Rare, Vintage, OP & Collectable

Smith, Gus - 'Terry Wogan, Chat Show Host Extraordinary' - Biography 1986

A paperback  copy of a biography of Terry Wogan by Gus Smith, an associate of his from the early years at RTE and  who spoke to a huge number of his colleagues and fellow broadcasters to form the basis of the book. Includes transcripts and...

Ward, Noel - The Teacher's Club - A history 1923-1998 INTO Parnell Square

A paperback copy, first and only edition, of historian Noel Ward's account of The Teacher's Club, the building on Parnell Square, Dublin, that houses the club, since it's foundation in the early years of independence . Issued in paper covers,...

Waterworth, E.M _ Twice Saved , or Somebody's Pet and Nobody's Darling Illustrated ( 1894)

A hardcover undated edition ( but with a schoo prize gift inscription dated 1898) of E.M Waterworth's Twice Saved , in an attractive period illustrated cover, published by Partridge , paternoster Row London. Interior illustration by Gordon...

ICRC - Geneva Conventions of August 12 1949 - Full text - War Crime Red Cross Warfare

The four Geneva Conventions of 12 August 1949 are international treaties, ratified or acceded to by virtually all States. They protect the wounded and sick in armed forces in the field; wounded, sick and shipwrecked members of armed forces at sea;...

John Creasey - Kill The Toff - Panther Books - 1963 - 1st Pb Edition Vintage Crime

Judith Lorne is distraught; her fiance, James Mellor, has disappeared. He's accused of murder - something she finds impossible to believe. But the man Clarissa Arden also knows as James Mellor is quite capable of committing murder. James, meanwhile, is...

Brien, Robert F. - Model Sailing Ships : Design and Construction HB UK 1986 Model craft Marine

A hardcover first edition, Batsford UK, 1986. of Model Sailing Ships, Design & Construction, by Robert F Brien. Pictorial boards, some minor shelf wear, very minor wear to edges and corners, in a very good condition. An informative and introductory...

Gill & Macmillan Publishing - Pope John Paul II in Ireland 1979 - A Pictorial Record

 The Pope In Ireland - A Pictorial Record - A hardcover first edition of a pictorial souvenir publication, issued by Gill & Macmillan Ireland, 1979, of the visit of then pope John Paul II to Ireland earlier that year. 64pp, large format...

Hadfield, John, Shell Book of English Villages HB 1985 Revised England Rural

Revised 1985 edition of this general guide to the rural villages of England, published by peerage Press in 1989. Solid in laminated boards, there is a small are of peel to the top of the spine, otherwise internally excellent. this is the revised editioon...

Nicholas Monsarrat - The Time Before This - Hardback - SF 1962

On the icy slopes of the great ice-mountain of Bylot Island, set against the metallic blue of the Canadian Arctic sky, Shepherd has a vision of the world as it used to be, before the human race was weakened by stupidity and greed. Peter Benton, the young...

Gaunt Leonard Focal Guide to the 35mm Single Lens Reflex, Vintage Camera Photography

A paperback revised edition ( 1980) of the Focal Press Guide to 35mm Single Lens Reflex cameras, in this 8th edition, originally published in 1973. Condition - Light edgewear, scuffing to external corners, otherwise internally unmarked, no other...

Rumsey, Henry St. John Clear Speech for Stage, Platform & Pulpit 1938 Speech Therapy

A hardcover first edition, Frederick Muller, London 1938, of Henry St John Rumsey's Clear Speech for stage , platform and Pulpit. Rumsey was a noted speech therapist and was an influence on John Logue ( of The King's Speech fame) , in his...

Tickner, John 'Tickner's Pub' 1965 First UK Edition Illustrated in DJ Humour

Arthur Rimbaud - Un Poete - Collection en poesie - French Poetry

A 1982 edition of poetry and short fiction by Arthur Rimbaud, published by Gallimard. Condition - Very good, the book has no marks internally, there are some small creases to the book covers. Une édition de 1982 de la poésie et...

Wrath of the Lich King World of Warcraft Blizzard Ent and BradyGames 2008

Get inside the World of Warcraft: Wrath of the Lich King and play to win. "World of Warcraft: Wrath of the Lich King Official Strategy Guide" features complete coverage of each race in the game with strengths, weaknesses and more uncovered. Find the...

Stinetorf, Louise WHITE WITCH DOCTOR - 1st Ed - HB DJ 1951 - Congo - Nursing Missionary 1930's

A hardcover first impression ( Frederick Muller, London 1951) of the  fictional account of missionary nursing activity in the then Belgian Congo by Louise Stinetorf. Although a novel, the activities of the protagonist, Ellen Burton are based on the...

Brian Carthy - Football Captains - The All Ireland Winners - 1993 HB GAA 1st Edition

Interviews with some of the most notable captains in GAA history from 1940 to 1993. Both a history of the best of the game, and an examination of the qualities - leadership, perseverance, that are found in succesful sportspeople.  Illustrated ,...

Robert Charles Wilson - 3 Novels - Bios, Darwinia & The Chronoliths - Science Fiction

3 paperback science fiction novels by Robert Charles Wilson, as follows - Bios - UK paperback edition, 1999. Tanning to page block, light edgewear. Fade to spine. It is the 22nd century. Interstellar travel is possible, but colossally expensive, so...

Denys Thompson - Discrimination and Popular Culture ( Vintage Pelican 1966 )

A vintage Pengin Pelican edition, 1966, of the collection of articles and essays on the impact of mass media and popular culture on society. It asks, 'is  a squalid mediocrity the highest common factor of popular culture the best we can...

Campbell, Bruce - Bird Watching For Beginners - Vintage Puffin 1959 - Paperback Ornithology

Illustrated with b&w line drawings, this is a revised 1959 edition, based on the original 1952 edition. Condition - very Good, the only flaw being a small area of damage to the base of the spine, which is a different colour to the paler green of...

Joyce Cary - Spring Song : Vintage Penguin Short Stories - Paperback 1963

A paperback first Penguin edition, of Donegal born author (Arthur ) Joyce Cary - Spring Song & Other Stories, 1963, originally published by Michael Joseph in 1960, and a collection of all his short fiction, some of which only appeared in this...

Bernard Montgomery - The Memoirs of Field-Marshal Montgomery - HB -1958

A hardcover, Collins 1958 - the Memoirs of Field Marshal Montgomery , internally unmarked, (  good overall - in an edgeworn dustjacket that shows small closed tears to the edges)  Perhaps known to history best as the victorious general at the...

Jeffrey Ashford - Enquiries Are Continuing - Mystery Guild Book 1965 Crime

Mystery. A boy drowned, a girl attacked and a constable burnt to death were supposed to be s̀traight forward' cases, but Inspector Kerry finds he has to fight against the odds for the truth to be revealed. Originally 1964

Bob Thomas - THE ONE AND ONLY BING - Bing Crosby SINGER - Film star Actor 1978 Hardcover

A hardcover 1978 edition of a photographic history of Hollywood actor and singer Bing Crosby. This is a large format hardcover, 152 pages, numerous black and white photographs. Issued after his death in 1977.  Bing Crosby was the bestselling...

James Agate - Noblesse Oblige - Hardcover First Edition 1944 WW2

A hardcover first edition, 1944, of James Agate's Noblesse Oblige, published by Home & Van Thal in October 1944.  It was written as a reply to Osbert Sitwell's A Letter to my Son, about advice to a son in time of war. This is...

Somer, John & Daly, J ( Editors) - Scribner Book of Irish Writing - Paperback Edition 2001 Short Fiction

This is a collection of short fiction that shows the power, vitality and diversity of the modern Irish story. Fresh voices are represented alongside those synonymous with contemporary Irish literature, such as Emma Donoghue , Colum McCann and Joseph...

Francis MacManus - The Greatest of These - Vintage Mercier Paperback 1969 ED

The Greatest of These was first published in Dublin in 1943 by the Talbot Press.Set in the late 19th century,  It presents a very sympathetic portrait of Bishop Ned Langton, who feels impelled to bring a maverick priest, James Phelan, back into...

James Herriot - Let Sleeping Vets Lie ( All Creatures Great and Small - Book 3 ) Vintage Pan PB

With two years experience behind him, James Herriot still feels privileged working on the beautiful Yorkshire moors as assistant vet at the Darrowby practice. Time to meet yet more unwilling patients and a rich cast of supporting owners. Full of...

Lawson, Henry / While The Billy Boils - PB Australia

52 short stories, originally published 1896, and classics of Australian 19th century writing, evoking the rural Australia that Henry Lawson knew himself.  Light edgewear only, this edition published 1977, Australia.