Search Results: Authors starting with S from Paceman Books

The story of William Bompas, a 19th Century missionary in Arctic North America. No inscriptions, but there is a prize presentation bookplate with original owner's name on it. Wrapper is price-clipped. Foxing is apparent along the page edges.

Biography of Jack Seely - Adventurer, Soldier, Politician, and Statesman. No inscriptions. Black & White photos. Wrapper is not price-clipped. Top right corner of wrapper has a taped, closed tear. Top-rear edge of wrapper has a nick (see photo).

Entertaining Autobiography of Jeremy Scott, son to the Arctic explorer J.M.Scott, and nephew to Gino Watkins, also of Arctic fame. Describes his wartime upbringing in Arisaig, Scotland, whilst his Father instructed Commandos and SOE agents in survival skills. Continues to achieve a successful life in Advertising, during the 1960s and 1970s. Signed by the author. Black & White photos. Wrapper is not price-clipped.

Biography of Spike Milligan. No inscriptions. Black & White photos. Wrapper is not price-clipped, and is creased at rear, upper left corner. There is also a 4mm closed tear at this corner, and a 4mm closed tear at the front/lower/right corner.

Examines the arguments, for and against, of Shakespeare having been the true author of his plays. No inscriptions. Wrapper is price-clipped.

Published 1998 (11th Reprint) of what has become a classic in mountaineering literature. Winner of the NCR 1998 award for Non-Fiction, and the Boardman-Tasker award. No inscriptions. Colour photos. Wrapper is not price-clipped.

True 1st Edition of this classic mountaineering book. The book contains an inscription from Joe Simpson to his friend, thanking him for for his advice given before the expedition to Siula Grande. The friend's name and address is written inside the book, and the wrapper is price-clipped, presumably by Joe, as the book was given as a gift upon publication. Colour photos. The wrapper is creased at the top of the spine area.

A selection of articles and essays for walkers and backpackers. Black & White/Colour photos. No inscriptions. Wrapper is not price-clipped.

1st Impression. Signed by the author. In Fine Condition.

A study of the Battle of Quebec in 1759, and the attempt to expel the French from North America. 1st Impression. No inscriptions. Near Fine.

A history of the Marlborough family, and of Blenheim Palace, written by the daughter of the 11th Duke of Marlborough. Lavishly illustrated. No inscriptions. Wrapper is not price-clipped.

1st Impression. Biography of Lord Longford - politician, moralist, and penal reformer. No inscriptions. Black & White photos. Wrapper is not price-clipped.

Published to mark the 500th Anniversary of Henry's accession to the throne. Examines Henry's early life as a Renaissance Prince. Wrapper is not price-clipped. Colour illustrated. Original book-owner's name is inscribed inside.

A guide to making changes in your life, in order to become more self-sufficient. From constructing water-wheels and greenhouses, to working with animals. No inscriptions. Colour photos. Wrapper is not price-clipped, and has a 1cm closed tear at top, rear, right-hand corner (see photo).