Search Results: Titles starting with K from Cox and Budge Books

London: Lawrence & Wishart, 1951. 1st Edition . Hardcover. Good. First edition. Hardback, brown cloth binding. 22 × 14.5cm, 98pp. A collection of Karl Marx's articles from the New York Daily Tribune between 1853 and 1860, all on the subject of China, such as 'Russia and China' (1857), 'The Case of the Lorcha Arrow' (1857) and 'The New Chinese War' (1859). Condition: A good copy, some light tanning to the pages and some weakening to the binding at the half title page but otherwise perfectly readable.

London: Lawrence & Wishart, 1975. 1st Edition . Hardback. Good/Good. First UK edition, first printing. Hardback in dustwrapper. 22 × 15cm, xxiv + 679pp. Volume 2 contains works and letters by the young Engels for the period 1838-1842. The volume includes Engels' youthful poetry, his articles and reviews on various social and political topics, with his writings on Rheinische Zeitung, his pamphlets defending the progressive aspects of the Hegelian philosophy against Schelling and his essays in literary criticism. The way in which Engels' world view was being formed during this period and the breadth of his interests - in science, literature, theatre, music and sport - is evident in the letters contained in this volume. Condition: The book is in good condition, with a little tanning and spotting to the page edges, but the main body of text is in clean condition and the binding secure. Page 8 had stuck a little to a following page along the top margin but this is free now, leaving just… Read More

London: John Murray, 1943. 1st Edition . Hardcover. Fair/Fair. First edition, first printing. Small hardback in dustwrapper. 17.5 × 12.5cm, 80pp. Karma, the law of cause and effect, of nature's retribution for lost harmony, and Rebirth, from which it is inseperable, have been described as the oldest doctrine in the world. In today's turmoil [this book was first published in the Second World War], an understanding of Karma is one of the foundations on which we can build a more reasonable world. Chapter 1. The Law of Karma; Chapter 2. Karma in Action; Chapter 3. What Karma is not; Chapter 4. What Karma explains; Chapter 5. Some Difficulties considered; Chapter 6. Rebirth; Chapter 7. Who believes in Karma and Rebirth?; Chapter 8. Karma and Rebirth applied; Chapter 9. The Ending of Karma and Rebirth. Condition: A reading copy. The book is in good readable condition but the yellow cloth covers are foxed to the fore-edge. The dustwrapper is a bit foxed and has loss to the spine ends but is… Read More

London: Kelly & Co, 1894. Hardback (rebound). Good Plus. Hardback, professionally rebound in red cloth with gilt titling to spine. 26.5 × 17cm, 430pp (inc folding map) +72pp ads. This Kelly's Directory for Cumberland is a wonderful resource for genealogists and researchers and a fascinating guide to the county in the late Victorian age. The directory begins with a brief outline of the county, it's council, magistrates, constabulary and geology. This is followed by the alphabetical directory of it's cities, towns and villages, from Addingham to Wythop, with each location being given a physical description, and notable provate and commercial persons noted. Then comes the court directory, listing the names of notable people of the whole county, and runs from Frederick H Abbott of Henry St, Carlisle, to Emile Zullig of St Bees. And finally the trades directory, listing county businesses by industry from absorbent wool manufacturers to zinc workers. Then comes 72 pages of adverts,… Read More

London: Kelly's Directories, 1907. Hardback. Good Plus. Hardback, bound in the original red cloth with gilt crest to upper board. 27 × 17.5cm. xviii + 319pp, 68pp ads. A fascinating summary of Buckinghamshire in the first decade of the twentieth century. The directory begins with a brief account of the county, its officials, and geology followed by an alphabetical gazetteer of the towns, cities and villages from Ackhampstead to Wyrardisbury. Then comes the private residents directory (an alphabetical listing of the notable residents), and then the trades directory from Abyssinian Tube Wells engineers to yeast merchants. The book closes with 68 pages of advertisements, some for the county and surrounding area's businesses. The large fold-out map is present. Condition: This copy is in good condition for age. The red cloth is a little rubbed to the edges and faded to the spine, with reference label to spine. The contents are in good order and in strong readable condition. Previous… Read More

London: Kelly's Directories, 1904. Hardback. Good. Hardback. Rebound in binder's burgundy cloth, remnants of handwritten title label to spine. 26.5 × 17.5cm, xxviii + 812pp, 617pp, and 68pp ads. A fascinating summary of Norfolk and Suffolk in the first years of the twentieth century. Each county begins with a brief account of the county, its officials, and geology followed by an alphabetical gazetteer of the towns, cities and villages (for Norfolk this is Acle to Yelverton, and in Suffolk it is Acton to Yoxford). Then comes the countyside private residents directory (an alphabetical listing of the notable residents), and then the trades directory. This is followed by county adverts. This copy has the two maps, one for each county. Condition: This copy is in good plus condition for age. The rebinding has been done to a high standard and the inner binding is very secure. The burgundy cloth is a little marked with a light but visible dent over the front board. The Norfolk map is in very… Read More

London: Oberon Books, 2016. 1st Edition . Hardback. Very Good/Very Good. First edition, first printing. Hardback in dustwrapper. 24 × 16cm, xii + 270pp. Signed by Michael Pennington directly to the title page. What is King Lear really thinking of? What does his mysterious Fool dream about? What are the secret reasons for his daughters revenge on their father? What really lies behind the most famous lines in Shakespeare's greatest tragedy? Michael Pennington's performance as Lear in New York in 2014 was considered to be the equal of those of Paul Scofield and John Gielgud. This book - part memoir, part analysis, part adventure story - lights up the familiar text and the unique production he led. Funny, candid and deeply illuminating, both honest and scholarly, King Lear In Brooklyn is the work of one of our finest actor-writers at the top of his form. Condition: This copy is in very good condition, with a little light wear to the wrapper.

Knesselare: PigeonParadise, 2012. First UK Edition. . Hardback. Very Good. First English edition. Hardback in laminate boards. 28.5 × 22cm, 147pp. This illustrated book is the definitive work on the De Rauw Sablon Strain, the most sought after and most valuable racing pigeon strain in the world today. Condition: This copy is in good condition with a little bumping to the boards' edges. **PLEASE NOTE: As this is a heavy book, postage may have to be increased for overseas (non-UK) buyers, or decreased where appropriate. Please see the COX AND BUDGE BOOKS website for full shipping details or drop us an email**