Stella & Rose's Books

THE RISE AND FALL OF THE THIRD REICH (2 VOLUMES)
Written by William L. Shirer.
Stock no. 1827777
Published by Folio Society. 1st thus 1995. Slightly better than very good condition.

A History of Nazi Germany. Red cloth boards with white title panel to spines and swastika to front. B/w photos. A few minor foxspots to text block of volume I. Else a lovely set contained in publisher's slipcases which is lightly scuffed at ends (VG).

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THE FAIRY TALES OF THE BROTHERS GRIMM
Written by Brothers Grimm. Illustrated by Arthur Rackham.
Stock no. 1827776
Published by Folio Society. 1st thus 1996. Slightly better than very good condition.

A reproduction of the 1909 edition. Blue cloth, gilt titles and decorations. Colour plates. Top edge blue. A beautiful book. Spine lightly faded. Otherwise a lovely copy contained in publisher's slipcase which has some lightly shelf-scuffing (VG+).

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HIDDEN HANDS: THE LIVES OF MANUSCRIPTS AND THEIR MAKERS
Written by Mary Wellesley.
Stock no. 1827775
Published by Riverrun. Circa 2021. Nearly fine condition in a nearly fine dustwrapper.

Manuscripts are not only the stuff of history and literature, but they offer some of the only tangible evidence we have of entire lives, long receded. Without manuscripts, many historical figures would be lost to us, as well as those of lower social status, women and people of colour, their stories erased and the remnants of their labours destroyed. Grey cloth boards, gilt title to spine. Colour illustrations. ISBN: 9781529400939. 3rd printing. A very nice copy.

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THE POSTHUMOUS PAPERS OF THE MANUSCRIPTS CLUB
Written by Christopher De Hamel.
Stock no. 1827774
Published by Allen Lane. 1st 2022. Nearly fine condition in a slightly better than very good dustwrapper.

This entrancing book describes some of the extraordinary people who have spent their lives among illuminated manuscripts over the last thousand years. Cream paper boards, black title to spine. Colour illustrations throughout. ISBN: 9780241304372. Tiny nick to base of spine. Pictorial dustwrapper is lightly creased at top & tail of spine. A lovely copy.

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FRANKENSTEIN OR THE MODERN PROMETHEUS
Written by Mary Shelley; Miranda Seymour. Illustrated by Harry Brockway.
Stock no. 1827772
Published by Folio Society. 1st thus 2004. Nearly fine condition.

Introduction by Miranda Seymour. Dramatic grey, black and silver decorative cloth. B/w illustrations. A lovely copy contained in publisher's slipcase which has some light shelf scuffing (NR F).

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A DANCE TO THE MUSIC OF TIME: WINTER
Written by Anthony Powell.
Stock no. 1827771
Published by Folio Society. 1st thus 2007. Slightly better than very good condition.

Winter: Books Do Furnish a Room; Temporary Kings; Hearing Secret Harmonies. Three novels in one volume. Burgundy cloth spine and rear cover with gilt title to spine, pictorial paper front board. Blue endpapers. Colour & b/w illustrations. A lovely copy contained in publisher's slipcase which has some light shelf scuffing (VG+).

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A DANCE TO THE MUSIC OF TIME: SUMMER
Written by Anthony Powell.
Stock no. 1827769
Published by Folio Society. 1st thus 2007. Nearly fine condition.

Summer: At Lady Molly's; Casanova's Chinese Restaurant; The Kindly Ones. Three novels in one volume. Burgundy cloth spine and rear cover with gilt title to spine, pictorial paper front board. Blue endpapers. Colour & b/w illustrations. A lovely copy contained in publisher's slipcase which has some light shelf scuffing (VG+).

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A DANCE TO THE MUSIC OF TIME: SPRING
Written by Anthony Powell; William Trevor.
Stock no. 1827768
Published by Folio Society. 1st thus 2006. Slightly better than very good condition.

Spring: A Question of Upbringing; A Buyer's Market; The Acceptance World. Three novels in one volume. Introduction by William Trevor. Burgundy cloth spine and rear cover with gilt title to spine, pictorial paper front board. Blue endpapers. Colour & b/w illustrations. A lovely copy contained in publisher's slipcase which has some light scuffing (VG).

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WIDE SARGASSO SEA
Written by Jean Rhys; Bel Mooney. Illustrated by Chris Daunt.
Stock no. 1827767
Published by Folio Society. 1st thus 1993. Nearly fine condition.

Introduced by Bel Mooney. Attractive dark and light green embossed cloth. Copper engravings. Top edge pale blue. A lovely copy in publisher's slipcase which has a very minor knock to vertical side and minor scuffing (NR F).

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COCK O' THE NORTH
Written by A.G. Murdoch.
Stock no. 1327498
Published by A.G. Murdoch. Circa 1994. Nearly fine condition.

Aberdeen to Kyle of Lochalsh, a study in diesel power through its various stages. White cardwraps. 32 pages. B/w photos. ISBN: 0951973622. Very slight grubbiness to white covers. Contents fine.

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YORK THROUGH THE EYES OF THE RAILWAYS
Written by Beverley Cole. Illustrated by Lynn Patrick.
Stock no. 1327497
Published by National Railway Museum. 1st 1994. Slightly better than very good condition.

Illustrating how the Railway Companies used the history and beauty of York in their railway posters to promote travel by train. White cardwraps. 42 pages. Colour photos. ISBN: 1872826059. Some very slight grubbiness to covers.

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THE WISBECH & UPWELL TRAMWAY
Written by Peter Paye.
Stock no. 1327496
Published by The Oakwood Press. 1st 2009. Nearly fine condition.

Oakwood Library of Railway History Number 152. Pictorial card wraps. B/w photos. ISBN: 9780853616894. Slight rubbing to cover edges.

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