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ABOVE AND BEYOND
Written by Charles Patrick Weiland.
Stock no. 2118444
Published by Pacifica Press. 1st USA 1997. Fine condition in a nearly fine dustwrapper.

The World War II memoir of Charles Patrick Weiland, a South Dekota farm boy who decided in 1940 to join the Marines and see the world. B/w photos. ISBN: 0935553223. Wrapper flaps are a bit creased.

RAMBLINGS OF A SPORTSMAN-NATURALIST
Written by BB. Illustrated by BB.
Stock no. 2118022
Published by Michael Joseph. 1st 1979. Slightly better than very good condition in a slightly better than very good dustwrapper.

Drawn mainly from the sporting diaries he kept for many years, BB recalls numerous little adventures afield. A collection of happenings and impressions of the seasons, beautifully enhanced by dramatic b/w scraperboard illustrations throughout. Black boards, gilt lettering to spine. 176 pages. ISBN: 0718118154. Inscription in ink and white label stuck to front endpaper. Odd foxspot to outer page edges. Wrapper is a little creased with some light edge-browning.

ARTHUR RACKHAM HIS LIFE AND WORK
Written by Derek Hudson. Illustrated by Arthur Rackham.
Stock no. 1314867
Published by William Heinemann Ltd.. 1976. Very good condition in a slightly better than good dustwrapper.

An introduction to the man behind the work with comments on his technique and achievements. Bibliography at rear. Re-issued with a revised checklist of Rackham's work. Large format. Green cloth with gilt title to spine. Colour tipped-in plates and b/w illustrations. ISBN: 0434353507. Spine slightly bumped. Contents fine. Price-cut wrapper is edge worn with a few small tears and is faded to spine, laminate has started to lift at front edge of spine.

RANDOLPH CALDECOTT 'LORD OF THE NURSERY'
Written by Rodney K. Engen. Illustrated by Randolph Caldecott.
Stock no. 1811257
Published by Bloomsbury Books. 1st thus 1988. Fine condition in a slightly better than very good dustwrapper.

An account of Caldecott's life. Large format. Red boards with gilt title to spine. Full of colour and b/w illustrations. ISBN: 1870630459. Dustwrapper spine lightly faded.

YOURS PICTORIALLY
Written by Randolph Caldecott; Michael Hutchins. Illustrated by Randolph Caldecott.
Stock no. 1811201
Published by Frederick Warne & Co Ltd.. 1st 1976. Slightly better than very good condition in a slightly better than very good dustwrapper.

Illustrated letters of Randolph Caldecott, edited by Hutchins. Blue cloth with gilt titles. B/w illustrations. ISBN: 0723219818. Spine and corners lightly rubbed.

SIR SAMUEL MORLAND: DIPLOMAT AND INVENTOR 1625-1695
Written by H.W. Dickinson.
Stock no. 1713586
Published by W. Heffer & Sons Ltd.. 1st 1970. Nearly fine condition in a nearly fine dustwrapper.

The life and inventions of a public servant in England. Light green cloth spine with gilt title. Green cloth boards. B/w plates. xvi and 133 pages including index plus 12 plates to rear. ISBN: 085270061X. Dustwrapper lightly scuffed else a lovely copy.

THE DIARIES
Written by William Allingham.
Stock no. 1607190
Published by Folio Society. 2007. Slightly better than very good condition.

Reprint edition with new introduction. Green cloth, gilt titles and decorations. Sepia photos. Contained in a green slipcase in very good condition.

BRIEF LIVES
Written by John Aubrey; Richard Barber.
Stock no. 1607189
Published by Folio Society. 1975. Very good condition.

Beige cloth, gold and brown decorations. B/w illustrations. Some scuffing to to title block. Contained in a very good slipcase.

FAMILY REMINISCENCES
Written by Bruce Griffiths.
Stock no. 1811011
1st 2002. Slightly better than very good condition.

Spiral bound cardwraps.

THE WRIGHT BROTHERS HOW THEY INVENTED THE AIRPLANE
Written by Russell Freedman.
Stock no. 2117040
Published by Holiday House, New York. 1991. Very good condition.

Slightly oblong format. Card wraps. With original photographs by Wilbur and Orville Wright. ISBN: 082341082X. 'Newbery Honor Book' sticker to front cover. Some light edge-creasing and browning to cover edges.

CLOSE TO THE EDGE
Written by Dick Sheppard; Jacquie De Creed.
Stock no. 2116967
Published by Tweenbrook Publishing. 1st 2011. Almost very good condition.

So you'd like to know more about stunting..... Card wraps. B/w photos. ISBN: 9780956532916. SIGNED by Sheppard, with dedication to title page. Spine has crease vertically down it. Cover corners are creased. Glued binding is drying out and thus contents are liable to become detached, indeed several pages are detached.

CLOCK THIS MY LIFE AS AN INVENTOR
Written by Trevor Baylis.
Stock no. 2116467
Published by Headline. 1st 1999. Fine condition in a very good dustwrapper.

The incredible story of the man who invented the award-winning clockwork radio, the stunningly simple idea that has revolutionised the lives of millions. ISBN: 0747277567. Wrapper is edge-creased with a few grubby marks.