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Hunter : The strange and savage life of Hunter S Thompson
by Carroll, E Jean
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Paperback. Hunter' by E Jean Carroll. UK 1994. Touchstone, an imprint of Simon and Schuster. Paperback first edition in this format. A handsome, clean, bright, unread copy of this very entertaining biography of Hunter S Thompson. Black and white photographs towards the middle of the book. Not exlib and packed and… Read more about this item Item Price
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![Voltaire in Love](https://d3525k1ryd2155.cloudfront.net/h/885/947/1603947885.0.m.jpg)
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Voltaire in Love
by Mitford, Nancy
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BATH, Somerset, GBR
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Paperback. Penguin Biography. UK. 1960. 'Voltaire in Love' by Nancy Mitford. This books is a Penguin first edition paperback. The front cover is bright with an attractive illustration by Cecil Beaton. There is a little rub to the tips and rub to the bottom and top of the dj. The back cover has… Read more about this item Item Price
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![Philby : The Spy Who Betrayed A Generation](https://d3525k1ryd2155.cloudfront.net/h/839/947/1594947839.0.m.jpg)
Philby : The Spy Who Betrayed A Generation
by Page, Bruce; David Leitch and Phillip Knightley
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A$28.86
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Paperback. Sphere Books Edition. UK. 1977. Paperback. First edition of this book in this format. Originally published in 1968 by Andre Deutsch. A solid copy of this book 'Philby : The Spy Who Betrayed a Generation' by three Sunday Times Journalists Page, Bruce; David Leitch and Phillip Knightley. Kim Philby was the head… Read more about this item Item Price
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The Orton Diaries
by Orton, Joe and edited by Lahr, John
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BATH, Somerset, GBR
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A$95.22
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Hardback. Methuen. London. 1986. Hardback with dj. First edition. A handsome copy of this first edition. Dj is bright and unclipped with very good edges and tips. Smart boards. Contents clean and unmarked. Joe Orton wrote some of the most outrageous plays in the sixties - Loot, Entertaining Mr. Sloane… Read more about this item Item Price
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Phaniyamma
by Indira, M. K.
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BATH, Somerset, GBR
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Paperback. Kali for Women. India. 1989. Paperback in glazed covers. First edition thus. A smart copy of this book by M K Indira who was a child bride in India and widowed by the age of thirteen. She lived to the age of 112 years old. The harrowing true story set in… Read more about this item Item Price
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![Falling Leaves: The True Story of an Unwanted Chinese Daughter](https://d3525k1ryd2155.cloudfront.net/h/097/700/1592700097.0.m.jpg)
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Falling Leaves: The True Story of an Unwanted Chinese Daughter
by Yen Mah, Adeline
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BATH, Somerset, GBR
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Hardback. Michael Joseph. 1997. Hardback with dj. First edition with full numberline. A handsome copy in a bright, clean dj with very good edges and tips with tiny bit of crush to top of dj and Canadian price to front flap. Smart green boards and clean and bright contents. 'Falling Leaves is… Read more about this item Item Price
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![Gather Together in My Name](https://d3525k1ryd2155.cloudfront.net/h/030/700/1592700030.0.m.jpg)
Gather Together in My Name
by Angelou, Maya
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BATH, Somerset, GBR
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A$25.97
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Paperback. Virago. UK. Paperback. 1985. First edition in this format. A very solid paperback copy of this sequel to 'I Know Why The Caged Bird Sings'. Clean, bright covers. Clean, bright, complete, unbroken spine. Contents also clean and bright with the gentlest of age-toning. An unread copy of Maya Angelou's book, 'Gather Together… Read more about this item Item Price
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Noor's Story : My Life in District Six
by Ebrahim, Noor
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BATH, Somerset, GBR
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Paperback. I M Publishing. 2016. Paperback in French Flaps. A very good copy of this account of Noor Ebrahim's life in South Africa's 'District Six' which was in 1966 claimed as an area for white people only. In 1975 work began in District Six and as the author's house was demolished, he took photographs of the… Read more about this item Item Price
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George Alagiah : A Home from Home
by George Alagiah
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BATH, Somerset, GBR
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A$67.33
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Hardback. Little Brown. UK 2006. This book, 'A Home from Home' by George Alagiah who was a highly respected newsreader is Hardback with dj. First edition. FLAT SIGNED by author to front. Covers are clean and bright and unclipped. There is a closed cut to bottom of front at edge. Now… Read more about this item Item Price
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Guevara
by Sinclair, Andrew
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A$19.24
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Paperback. Fontana Modern Masters. UK 1970.'Guevara' by Andew Sinclair. This little book is a Paperback First edition in this format. A very smart copy of this small paperback. Edited by Frank Kermode. Bright covers - cover painting by Oliver Bevin. Spine is not broken and is glossy and complete. Name to front… Read more about this item Item Price
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Ring of Bright Water
by Maxwell, Gavin
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Paperback. Penguin. UK. 1974. Paperback. First edition thus. A lovely copy, well looked after. Cover art is beautiful bearing an illustration of an otter to the front by Barry Driscoll. Nice, bright, clean covers with a little crease to spine. Tips have been protected by previous owner with small, triangular tape so shaded at tips,… Read more about this item Item Price
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![A Thousand Days : John F Kennedy in the White House](https://d3525k1ryd2155.cloudfront.net/h/360/670/1284670360.0.m.jpg)
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A Thousand Days : John F Kennedy in the White House
by Schlesinger Jr, Arthur M.
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Hardback. Andre Deutsch UK. 1967. 'A Thousand Days : John F Kennedy in the White House' by Arthur M Schlesinger Jr. This book is a Hardback, PLEASE NOTE: no dj. *This book is large and heavy and will attract extra postage charges from overseas orders.. First edition. A large, heavy handsome book, a… Read more about this item Item Price
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![The Life and Times of Nelson Mandela](https://d3525k1ryd2155.cloudfront.net/h/220/128/1279128220.0.m.jpg)
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The Life and Times of Nelson Mandela
by Brown, James
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A$54.83
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Hardback. Siena. UK. 1996. Hardback with dj. BOOK IN MINIATURE. First edition. A lovely little book in clean, bright, glossy covers with clean, bright contents. Some photographs. Nobel Peace Prize winner in 1993, Nelson Mandela spent 27 years in prison yet never gave up the fight to end apartheid. Not exlib and packed… Read more about this item Item Price
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Kamiti
by St Barbe Baker, Richard
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A$37.51
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Hardback. George Ranald. 1958. Hardcover. No dj. First edition. A very smart copy of this book. Foreword by the then Prime Minister of Ghana, The Hon Dr. Nkrumah. Engravings by Yvonne Skargon. Lovely green boards with silver titles to spine and clean and unmarked contents. An environmental novel set around the felling… Read more about this item Item Price
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![Muhammad Ali A Memoir](https://d3525k1ryd2155.cloudfront.net/h/215/457/1256457215.0.m.jpg)
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Muhammad Ali A Memoir
by Parkinson, Michael
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BATH, Somerset, GBR
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A$89.45
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Hardback. Hodder and Stoughton. UK. 2016. Hardback with dj. 'Muhammad Ali : A Memoir' by Michael Parkinson. This book is a First edition, first print. Laid in is a Hatchard's bookmark. SIGNED to the front by author as 'Mike P'. Dedication which reads: 'To John, who knows about books I love. Mike… Read more about this item Item Price
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My Dark Places
by Ellroy, James
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BATH, Somerset, GBR
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Hardback. London Century Books 1996. 'My Dark Places' by Polly Devlin. This book is a First edition, third print, SIGNED by author with dedication. A really handsome copy all round, with clean, bright unclipped dj and clean and unmarked contents. Slight age tone to fore-edge of text block if anything to note. Item Price
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![Beasts in my Belfry](https://d3525k1ryd2155.cloudfront.net/h/187/457/1256457187.0.m.jpg)
Beasts in my Belfry
by Durrell, Gerald
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BATH, Somerset, GBR
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Hardback. Collins. UK. 1973. Hardback with dj. First edition. Covers are bright, illustrated by Edward Mortelmans. There is a closed tear to the top, front of the dj and dj has been price clipped to show the new price by the publisher. A little lift of lamination to a couple of edges … Read more about this item Item Price
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![Byron in Love](https://d3525k1ryd2155.cloudfront.net/h/174/457/1256457174.0.m.jpg)
Byron in Love
by O'Brien, Edna
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BATH, Somerset, GBR
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A$52.90
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Hardback. Weidenfeld and Nicholson. UK. 2009. Second impression. Dj is clean, bright, unclipped. Contents: SIGNED BY AUTHOR to front with dedication to previous owner. Very light and superficial water stain to top tip of text block. Otherwise clean and bright. Not exlib and packed and sent with care. Item Price
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![The Savoy of London: Reflections On The First Hundred Years](https://d3525k1ryd2155.cloudfront.net/h/165/457/1256457165.0.m.jpg)
The Savoy of London: Reflections On The First Hundred Years
by Shenker, Israel and illus by Wilson, Richard
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BATH, Somerset, GBR
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Hardback. Designed and Produced for The Savoy by Chesler Publications. UK. 1988. Slim Hardback, no dj. First. A delightful look at the first hundred years at The Savoy of London with some lovely two-tone illustrations including one of Elton John. Boards are a pale blue, faded in parts to back but nice and strong… Read more about this item Item Price
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The Orton Diaries
by Orton, Joe and edited by Lahr, John
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BATH, Somerset, GBR
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A$38.47
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Hardback. Methuen. London. 1986. Hardback with dj. First edition. Dj is bright and unclipped. There is some rub to the top of the dj at the spine with minor nicks and a touch of rub to tips. A little lifting of the film over the dj but still intact. Contents clean and… Read more about this item Item Price
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