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Vivien: The Life of Vivien Leigh.

WALKER, ALEXANDER. · 1987 · Chilton Books

£14.00 (€16.78 | $18.49 | ¥2,953)

London: Weidenfeld and Nicolson, 1987. 0297791184. 1st ed. ".Alexander Walker draws on the memories and anecdotes of her family, friends and fellow players as well as on his own conversations with Vivien Leigh just before her death to create a fascinating picture of a complex an…

100 Years in China.

HENLING WADE, TOM. · 2003 · Chilton Books

£35.00 (€41.95 | $46.24 | ¥7,383)

Ipswich: Print4me Ltd, 2003. The true story of a British family living in China from 1843-1952, from Clipper ships to Commissars. "This book offers a picture of part of China in the still remembered past, when the Treaty Port system prevailed and the Western nations held 'Conces…

David Copperfield. Interweaving Truth and Fiction. (Twayne's Masterwork Studies).

STOREY, GRAHAM. · 1991 · Chilton Books

£12.00 (€14.38 | $15.85 | ¥2,531)

Boston: Twayne Publishers, 1991. 0805781420. 1st ed. "..considers the autobiographical elements in David Copperfield as well as Dickens's singular gifts for portraying childhood." Pp.14/111, inscribed from the author to title page, marks to fep. Pbk. VG.

Baptized Into Hope.

SULLIVAN, EMMANUEL. · 1980 · Chilton Books

£6.50 (€7.79 | $8.59 | ¥1,371)

London: SPCK, 1980. 0281037590. 1st ed. "The very recent history of Christianity has produced a number of striking developments which are still in progress; they include changes on the ecumenical scene, the Catholic-Evangelical convergence, Third World liberation movements and t…

More Signpainting in Jamaica.

LEE, JAMES W. · 1988 · Chilton Books

£22.00 (€26.37 | $29.06 | ¥4,641)

Privately Printed, James W. Lee, 1988. A follow-up to 'Signpainting in Jamaica'. A collection of photos gathered over 36 years by the Canadian born author, illustrating unintentionally hilarious messages by Jamaican signpainters. 18.5cms x 10.5cms. Pp.72, b/w phot illustrations …

Smoke of the Savannah. From Dakar to Abidjan: Across West Africa to see Sculpture.

PENNIE, MICHAEL. · 1989 · Chilton Books

£22.00 (€26.37 | $29.06 | ¥4,641)

Bath: Artworth, 1989. 1st ed. Trekking across West Africa. 17.5cms. x 20.5cms. Pp. 5/89, occasional line drawings + 1 map, signed by author to title page. P/b. VG.

The Passing of Barchester.

DEWEY, CLIVE. · 1991 · Chilton Books

£25.00 (€29.97 | $33.03 | ¥5,274)

London: Hambledon Press, 1991. 1st ed. A real life version of Trollope. "The Passing of Barchester brings out the attractions of a career in the Church, at a time when this could still provide an ample income and the leisure to pursue scholarly and other interests." Pp. 17/199, …

Wartime Memories.

ANQUETIL, AUDREY F. · 1994 · Chilton Books

£5.00 (€5.99 | $6.61 | ¥1,055)

Jersey: publisher unknown, nd. (c. 1994.). nd. "This is a true account of my life as a schoolgirl in the Bailiwick of Jersey from 1940 to 1945." Pp. 40, portrait frontis, 21 b/w photographs, signed by author 'Audrey Falle, 1994' to inside rear cover. P/b. VG.

Your Conscience as Your Guide.

TOON, PETER. · 1984 · Chilton Books

£10.00 (€11.99 | $13.21 | ¥2,110)

Connecticut: Morehouse-Barlow Co. Inc, 1984. 81921339X. 1st ed. "This book provides an introduction to the meaning of conscience in the Bible and Christian thought." Pp.101, signed by author to title page. Paperback, crease to front and small tear to front fore-edge. G+.

Association Football for Boys By Two Wellingborough Masters C. T. Rudd & E. M. Witham, With a Foreword by G. O. Smith .

RUDD, CECIL THOMAS; WITHAM, EDGAR MURRAY - TWO WELLINGBOROUGH MASTERS . · 1937 · Chilton Books

£45.00 (€53.94 | $59.45 | ¥9,493)

London: James Nisbet & Co, Ltd. [ 1937 ] . First Edition. Publishing date obtained from COPAC records. Small 8vo. pp.64. Illustrated dustwrapper, with crayon to the front cover, lightly rubbed along edges. Thin cloth covered boards, with red title to front board. The introductio…

Cricket For Boys By Two Wellingborough Masters With a Foreword by V. W. C. Jupp .

[ RUDD, CECIL THOMAS; WITHAM, EDGAR MURRAY ] - TWO WELLINGBOROUGH MASTERS . · 1937 · Chilton Books

£45.00 (€53.94 | $59.45 | ¥9,493)

London: James Nisbet & Co, Ltd. [ 1937 ]. First Edition. Publishing date obtained from COPAC records. Small 8vo. pp.64. Illustrated dustwrapper, rubbed and chipped along edges. Thin cloth covered boards, with red title to front board. The introduction signed: C. T. R, E. M. W, i…

The Christian Hope. The Presence and the Parousia.

FISON, J.E. · 1954 · Chilton Books

£10.00 (€11.99 | $13.21 | ¥2,110)

London: Longmans, green and Co, 1954. 1st ed. Pp.12/268, signed by author to title page. Maroon cloth, gilt title to spine. VG.

Pope John Paul II: His Travels and Mission.

ST JOHN-STEVAS, NORMAN. · 1982 · Chilton Books

£12.00 (€14.38 | $15.85 | ¥2,531)

London: Faber & Faber, 1982. 1st ed. Written to mark the late Pope John Paul II's visit to Britain in May 1982. "The author assesses the Pope's social and theological attitudes and considers the controversial issues which have erupted within the Roman Catholic Church..The author…

Partnership in Parish.

LYONS, ENDA. · 1993 · Chilton Books

£6.00 (€7.19 | $7.93 | ¥1,266)

Dublin: Columba Press. 1993. "A vision for parish life, mission and ministry". Pp 111, signed by author to fep. P/b, slight scuffing to spine. G+.

'Jock' Davidson's House Plant Book.

DAVIDSON, WILLIAM. · 1980 · Chilton Books

£3.50 (€4.20 | $4.62 | ¥738)

Feltham: Hamlyn Paperbacks. 1980. 1st ed. "Tells you which plants are suitable for different parts of the home, suggesting popular, easily-grown ones for presents and commenting on all the best plants available today". Pp 198, toning to pages, some b/w illustrations, signed by a…

The Delightful Adventures of Toby Ant.

UNCLE BILL (WILLIAM T KENNEDY). · 1980 · Chilton Books

£20.00 (€23.97 | $26.42 | ¥4,219)

Ft.Lauderdale:Privately printed, 1980. Read-Aloud Bedtime stories. "The Toby Ant stories were invented by a father seeking a way to calm his children during that all important bed-time period." Pp.4/86, inscribed by the author to copyright page, typed re-order slip pasted to ins…

Clouded Witness. Initiation in the Church of England in The Mid-Victorian Period, 1850-1875.

JAGGER, PETER J. · 1982 · Chilton Books

£8.00 (€9.59 | $10.57 | ¥1,688)

Pennsylvania: Pickwick. 1982. "What the Church believes about Baptism, Confirmation and Holy Communion is of the utmost importance in her evangelistic work and building up of the 'faithful' ". Pp 223, some pencil underlinings and marginal marks, signed by author. P/b, slight rub…

Extracts from The Diary Of A Hunting Farmer .

PYNE, EDWARD . · 1940 · Chilton Books

£80.00 (€95.89 | $105.68 | ¥16,877)

[ Privately printed for the Author - Chelmsford: Meggy, Thompson, & Creasey, 1940? ]. 8vo. 23.3cm x 16cm . Signed by the author: Dedication to front free-endpaper reads; " With best wishes to Mrs Alington & Hester From Edw. Pyne 15 Feb 1940 " . pp.56. Clean text throughout with …

Psychotherapy: A Christian Approach. (Foreword by Dr. E. Graham Howe.)

DUCKER, E.N. · 1964 · Chilton Books

£7.00 (€8.39 | $9.25 | ¥1,477)

London: George Allen & Unwin Ltd, 1964. 1st ed. "The aim of this book is .. to present the comparatively new science of Psychology as a handmaid of Religion." Lectures. Pp. 126/2 (ads), signed by author to title page. Maroon cloth, gilt title to spine. G+.

Cornwall.

MOREY, PHYLLIS. · 1970 · Chilton Books

£5.50 (€6.59 | $7.27 | ¥1,160)

Ilfracombe: Arthur H. Stockwell. 1970. 1st ed. 19 Poems on the subject of Cornwall. Pp 27, inscribed by author to title page. P/b. G+.