Stella & Rose's Books

THE PRINCESS AND THE GOBLIN
Written by George MacDonald; Maria Tatar. Illustrated by Madalina Andronic.
Stock no. 1827874
Published by Folio Society. 1st thus 2013. Slightly better than very good condition.

Blue pictorial cloth with silver title to spine. 168 pages. Colour plates. Introduced by Maria Tatar. A lovely copy contained in publisher's slipcase whichh has a small tear to middle of one edge (relatively minor).

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CSS ALABAMA: ANATOMY OF A CONFEDERATE RAIDER
Written by Andrew Bowcock.
Stock no. 1827838
Published by Chatham Publishing. 1st 2002. Very good condition in a very good dustwrapper.

The Alabama was the most famous and successful Confederate warship of the American Civil War. This unique study and visual reconstruction of this legendary commerce raider, the wreck of which has recently been discovered and dived on, will fascinate naval historians, ship modellers and those interested in one of the most famous campaigns of the American Civil War. Large format. Grey cloth boards, gilt title to spine. B/w illustrations and diagrams. ISBN: 1861761899. Lower front corner is showing a tiny bit of board where cloth has worn away (rubbing). Top & tail of spine lightly bent (shelf wear). Contents are clean. Black pictorial dustwrapper is lightly edge-creased, a little scuffed, lower front corner is chipped where board is worn.

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KARS: VICTORY INTO DEFEAT
Written by Anthony J. Rundell.
Stock no. 1827835
Published by Impress. 1st 2005. Nearly fine condition in a nearly fine dustwrapper.

Green cloth boards, gilt title to spine. B/w photos and maps. SIGNED by the author 'to mark the 150th anniversary of the capitulation of Kars'. Contents clean. Pictorial dustwrapper is very slightly scuffed.

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DOMESTICATION OF RADIATA PINE (FORESTRY SCIENCES)
Written by Rowland D. Burdon; William J. Libby; Alan G. Brown.
Stock no. 1827830
Published by Springer. 1st 2017. Very good condition.

Forestry Sciences 83. The story of the domestication of the radiata pine forms a classic case history in the development of modern commercial forestry, with trailblazing in both genetic improvement and plantation management. Green glazed boards. Colour photos. A physical print on demand item. ISBN: 9783319650173. Light scuffing to boards. A few marks to rear board plus remains of large label. Contents are clean.

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GEOLOGY AND WARFARE: EXAMPLES OF THE INFLUENCE OF TERRAIN AND GEOLOGISTS ON MILITARY OPERATIONS
Written by Edward P.F. Rose; C. Paul Nathanail.
Stock no. 1827824
Published by The Geological Society. 1st 2000. Nearly fine condition.

Edited by Rose and Nathanail. Bringing together military applications of geology across a broad time frame and multi-national boundaries. While this work demonstrates the geological constraints on best use of ground for military purposes from a historical perspective, the principles are just as applicable today. Matt pictorial boards. B/w photos and maps. ISBN: 1862390657. Spine faded else nice, clean copy.

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INTERNATIONAL PROSECUTORS
Written by Luc Reydams; Jan Wouters; Cedric Ryngaert.
Stock no. 1327558
Published by Oxford University Press. 1st 2012. Slightly better than very good condition.

First book to analyse the crucial role played by the prosecution in international criminal trials. Glazed pictorial boards. 968 pages. ISBN: 9780199554294. Spine and corners bumped, contents fine (look unread).

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A BUNDLE OF RAGS IN A CYCLONE: THE IRISH WATER SPANIEL
Written by Nick Waters.
Stock no. 1827819
Published by Nick Waters. 1998. Nearly fine condition in a slightly better than very good dustwrapper.

A celebration of a unique and versatile dog - a breed now recognised at the very top levels of competition in the show ring, a working gundog; a sniffer dog; an obedience and agility dog, but, above all, a character and companion. Burgundy cloth boards, gilt title to spine. B/w photos and colour illustrations. ISBN: 095346590X. SIGNED by the author (with best wishes) to title page (slightly smudged). Corners lightly bumped. Text block slightly grubby. Pale marks to front endpaper. Pictorial dustwrapper is ligthly creased and lightly scuffed.

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DIDIER PIRONI - DREAMS AND NIGHTMARES
Written by Lorie Coffey; Jan Moller.
Stock no. 1827816
Published by Mercian Manuals Ltd. 1st 2004. Very good condition in a slightly better than very good dustwrapper.

A biography. Didier Pironi was the archetypal racing driver, a woman in every port, wealthy and good looking. He appeared to have it all but it was never enough. His ambition was to become the first French Formula One World Champion and he was going to do that what ever it cost to achieve the reult, no matter who he upset on route. Was he just a highly motivated man or was he dour and calculating as often reported? Red cloth boards, gilt title to spine. B/w photos. ISBN: 190308816X. Small nick to base of spine and lower front corner. Contents clean. Red pictorial dustwrapper is lightly rubbed at corners, lightly scuffed and lightly faded to spine.

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THE ART OF FORTRESS BUILDING IN HOSPITALLER MALTA 1530-1798: A STUDY OF BUILDING METHODS, MATERIALS, AND TECHNIQUES
Written by Stephen C. Spiteri.
Stock no. 1827811
Published by Bdl Publishing. 1st 2008. Slightly better than very good condition in a very good dustwrapper.

A study that seeks to examine the manner in which the Knights of the Order of St John and their military engineers went about designing, building, repairing, and arming their defensive works throughout the 268 years of their rule over the Maltese islands. A limited edition. Black cloth boards, silver title to spine. Colour photos. ISBN: 9789995720063. Very minor foxing to top edge of text block. Contents clean. Pictorial dustwrapper is lightly edge-rubbed, scuffed to rear panel and damp stained to verso.

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THE EQUINE HOSPITAL MANUAL
Written by Kevin Corley; Jennifer Stephen. Illustrated by Stephen Cahalan.
Stock no. 1827805
Published by Blackwell Publishing. 2009. Very good condition.

This book covers a range of procedures used on hospitalized adult horses and foals from the simple to the advanced. A heavy tome. Large format. Glazed pictorial boards. B/w photos and illustrations. ISBN: 9781405130165. Second printing. 1" nick to middle front edge of spine. Corners bumped. Boards a little scuffed. Contents clean.

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DISEASES OF CATTLE IN AUSTRALASIA
Written by T.J. Parkinson; J.J. Vermunt; J. Malmo; R. Laven.
Stock no. 1827804
Published by Massey University Press. 2nd 2019. Slightly better than very good condition.

Second Edition, fully updated and redesigned. A comprehensive text book. An authoritative book for cattle veterinarians and veterinary students. Also useful to progressive farmers, professional agricultural advisors and those in other scientific disciplines who require access to both general and detailed knowledge on diseases of cattle in Australasia. Large format. A heavy tome. Glazed pictorial boards. Colour photos and illustrations. ISBN: 9780995102958. Corners bumped and lightly worn, a few minor knocks to board edges (not surprising owing to the weight of the book). Boards very lightly scuffed. Contents clean.

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ATLAS OF PLANTS AND ANIMALS IN BALTIC AMBER
Written by Wolfgang Weitschat; Wilfried Wichard.
Stock no. 1827802
Published by Dr. Friedrich Pfeil. 1st 2002. Very good condition.

This atlas opens a window onto the world of Baltic amber and the Eocene amber forests. About 650 typical plants and animals are systematically represented in 92 full-page colour plates. Large format. Matt pictorial boards. B/w & colour illustrations. ISBN: 3931516946. A few minor knocks to boards edges. Boards scuffed. Small patch of surface paper loss to front pastedown. Contents clean.

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