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I would have liked to put "The greatest swordsman throughout the known world" but eclectic book dealer and motorcyclist and ex politico would be slightly more accurate. (the pic is not up to date by the way)

Dynamic Science Fiction – jan 1954

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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 1954 January044

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

Tales of Wonder #7 Summer 1939

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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.

Tales of Wonder #7

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.HMS Moon Rocket

Tales of Wonder #7

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

Tail Gunner – F/Lt. R C Rivaz D.F.C.

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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.

Don’t Buy Fewer, Just Buy Smaller

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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

Michael Innes

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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.


Innes Michael Death at a President’s Lodging Penguin 1286 3rd Green vg £2.50
Innes Michael Death at the President’s Lodgings Penguin 1286 1st 1958 Green vg £2.50
Innes Michael The Secret Vanguard Penguin 1298 1st 1958 Green vg £2.50
Innes Michael There Came Both Mist and Snow Penguin 1309 r Green vg £2.50
Innes Michael The Journeying Boy Penguin 1574 2nd 1954 vg £2.50
Innes Michael Appleby on Ararat Penguin 1577 1st 1961 Green vg- £2.00
Innes Michael Hamlet revenge Penguin 1640 3rd 1964 anon vg £2.50
Innes Michael Old Hall , New Hall Penguin 1641 1st 1961 Green vg £2.50
Innes Michael Christmas at Candleshoe Penguin 1642 1st 1961 anon vg- £1.50
Innes Michael Silence observed Penguin 2080 £2.50
Innes Michael Hare Sitting Up Penguin 2201 1st 1964 Green vg £2.50
Innes Michael Appleby’s Answer Penguin ISBN 0 £2.50
Innes Michael Candleshoe Penguin ISBN 0 £2.50
Innes Michael Death at the Chase Penguin ISBN 0 £2.50

Fleetwood a Town is Born – Bill Curtis

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Obviously not local to “Not in Heckmondwike Book Shop” but “Local History” just the same.

This 128 page illustrated book, though very well illustrated is more than just a collection of photographs as so many “Local History books” are these days. Well written and indexed, a proper book, though I was mystified when trying to find out more about the author as “Bill Curtis” appears to be Mrs Curtis, or is she. The “About the Author” on the dust jacket is confusing;

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See what I mean, google didn’t help, Bill produces some American and Elinor (found on a search) concentrates on an actress. The book is credited to Bill yet the blurb constantly refers to “She”.

Whatever, or whoever wrote it, it is a good read and I am only asking £7.50 for this excellent book.