Stella & Rose's Books

BIGGLES IN FRANCE
Written by W.E. Johns. Illustrated by Andrew Skilleter.
Stock no. 2138312
Published by Norman Wright. 1st thus 2009. Nearly fine condition in a nearly fine dustwrapper.

Limited to 300 Copies, this edition also has an original hand drawn illustration by Skilleter to front endpaper. The first and only hardback edition. 12 stories, plus b/w illustrations. This is Copy No. 229. Tiny knock to top of spine of book and to wrapper. Pale browning to top edge of rear panel of wrapper. This copy would make a wonderful gift.

BIGGLES OF THE CAMEL SQUADRON
Written by W.E. Johns. Illustrated by Andrew Skilleter; Howard Leigh.
Stock no. 2138308
Published by Norman Wright. 1st thus 2011. Nearly fine condition in a nearly fine dustwrapper.

Black boards, gilt title to spine. Colour frontis. Originally these stories were serialised in Modern Boy between 15th of July and 7th October 1933. The first 13 stories in this edition follows that of the John Hamilton editions, with some spelling corrections. As a bonus story, the R.F.C. adventure 'The Ace of Spades' is also included in this collection. The Colour frontis and 4 half-tone illustrations from the John Hamilton editions have also been included. B/w illustrations originally printed in Modern Boy have also been included where possible. Limited to 300 overall copies, this edition is further Limited to 50 copies and includes a hand drawn and coloured illustration to front endpaper by Skilleter. SIGNED by Illustrator (Skilleter) and Publisher (Wright) to title page. This is Copy No. 16. Hand drawn and coloured illustration to front endpaper is protected by loose tissue-guard; illustration is lovely and bright! Colour frontis is browned. Wrapper also has some light browning. This copy would make a wonderful gift.

BIGGLES IN THE UNDERWORLD
Written by W.E. Johns. Illustrated by Andrew Skilleter.
Stock no. 2138307
Published by Norman Wright. 1st thus 2011. Fine condition in a nearly fine dustwrapper.

Black boards, gilt title to spine. B/w frontis. This title was originally published by Brockhampton Press in 1968, the republished as a Green Knight Paperback during the 1970s. Limited to 300 overall copies, this edition is Limited even further and contains a hand-drawn b/w sketch by illustrator to front endpaper. SIGNED by illustrator (Skilleter) and Publisher (Wright) to title page. This is Copy No. 16. Original hand drawn illustration to front endpaper has been protected with a loose tissue-guard (slight browning). This copy would make a wonderful gift.

THE DYNASTIES OF CHINA
Written by Bamber Gascoigne.
Stock no. 2137770
Published by Folio Society. Circa 2014. As new condition.

First published by Cape in 1973 under the title "The Treasures and Dynasties of China", this edition follows the text of the revised 2003 Constable & Robinson Ltd edition, with minor emendations. Beige decorated cloth. Colour photos. 208 pages. Slip case is fine. Still in original shrink wrap - UNOPENED! This copy would make a wonderful gift.

AUDUBON'S AVIARY: THE ORIGINAL WATERCOLORS FOR THE BIRDS OF AMERICA
Written by Roberta J.M. Olson; Marjorie Shelley; Alexandra Mazzitelli.
Stock no. 2136489
Published by Skira Rizzoli Publications, Inc.; The New-York Historical Society. 1st thus 2012. Fine condition in a nearly fine dustwrapper.

Large format. Blue cloth with white, black and yellow title. This is the Deluxe edition and includes a hand-produced facsimile of an Audubon watercolour (The Tufted Titmouse). Stunning colour illustrations throughout! In colour pictorial slip case. Features the one-and-only set of watercolours that Audubon created as a prototype for the large engraved edition of 'The Birds of America'. All 474 watercolours of the New-York Historical Society are reproduced. ISBN: 9780847839438. Wrapper has some very light edge-creasing. Facsimile reproduction painting is contained in an envelope to front endpaper, which has come unstuck from endpaper. Still excellent. This copy would make a wonderful gift. Slip case is in fine condition. Also contained in original colour cardboard box, which has a couple of dents and some wear.

THE VOYAGE OF ARGO THE ARGONAUTICA
Written by Apollonius Of Rhodes; E.V. Rieu; Lawrence Norfolk. Illustrated by Daniel Egneus.
Stock no. 1822839
Published by Folio Society. Circa 2014. Fine condition.

Blue pictorial boards. Translated by Rieu with an introduction by Norfolk. Colour & b/w illustrations. Still in original shrinkwrap! This copy would make a wonderful gift.

THE BLUE FLOWER
Written by Penelope Fitzgerald; Neel Mukherjee. Illustrated by James Albon.
Stock no. 1822730
Published by Folio Society. Circa 2015. Fine condition.

A novel based on the life of Friedrich Von Hardenberg before he became famous under the name Novalis. Blue cloth spine, silver titles. Introduced by Neel Mukherjee. Blue and brown decorative boards. Colour illustrations. Still in original shrinkwrap! This copy would make a wonderful gift.

THE VOYAGE OF ARGO THE ARGONAUTICA
Written by Apollonius Of Rhodes; E.V. Rieu; Lawrence Norfolk. Illustrated by Daniel Egneus.
Stock no. 1321751
Published by Folio Society. Circa 2014. Fine condition.

Blue pictorial boards. Translated by Rieu with an introduction by Norfolk. Colour & b/w illustrations. Still in original shrinkwrap! This copy would make a wonderful gift.

AUTOMOBILE YEAR NO. 52 2004/2005
No author listed.
Stock no. 2135378
Published by Editions Jr. 2004. As new condition in a fine dustwrapper.

Large format. Colour photos. ISBN: 2883240728. Still in original shrink wrap - UNUSED! This copy would make a wonderful gift.

BLACK MISCHIEF
Written by Evelyn Waugh. Illustrated by Quentin Blake.
Stock no. 1821460
Published by Folio Society. 1st thus 2016. Fine condition.

Folio Collectables series issued without a slipcase. Blue cloth boards, yellow titles and black design to front and rear. B/w illustrations. Top edge blue. Black ribbon page marker. A fine copy. This copy would make a wonderful gift.

ROARING ROADSTERS: THE ROAD TO INDY
Written by Dick Wallen.
Stock no. 1819516
Published by Dick Wallen Productions. 1st 2005. Fine condition.

The history of the track roadsters. Large oblong format. Black boards, gilt title to spine, pictorial inlay to front cover. B/w photos and a few colour. SIGNED by the author to free front endpaper (no dedication) 233/350. Contained in slipcase in fine condition. This copy would make a wonderful gift.

KING OF THE BOARDS: THE LIFE AND TIMES OF JIMMY MURPHY
Written by Gary D. Doyle.
Stock no. 1819511
Published by Gary Doyle. 1st 2002. Fine condition in a fine dustwrapper.

At 21, Jimmy Murphy became a racecar mechanic/driver and went on to be the best automobile pilot of his era. He won more races on the board tracks of the 1920s than anyone. This book is about Murphy's life, the atmosphere of the 1920s, the other driver personalities and car builders - the Golden Age of American automobile racing. Oblong format. Silver grey boards, black title to spine, blind vignette of racing driver to front. B/w photos and colour illustrations. 336 pages including index. SIGNED by the author (no dedication) to free front endpaper. This copy would make a wonderful gift.