Biography from Cornish Books

Frontis. has a Full-Length Colour Portrait of Rev. Hawker. Illustrated withh Full-page Drawings, photos etc. Special Period Binding Designed from old carved Oak in the Churches of Morwenstow and Wellcombe. Brown cloth cover with beautiful blind embossed Grape & Vine with central Floral Design on front & spine. Bright gilt lettering on spine. Top page edges Gilt, other edges untrimmed.… Read more about this item

The books were Printed as 2 Companion Volumes in matching special period Bindings. Edited, with Introduction by C. Byles. With illustrations by I. Ley Pethbridge. "Footprints" is a Fascinating blend of Biographical Sketches, Folklore and Local History. Includes "Daniel Gumb's Rock", "Anthony Payne, a Cornish Giant", "Humphrey Vivian" and "The Botathen ghost". "Ballads" contains all the Poems printed in the 2 previous… Read more about this item

Edited, with Introduction by C. Byles. With illustrations by I. Ley Pethbridge. Fascinating blend of Biographical Sketches, Folklore and Local History. Includes "Daniel Gumb's Rock", "Anthony Payne, a Cornish Giant", "Humphrey Vivian" and "The Botathen ghost". Special Period Binding Designed from old carved Oak in the Churches of Morwenstow and Wellcombe. Brown cloth cover with… Read more about this item

"A True Compendium of curious facts, bizarre habits and fascinating Anecdotes about the private lives of the famous and infamous throughout History. Flat signed by the Author "Mark Bryant" on title page. No other inscriptions. 383 p.pages, 1.4 kilos, 10" tall. Jacket unclipped. Weight 1.4 kilos so shipping outside UK will be extra.

Panoramic and detailed study of the extraordinary London Merchants who possessed their own Army & Navy, ruled over nearly 1/5th the World's population and spanned more than 200 years of British History. 319 p.pages, 560g, 8 3/4" tall. Previous owner's name & date on ffep and penciled note above. No other inscriptions. Jacket clipped. Protected in removable clear plastic wrapper.

Brilliant Biographical Novel by the Novelist and Biographer. 328 p.pages, 9 1/2" tall. Some tanning to paper due to paper quality (darkest around margins). No inscriptions. Jacket unclipped and protected in removable clear plastic wrapper.

"Philosopher, Statesman and Founder of Conservatism, Edmund Burke is both the greates and most underrated Political thinker of the past 300 years. One of the 18th Century's Golden Generation. He warned of the effects of British rule in Ireland, the loss of the American Colonies and the disastrous consequence of the Revolution in France. SIGNED by the Author… Read more about this item

Collection of Essays by leading academics giving a critical assessment of Lord Denning's contribution to and influence on the Law. 486 p.pages, 10" tall. No inscriptions. Very slight edge wear to jacket. Clipped.

Lord Denning's Autobiography and the story of his remarkable family of 5 brothers, 2 killed in the war, an Admiral and a General while Lord Denning became a Judge and Master of the Rolls. 270 p.pages, 650g, 9 3/4" tall. No inscriptions.

Vols I & II deal with the French revolution. Vol. III commences with the Buonaparte Family. Vol. IV, the Consulate. Vol. V includes Austerlitz and Trafalgar. Vol. VI includes Wagram and the Peninsular War. Vol. VII deals with the Russian Campaign. Vol. VIII includes Elba and Waterloo. Vol IX deals with the last… Read more about this item

Comprehensive History of the School founded by Peter Blundell ( 1520-1601 ). B&W Frontis Portrait. Text begins with "Peter Blundell and His Friends". Chapters include: The Rev. The Masters; Famous Old Boys; School Customs; Blundell's a Public School. Illustrations include B&W photo of Main Entrance with School Chapel, Portraits, Gymnasium, Coles… Read more about this item

Biography of Lawrence's life seen through his marriage to Frieda Von Richthofen. 652 p.pages, 9 1/2" tall. No inscriptions. Light tanning to paper. Very slight edge wear to jacket. Unclipped. Weight, over 1 kilo so shipping Outside UK will be extra.

Translated from the French by Frances Partridge. 370 p.pages, 9 1/2" tall. Page edges tanned. Gift inscription on title page. No other inscriptions. Slight scuffing to paper on ffep where old label was probably removed. Jacket Protected in removable clear plastic wrapper. Unclipped.

First Biography of the controversial Military Writer, Journalist and Creative Artist. 369 p.pages, 9 1/2" tall. No inscriptions. Jacket unclipped.

Charming Autobiography which is also an interesting Local History. Illustrated with several B&W photos. White Quarter-cloth cover with Blue cloth-covered boards. Gilt lettering on spine. 198 p.pages, 810g, 10 1/4" tall. ffep missing. No inscriptions. Jacket has some edge wear, small tears and light soiling. Unclipeed, original price 21s. Protected in removable clear plastic wrapper.

Biography of the leading Lawyer of his generation. 464 p.pages, 9 1/2" tall. No inscriptions. Very small marginal tear to 5 pages. Jacket unclipped. Weighs over 1 kilo so shipping outside UK will be extra.

Vivid, lively Biography of the brilliant Landscape Gardener, based on detailed research. Colour illustrations. SIGNED by the Author with her gift inscription. No other inscriptions. 384 p.pages, 700g, 9 1/2" tall. Jacket unclipped.

Letters addressed to Kingsley Amis, Barbara Pym, John Betjeman & others. 791 p.pages, 1.5 Kilos, 9 1/2" tall. Comes with a relevant press cutting. No inscriptions except old penciled price on ffep. Jacket has some edge wear and the red colour is faded at spine. Unclipped, original price £20. Weight 1.5 kilos so shipping will be extra.

Well researched Biography, studied from the Austen Family papers. Illustrated with B&W photos. No inscriptions except old penciled price and number on back of frontis. Jacket unclipped.

Comprehensive and entertaining Biography of the great writer. Illustrated with B&W photos. 723 p.pages, 1.2 kilos, 9 1/2" tall. No inscriptions. Jacket unclipped. Weighr 1.2 kilos so shipping outside UK will be extra.