Literature and General 29
The Testament of Beauty : Robert Bridges : 1929
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A good, clean, Third Impression copy of "The Testament of Beauty", a poem in four books, by Robert Bridges, Poet Laureate, dedicated to H.M. King George V, and published by The Clarendon Press at Oxford in 1929. Hard covers, 192 untrimmed pages, Publisher's Note on the Text. Ref. ZTTOBRB1/E4. $65.00. *** INCLUDES FREE SHIPPING WITHIN U.K. ***
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The New Mediumship : Grace Cooke
A good, clean copy of "The New Mediumship", by Grace Cooke, first published in October 1965, this copy reprinted in 1973 by White Eagle Publishing Trust of Liss, Hampshire. Grace Cooke, one of the foremost "sensitives" of her time, is well known as the instrument of the beloved teacher White Eagle and as the founder and leader of The White Eagle Lodge. In the course of a very long life of service to the spirit world, { her diamond jubilee fell in 1973 }, she has experienced nearly every type of psychic phenomenon. She is therefore well qualified to write about mediumship - and does so simply and warmly. Drawing widely on her own personal experience, she here offers much sound advice to all those who would seek to develop their psychic powers wisely and safely. Hard covers, 88 pages, original dust jacket. Ref. ZTNMGC/**. $35.00.
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Osterley Park House, Middlesex : John Hardy and Maurice Tomlin : Victoria and Albert Museum, London
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A fine, clean copy of the guide to "Osterley Park House", Middlesex, the ancestral home of the Earls of Jersey; now owned by The National Trust, for whom this guide, by John Hardy and Maurice Tomlin, was produced by the Victoria and Albert Museum in 1985. Professionally presented with superb full color illustrations, bringing this fabulous manshion to life. Soft covers, 110 pages. Ref. ZOPHVAAM/C5. $25.00. *** INCLUDES FREE SHIPPING WITHIN U.K. ***
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The Year is 1851 : Patrick Howarth : 1951
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A good, clean, First Edition copy of "The Year is 1851", by Patrick Howarth, published by Collins of London in 1951, the centenary of The Great Exhibition. The author's introduction describes the book as an attempt to make history stand still in one particular year, much as a series of photographs will make it stand still...The chosen year is 1851, and the central event is the spectacle which became known as the Great Exhibition. An unusual and fascinating historical read. Hard covers, 256 pages, original dust jacket, endpapers and dust jacket each a bit scruffy. Ref. ZTYI1PH/A4. $35.00. *** INCLUDES FREE SHIPPING WITHIN U.K. ***
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Charles II : Portrait of an Age : Tony Palmer
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A good, clean copy of "Charles II; Portrait of an Age", by Tony Palmer, published by Book Club Associates of London in 1979. The age of Charles II bristled with excitement, it's "dramatis personae" were extraordinary - Wren, Milton, Hobbes, Pepys, Locke, Purcell, Dryden, Shaftsbury, Newton, Louis XIV, Nell Gwyn, Rochester, Titus Oates, Judge Jeffreys, Marvell, John Bunyan, The Duke of Monmouth. During it's course we see the inauguration of The Royal Society and the laying down of the foundations of the British Empire; six of the thirteen American colonies were incorporated by Charles; the Whig and the Tory parties began in his time. Fascinating and readable text, history brought to life, plus lots of fine black and white and full color illustrations. Hard covers, 311 pages, minor tapemark to inside of front cover, original dust jacket. Ref. ZCIPOAATP/MRLHC2. $35.00. *** INCLUDES FREE SHIPPING WITHIN U.K. ***
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Public Appearances 1987 - 1991 : Snowdon : Introduction by Jocelyn Stevens
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A fine, clean, First Edition copy of "Public Appearances 1987 - 1991 : Snowdon", published by Weidenfield and Nicolson of London in 1991. Simply stunning portfolio of photographs by Lord Snowdon, widely regarded as the outstanding portrait photographer of his generation. See "A Portrait of Snowdon : Moments in Time", by Sally Richardson : Apollo Magazine October 1991. Excellent introduction by Jocelyn Stevens. Hard covers, large format, 158 pages, original dust jacket. Ref. ZPA11SIBJS/B2. $85.00. *** INCLUDES FREE SHIPPING WITHIN U.K. ***
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The Ritual Magic Workbook : Dolores Ashcroft-Nowicki
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A good, tidy, First Edition copy of "The Ritual Magic Workbook : A Practical Course of Self- Initiation", by Dolores Ashcroft-Nowicki, published by The Aquarian Press of Wellingborough in 1986. This excellent work by the Director of Studies of the Servants of the Light School of Occult Studies, offers a carefully conceived program of self-initiation for anyone wishing to take up ceremonial magic, but who is either unable or unwilling to join a working group. Taking the student month-by-month thru a full year of magical training, the author here imparts her years of hard-earned experience in the clear, accessible and often humorous style for which she is well known. Soft covers with some creasing, 256 pages, line drawings. Ref. ZTRMWDA/B6. $35.00. *** INCLUDES FREE SHIPPING WITHIN U.K. ***
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The Peninsula War : Roger Parkinson
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A good, clean, First Edition copy of "The Peninsula War", by Roger Parkinson, published as part of the series, "The British at War", by Hart-Davis, MacGibbon of St.Albans, in 1973. In this well written book, the author recaptures the horror, excitement and drudgery of history's first guerilla war. Engaging and readable text enlivened by black and white and color illustrations. Hard covers, 208 pages, original dust jacket. Ref. ZSCAIAOTJWBMHCL5/MRLHC2. $35.00. *** INCLUDES FREE SHIPPING WITHIN U.K. ***
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AA Illustrated Guide to Country Towns and Villages of Britain
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A good, clean, First Edition copy of "The AA Illustrated Guide to Country Towns and Villages of Britain", published by Drive Publications in 1985. A fine comprehensive guide to over 500 country towns and villages in 36 areas, covering England, Scotland and Wales, plus fascinating sections on Aspects of Country Life : The Country Pub : Crafts that live on : Fairs, Feasts and Games : The Great House : The Old Mill : and The Living Past. Hard covers, 448 pages. Ref. ZAIGTCTAVO/MRRHC2. $35.00. *** INCLUDES FREE SHIPPING WITHIN U.K. ***
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Plas-yn-Rhiw : M. Honora Keating : 1965
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A good, clean copy of the Second Edition of "Plas- yn-Rhiw", by M. Honora Keating, first published in 1957, this edition printed by Gwenlyn Evans of Caernarfon and issued in 1965. Interesting history of the Lewis family of Plas-yn-Rhiw, near Pwllheli, together with a guide to the house and estate, illustrated with some good black and white plates. Soft covers, 16 pages of text in English, plus 27 plates. Ref. ZPMHK1/C3. $25.00. *** INCLUDES FREE SHIPPING WITHIN U.K. ***
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