Stella & Rose's Books

HARDY: AN ILLUSTRATED DICTIONARY
Written by Alan Hurst; Thomas Hardy.
Stock no. 1831223
Published by Kaye & Ward. 1st thus 1980. Slightly better than very good condition in a slightly better than very good dustwrapper.

This book may be used as a dictionary and read as a book. Arranged alphabetically, are entries related to Thomas Hardy and his works. Green cloth boards, gilt title to spine. B/w illustrations. 215 pages. ISBN: 0718212452. Inscription in ink to front endpaper. Else contents clean. Pictorial dustwrapper is lightly scuffed.

CROMWELL'S ARMY (UNIVERSITY PAPERBACKS)
Written by C.H Firth.
Stock no. 1831222
Published by Methuen & Co. Ltd.. 1967. Very good condition.

Fourth Edition. A history of the English soldier during the Civil wars, the Commonwealth and the Protectorate. This book describes the main features of Cromwell's military system and the character of the army which he organized. Ford Lectures delivered in the University of Oxford 1900-01. Cardwraps. xvi and 432 pages including index. ISBN: 0416678904. Reprint. Reading creases and rubbing to spine. covers are foxed. Text block grubby and browned. Some foxing to last few pages else contents clean.

WILLIAM BLAKE AND THE AGE OF REVOLUTION
Written by J. Bronowski. Illustrated by William Blake.
Stock no. 1831221
Published by Routledge & Kegan Paul Ltd. 1st thus 1972. Very good condition.

A history of the life and changing times of Blake. Presented here are the experiences of Blake during the most violent time of English history. Bronowski brings to life the evolving philosophy and psyche of Blake, showing how he changed and was changed by his experiences and insights over his lifetime. Pictorial cardwraps. B/w illustrations. 207 pages including index.` ISBN: 0710072783. Reading crease to spine. Text block a little grubby and a few foxspots. Inscription in ink to front endpaper. Contents clean.

OLIVER CROMWELL AND THE RULE OF THE PURITANS IN ENGLAND (WORLD'S CLASSICS)
Written by Charles Firth.
Stock no. 1831220
Published by Oxford University Press. 1st thus 1953. Very good condition in a almost very good dustwrapper.

An in-depth analysis of the life and times of Oliver Cromwell, one of the most influential figures in English history. The book covers Cromwell's rise to power, his leadership during the English Civil War, and his role in establishing the Commonwealth of England. Firth explores Cromwell's political and religious beliefs, showing how they influenced his actions as a military commander and statesman. Small format. Blue cloth boards, gilt title to spine. xviii and 488 pages including index. Narrow band of fading to top and tail of boards. Spine a little cock-eyed. Name in ink to front endpaper. One hinge pulled but binding is tight. Foxing throughout, mainly to margins. Dustwrapper is worn at top & tail of spine, and grubby.

RUPERT ANNUAL 1961
Written by Alfred Bestall. Illustrated by Alfred Bestall.
Stock no. 1331020
Published by Daily Express. 1961. Almost very good condition.

Pictorial laminated boards showing Rupert on a swing. 1st story Rupert and the Hearth-Rug. Includes puzzle page and Magic Painting pages. No facsimile produced for this year. Spine and corners bumped and slightly worn. Some score marks to rear cover. Light crease to lower corner of front cover. Spine slightly browned. Inscription in ink in belongs to box. Price NOT cut. Magic Paintings messily COMPLETED. Contents well fingered with light creases to margins.

RUPERT ADVENTURE SERIES No. 23 - RUPERT AND THE SNOW SPORTS
Written by Alfred Bestall.
Stock no. 1331019
Published by Daily Express. 1955. Almost very good condition.

Title story Rupert And The Snow Sports. Also includes Rupert And The Vanishing Pet. 24 pages. Pictorial card wraps. Colour illustrations. Covers creased, slightly foxed and edge rubbed. Mark to rear cover. Some light fingering to page margins and top corner tips lightly creased. Small name in ink to front cover.

THE FOX AND THE STAR
Written by Coralie Bickford-Smith. Illustrated by Coralie Bickford-Smith.
Stock no. 1331018
Published by Particular Books. 1st 2015. Fine condition.

Blue cloth with white titles and decoration. Colour illustrations throughout. ISBN: 9781846148507.

BIGGLES BREAKS THE SILENCE
Written by W.E. Johns. Illustrated by Leslie Stead.
Stock no. 1331017
Published by Hodder & Stoughton. 1st 1949. Very good condition in a good dustwrapper.

Black boards, silver titles and vignette. 8 blue & white full page illustrations, other b/w illustrations. 191 pages. Spine slightly bumped. Browning to top and tail of spine. Ink stamps to front free-endpaper. Light foxing to textblock. Dustwrapper is slightly edge worn with tears and creases (repaired on verso) and rear panel is slightly grubby.

BILLY BUNTER AT BUTLIN'S
Written by Frank Richards. Illustrated by C.H. Chapman.
Stock no. 1331016
Published by Cassell & Co.. 1st 1961. Very good condition in a very good dustwrapper.

Beaver Club edition. Red boards. B/w illustrations. 217 pages. Spine bumped. Front joint is just starting to crack a tiny bit. Contents are browned throughout but otherwise clean. Small mark to edge of textblock. Dustwrapper is edge worn with small tears at corners.

THE CHANGELING OF MONTE LUCIO
Written by Violet Needham. Illustrated by Joyce Bruce.
Stock no. 1331014
Published by Collins. 1st 1946. Very good condition in a very good dustwrapper.

The story of Philip, the Count of Monte Lucio, and the plan to depose him and set his twin brother, Hugo, in his place. Yellow cloth. B/w pictures. 255 pages. Minimal bumping to spine. Foxing to spine and to cover edges. Name in ink to front free-endpaper. Foxspots to textblock, top edge of textblock is grubby. Dustwrapper is edge worn and a bit grubby.

BIGGLES GETS HIS MEN
Written by W.E. Johns. Illustrated by Stead.
Stock no. 1331013
Published by Hodder & Stoughton. 1st 1950. Very good condition in a very good dustwrapper.

Blue boards, dark titles and vignette. B/w illustrations. 189 pages. Minimal bumping to spine and slight browning to base of spine. Minimal browning to endpapers else contents fine. Dustwrapper is just a little rubbed at spine and conrers.

BIGGLES AND THE POOR RICH BOY
Written by W.E. Johns. Illustrated by Leslie Stead.
Stock no. 1331012
Published by Brockhampton Press Ltd.. 1961. Very good condition in a very good dustwrapper.

Hampton Library edition. Orange boards, black title to spine. B/w chapter headers. Spine bumped. Front joint is just starting to crack. Pictorial wrapper is a little scuffed and worn at edges.