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Rufus Isaacs First Marquess of Reading , By His Son the Marquess of Reading 1914 - 1935

By: N/A

Price: $7.60

Publisher: Hutchinson: 1945

Seller ID: 17er

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Fair

the boards are worn and marked. ex-library copy with pockets, stamps and marks. tanning. soiled pages. well bound. fair copy.[S.K]. Our orders are shipped using tracked courier delivery services.
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A Handful of Memories: Rhodes Reminiscences 1923 - 2004

By: N/A

Price: $28.50

Publisher: Rhodes University: 2007

Seller ID: agnd

Binding: Soft cover

Condition: Near Fine

This short collection of letters contributed by past students (96 pages) is in very good condition. The cover is fine and unmarked. The contents and pages are in near fine condition throughout. fk. Our orders are shipped using tracked courier delivery services.
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Letter of passage from the French Legation in Brussels, 1897, signed by the ambassador: Marquis of Montholon

By: N/A

Price: $38.00

Publisher: 1897

Seller ID: anku

Binding: No Binding

Condition: Good

Signed by Author(s)A letter of passage from the French Legation in Belgium requesting all possibile assistance from the French customs officials to the named travellers. Dated: 26 fevrier 1897. Signed: Montholon (Charles-Jean-Tristan). Montholon was the son, by his mistress, of the disreputable general and close friend of Napoleon, Charles Tristan Montholon (he chose exile in St Helena with Napoleon). Template letter with heading [Legation de France en Belgique]. Names of the travellers, the date and annotations are in Montholon's hand. Franked [Legation de France a Bruxelles]. In sound good c...
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Letter of passage from the French Legation in Athens to French customs dated 1902 - signed by Olivier d'Ormessoy

By: N/A

Price: $28.50

Publisher: 1902

Seller ID: ankv

Binding: No Binding

Condition: Good

Signed by Author(s)Letter of passage from the Legation of the French Republic in Greece requesting of the utmost assistance of the French customs to the named traveller. Signed by the L'Envoye Extraordinaire et Ministre Plenipotentiaire de la Republique Francaise a Athene, Olivier d'Ormessoy (signature: d'Ormessoy). Template letter with heading ["Legation de la Republique Francaise en Grece]. The name of the traveller and the date [17 mai 1902] are handwritten (by d'Ormessoy?). Franked: Legation de France a Athenes - Republique Francaise. D'Oremessoy was appointed as Ambassador to Brussels aft...
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Letter of passage from Embassy of France in London 1897 - signed Geoffray

By: N/A

Price: $28.50

Publisher: 1897

Seller ID: ankx

Binding: No Binding

Condition: Good

Signed by Author(s)A letter of passage to the customs of France requesting assistance from the Embassy of the French Republique in London. Dated: 12 Janvier 1897. A letter template annotated and signed by the Charge 'affaire (Leon) Geoffray who, whilst in London, became convinced that a strong relationship between France and England should be formalised. It was his work on this that led to the Entente Cordiale. The letter is double folded. Franked: Ambassade de France a Londres - Republique Francais. The name of the traveller, the annotations and the destination customs offices (Calais and Par...
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A Cornish Waif's Story

By: N/A

Price: $8.55

Publisher: Odhams: 1955

Seller ID: obbj

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Fair

reprint. the jacket is worn, taped and torn. tanning. light marks. well bound. fair copy.[S.K]. Our orders are shipped using tracked courier delivery services.
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Great Minds of the 21st Century

By: N/A

Price: $47.50

Publisher: American Biographical Institute Inc: 2005

Seller ID: atvq

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Near Fine

Inscribed by Author(s)Complete - various paginations. In excellent condition throughout. The famous, sought-after South African painter, Bettie Cilliers-Barnard has inscribed the book for her son Wimcar on the frontispage. She has also indicated where to find her entry in the book. A solid, handsome volume. The back cover has marks from storage. Otherwise the book is in pristine condition. The contents are tight and bright. The pages clean, clear and very confident. fk. Our orders are shipped using tracked courier delivery services.
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Living Legends 2005

By: N/A

Price: $47.50

Publisher: International Biographical Centre, Cambridge: 2005

Seller ID: atvr

ISBN: 1903986176

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Fine

Inscribed by Author(s)641 pages (complete). In excellent, pristine condition. Ownership inscription on the frontispage from Bettie Cilliers-Barnard - a much regarded and internationally known South African artist. She has also inscribed the title page to her daughter Jana (Cilliers), a very successful and internationally acclaimed actor. The cover is handsome and neat. There is some very mild storage marking. The pages are trimmed in gilt that gleams youthfully and healthily. The contents are fine and as if new throughout. A silken marker ribbon is attached. fk. Our orders are shipped using t...
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The Memoirs of Field-Marshall The Viscount Montgomery of Alamein

By: N/A

Price: $9.50

Publisher: Collins: 1958

Seller ID: s141

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Very Good

The boards are a bit rubbed, soiled and edgeworn but have suffered little loss. Some occasional light foxing and a signature; otherwise internally clean and tightly bound. The fbep is missing.. Our orders are shipped using tracked courier delivery services.
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Hendrik Frensch Verwoerd Fotobiografie / Pictoral Biography 1901 - 1966

By: N/A

Price: $38.00

Publisher: Vootrekkerpers Berperk:

Seller ID: 63cx

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Good

undated,circa 1966.Afrikaans text with a few parts in English.limited edition, number 239 out of 400.jacket is shelf rubbed and a bit edgeworn.includes letter in Afrikaans from publishers.no inscriptions.well bound.good copy.[S.K]. Our orders are shipped using tracked courier delivery services.
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Porsche - The Cayman / Exclusive Cayman - Ultimate Personalisatioln

By: N/A

Price: $30.40

Publisher: Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG, Stuttgart: 2014

Seller ID: bcpn

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Near Fine

Two books in the pack. Publisher band acts a binder. This is tidy and secure. The main book covers Cayman models. The second covers personalisation opportunities. Both books are complete and smart. They are secure and sure, clean, clear, bright, confident. Pleasing. fk. Our orders are shipped using tracked courier delivery services.
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Cricket is my Life

By: N/A

Price: $27.55

Seller ID: bgxa

Condition: Fair

The dust jacket is tanned, shelf rubbed, edge worn and torn. It is tape repaired on both sides. With cellophane though, it still rather look acceptable. The boards are still in a good condition, except for some age related marks. The pages are tanned and signs of foxing and other marks are visible throughout the text. There is a previous owner's inscription on the front end page and an author's inscription on the title page. Tightly bound and complete with 232 pages. [B.K.]. Our orders are shipped using tracked courier delivery services.
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A Birthday Book

By: N/A

Price: $7.60

Publisher: Toc H: 1936

Seller ID: 61ji

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Very Good

The boards are in an excellent condition although there are age related marks within the boards as well as on the front and back end pages. Internally clean and tightly bound. Complete with 140 pages. [B.K.]. Our orders are shipped using tracked courier delivery services.
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The Diary of Sgt. W. McMillan

By: N/A

Price: $9.50

Publisher: The Coldstream Guards:

Seller ID: ossf

Binding: Softcover

Condition: Near Fine

No edition. 36 pages. The wraps show the slightest evidence of edge wear, but remain otherwise bright, whole and intact. Internally, there are no markings or inscriptions, and the pages within are crisp, clean and complete. The stapled binding is sound. JK. Our orders are shipped using tracked courier delivery services.
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To Forgive . But Not Forget: Maja's Story

By: Abramovitch, Maja

Price: $11.40

Publisher: Valentine Mitchell: 2002

Seller ID: lk47

ISBN: 085303432X

Binding: Soft cover

Condition: Very Good

The wraps are a bit shelf rubbed.Internally clean and tightly bound.EK.. Our orders are shipped using tracked courier delivery services.
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Goodbye, Twentieth Century: An Autobiography

By: Abse, Dannie

Price: $14.25

Publisher: United Kingdom: Pimlico: 2001

Seller ID: fa93

ISBN: 0712668292

Binding: Soft cover

Condition: Fine

The wraps are slightly rubbed and marked.Internally clean.Tightly bound.[R.K]. Our orders are shipped using tracked courier delivery services.
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A Strong Dose of Myself

By: Abse, Dannie

Price: $3.80

Publisher: Hutchinson & Co (Publishers) Ltd: 1983

Seller ID: chua

ISBN: 0091512603

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Very Good

The dust jacket as well as the boards are in a very good condition. The dust jacket though, is slightly shelf rubbed. Internally clean and tightly bound. Complete with 220 pages. [B.K.]. Our orders are shipped using tracked courier delivery services.
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All Under Heaven

By: Accone, Darryl

Price: $26.60

Publisher: David Philip Publishers: 2004

Seller ID: 3ih

Binding: Softcover

Condition: Very Good

The wraps are in a very good condition and appear as new. Internally clean and tightly bound. There is an author's inscription on the front end page as well as another small previous owner's inscription. Complete with 283 pages. [B.K.]. Our orders are shipped using tracked courier delivery services.
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Hearing Grasshoppers Jump

By: Ackerman, Raymond & Prichard, Denise

Price: $8.55

Publisher: David Philip: 2001

Seller ID: 392f

ISBN: 0864863829

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Fine

The jacket is a bit rubbed. Internally clean and tightly bound. One inscription.. Our orders are shipped using tracked courier delivery services.
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Hearing Grasshoppers Jump

By: Ackerman, Raymond & Prichard, Denise

Price: $24.70

Publisher: David Philip: 2001

Seller ID: jv80

ISBN: 0864863829

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Very Good

The jacket is slightly rubbed. Internally clean and tightly bound. Minor tape scarring.. Our orders are shipped using tracked courier delivery services.
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