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Published in London by Andrew Melrose, Ltd., and printed in Great Britain by The Anchor Press, Ltd.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis authentic historical work chronicles the ruthless Pleasant Valley vendetta—the deadliest cattleman-sheepherder feud in Arizona's cattleland history during the 1880s, fought between the Graham and Tewksbury factions in the Tonto Basin. Illustrated with photographic plates depicting key locations and figures (such as the Blevins' cottage at Holbrook) and featured illustrated map endpapers of Arizona territory.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKey Features:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e-\u003cbr\u003eTitle: Arizona's Dark and Bloody Ground\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e-\u003cbr\u003eAuthor: Earle R. Forrest (Foreword by William MacLeod Raine)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e-\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Andrew Melrose, Ltd., London\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e-\u003cbr\u003ePublication Date: First Published 1953 (UK First Edition)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e-\u003cbr\u003eContent: 224 pages with photographic plates and map endpapers\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e-\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Publisher's Red Cloth Hardback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDimensions \u0026amp; Weight:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e-\u003cbr\u003eSize: 21.5 cm x 14 cm x 2.5 cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e-\u003cbr\u003eWeight: 420 g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCondition:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn good vintage condition overall. Bound in original red cloth, showing mild fading\/marking and general shelf wear to the boards and spine ends (issued without or now lacking dust jacket). Bindings remain strong, square, and firm. Pages, photographic plates, and map endpapers are exceptionally clean, bright, and free of inscriptions or heavy toning.","brand":"My Store 3","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58469155799422,"sku":"C2","price":19.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1032\/5488\/4734\/files\/e8f06b1f-7a47-481e-b30f-40ec44289e9e.jpg?v=1794681873"},{"product_id":"the-hundred-years-by-philip-guedalla-1936-first-edition-history-book-with-map","title":"The Hundred Years by Philip Guedalla, 1936 First Edition History Book with Map","description":"The Hundred Years by Philip Guedalla, published by Hodder and Stoughton in 1936. A historical survey of the century from 1837 to 1936, covering political events and change in Europe and America.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis first edition is bound in green cloth with gilt spine lettering. Includes folding map material, with the photographed map showing Europe in 1837.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCondition:\u003cbr\u003eThe covers show surface marks, rubbing and uneven discolouration. The spine is noticeably faded and browned, with wear to the spine ends and corners. Scattered foxing is visible on the endpapers, while the photographed title and publication pages are relatively clean. No dust jacket.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWeight: approximately 791g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMeasurements: 24cm height, 16cm width","brand":"My Store 3","offers":[{"title":"Green","offer_id":58469156389246,"sku":"A1","price":15.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1032\/5488\/4734\/files\/8b0f4cb5-3f7d-44ec-bd57-0a78e0153d87.jpg?v=1794681967"},{"product_id":"antique-book-a-biographical-peerage-of-great-britain-vol-iii-1809-scotland-leath","title":"Antique Book A Biographical Peerage of Great Britain Vol III 1809 Scotland Leath","description":"An authentic Georgian antique leather-bound volume titled A Biographical Peerage of the Empire of Great Britain: In Which Are Memoirs and Characters of the Most Celebrated Persons of Each Family (Volume III: Peers of Scotland).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCompiled by Sir Egerton Brydges and printed in London by T. Bensley for J. Johnson et al., 1809. Includes heraldic woodcut coats of arms, lists of Scottish Dukes, Marquises, Earls, and an alphabetical glossary of mottos and translations.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBound in full period calf skin with ornate gilt spine compartments, raised bands, and gilt board edges.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKey Details:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAuthor: Sir Egerton Brydges\u003cbr\u003eTitle: A Biographical Peerage of the Empire of Great Britain (Vol. III - Scotland)\u003cbr\u003ePublisher \u0026amp; Year: London, Printed by T. Bensley, 1809\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Period Full Leather \/ Gilt Tooling\u003cbr\u003eWeight: 260 g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDimensions \u0026amp; Measurements:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHeight: 14.5 cm-\u003cbr\u003eWidth: 9 cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCondition Report:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn good 200+ year-old antique condition. The original leather binding shows rubbing, edge wear, and surface chipping to the spine extremities. Internal hinges remain intact with expected foxing and tide marks\/browning to the endpapers. Text block is complete, clean, and tight.","brand":"My Store 3","offers":[{"title":"Brown","offer_id":58469156618622,"sku":null,"price":34.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1032\/5488\/4734\/files\/0187096e-5cfa-47d4-a95c-692820736d20.jpg?v=1794681990"},{"product_id":"bad-boy-of-music-george-antheil-hurst-blackett-avant-garde-composer-memoir-47","title":"Bad Boy of Music George Antheil Hurst \u0026 Blackett Avant-Garde Composer Memoir '47","description":"A rare mid-century UK edition (circa 1945–1947) of Bad Boy of Music, the witty and lively autobiography by radical American composer and pianist George Antheil. Published in London, New York, Melbourne, Sydney, and Cape Town by Hurst \u0026amp; Blackett Ltd., and printed in Great Britain at The Fleet Street Press.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe memoir chronicles Antheil's colorful life as the self-proclaimed \"Bad Boy of Music\", detailing his encounters with Igor Stravinsky, Aaron Copland, Arnold Schoenberg, and the Paris avant-garde. Bound in publisher's original dark navy-blue cloth with striking gold gilt spine titling and a detailed vignette depicting a violin overlaid on a grand piano.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKey Features:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e-\u003cbr\u003eTitle: Bad Boy of Music\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e-\u003cbr\u003eAuthor: George Antheil\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e-\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Hurst \u0026amp; Blackett Ltd., London\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e-\u003cbr\u003eDate: Circa 1945–1947 (First UK Edition)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e-\u003cbr\u003eFormat: Hardback \/ Blue Cloth with Gilt Spine Art\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e-\u003cbr\u003ePagination: 295 pages\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDimensions \u0026amp; Weight:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e-\u003cbr\u003eSize: 19 cm x 13 cm x 2.5 cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e-\u003cbr\u003eWeight: 279 g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCondition:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn good vintage condition overall. The dark blue cloth boards are clean and square, showing minor shelf rubbing and light surface scuffing (lacking dust jacket). The gold gilt spine lettering and music instruments remain bright and distinct. The internal text block is tight, clean, and complete with uniform light page toning.","brand":"My Store 3","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58469161566590,"sku":"C1","price":17.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1032\/5488\/4734\/files\/0a74991f-debf-4cb4-a9ab-385c06d61b94.jpg?v=1794682165"},{"product_id":"across-the-parallel-george-odgers-1953-1st-ed-raaf-77th-sqn-korean-war-aviation","title":"Across the Parallel George Odgers 1953 1st Ed RAAF 77th Sqn Korean War Aviation","description":"A First Edition (1953) copy of Across the Parallel: The Australian 77th Squadron with the United States Air Force in the Korean War by official war historian George Odgers. Published in London, Melbourne, and Toronto by William Heinemann Ltd., and printed in Australia by Brown, Prior, Anderson Pty. Ltd.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAn essential account of RAAF fighter pilots and ground crews operating Meteor jets and Mustangs in combat alongside American forces over North Korea. Includes 40 photographic illustrations (featuring Meteor jet pilots before takeoff for \"MiG Alley\"), line drawings by Allan Lambert, and green map endpapers depicting Korea and Japan.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKey Features:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e-\u003cbr\u003eTitle: Across the Parallel: The Australian 77th Squadron with the United States Air Force in the Korean War\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e-\u003cbr\u003eAuthor: George Odgers\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e-\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: William Heinemann Ltd., London \/ Melbourne\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e-\u003cbr\u003ePublication Date: First Published 1953 (First Edition)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e-\u003cbr\u003eContents: 224 pages with 40 photographic illustrations and dual map endpapers\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e-\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Publisher's Dark Blue Cloth Hardback with Gold Gilt Spine Titling\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDimensions \u0026amp; Weight:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e-\u003cbr\u003eSize: 22 cm x 14 cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e-\u003cbr\u003eWeight: 471 g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCondition:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn good vintage condition overall. Original dark blue cloth binding remains square and firm with minor surface shelf scuffs, corner bumping, and light wear along the spine edges (lacking dust jacket). The gilt spine lettering remains bright and legible. Internal text block, photographic plates, and front\/rear map endpapers are remarkably clean, tight, and free from owner marks or heavy foxing.","brand":"My Store 3","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58469162058110,"sku":"C1","price":22.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1032\/5488\/4734\/files\/c1c8feb7-70b4-4cd2-8253-c70f184bf8a3.jpg?v=1794682208"},{"product_id":"antique-captain-cook-s-voyages-round-the-world-w-nicholson-sons-illustrated","title":"Antique Captain Cook’s Voyages Round the World W Nicholson \u0026 Sons Illustrated","description":"Antique edition of Captain Cook’s Voyages Round the World, published by W. Nicholson \u0026amp; Sons Ltd., London.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAn attractive late 19th \/ early 20th century hardback in vivid blue cloth with gilt lettering and black decorative detailing to the front board and spine.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIncludes illustrations\/plates relating to Cook’s voyages and travels.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThere is a dated prize\/presentation stamp to the front endpaper reading 22 November 1900, which gives a useful latest possible date for this copy.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCondition is good for age with general shelf wear, rubbing to corners and spine ends, some age-related spotting\/toning and a crease to an early leaf as shown. Binding remains usable and presents very well on the shelf.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMeasurements: approx. 19 x 12.5 x 3 cm\u003cbr\u003eWeight: approx. 640 g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA handsome antique exploration and maritime history volume, particularly appealing to collectors of Captain Cook, travel, navigation and Victorian books.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSpecifics\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- Author\/Subject: Captain James Cook\u003cbr\u003e- Publisher: W. Nicholson \u0026amp; Sons Ltd.\u003cbr\u003e- Place: London\u003cbr\u003e- Date: Pre-1900 \/ c. late Victorian\u003cbr\u003e- Binding: Blue cloth hardback\u003cbr\u003e- Pages: 335\u003cbr\u003e- Illustrated: Yes\u003cbr\u003e- Language: English\u003cbr\u003e- Topic: Exploration \/ Maritime History \/ Voyages \/ Travel\u003cbr\u003e- Condition: Used \/ antique","brand":"My Store 3","offers":[{"title":"Blue","offer_id":58469164089726,"sku":"C2","price":24.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1032\/5488\/4734\/files\/2c33054e-dfcb-4ee0-b4b8-dad2d137ee79.jpg?v=1794682398"},{"product_id":"modern-europe-1789-1939-a-e-ecclestone-1953-g-bell-sons-vintage-history-book","title":"Modern Europe 1789–1939 A E Ecclestone 1953 G Bell \u0026 Sons Vintage History Book","description":"Vintage hardback copy of Modern Europe 1789 to 1939 by A. E. Ecclestone, M.A., published by G. Bell \u0026amp; Sons Ltd, London, 1953.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA mid-century European history volume covering the major political and historical developments of Europe from the French Revolution through to the outbreak of the Second World War.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBlue cloth boards with black printed title and map design to the front.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCondition:\u003cbr\u003eVintage used condition with age-related wear. The cloth boards show fading, rubbing, marks and some discolouration, particularly around the edges and spine. There is foxing \/ browning to the endpapers and some age-toning to the page edges. Internal pages appear generally clean and readable and the binding appears intact. No dust jacket present. Please see photographs for the full condition.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDetails:\u003cbr\u003eAuthor: A. E. Ecclestone\u003cbr\u003eTitle: Modern Europe 1789 to 1939\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: G. 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This has been left untouched rather than cleaned or treated.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo dust jacket.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlease study all photographs carefully as they form part of the condition description.","brand":"My Store 3","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58469175394686,"sku":null,"price":18.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1032\/5488\/4734\/files\/f1ca1d4e-de8f-4ceb-a460-0ee76db04b18.jpg?v=1794682682"},{"product_id":"1898-the-sepoy-mutiny-edward-vibart-india-rebellion-delhi-lucknow-antique-book","title":"1898 The Sepoy Mutiny Edward Vibart India Rebellion Delhi Lucknow Antique Book","description":"Original 1898 first-period edition of The Sepoy Mutiny as Seen by a Subaltern: From Delhi to Lucknow by Colonel Edward Vibart, late 15th Bengal Cavalry.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePublished in London by Smith, Elder \u0026amp; Co., 15 Waterloo Place.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA substantial late-Victorian military history relating to the Indian Rebellion \/ Sepoy Mutiny of 1857, written from the perspective of a British officer and illustrated throughout.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe volume contains 308 pages plus preliminary material and illustrated plates; bibliographic records for this edition note 12 leaves of plates \/ 13 illustrations.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOriginal burgundy cloth binding with gilt spine lettering and gilt architectural device to the front board.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMeasurements:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e21cm height, 3cm depth, 700 grams\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCondition:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFair antique condition and priced accordingly.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe binding is heavily worn and has significant structural issues. The inner hinges are split and the text block is separating from the boards, with exposed binding material. The cloth is rubbed and worn with losses and fraying to the spine ends and corners. Pages are age-toned with spotting and general handling wear.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe book is nevertheless largely intact and remains a scarce and very interesting original 1898 military-history volume.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlease study all photographs carefully as they form an important part of the condition description.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDetails:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- Title: The Sepoy Mutiny as Seen by a Subaltern: From Delhi to Lucknow\u003cbr\u003e- Author: Colonel Edward Vibart\u003cbr\u003e- Publisher: Smith, Elder \u0026amp; Co.\u003cbr\u003e- Place: London\u003cbr\u003e- Date: 1898\u003cbr\u003e- Illustrated: Yes\u003cbr\u003e- Binding: Original cloth hardcover\u003cbr\u003e- Subject: Indian Rebellion of 1857 \/ Sepoy Mutiny \/ British India \/ Military History","brand":"My Store 3","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58469175918974,"sku":"C2","price":69.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1032\/5488\/4734\/files\/725b490b-5c91-4a4e-a3c9-b9aabb1671ad.jpg?v=1794682744"},{"product_id":"vintage-elizabeth-and-leicester-milton-waldman-reprint-society-tudor-history-dj","title":"Vintage Elizabeth and Leicester Milton Waldman Reprint Society Tudor History DJ","description":"Vintage hardback copy of Elizabeth and Leicester by Milton Waldman, published by The Reprint Society, London.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA historical study of Queen Elizabeth I and Robert Dudley, Earl of Leicester, illustrated with black-and-white portrait plates including Elizabeth I and Robert Dudley.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBlack cloth boards with decorative red and gilt spine label, complete with the original illustrated dust jacket.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA nice vintage history title for collectors of Tudor history, Elizabeth I and British royal biography.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCondition:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe book itself is in good vintage condition with light general shelf and handling wear.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe original dust jacket is present but considerably worn, with rubbing, creasing, edge tears, chips and losses, particularly around the spine ends and corners. Some age toning and spotting to the pages.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlease see photographs for the overall condition.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMeasurements: H19 x L13 x D3\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWeight: 299g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDetails:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- Author: Milton Waldman\u003cbr\u003e- Title: Elizabeth and Leicester\u003cbr\u003e- Publisher: The Reprint Society\u003cbr\u003e- Place: London\u003cbr\u003e- Binding: Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e- Dust jacket: Yes\u003cbr\u003e- Illustrated: Yes\u003cbr\u003e- Subject: Queen Elizabeth I \/ Robert Dudley \/ Tudor History\u003cbr\u003e- Language: English\u003cbr\u003e- Vintage: Yes","brand":"My Store 3","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58469176246654,"sku":"C3","price":14.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1032\/5488\/4734\/files\/728be0a8-51dc-4bb4-91d0-262d74066141.jpg?v=1794682764"},{"product_id":"antique-heroes-of-our-empire-victorian-gilt-hardcover-biography-gordon-clive-19t","title":"Antique Heroes of Our Empire Victorian Gilt Hardcover Biography Gordon Clive 19t","description":"Author: G. Barnett Smith and F. M. Holmes\u003cbr\u003eFormat: Hardcover\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: S. W. Partridge \u0026amp; Co. Ltd., London\u003cbr\u003eYear \/ Edition: Circa Late Victorian \/ Edwardian Era\u003cbr\u003eISBN: N\/A\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Fair\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Red cloth-bound hardcover with pictorial gilt and black stamping to spine and front board; wear, scuffing, and fraying at the spine ends and corners; internal front hinge is cracked\/splitting.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePages: 176 pages; text block is intact with heavy age-related foxing and toning throughout; includes illustrations as called for.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDust Jacket: Not present.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAdditional Notes: Weight is 0.6kg; dimensions are 19 x 13 x 4.5 cm.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDescription:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eS. W. Partridge \u0026amp; Co. Ltd., London. Hardcover. Condition: Fair. Red pictorial cloth-bound hardcover featuring striking gilt illustration and lettering to the front board and spine. The binding shows wear and fraying at the spine extremities, with heavy cracking to the internal front hinge. The text block contains 176 pages with significant foxing and age spots to the preliminary pages and edges. Dimensions: 19 x 13 x 4.5 cm. Weight: 0.6kg. A charmingly bound historical biography collection.","brand":"My Store 3","offers":[{"title":"Red","offer_id":58469189878142,"sku":null,"price":19.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1032\/5488\/4734\/files\/551cae05-dae0-4a1b-bfb6-e0617851f060.jpg?v=1794682948"},{"product_id":"1908-hamley-operations-of-war-military-strategy-book-kiggell-folding-maps","title":"1908 Hamley Operations of War Military Strategy Book Kiggell Folding Maps","description":"1908 Hamley Operations of War Military Strategy Book Kiggell Folding Maps\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAn original 1908 reprint of the Sixth Edition of The Operations of War Explained and Illustrated by General Sir Edward Bruce Hamley, revised and brought up to contemporary requirements by Colonel L. E. Kiggell.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePublished by William Blackwood \u0026amp; Sons, Edinburgh and London.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA substantial early 20th-century British military strategy work, originally developed from Hamley's teaching at the Staff College and subsequently revised by Kiggell.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis example retains its particularly desirable rear map pocket and six loose folding campaign maps, covering various military campaigns and theatres of operation. Further maps and diagrams are contained throughout the main text.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe preface records the Sixth Edition as July 1907 and this reprint as October 1908.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAn interesting original military reference work with considerable period character, particularly appealing to collectors of British Army history, military strategy, Staff College material and pre-WWI military books.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMeasurements\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHeight: 26cm\u003cbr\u003eWidth: 19.5cm\u003cbr\u003eDepth: 5cm\u003cbr\u003eWeight: approx. 1.2kg\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCondition\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFair antique condition with considerable age-related wear.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe original red cloth is heavily faded and mottled with rubbing, marks and wear, particularly around the spine and extremities. There is age-related foxing and spotting to the endpapers, pages and loose maps, together with previous owner's handwritten notes\/price inscriptions.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe rear pocket remains present and contains six folding maps. The maps show expected folds, handling and scattered foxing consistent with age.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlease study all photographs carefully as these form an important part of the condition description.","brand":"My Store 3","offers":[{"title":"Red","offer_id":58469249253758,"sku":null,"price":54.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1032\/5488\/4734\/files\/61857b8f-0ac9-4688-843b-41c9e3d8ebbf.jpg?v=1794683570"},{"product_id":"1914-king-albert-s-book-wwi-1st-edition-rackham-dulac-nielsen-illustrated","title":"1914 King Albert’s Book WWI 1st Edition Rackham Dulac Nielsen Illustrated","description":"1914 King Albert’s Book WWI 1st Edition Rackham Dulac Nielsen Illustrated\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA British first edition of King Albert’s Book: A Tribute to the Belgian King and People from Representative Men and Women Throughout the World, published in 1914.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eProduced by The Daily Telegraph in conjunction with The Daily Sketch, Glasgow Herald and Hodder \u0026amp; Stoughton, the book was created as a fundraising tribute to King Albert I and the Belgian people during the opening months of the First World War.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis substantial illustrated volume brings together work by many important writers, artists, politicians and public figures, including Winston Churchill, Rudyard Kipling, Thomas Hardy, Jack London, Edith Wharton, G. K. Chesterton, Emmeline Pankhurst, Millicent Fawcett, Claude Debussy and Edward Elgar.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIllustrators represented include Arthur Rackham, Edmund Dulac, Kay Nielsen, Maxfield Parrish, Harrison Fisher and A. D. McCormick. It contains colour and monochrome illustrations, a photographic portrait of King Albert and reproductions of contributors’ signatures.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBound in the original cream cloth with crowned royal monogram, laurel decoration and dark green lettering.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAn evocative piece of First World War, Belgian and royal history, as well as a collectible illustrated gift book.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMeasurements 28 × 23 cm.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCondition\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGood antique condition with age-related wear. The pale cloth binding has general discolouration, surface marks, rubbing and small stains. There is wear around the corners and spine ends, including a short split and fraying near the lower front joint.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe pages have scattered foxing and age-related marks. A handwritten personal gift inscription appears on an early blank page. One illustrated plate shown has diagonal creasing and a small tear or loss at its lower-left edge. Other minor page creases and edge wear may be present.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe book has not been fully collated, so the presence of every originally issued plate cannot be guaranteed. Please examine all photographs carefully.","brand":"Arthur Rackham","offers":[{"title":"White","offer_id":58469253415294,"sku":null,"price":32.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1032\/5488\/4734\/files\/eabb9a89-2bee-497e-b986-d6a4a6362069.jpg?v=1794683620"},{"product_id":"the-england-of-elizabeth-a-l-rowse-1953-reprint-society-tudor-history-hardback","title":"The England of Elizabeth A L Rowse 1953 Reprint Society Tudor History Hardback","description":"The England of Elizabeth A L Rowse 1953 Reprint Society Tudor History Hardback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA classic work by the renowned historian A. L. Rowse, exploring the political, social and cultural history of England during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I. This 1953 Reprint Society hardback edition is an attractive vintage copy, complete with black and white illustrations throughout.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe book is bound in bright red cloth boards with gilt decoration to the front and a black title panel to the spine. An ideal addition to a Tudor history collection or library of British historical works.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCondition is very good overall. The cloth boards remain bright with light surface marks and minor rubbing to the extremities. The binding is firm and secure. Pages are clean with light age toning consistent with age. No dust jacket.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlease study the photographs carefully as they form part of the description.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMeasurements\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHeight: 20 cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWidth: 13 cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDepth: 3.5cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWeight: 587g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCondition\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVery good vintage condition. Bright red cloth boards with light handling marks and minor rubbing to extremities. Binding remains firm with clean pages showing light age toning. No dust jacket.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKey Features\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTitle: The England of Elizabeth\u003cbr\u003eAuthor: A. L. 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