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Bolton Pubs 1800 – 2000 by Gordon Readyhough 72 pages £4.00
The Bolton Mill Village The Eagley Story by Denis O’Connor 80 pages £4.00
Bolton, Daubhill and Dean ( A sentimental journey) – Norman Kenyon 48 Pages £4.00
Bolton Memories by Norman Kenyon 52 pages £4.00
A History of the Motor Trade in Bolton by Denis O’Conner 80 pages £4.00
4″ X 7″ (approx.) 96 page paperback published in the 30’s by Universal publications. A good engagement present. £5.00
I am seriously tempted to read the story to find out what the illustration is about, I don’t think I have ever read anything by Sam Merwin.
I have read some of the other authors; Poul Anderson, Clyde Woodruff, Algis Budrys, James Gunn, Arthur Porges, Robert A Madle and Winston Markes.
On sale in my shop at £5.00
Dynamic Science Fiction – January 1954
Contributions by As you can see from the illustration – a reading copy with contributions from St.Reynard, Costello, Petaja, Hickey, Jarvis and Blade. By post in UK £7.50
£7.50
Superb illustrations by Dennis McLaughlin one of the best British cover illustrators of all time. One has the dust jacket, all are in great condition.
This is what I have a pulp with no cover but notice the article by Arthur C Clarke “We can rocket to the Moon – Now”, then notice the date, 1939. I have searched out the original cover and have attached a copy to the book.
It is items like this that present a problem of pricing. I have found three copies offered for sale at £82, £102 and £123, there could well be others out there. The text and the rest of the book is tight and in good condition, but with no front cover. I have found out what the cover looks like. other authors are John Beynon, Coutts Brisbane, Frank Edward Arnold, David H Heller, Maurice G Hugh and Geo. C Wallis, all I admit I have not read. So, what is it worth. In trying to find a mention of this article (unsuccessfully) I came across a fascinating article about Arthur and his friends, Arthur was 20 at the time. https://www.airspacemag.com/space/hms-moon-rocket-3143/ showing how advanced some were thinking at the time.
Tales of Wonder No. 7 Summer 1939
A rare UK pulp, a complete book with repro cover. By post to a UK address £10
£10.00
I have just added some 70’s 80’s & 90’s Beano Annuals to my stock all are vg+ (at least) but they are available at £3.00 each (a bargain). I have others available at £2.50.
This book tells chiefly of the author’s change over from an air gunner to a pilot in the Second World War. The book takes up his career from the time when he leaves his operational squadron and becomes a gunnery instructor. He meets and talks with operational types and the reader can feel his sense of frustration as he takes a back seat away from a squadron. The author then gets the chance he has always wanted to be a pilot. He tells of his impressions during the early stages of his training in England and later during the more advanced progress in Canada. He tells of the hopes and ambitions of a pilot under training; of his early difficulties; of the lighter side of his and other pupils’ experiences; of the thrills of low flying, night and formation flying.
Undated hard back published by Jarrold’s to War Economy Standard. £7.50.
This is a fine book in a vg+ dust Jacket 1960 first edition published by Putnam 320 pages with index and illustrations. £10.00
Nelson Classics. Approximately 6″X4″ covered in what I believe is called “Rexette” (but I have not been able to confirm what this faux blue leather binding is), I have always been drawn to this series they do look well.
I have about 50 titles in this series in stock mainly priced between £2.50 and £5.00 (in the shop), fortunately some of the titles are still classed as classics, though I yet to find a fan of Mrs Craik.
Craik Mrs – John Halifax Gentleman
Dumas Alexandre – The Three Musketeers
Bronte Emily – Wuthering Heights
Gilbert Henry – Robin Hood
Ainsworth Harrison – The Tower of London
Stowe Harriet Beecher – Uncle Tom’s Cabin
Is it just a sign of old age that I am drawn to the cover art as it used to be? I do acknowledge that there is good and bad in all periods but it seems that there was more good in the past.
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