1998, ISBN: 9789036615150

John Blake. First edition-first printing. Hardcover. Fine/Fine. Near fine condition.Blake Publishing,2005.First edition-first printing(1 3 5 7 9 10 8 6 4 2).Purple hardback(silver lette… Mehr…

John Blake. First edition-first printing. Hardcover. Fine/Fine. Near fine condition.Blake Publishing,2005.First edition-first printing(1 3 5 7 9 10 8 6 4 2).Purple hardback(silver lettering to the spine) with Dj(two creases,scratch and nick on the edges of the Dj cover),both in near fine condition.Illustrated with colour,b/w photos.Nice and clean pages with two small marks and crease on the edges of page 11 and 117,small pencil mark impression on the edge of the first blank page of the book.279pp.Price un-clipped. This is another paragraph Product Description: Alex Best's remarkable story is one of determination, heartbreak, and ultimately, triumph. From air stewardess to the nation's favourite cover girl, the road to stardom has been a rocky one, paved with obstacles and sometimes disaster. With her steely nerve and stunning good looks, she has nevertheless made it to the top. When she met and married George Best, her life changed forever. Alex stood by her husband throughout their troubled marriage until his alcoholism and infidelity became too much for her to bear and they parted. Alex has now rebuilt her life and, having won the hearts of the nation in I'm a Celebrity, Get Me Out of Here, has forged a successful career for herself in presenting and modeling., John Blake, 5, UK,slim 8vo HB+dw/dj,1st edn.FINE/FINE.No owner inscrptn,and no price- clip to dw/dj.Bright,crisp,clean,glossy laminated colour photographic author portrait illustrated dw/dj; with negligible shelf-wear and creasing to edges - no nicks or tears present.Blue mottled boards with bright,crisp, stamped gilt letters to spine/backstrip and immaculate b/w cartoon illustrated endpapers by John Ward.Top+fore-edges bright and clean; contents bright,tight and pristine - no dog-ear reading creases to any pages' corners.UK,8vo HB+dw/dj,1st edn,7-71pp [paginated] includes b/w line illus vignetted half-title page+title pages,vignette illustrated contents list and foreword,6 nursery school sketches/monologues, profusely illustrated by John Ward throughout the text and the book, author self-revealing monologue. Joyce Grenfell's Nursery School sketches are perennial favourites in her repertory and have entertained millions.Here they appear in print for the first time,and are just as funny on the page as they are in performance. They exactly catch the bright, bluffingly calm,and occasionally desperate way in which teachers talk to small children.Added to these six monologues is a devastating self-revelation by a Writer of Children's Books. John Ward,R.A.,is well known as the illustrator of 'Cider With Rosie' (1959).His deceptively casual pictures capture the mingled innocence and ferocity of children and beautifully point up the humour of the words. Mrs Grenfell's foreword describes how they came to be written. John Stanton Ward,born in Hereford 1917,son of an antique dealer. Studied at Hereford School of Art (1933-36) and the Royal College of Art (1936-39).served in the Royal Engineers (1939-46).Royal College of Art travelling scholarship (1947).Part-time lecturer at Wimbledon School of Art while under contract to Vogue magazine (1948-52).Since 1952,he has worked as a freelance portrait and architectural painter and draughtsman; book,advertising and fashion illustrator.For his illustrative work,he draws directly from the model in pen and ink without pencil guidelines,allowing the drawing to develop spontaneously.Elected ARA (1956),RA (1965). Please contact rpaxtonden@blueyonder.co.uk ,for correct shipping/P+p quotes - particularly ALL overseas buyers - BEFORE ordering through the order page!, LONDON.MACMILLAN,1977., 5, THE NETHERLANDS.REBO INTERNATIONAL,1998.HOLLAND,8vo HB+ dw/dj,1st edn.[Though published,printed in The Netherlands,text is in English, having been translated by Stephen Challacombe.] FINE+/FINE. No owner inscrptn,no price-clip to dw/dj - absence of publisher's printed price.Bright,crisp,clean,glossy laminated colour photographic illustrated dw/dj with red+black letters; with negligible shelf-wear and creasing to edges and corners - no nicks or tears present.Top+fore-edges bright and clean; contents bright,tight,clean,solid and sound - virtually pristine - no dog-ear reading creases to any pages' corners - unread? Glazed bds with dw/dj design repeated and near immaculate plain white eps. HOLLAND,8vo HB+dw/dj,1st edn,6-287pp [paginated] includes author foreword,A-Z of manufacturers' and designers' classic sports cars spanning 1950's to 1970's,with profuse colour photographs (750+) of most of the cars and informative written text to accompany,and an index, with author's and photographic acknowledgements.Plus [unpaginated] half-title+title pages,and a contents list/table covering cars from Abarth, Avanti to Zeder, ZIL. Back in the 1950's and 1960's,cars such as the Jaguar XK 120,the ASA Cistalia,Veritas,or Pegaso could be seen performing superbly on the racing circuits of Europe.The classic models of some 150 different makes are featured in this comprehensive reference work containing such valuable information as: the history of each make,a description of the models,technical data and production numbers,and an extensive index to help you locate your favourite model. With over 750 colour photographs,this is an essential reference work for automobile enthusiasts,especially classic sports car-lovers. Please contact rpaxtonden@blueyonder.co.uk ,for correct shipping/P+p quotes - particularly ALL overseas buyers - BEFORE ordering through the order page!, THE NETHERLANDS.REBO INTERNATIONAL,1998., 5<

2004, ISBN: 9789036615150

Rebo Intl. Hardcover. Used; Good. Simply Brit – welcome to our online used book store, where affordability meets great quality. Dive into a world of captivating reads without break… Mehr…

Rebo Intl. Hardcover. Used; Good. Simply Brit – welcome to our online used book store, where affordability meets great quality. Dive into a world of captivating reads without breaking the bank. We take pride in offering a wide selection of used books, from classics to hidden gems, ensuring there’s something for every literary palate. All orders are shipped within 24 hours and our lightning fast-delivery within 48 hours coupled with our prompt customer service ensures a smooth journey from ordering to delivery. Discover the joy of reading with us, your trusted source for affordable books that do not compromise on quality. 06/01/2004, Rebo Intl, 2.5<

2004, ISBN: 9036615151

[EAN: 9789036615150], Used, very good, [PU: Rebo Intl], RIVE BOX ROB DE LA THE COMPLETE ENCYCLOPEDIA OF SPORTS CARS CLASSIC ERA INFORMATIVE TEXT WITH OVER 750 COLOR PHOTOGRAPHS, The book … Mehr…

[EAN: 9789036615150], Used, very good, [PU: Rebo Intl], RIVE BOX ROB DE LA THE COMPLETE ENCYCLOPEDIA OF SPORTS CARS CLASSIC ERA INFORMATIVE TEXT WITH OVER 750 COLOR PHOTOGRAPHS, The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged., Books<

ISBN: 9789036615150

Paperback. Very Good., 3