Search Results: Authors starting with A from Rickaro Books Ltd

London: Printed By M.F. For Richard Davis Bookseller in Oxford, 1685. Book. Very Good. Hardback. First Edition. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. A very good copy, bound in eighteenth century inlaid calf, re-spined. This is a clean and crisp copy of the original work. 115pp, retains original endpapers, Name neatly of a previous early owner " Alice Clarke" to fep and again a neat early signature to head of title page " Ellen Ferrier". Robert Boyle (1627-1691), in this significant work, published in his lifetime, expounds the virtues of God and claims the size of the actual universe is so great that distant regions of space might have other areas, the size of our observable universe, that contain different planets and creatures, and even might have different laws of nature..

Leeds: Royal Armouries & The Wallace Collection, 2017. Book. Fine. Paperback. First Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. A fine, new copy. 73pp. A fascinating account of the quest for body armour in WW1..

Donington: Shaun Tyas , 2022. Book. Fine. Hardcover. 1st Edition. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. A fine, new copy of this new work on Anglo-Saxon gold coinage. Includes details of the few known forgeries in gold, or warnings if a unique coin is now considered 'doubtful' for various evidential reasons. This useful fully illustrated work comes with a Foreword by Professor Rory Naismith, a full bibliography and a helpful index of types. 160pp.

London: Corsair, 2024. Book. Fine. Hardcover. 1st Edition. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. A fine, new copy of this account of the Japanese mafia. From the author of Tokyo Vice. 392pp..

Ilkley: Scolar Press, 1976. Book. Fine. Cloth. First Thus. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. With an Introduction by Edward Hodnett. A superb facsimile of the 1484 Caxton edition of this work. The Aesop was amongst the most ambitious of Caxton's illustrated books and is arguably amongst the most handsome of his productions, with 186 different woodcuts. This edition by Scolar Press is reprinted from the copy in the Royal Library, Windsor Castle, limited to 500 copies and this copy is No . Bound in a rough hessian this is an attractive volume in fine condition. 292pp..

Edinburgh: T. Brown & A. Constable, 1802. Book. Good. Hardback. First Edition. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. A good copy in contemporary calf with red leather title label to spine. Contains tables for finding the content of a piece of land by pacing or by dimensions taken on the spot. Lacks ffep, but still a sound copy. 180pp. Previous owner's name written to dedication page and some added notes to p166 and to blank rear endpaper..

Donington: Shaun Tyas , 2011. Book. Fine. Hardback. First Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. A fine new copy. A look at one of the defining but generally neglected cultural artefacts of the Middle Ages. With multiple contributors, this book explores the aristocratic medieval house, an important aspect of medieval history that has been somewhat neglected by scholars, complete with illustrations. Perfect for the historical scholar or enthusiast. 264 pp.

Donington: Shaun Tyas, 2012. Book. Fine. Hardback. First Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. A fine new copy. 128pp..

Boston: George W. Light, 1838. Book. Good. Hardcover. Second Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. A good copy of this early American cookery book. Bound in original green cloth boards that are rather marked but sound. Some scattered foxing. 424pp + 8pp advertisement of George W. Light books..

London: Collins, 1955. Book. Very Good. Hardback. First Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Bound in original black cloth. A good copy of this controversial and condemnatory biography of T.E. Lawrence which caused a great stir at the time of its publication. 448pp. O'Brien E192..

Cairo, 1966. Book. Very Good. Hardcover. First Egyptian Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Bound in hardback black leatherette, with gilt Arabic title to spine. Laid in a presentation letter to Brigadier Denison (see our Seven Pillars blog) explaining the gift and the re-binding. A good copy of this controversial and condemnatory biography of T.E. Lawrence. Caused a great stir at the time of its original publication. 227pp. A highly elusive TE item. O'Brien E200a..

London: Collins, 1955. Book. Very Good. Hardback. Second Impression. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Bound in original black cloth with a d/w that has some minor wear. A good copy of this controversial and condemnatory biography of T.E. Lawrence which caused a great stir at the time of its publication. 448pp. O'Brien E192..

Francestown, New Hampshire: Typographeum, 1978. Book. Very Good. Hardcover. First Limited Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. A very good copy of this edition. Bound in brown paper covered boards with oatmeal cloth spine. Spine cloth mildly foxed. 20pp. Laid in a typed letter signed "Terry" the printer and publisher, together with a prospectus for Typographeum books, a compliments slip from the Press and a further prospectus for "Adrian Lawlor; A Memoir". Altogether an interesting little collection of Press related material..

London: Pelican Publishing, 1971. Book. Good. Paperback. Reprint. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. The infamous biography that first began to question the legendary figure that T E Lawrence had become. A good paperback some minor browning. 504pp. O'Brien E197.

London: Collins, 1955. Book. Very Good. Hardback. First Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Bound in original black cloth, in original d/w that is a little worn. A good copy of this controversial and condemnatory biography of T.E. Lawrence which caused a great stir at the time of its publication. 448pp. O'Brien E192..

London: Bodley Head, 1954. Book. Very Good. Hardcover. First Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. A novel featuring a TE Lawrence like character. 400pp. O,Brien FOO14a.

London: Bodley Head, 1954. Book. Good. Hardback. First Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. A novel featuring a TE Lawrence like character. Good copy in d/w with some small losses. O,Brien FOO14a.

Bideford: Bay View Books, 1990. Book. Fine. Hardcover. 4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall. A fine copy in dust wrapper of this compilation from the pages of contemporary motorcycle journals. An essential guide for Brough Superior enthusiasts and those interested in vintage motorcycling. 90pp. Black and white illustrations throughout. .

London: Macdonald Educational, 1978. Book. Illus. by Schofield, Kenneth. Very Good. Soft cover. First Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. A very good copy of this illustrated children's book. 32pp..

Pennsylvania: Pennsylvania State University Press, 1991. Book. Fine. Hardback. First Thus. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. A fine copy, in a fine d/w of this study of aspects of the life of T.E. Lawrence relating to his interest in the medieval literature and culture. A significant study. 220pp..