-Boys et les Jeux du Lasso. by COZE, Paul
    COZE, Paul
    Rodeos de Cow-Boys et les Jeux du Lasso. Croquis originaux et textes de Paul Coze.

    Paris: Société Francaise de Librairie & d'Editions, 1934. Soft cover, limited edition of 1550 numbered copies - this copy unnumbered. Cream covers with an illustration of a rodeo cowboy. Clean and tidy covers. Illustrations by Coze, also four sheets of photographs of cowboys in action. Clean and tidy inside and out. Text in French. 190 pages. 270 x 210 mm (10¾ x 8¼ inches). Couverture souple, tirage limité à 1550 exemplaires numérotés - cet exemplaire non numéroté. Couvertures crème avec une illustration d'un cow-boy de rodéo. Couvertures propres et rangées. Illustrations de Coze, ainsi que quatre planches de photographies de cow-boys en action. Propre et bien rangé à l'intérieur et à l'extérieur. Texte en français. 190 pages. 270 x 210 mm chev

    Book ID: 3140
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  • Rois de France by FORT, Paul
    FORT, Paul
    Rois de France

    Paris: Typographie Armand Jules Klein, 1931. A beautiful copy of this limited signed edition of Fort's poetic tribute to the greatest kings of France. Three quarter dark red leather binding, with red marbled boards. gilt titles and rules. gilt fleuron device to the spine. There is a tiny amount of rubbing to the binding, but still very attractive. Marbled end papers match the boards with a red and gold wash. The front end paper is filled with a lengthy gift inscription to Mademoiselle Raymonde Comte and a poem "Mort des Chevaux Royaux." Signed and initialled by Fort to this page. There is a shadow to parts of this page where a ribbon has been left for a long time…

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    Paris: Typographie Armand Jules Klein, 1931. A beautiful copy of this limited signed edition of Fort's poetic tribute to the greatest kings of France. Three quarter dark red leather binding, with red marbled boards. gilt titles and rules. gilt fleuron device to the spine. There is a tiny amount of rubbing to the binding, but still very attractive. Marbled end papers match the boards with a red and gold wash. The front end paper is filled with a lengthy gift inscription to Mademoiselle Raymonde Comte and a poem "Mort des Chevaux Royaux." Signed and initialled by Fort to this page. There is a shadow to parts of this page where a ribbon has been left for a long time (see photographs). The colophon shows that this is one of 200 copies on Arches, which are for named recipients, and with an inscription and, it seems, the same manuscript poem. The colophon is signed and numbered by Fort. Frontis and culs-de-lampe are by Gino Severini. Unpaginated. 285 by 190mm (11¼ by 7½ inches). A lovely copy. First edition.

    . Un bel exemplaire de cette édition limitée et signée de l'hommage poétique de Fort aux plus grands rois de France. Reliure à trois quarts en cuir rouge foncé, plats marbrés rouges, titres et règles dorés, fleuron doré au dos. La reliure est légèrement frottée, mais reste très attrayante. Les gardes marbrées sont assorties aux planches avec un lavis rouge et or. La première page de garde contient une longue inscription de cadeau à Mademoiselle Raymonde Comte et un poème intitulé "Mort des Chevaux Royaux". Signé et paraphé par Fort sur cette page. Il y a une ombre sur certaines parties de cette page où un ruban a été laissé pendant longtemps (voir les photographies). Le colophon indique qu'il s'agit de l'un des 200 exemplaires sur Arches, destinés à des destinataires nommés, avec une inscription et, semble-t-il, le même poème manuscrit. Le colophon est signé et numéroté par Fort. Le frontispice et les culs-de-lampe sont de Gino Severini. Non paginé. 285 par 190mm (11¼ par 7½ pouces). Un bel exemplaire. Première édition.

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    Book ID: 4366
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  • Roman Catholic Claims. by GORE, Charles.
    GORE, Charles.
    Roman Catholic Claims.

    Edition: Reprint

    London: Rivington, 1889. Second (revised edition). Although substantially the same work, Gore addresses the issues raised in two Catholic rebuttals of his original work. Blue cloth boards with gilt titles. 32 page catalogue for Rivington publications to the rear. This book is a defence, in popular form, of Anglicanism, and Anglican Ordinations and Sacraments, against the criticisms of Roman Catholic authorities. The blue boards are mainly clean, with a little fading and rubbing to the spine. A touch of bumping to the head and tail, with very slight fading. The half title has significant foxing to it. There are two pencil inscriptions showing that the book belonged to a convent library. Owner's name to the head of the title…

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    London: Rivington, 1889. Second (revised edition). Although substantially the same work, Gore addresses the issues raised in two Catholic rebuttals of his original work. Blue cloth boards with gilt titles. 32 page catalogue for Rivington publications to the rear. This book is a defence, in popular form, of Anglicanism, and Anglican Ordinations and Sacraments, against the criticisms of Roman Catholic authorities. The blue boards are mainly clean, with a little fading and rubbing to the spine. A touch of bumping to the head and tail, with very slight fading. The half title has significant foxing to it. There are two pencil inscriptions showing that the book belonged to a convent library. Owner's name to the head of the title page. xviii, [2], 176, 32. pp

    Gore (1853-1932) was an influential Oxford theologian. He was ordained a priest in 1878, and was the principal of Pusey House from its foundation until 1893. Under his influence, the Oxford Movement moved towards Modernist lines (a break with the Tractarians). He was also very concerned with social action, and he helped to found the Christian Social Union. In 1901 he became the Bishop of Worcester, in 1911 he succeeded Francis Paget as Bishop of Oxford.

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    Book ID: 1352
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  • Rome by LAURENTIE, M.
    LAURENTIE, M.
    Rome

    Edition: First Edition

    Paris: Lagny Freres, 1864. Original mustard paper covered booklet. Has the "Timbre Imperial Seine" and 5 cent. tax paid stamp to the verso of the title page. Owner's signature (Mr J Williamson) to the top of the front cover. Overall in good clean condition - there is a little rubbing with some loss to the top edge of the covers, but otherwise clean and tidy. Laurentie was a French writer and educationalist. He was a staunch monarchist, and much of his work was produced in defence of religion. Livret original couvert de papier moutarde. A la Seine Impériale Timbre et 5 cent. timbre fiscal au verso de la page de titre. Signature du propriétaire (M. J Williamson) en haut…

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    Paris: Lagny Freres, 1864. Original mustard paper covered booklet. Has the "Timbre Imperial Seine" and 5 cent. tax paid stamp to the verso of the title page. Owner's signature (Mr J Williamson) to the top of the front cover. Overall in good clean condition - there is a little rubbing with some loss to the top edge of the covers, but otherwise clean and tidy. Laurentie was a French writer and educationalist. He was a staunch monarchist, and much of his work was produced in defence of religion. Livret original couvert de papier moutarde. A la Seine Impériale Timbre et 5 cent. timbre fiscal au verso de la page de titre. Signature du propriétaire (M. J Williamson) en haut du premier plat. Dans l'ensemble en bon état de propreté - il y a un peu de frottement avec quelques manques sur le bord supérieur des couvertures, mais sinon propre et bien rangé. Laurentie était une écrivaine et pédagogue française. Il était un monarchiste convaincu, et une grande partie de son travail a été réalisée pour la défense de la religion. 34pp

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    Book ID: 1611
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  • Rome et Le Pape by LAURENTIE, M.
    LAURENTIE, M.
    Rome et Le Pape

    Paris: E Dentu, Libraire-Editeur, 1860. Original pale green paper covered booklet. Owner's name to the head of the front cover. Has the "Timbre Imperial Seine" and 5 cen. tax paid stamp to the verso of the title page. A clean and tidy copy. There is a little marking to the covers of the work, and a touch of foxing to the inside of the book. Overall a nice, tidy copy. Laurentie was a French writer and educationalist. He was a staunch monarchist, and much of his work was produced in defence of religion. Livret d'origine recouvert de papier vert pâle. Nom du propriétaire en tête de la couverture avant. A le « Timbre Impérial Seine » et 5 cen.…

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    Paris: E Dentu, Libraire-Editeur, 1860. Original pale green paper covered booklet. Owner's name to the head of the front cover. Has the "Timbre Imperial Seine" and 5 cen. tax paid stamp to the verso of the title page. A clean and tidy copy. There is a little marking to the covers of the work, and a touch of foxing to the inside of the book. Overall a nice, tidy copy. Laurentie was a French writer and educationalist. He was a staunch monarchist, and much of his work was produced in defence of religion. Livret d'origine recouvert de papier vert pâle. Nom du propriétaire en tête de la couverture avant. A le « Timbre Impérial Seine » et 5 cen. Cachet TTC au verso de la page de titre. Un exemplaire propre et bien rangé. Il y a une petite marque sur les couvertures de l'ouvrage, et une touche de rousseur à l'intérieur du livre. Dans l'ensemble bel exemplaire bien rangé. Laurentie était un écrivain et pédagogue français. Il était un monarchiste convaincu et une grande partie de son travail a été produit pour la défense de la religion. 32pp.

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    Book ID: 1609
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  • Rome et Le Pape by LAURENTIE, M.
    LAURENTIE, M.
    Rome et Le Pape

    Paris: E Dentu, Libraire-Editeur, 1860. Original pale green paper covered booklet. Has the "Timbre Imperial Seine" and 5 cent. tax paid stamp to the verso of the title page. A clean and tidy copy. There is almost no marking to the covers of the work, and only a touch of foxing to the inside of the book. Overall a very nice, tidy copy. Laurentie was a French writer and educationalist. He was a staunch monarchist, and much of his work was produced in defence of religion. Livret d'origine recouvert de papier vert pâle. A la Seine Impériale Timbre et 5 cent. timbre fiscal au verso de la page de titre. Un exemplaire propre et bien rangé. Il n'y a…

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    Paris: E Dentu, Libraire-Editeur, 1860. Original pale green paper covered booklet. Has the "Timbre Imperial Seine" and 5 cent. tax paid stamp to the verso of the title page. A clean and tidy copy. There is almost no marking to the covers of the work, and only a touch of foxing to the inside of the book. Overall a very nice, tidy copy. Laurentie was a French writer and educationalist. He was a staunch monarchist, and much of his work was produced in defence of religion. Livret d'origine recouvert de papier vert pâle. A la Seine Impériale Timbre et 5 cent. timbre fiscal au verso de la page de titre. Un exemplaire propre et bien rangé. Il n'y a presque aucune trace sur les couvertures de l'ouvrage, et seulement une touche de rousseur à l'intérieur du livre. Dans l'ensemble, un très bel exemplaire bien rangé. Laurentie était une écrivaine et pédagogue française. Il était un monarchiste convaincu, et une grande partie de son travail a été réalisée pour la défense de la religion. 32pp.

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    Book ID: 1610
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  • Rose O' The River. by DOUGLAS WIGGIN, Kate
    DOUGLAS WIGGIN, Kate
    Rose O' The River.

    London: Archibald Constable & Co. Ltd, 1905. First edition. Second impression. Red cloth boards with gilt stamped title and decoration. Tissue-guarded colour frontispiece, plus nine other colour plates illustrated by George Wright. Signed and dedicated by the author to the FFEP, dated 1909. Boards lightly bumped to edges. Pages and tissue age toned, with some foxing. 224 pages + publishers advertisements. 190 x 130 mm (7½ x 5 inches).

    Book ID: 2637
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  • Round the World on Wings of Song (Reciprocity): by COWARD, Sir Henry
    COWARD, Sir Henry
    Round the World on Wings of Song (Reciprocity): An account of the Tour of the Sheffield Musical Union through the British Dominions from 17th March 1911, to 30th September 1911.

    Sheffield: J.W. Northend Ltd, 1933. Special Subscribers' Autographed Edition. Blue hardback boards with gilt titles to spine. Limited to 500 copies. Signed and dated in pen by the author to his frontis portrait photograph. Eight unnumbered leaves of plates : illustrations, portraits. xiv, including list of subscribers, contents, and illustrations, 215 pp. No dust jacket, but book in good shape and clean inside. Pages a little rough at edges where the leaves have been cut. 225 x 150 mm (8¾ x 6 inches).

    Book ID: 4109
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