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London: Cresset Press. Very Good+/Very Good. 1962. First Edition. Hardback. By the author of 'A Rage to Live'. 250pp. A man, who achieved great fame as a film star, but contrived his own downfall because he failed to deceive either himself or the world that he was "something he was not", is the subject of this novel. The author reveals with his customary candour, precision, and clinical detachment how it all happened, and gives in the process a devastating account of Hollywood at the peak... more information

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London: Cresset Press. Very Good/Good. 1952. First Edition. Hardback. 125pp. By the author of 'A Rage to Live', etc. Pal Joey's unique contribution to literature consists of his letters to Friend Ted, a prosperous New York bandleader. Pal Joey is one of the happiest of John O'Hara's inventions; and though Joey's letters are witty trifles by comparison with O'Hara's novels, they are among the most engaging and the most cunningly finished of his works. Red cloth boards with gilt lettering; top of sp... more information

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Aberystwyth: Skylark Books. Very Good++.. 2000. First Edition. Paperback. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall 0953811506 Beautifully illustrated. Front cover Red Kite and rear cover Peregrine Falcon from original water colours by Owain Williams. Also with lovely colour paintings and excellent line drawings as well as some maps. 147 pages including Welsh bird literature and Index of birds. This book informs you which birds occur in Wales, and where they can be found. The various spe... more information

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Xania (Khania). Very Good.. 1958. Folded Map. 34" x 25.5" (size of map) Large folded map of the District of Xanion (Khanion) in Crete. Shows roads, Byzantine churches; springs; ancient sites; lighthouses etc. Scale 1:100,000. Map is in a dark blue colour on heavy cartridge paper. Paper is a bit browned around folds, otherwise a nice map in Very Good condition. . ... more information

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McGraw-Hill. Very Good++/Very Good. 1955. First UK Edition. Hardback. The World in Colour Series. Translated by Paddy O'Hanlon. Illustrated with many really lovely colour paintings and photographs. Decorative end papers. 416pp including Word List and Index. This title presents an authentic story in word and picture of the country, its people, its history, its way of life. Dust-jacket is price-clipped and has some minor rubbing and tiny chips to corners and top/bottom of spine all repaired wi... more information

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Penguin. Very Good.. 1980. Reprint. Paperback. 0140008381 First published in 1945, this book has become the classic political fable of the 20th century. Adding his own brand of poignancy and wit, Orwell tells the story of a revolution among animals of a farm, and how idealism was betrayed by power, corruption and lies. A Very Good copy. . ... more information

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