John Wayne: Shooting Star by Maurice Zolotow

John Wayne: Shooting Star by Maurice Zolotow lands on the |> SALE <| shelves in my shop.

W. H. Allen, 1974, Hardback in dust wrapper.

Illustrated by way of: Black and White Photographs;

From the cover: "Of all the larger-than-life characters that the movies have boasted, none has ever loomed larger than the Duke: John Wayne. His physique, his magnetism, his box-office appeal, are unmatched in Hollywood's history; of the one hundred highest-grossing films ever made, the Duke has starred in seventeen.

Beyond the epic charisma and the usual attributes of a superstar, what sort of man is John Wayne? This is the first truly candid, objective and penetrating biography which explores both the public and the private person. We see Wayne's long and notable film career from early greats like The Stage Coach, Red River, The Alamo and, more recently, True Grit, to the climax of the Academy Award; some of his leading ladies (Marlene Dietrich, Claire Trevor, Paulette Goddard, Jean Arthur, Susan Hayward); his heroic battle against cancer. We see what sort of a man who, although an American patriot whose political convictions almost destroyed him, has married Latin women only — three of them in succession.

Maurice Zolotow, for many years John Wayne's close friend, has written from a personal and critical viewpoint, revealing Wayne as a man whose individuality and strength match the roles he plays."

Very Good — in Good Dust Wrapper. Edges of the dust wrapper somewhat frayed with a tear to the foot of the upper panel, a larger triangular and untidy tear to the foot of the lower. Edges of the text block lightly tanned. Text complete, clean and tight but a little age-tanned.

Brown boards with Gilt titling to the Spine. 416 pages. Index. 8¾" x 5½".

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Raj: The Making and Unmaking of British India by Lawrence James

Raj: The Making and Unmaking of British India by Lawrence James lands on the |> SALE <| shelves in my shop.

The Softback Preview, 1998, Paperback.

Illustrated by way of: Black and White Photographs; Maps;

From the cover: "The Raj, outwardly so monolithic and magnificent, was always precarious. Its masters knew that it rested ultimately on the goodwill of Indians, which was why pressure for self-government was met with a mixture of compromise and sternness. The twists and turns of the struggle for independence are told with a wealth of fresh material. Lawrence James galvanises a subject already rich in incident and character: the India of the Raj was that of Clive, the Marquess Wellesley, Havelock, Kipling, Curzon and Gandhi and a host of lesser-known but vivid men and women. Raj probes their world and how they reacted to it. It will also provoke debate, using recently released official and private papers — to shed new light, flattering and unflattering, on Mountbatten and the other central and tragic events of 1946-47 that ended what had been simultaneously an exercise in benign autocracy and an experiment in altruism."

Very Good.

[XIV] 722 pages. Index. Bibliography. Trade Paperback (9¼" x 6").

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The Goldfish Bowl: Married to the Prime Minister, 1955-1997 by Cherie Booth & Cate Haste

The Goldfish Bowl: Married to the Prime Minister, 1955-1997 by Cherie Booth & Cate Haste lands on the |> SALE <| shelves in my shop.

Chatto & Windus, 2004, Hardback in dust wrapper.

Illustrated by way of: Black and White Photographs;

From the cover: "When your husband (or wife, in Denis Thatcher's case) becomes Prime Minister and the doors of No. 10 Downing Street close behind you, every aspect of life is suddenly changed. This was what Cherie Booth discovered. Intrigued by the phenomenon, Cherie and social historian Gate Haste set out to find out about the experience of previous political generations since the 1950s. Were the consorts prepared for their role, or were they taken by surprise? What was the attitude of the press, and has it changed over the years? How did they develop strategies to live their own lives, and hold their own opinions? How far were they caught up in the great matters of their day?

Based on personal interviews, diaries and letters, and the accounts of surviving spouses, families, friends and colleagues, the story begins with three Conservatives, Clarissa Eden, Dorothy Macmillan and Elizabeth Home. Then comes a shift, with the Labour governments and the different backgrounds and attitudes of Mary Wilson and Audrey Callaghan, before the contrasting experiences of Denis Thatcher and Norma Major. Set against the flow of dramatic events on the world stage, from Suez to the Cold War, through the Thatcher years and their aftermath, this illuminating and intimate book explores the pressures of life in the 'goldfish bowl', and offers fascinating insight into the 'practical marriage' and the changing role of the leader's spouse."

Very Good — in Very Good Dust Wrapper. Gently bruised at the head of the spine and the top corners of the boards with commensurate wear to the dust wrapper which is a little soiled. Leans. Book plate to the first blank. Text complete, clean and tight but a little age-tanned.

Black boards with Gilt titling to the Spine. [XIV] 321 pages. Index. Bibliography. 9½" x 6¼".

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My Dear Alexias: Letters from Wellesley Tudor Pole to Rosamond Lehmann by Elizabeth Gaythorpe

My Dear Alexias: Letters from Wellesley Tudor Pole to Rosamond Lehmann by Elizabeth Gaythorpe lands on the |> SALE <| shelves in my shop.

Neville Spearman, 1979, Hardback in dust wrapper.

Illustrated by way of: Black and White Photographs;

From the cover: "The letters of Wellesley Tudor Pole, founder of the Big Ben Silent Minute, of the Chalice Well Trust, author of 'The Silent Road,' 'A Man Seen Afar,' 'Writing on the Ground' etc. , to Rosamond Lehmann, the well-known novelist.

Rosamond Lehmann writes: 'I was privileged to be his friend, confidante and collaborator during the last six years of his life. He wrote to me never less than twice a week. Apart from their liveliness, humour and affection, the letters reveal a wealth of teaching on deeply serious metaphysical and spiritual matters — sometimes startlingly unorthodox and, no doubt, controversial. I feel that the time has come to share with others what he entrusted to me of the truth and meaning of a portion of his earthly mission. 1 do this in fulfilment of a promise made to him before his death.

Who was the man known to his many friends as TP? I don't know: no one, presumably, will ever know, except for certain fellow-initiates and Elder Brothers. Obviously he was a Master: an incomparable Seer, infinitely adept in out-of-the-body travelling; also an ''ordinary man" with wide business interests, an Intelligence officer in World War I, lover of animals and of trees; a man with a practical interest in archaeological research and a surprising grasp of alchemy and ecology. He warned repeatedly of the threats of planetary pollution many years before this became the subject of general concern. In short, a man of formidable authority, as enigmatic as he was accessible.

In one letter he writes: I am only a visitor to this particular planet — not one of its regular denizens. And again: I come and go when commanded so to do… I am a modest and anonymous ambassador from elsewhere."

Introduction by: Rosamond Lehmann

Good — in Good Dust Wrapper. Heavily faded at the spine of the dust wrapper and onto the panels. Leans. Gently bruised at the head, tail and corners of the binding. Text complete, clean and tight.

Red boards with Gilt titling to the Spine. 221 pages. 8¾" x 5¾".

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The Court of King Rolf: A Tribute to Rolf Harris by Mark Walker

The Court of King Rolf: A Tribute to Rolf Harris by Mark Walker lands on the |> SALE <| shelves in my shop.

Partridge, 2000, Hardback in dust wrapper.

Illustrated by way of: Black & White Photographs; Facsimiles; Black & White Drawings;

From the cover: "The multi-talented Rolf Harris is one of the best-loved figures in show business. Artist, cartoonist, singer, musician, entertainer and television presenter, Rolf is everyone's favourite Australian.

Rolf has been at the top of his profession for as long as most of us can remember. His role as presenter of BBC's Animal Hospital series ensures that he remains enduringly popular; and he has become a student icon, performing regularly at universities and wowing the crowds at Glastonbury Festival.

Now, as he celebrates his seventieth birthday in the new millennium, a whole array of friends, colleagues and family come together in the Court of King Rolf to pay tribute to the man himself."

Very Good — in Very Good Dust Wrapper.

Yellow boards with Gilt titling to the Spine. 201 pages. 9½" x 6¼".

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Fellwalking with Wainwright : 18 of the Author's Favourite Walks in Lakeland by Alfred Wainwright

Fellwalking with Wainwright : 18 of the Author's Favourite Walks in Lakeland by Alfred Wainwright lands on the |> SALE <| shelves in my shop.

Michael Joseph, 1984, Hardback in dust wrapper.

2nd impression. [First Edition: August, 1984] Illustrated by way of: Colour Photographs; Black & White Drawings; Maps;

From the cover: "This is a signature very familiar to thousands of people who walk in the high places of the Lake District. It appears in each one of the seven remarkable 'Pictorial Guides to the Lakeland Fells' that have become indispensable pocket companions of all Lakeland fellwalkers.

In this beautiful book, while maintaining that every walk in the Lake District is a personal favourite, Wainwright has selected eighteen fellwalks diat give him special pleasure. They have been described afresh for this book — one of the few Wainwright titles to have a set text instead of being reproduced from negatives taken from his original manuscripts.

Wainwright's evocative descriptions and pithy asides are superbly matched by the wonderful photographs by Deny Brabbs, famous for his illustrations in James Herriot's Yorkshire. This is a book for everyone to enjoy — it is a unique portrait of England's most beautiful mountain scenery for those who love the English countryside in all its moods, a wonderful memento for those who have 'retired' from fellwalking or who live too far away and will treasure the memories invoked by this book, and the many fortunate people who still have the excitement of the high places before them."

Very Good — in Very Good Dust Wrapper. A little rubbing to the edges of the dust wrapper.

Blue boards with Silver titling to the Spine. 221 pages. 9¾" x 8½".

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Chess by C. H. O'D. Alexander

Chess by C. H. O'D. Alexander lands on the |> SALE <| shelves in my shop.

Sir Isaac Pitman & Sons, 1961, Hardback in dust wrapper.

4th edition, 1st printing, [First Published: 1937] Illustrated by way of: Black and White Photographs; Diagrams;

From the cover: "WRITTEN by one of Britain's leading chess masters, this book has been described as the best elementary treatise on the game in the language.

Intended primarily for beginners and weak players, this new edition has been thoroughly revised and brought up to date. The section on illustrative games has been enriched by some notable recent contests."

Good — in Good Dust Wrapper. Unlaminated dust wrapper a little edgeworn and faded with heavier fading to the spine and a circular mark to the upper panel. Top edge of the text block spottted. Gently bruised at the head, tail and corners of the binding. Pages lightly age-tanned.

Red boards with Gilt titling to the Spine. [IX] 198 pages. Index. 7½" x 5".

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