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6764 ARTOIS, Rene, edited by Rene Fairfax, translated by John Haselden 'Allo 'Allo!: The Complete War Diaries of Rene Artois
Softcover; Trade PB BBC Books: London; 1991; B&W Illustrations: Very Good
Spine and cover creases, covers edgeworn, soil marks on page edges; interior pages clean, none loose.; Contains volumes 1 and 2 of the memoirs of France's greatest hero, Rene Artois, who features in the BBC TV comedy series "'Allo 'Allo" by Jeremy Lloyd and David Croft. 'Every inch the patriot, always willing to do his bit, Rene in these top secret diaries lays bare some of the darkest secrets of World War Two and the little cupboard under the stairs.'; Book matches sample image.
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6289 COOK, William (Editor) Goodbye Again : The Definitive Peter Cook and Dudley Moore
Hardcover Century: London; 2004; First British Edition 389 pages Very Good+ in Very Good+ dust wrapper
Spine ends bumped, a few smudges on page edges. Unclipped dust wrapper has very light edgewear. A very nice copy.; 'Peter Cook and Dudley Moore are still commonly regarded as the greatest comic double act that Great Britain has ever produced. Today it's impossible to imagine modern sketch shows without them. If you're a fan of Monty Python, The Comic Strip or The Fast Show, then you're a fan of Cook and Moore. This collection of their works is a comprehensive compilation of the finest sketches that Cook and Moore ever wrote together - from the beginning of their partnership, in the groundbreaking stage show, Beyond The Fringe, to the notorious taboo busting Derek and Clive LPs that captured the spirit of punk rock, and inspired the scatological anarchy of Alternative Comedy. Featuring transcripts of one night stands long since almost forgotten, such as their Royal Variety performance, as well as a wealth of virtually unknown material, including previously unpublished scripts for "Not Only But Also", "Goodbye Again" promises to be a revelation, even for Cook and Moore's most informed fans. As well as illuminating their work, this book also promises to shed light on their intimate yet turbulent relationship.'
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6557 DAVIES, Tristan and Nick Newman Wallace and Gromit and the Lost Slipper
Hardcover Hodder & Stoughton: London; 1997; First Edition 44 pages Illustrated by Nick Newman; Color Illustrations: Very Good
Spine ends and top corners bumped, bump on bottom board edges just revealing boards, otherwise looks unread. No dust wrapper, as issued.; In this graphic novel, Wallace and Gromit travel back through history, in search of a lost slipper. Along the way, they get involved in all sorts of famous historical events.; "The calamity-prone stars of Nick Park's Oscar-winning Claymation films continue their side-splitting adventures in this new story. It's an ordinary day for Wallace, the fastidious inventor-handyman, and his dog-companion Gromit until Wallace discovers one of his slippers is missing. He crafts a Longlife Indoor Carpet Clog with Reinforced Everything as a replacement, but it's just not very comfortable. The only solution left is to aim the grandfather clock time machine back to where the missing slipper was last sighted. Wallace and Gromit believe they've set the coordinates for earlier that morning, 11:06 a.m. But alas, they zoom off to the year 1066 and land in the middle of the Battle of Hastings. Fans of the films and videos will be especially pleased by this return engagement, and newcomers will be quickly charmed as well." Does not fit safely in an International Priority envelope.
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7132 LONGDEN, Deric Enough to Make a Cat Laugh
Hardcover; Book Club Edition Book Club Associates: London; 1996; 251 pages Very Good+ in Very Good+ dust wrapper
Spine ends lightly bumped, pages light yellow (seen before in this edition); no binding problems, pages clean and bright. Dust wrapper has very light edgewear and faint creasing. A rather nice copy of a very funny book.; 'Throughout the 1990s Deric Longden has shared his life with a blind novelist, Aileen Armitage, and four cats: Thermal, Tigger, Frink and shabby old Arthur. And the cats have found that sharing a life with Aileen can be a very painful business. She hardly ever trips over them these days, but they are always in danger of being mistaken for a cardigan, or inadvertently locked in the cellar. Ever since Thermal came in from the cold, Deric has seen his world increasingly taken over by cats. What with planning their menus, entertaining their friends, listening to their worries and observing their adventures, he has little time left over for his professional life as a writer. But there are rich rewards. One way or another, the cats in the Longden household are an endless source of interest and laughter. Few writers have found so much enjoyment in the company of cats, and none has written better about their charm, and the fascinating range of their personalities.This book will enchant cat-lovers everywhere, and give Longden-lovers an unforgettable treat.'; All of this author's books are highly recommended; we don't know why they all aren't published in the US. We were deeply saddened to learn he died in June 2013. Image is actual copy on offer.
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6797 REDLICH, Monica Nice Girl's Guide to Good Behaviour
Hardcover Palazzo Editions: Bath, UK; c1935, 2008; Second Printing 160 pages Illustrated by Anna Zinkeisen; B&W Illustrations: Very Good+ in Very Good+ dust wrapper
A new book received with light colour loss to tiny areas on board edges and very faint edgewear to dust wrapper.; Illustrated with wonderful period black & wwhite photographs and delightful drawings by Anna K. Zinkeisen. Originally published in England in 1935, this 'gently satirical handbook to being the right sort of girl effortlessly guides readers through the troublesome twists and turns of the social whirl. Monica Redlich dispenses advice for every possible encounter; from how to combine kindness with absolute honesty when reassuring friends (They always say a big nose is a sign of character) and what to say when caught in an awkward situation (I am just trying to get some dust out of poor Freddie's eye) to the perfect reply on receiving congratulations upon your engagement (Thank you, Angela darling. I only wish we could manage to find someone for you). Nice girls once reigned supreme, and with this essential companion they could again. No modern girl should be without it.'; Recommended. Book matches sample illustration. Published @ $19.95.
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6259 SECOMBE, Fred How Green Was My Curate
Softcover; Mass Market PB Coronet Books: London; 1990; 186 pages Illustrated by Maxine Rogers; B&W Illustrations: Very Good
Light spine and covers creases, light edgewear, book slightly cocked. Pages pale brown, edges a bit darker; pages clean, none loose. ; The first novel of the series. Set in the Welsh valleys at the close of the Second World War, we are introduced to Fred, a young curate, new to the village of Pontywen. His adventures are often quite humourous and we especially loved his landlady, Mrs. Richards...aka Mrs. Malaprop. The author was a curate and later a vicar in various parishes in Wales so his novels of a curate's life have an authentic ring to them. Recommended. ; Recommended by Beth H. of the DES email discussion group.
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6682 VAIZEY, Mrs. George de Horne The Ignorance of Sybilla : and other Stories
Softcover; Trade PB Greyladies: Edinburgh; 2010; 220 pages New
A new book.; A new collection of short stories from this witty and intelligent author - family stories, romances, ghost stories, WWI patriotism, stories of independent working girls and honourable chaps. Originally written at the turn of the last century, these stories are perfect miniatures of insight and humour. Now out of print.
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5454 WODEHOUSE, P. G. Golf Omnibus, The
Hardcover Wings Books: NY; 1996; 467 pages Very Good+ in Very Good+ dust wrapper
Spine ends lightly bumped, page edges light brown with a touch of soil. Dust wrapper very lightly edgeworn. A very nice copy of a fun book.; "Play the game the P.G. Wodehouse way with with, charm and a touch of mischief. 'Thirty-One Humorous Tales From the Green' including 'Archibald's Benefit, The Clicking of Cuthbert, A Woman is Only a Woman, (!) A Mixed Threesome, Sundered Hearts, The Salvation of George MacKintosh, Ordeal by Golf, The Long Hole, The Heel of Achilles, The Rough Stuff, The Coming of Gowf, The Heart of a Goof, High Stakes, Keeping in with Vosper, Chester Forgets Himself, The Magic Plus Fours, The Awakening of Rollo Podmarsh, Rodney Fails to Qualify, Jane Gets off the Fairway, The Purification of Rodney Spelvin, Those in Peril on the Tee, The Letter of the Law, Farewell to Legs, There's Always Golf, Up from the Depths, Feet of Clay, Excelsior, Rodney has a Relapse, Tangled Hearts, Scratch Man, and Sleepy Time.' This author described as "a staple of the comfort reading genre" by Jenny Colgan in an April 2020 article in "The Guardian".; "Thank goodness there are still dozens of Wodehouse novels for me to read, I don’t think I could live without them." says Lyn B., author of the 'I Prefer Reading' blog and member of the DE Stevenson email discussion group.
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12.00 USD
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2964 WODEHOUSE, P. G. Jeeves and the Tie That Binds
Softcover; Mass Market PB Perennial; Harper & Row: NY; c1971,1983; 189 pages Very Good+
No spine or cover creases, page edges and inside covers pale yellow, a nice copy. ; 'When Jeeves inadvertently reveals information about his master, Bertie Wooster, to the wrong people, it is a matter of honor to undo the damage. His attempts create a gripping drama of unadulterated delight.' This author described as "a staple of the comfort reading genre" by Jenny Colgan in an April 2020 article in "The Guardian". ; "Thank goodness there are still dozens of Wodehouse novels for me to read, I don’t think I could live without them." says Lyn B., author of the 'I Prefer Reading' blog and member of the DES email discussion group.
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4155 WODEHOUSE, P. G. Leave it to Psmith
Softcover; Mass Market PB Vintage Books: NY; c1924,1975; 245 pages Very Good
No spine creases, some edgewear and rubbing to covers, a few light cover creases. Pages pale yellow, edges and inside covers dark yellow; pages clean, none loose. ; Psmith ("the p is silent, as in phthisis, psychic and ptarmigan") wanders in and out of romantic, suspenseful and hilarious situations, in the great Wodehouse tradition. This author described as "a staple of the comfort reading genre" by Jenny Colgan in an April 2020 article in "The Guardian".
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2961 WODEHOUSE, P. G. Mulliner Nights
Softcover; Mass Market PB Vintage Books: NY; c1930,1975; 189 pages Very Good+
No spine or cover creases, covers faintly rubbed. Page edges yellowed; interior pages clean.; Mr. Mulliner spends his evenings at the Anglers' Rest, an English pub. While 'sipping his Scotch and lemon, Mr. Mulliner tells adventures that once befell a nephew, a cousin’s son, or some other un-stuffy younger relative. Mr. Mulliner’s narratives showcase Wodehouse’s particular genius for fetching whimsy and eccentric shenanigans.' This author described as "a staple of the comfort reading genre" by Jenny Colgan in an April 2020 article in "The Guardian".; "Thank goodness there are still dozens of Wodehouse novels for me to read, I don’t think I could live without them." says Lyn B., author of the 'I Prefer Reading' blog and member of the DES email discussion group.
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4574 WODEHOUSE, P. G. Very Good, Jeeves
Softcover; Mass Market PB Penguin: NY; c1930; Reprint 252 pages Very Good
No spine creases, light edgewear and cover creases, white covers have pale tan edges. This edition published after 1975 but has no date. A nice copy.; A collection of eleven short stories featuring the inimitable Bertie Wooster and Jeeves. This author described as "a staple of the comfort reading genre" by Jenny Colgan in an April 2020 article in "The Guardian". ; "There are eleven tales in this volume and each is the best."-The Observer "Thank goodness there are still dozens of Wodehouse novels for me to read, I don’t think I could live without them." says Lyn B., author of the 'I Prefer Reading' blog and member of the DE Stevenson email discussion group.
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2976 WODEHOUSE, P. G. Young Men in Spats
Softcover; Mass Market PB Pennyfarthing Editions: c1936,1988; 216 pages Very Good+
No spine or cover creases, covers lightly edgeworn, page edges very pale yellow. A nice copy. ; These eleven stories feature 'members of the inimitable Drones Club-they may be small of brain and short on cash but they are always good for ingenious adventures.' This author described as "a staple of the comfort reading genre" by Jenny Colgan in an April 2020 article in "The Guardian".; "Thank goodness there are still dozens of Wodehouse novels for me to read, I don’t think I could live without them." says Lyn B., author of the 'I Prefer Reading' blog and member of the DE Stevenson email discussion group.
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2978 WODEHOUSE, P. G. [ed. and preface by D.R. Bensen] Women in Wodehouse [Plum's Peaches]
Hardcover Barnes & Noble: NY; c1991,1995; 324 pages Very Good in Very Good dust wrapper
Quarter cloth binding lightly bumped at faintly sunned spine tail. Previous owner address label on front free endpaper pages 278 to rear endpaper have a single long crease as if pages bent at one time; no binding problems, pages clean and bright. Dust wrapper with creased flaps very lightly edgeworn.; This collection of 14 short stories (publication dates range from 1912-1950) was originally published as "Plum's Peaches". From the dust wrapper: "Think of Wodehouse and you think of Jeeves and Bertie Wooster, of Lord Emsworth, of Psmith, of Ukridge, of Mr. Mulliner, true enough. But, when you come down to it, what motivates these worthies (and unworthies)? Running after them, running from them, wooing them, placating them, rescuing them, being rescued by them-whenever a Wodhouse male goes into high gear, it almost always has something to do with a woman, and probably on too good for him at that. The work of Pelhem Grenvill ("Plum") Wodehouse displays both a high respect and keen relish for women-from demure damsels to frenzied flappers, his female characters are usually saner than his men (which isn't saying much). Here is an orchard of Wodehouse peaches (and a lemon or two): fourteen short stories featuring the outrageous Bobbie Wickham, the three ex-wives of millionare Vincent Jopp, the extortionate Vera Prebble, the near lethal Celia Tennant, the abundantly ripe Maudie Wilberforce, Cleopatra herself reincarnate in Cora McGuffy Spottsworth, and a basketful more. For those for whom romance is not enough, the stories provide useful instruction on how to avoid dealing with fiery dragons, the consequences of multiple concurrent engagements, weight-loss and beauty tips, how to train a fiance, the perils of ambience, a surefire method for establishing a film career and detailed instructions on imitating a hen laying an egg (a personal fowl). Who could ask for more-if indeed as much?" This author described as "a staple of the comfort reading genre" by Jenny Colgan in an April 2020 article in "The Guardian".; Image is actual copy on offer.
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6366 WODEHOUSE] MCCRUMB, Robert Wodehouse, a Life
Hardcover W. W. Norton: NY; 2004; 530 pages Very Good in Very Good dust wrapper
A new book received with bumped spine ends and several creased page edges. Dust wrapper lightly edgeworn, creased and rubbed. ; An affectionate portrait of one of the most brilliant comic writers of the 20th century. It chronicles the achievements and shadows of a gilded life from Edwardian England to Jazz Age America (Broadway and Hollywood), to expatriate life in France, and then the long retirement to Long Island, where he died an American citizen. In a life stained by accusations during the war, Wodehouse emerges as a carefree yet passionate figure in a world torn by struggle. ; Published @ $27.95.
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